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Jairam Ramesh seeks Kargil-style review of Operation Sindoor after General Chauhan remarks

General Chauhans latest remarks, coupled with his earlier revelations, had raised understandable concern and warranted a structured review of the operation, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:58 pm

Interim V-C of MSU appointed

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:58 pm

Nepal flash flood: What triggered the deadly Himalayan disaster?

A devastating flash flood has struck Nepals Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, leaving at least eight people dead and hundreds reported missing. The disaster swept through the Bhote Koshi River basin, causing widespread destruction to villages, roads, bridges and major hydropower projects. Authorities say hundreds of travellers are unaccounted for, including foreign tourists from several countries. Rescue teams, supported by helicopters and emergency personnel, are continuing search and evacuation operations across the affected region.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:56 pm

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy over womens empowerment

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accuses the Congress leader of misogyny and refers to a recent Congress event

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:56 pm

How permission was granted to sell eatables inside Vandiyur park, HC asks Madurai Corporation

Earlier, the court had directed the Corporation to forthwith close down commercial activities entrusted to private persons in rooms or buildings constructed on the banks of the Vandiyur lake

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:50 pm

Peripheral inflammation may drive brain damage in rare neurological disorder, finds NIMHANS study

Researchers identify link that could aid earlier diagnosis of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:43 pm

Watch: Nepal flash floods: at least 95 dead, over 100 Indians missing | Above the Fold | Aug 26, 2026

Massive flash floods in Nepal have killed at least 95 people and left over 400 people missing. Among the missing at over 100 Indians. Rescue operations are underway. In this episode, we get the latest update, from the ground, on the disaster.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:43 pm

Chidambaram says there has been no corruption or virtually nil corruption at many govt. offices in Tamil Nadu

Congress MP cites public feedback as the source of his information

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:18 pm

Karnataka books 10,237 cases against school vehicles in three years; Bengaluru tops list

Bengaluru Urban recorded the highest number of cases at 3,244, followed by Hassan with 1,169 cases and Kolar with 674 cases

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Bajaj General Insurance unveils health cover for families with pets

The policy covers in-patient hospitalisation, room rent, road and pet ambulance services, pre- and post-hospitalisation expenses, domiciliary care, modern treatment methods.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:15 pm

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Expresses Concern Over Missing People in Nepal Floods

Chennai, August 26: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has expressed deep sorrow over reports of several missing individuals, including residents of Tamil Nadu, due to sudden floods in Nepal. He has instructed state officials to search for the missing persons and provide all possible assistance to affected Tamil citizens. Chief Minister Vijay stated on the ... Read more Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Expresses Concern Over Missing People in Nepal Floods

Morningstar 26 Aug 2026 9:14 pm

Assembly design in Amaravati should be future-ready, people-friendly, says Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu

During a high-level meeting, the Norman Foster + Partners team explains to the Speaker the arrangements being made for public representatives, officials, media and visitors

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:14 pm

Ex-gram panchayat presidents murder: Udupi police to take legal action on use of audio from assailants phone

The man in the clip, claiming to be Hemanth, made a phone call to Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) officials, asking them to award his brother Kishore Ram Poojary, and not DSouza, a contract to lay a pipeline for a desalination plant at UPCL.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:07 pm

APTF stages protests across A.P. seeking TET exemption for in-service teachers

Teachers with 20 to 33 years of service should not be made to appear for eligibility test again, says federation president

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:56 pm

JSW Group puts Odisha battery plant on hold over LFP technology constraints

The JSW Group had signed a MoU with Odisha in February 2024 to establish an integrated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility in the state, with a proposed investment of 40,000 crore.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:56 pm

India, China to push for early and substantial harvest of border delimitation

India and China agree to hold the next meeting of an expert-level mechanism on trans-border rivers in September, and to maintain communication on sharing hydrological data

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:55 pm

RPF seizes liquor from train

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:52 pm

Cyclosporiasis cases in U.S. climb to 17,180, CDC says

The cyclosporiasis outbreak is one of the largest foodborne illness events in recent U.S. history.The illness is caused by the cyclospora parasite, which can lead to diarrhea, nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:49 pm

FDA authorizes Abbott's wearable to monitor ketone and glucose in diabetes patients

The biowearable is designed to alert people of rising ketones that can lead to a diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) emergency, a serious health complication for people with diabetes

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

CPI(M) opposes Tirupati airport privatisation

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

Tamil Nadu govt assigns ministers to monitor development across Chennai

Chennai, Aug 26 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has assigned ministers to each of the 15 zones of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to closely monitor development projects and ensure the effective implementation of welfare schemes across the city. Chennai district in-charge Minister Aadhav Arjuna will coordinate the []

bhaskarlive 26 Aug 2026 8:35 pm

Piramal Pharma Strengthens Future Ready Operations with 22.6% Emissions Reduction, 41% Renewable Energy and Zero USFDA OAI Observations

Piramal Pharma Strengthens Future Ready Operations with 22.6% Emissions Reduction, 41% Renewable Energy and Zero USFDA OAI Observations

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:30 pm

Mangaluru: DJ systems, high-decible speakers banned at public events during festival celebrations

These are among the conditions laid down for holding public events and processions until Christmas on December 25.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:29 pm

Amid parks Bill row, data shows that Karnataka manages only 28 major parks, gardens

The amendment allows up to 5% of any park or garden to be used for public infrastructure or utility projects, and Lalbagh, the citys premier green space, is under consideration for the tunnel road project

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:24 pm

Another member of Jadavpur University inquiry panel quits

Two panel members step down as ABVP demands NIA probe into August 20 clash; four Trinamool workers arrested after a separate clash at West Bengal State University

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:23 pm

TDPs bond with BCs stronger than ever before, asserts Rajya Sabha member Vijay

The YSRCP is playing the BC card only to divert attention from the ongoing ED probes into its liquor scams and complicity of its leaders in various other scandals, says the TDP leader, warning the opposition party of far worse plight in the 2029 elections if it does not change its ways

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:15 pm

Following food safety lapses across Karnataka establishments, Health Dept. to hold meeting with representatives

The Minister says the inspections would not be restricted to any particular category of establishment or section of society

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:12 pm

Malayali community in Madurai celebrates Onam with traditional fervour

On the occasion of Onam, Malayalis in the Kalai Nagar area of Madurai create Athapookalam using 50 kg of colourful flowers

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:06 pm

Only 2,790 students enrolled against a target of 10,500: parliamentary panel on government free coaching scheme

The report paints a bleak picture of the free coaching scenario at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech announced a rollout of free online coaching for all students, following the Gen Z protests demanding accountability over NEET-UG paper leak; the road map of the coaching plan has not yet been made public

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:04 pm

Uttarakhand BJP chief defends purification of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges rally venue

At a place where there is a Ram temple, slogans were raised that should not have been raised, says Mahendra Bhatt

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:03 pm

Enhanced insurance coverage to be implemented soon: Health Minister

Coverage under CMCHIS will increase from 5 lakh to 25 lakh. Beneficiaries can continue to use their existing insurance cards, says Arunraj

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:52 pm

Andhra Pradesh adopts four-pronged strategy to support agriculture amid 51% rainfall deficit

With agriculture supporting nearly 62% of the States population, protecting farmers and rural livelihoods has become a key priority, says Agriculture Director Manazir Jeelani Samoon

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:51 pm

Transpreneur 2026 summit connects transgender entrepreneurs in Madurai

The meeting aims to bring together nearly 50 transgender entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs from across Tamil Nadu on a common platform to share their entrepreneurial journeys, dreams, challenges, business experiences and future plans, says TRC managing Trustee

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:46 pm

SCDCC Bank declares 10.5% dividend after registering 131.14 cr net profit

Bank president M.N. Rajendra Kumar says that having completed 112 years in the service of farmers, the bank has consistently been on the development path.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:43 pm

Prioritise afforestation, increasing green cover in Bidar, says Minister

Ramalinga Reddy issues the directions during his visit to the Deva-Deva Vana under the Bidar Regional Forest Division on the outskirts of the city

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

Watch: Behind Indias sudden sugar price surge and the ethanol debate | Business Matters

Sugar prices have surged by shocking levels. Ethanol has been at the centre of heated debates over its use in blended fuels, with concerns about lower mileage and alleged engine wear and tear. Is sugar being diverted for ethanol production the reason behind the price spike? Lets find out.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:40 pm

State govt.s announcement of Mini Textile Park in Embal gladdens locals

The move would spur employment for rural women in the industrially backward Pudukottai district and empower them economically

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:36 pm

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Defends Finance Minister Amid Corruption Allegations

Chennai, August 26: Tamil Nadus Health Minister K. Arun Raj defended Finance Minister N. Mari Wilson on Wednesday. Wilson had admitted to paying a bribe. Arun Raj described him as a whistleblower and a victim of systematic extortion during the previous DMK government. Arun Raj responded to demands from state BJP president Nainar Nagendran, who ... Read more Tamil Nadu Health Minister Defends Finance Minister Amid Corruption Allegations

Morningstar 26 Aug 2026 7:24 pm

No plan to privatise annaprasadam scheme, says Kanaka Durga temple EO

Seena Naik says Devasthanam will retain control over preparation, quality and distribution of annaprasadam at Indrakeeladri

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:20 pm

Dayanidhi Maran Urge Centre, State To Rescue 50 Tamil Nadu Tourists Stranded in Nepal Floods

A sudden, massive flood swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet, killing four people, causing extensive devastation at settlements along the river and damaging at least a dozen hydropower projects early Wednesday

Deccan Chronicle 26 Aug 2026 7:19 pm

CET: Admission compulsory for candidates who got seats in 2nd round counselling and selected Choice-1

If the candidates who got admission to colleges want to upgrade their seats, they have been given the opportunity to participate in the third round of seat allotment.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:14 pm

Watch: Nepal flash floods: Over a dozen dead, 384 missing

Devastating flash floods swept through parts of Nepal on August 26, causing widespread destruction along the Bhote Koshi River.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:06 pm

BJP questions silence of Congress over SWR-Mangaluru integration

The party also asks why the Karnataka government is not reacting to Keralams opposition to the integration

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:05 pm

CPI-M Demands Return of Land to Farmers for Proposed Parandur Airport in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, August 26: The CPI-M Tamil Nadu State Secretary, P. Shanmugam, has urged the government to return land acquired for the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport to the farmers. This demand comes after the airport project was canceled, and there are discussions about repurposing the land for alternative industrial projects. In a statement, Shanmugam expressed concerns ... Read more CPI-M Demands Return of Land to Farmers for Proposed Parandur Airport in Tamil Nadu

Morningstar 26 Aug 2026 7:05 pm

SC panel member tells teachers to get dilapidated school buildings repaired

Seetharam tells headmasters to alert officials about safety risks and act swiftly to protect students

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:54 pm

Amit Shah to visit Manipur in October

The Union Home Minister is expected to lay the foundation stone for a medical college in Senapati district

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:52 pm

Couple arrested after 10 years in 1.05-crore investment fraud case

The accused were identified as D. Rajalakshmi, 41, and her husband J. Dharani, 49, both residents of Nanmangalam

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:51 pm

Special camps to admit left-out students in institutions of higher education to be held in Virudhunagar

Camps to be held in Virudhunagar Collectorate on Thursday, Sivakasi on Friday

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:48 pm

Man arrested for threatening woman with social media posts in Choolaimedu

According to the complaint, the accused, Suhail, allegedly pressured the victim to to marry him, and threatened to upload photographs taken during their association on Instagram

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:47 pm

Srikakulam to get Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan statue

The concept takes inspiration from the iconic slogan Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, coined by former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri during the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:39 pm

Tamil Nadu government to crack down on illegal quarrying, protect natural resources: Sengottaiyan

Nearly 18 hillocks have reportedly disappeared over the past few decades; raw materials could be imported from other States, countries to reduce pressure on resources in Tamil Nadu, says the Minister

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:38 pm

A.P. Man held for womans death in Saligramam

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:38 pm

Madras HC orders closure of eight resorts in Anaikatti hills over missing approvals

Direction issued on a petition filed by a Chennai resident seeking regulation of resorts in Anaikatti and measures to protect elephants; in a status report filed by District Collector, court notes that only two of the 10 resorts in the area have proper planning permission

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:31 pm

Noah Holdings Reports Q2 2026 Results: Operating Margin Rises to 34.8%; Institutional Productivity Model Validated, AI-Powered Platform + Licensed Professionals + Ecosystem Partners Architecture Now Replicable

Noah Holdings Reports Q2 2026 Results: Operating Margin Rises to 34.8%; Institutional Productivity Model Validated, AI-Powered Platform + Licensed Professionals + Ecosystem Partners Architecture Now Replicable

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:31 pm

Cross-Strait youth exchange event highlights shared bonds, common future

Cross-Strait youth exchange event highlights shared bonds, common future

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:31 pm

Cash transfers for women: Do they challenge gender norms on unpaid care work? | In Focus Podcast

Unconditional cash transfers for women spark debate in India; Prabha Kotiswaran argues they recognize vital unpaid domestic work in her new book.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

Fynbos, Chagall, Zucarro and Azaadi show out

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:23 pm

Luxury apparel store Pernia to raise 680 crore through IPO

The company has fixed the IPO price band at 546-575 per equity share. Around 371 crore from the IPO proceeds would be invested in PSLs wholly owned subsidiary, PSL Retail.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:20 pm

Buckingham Canal back in the limelight

Running along the east coast of India for about 450 km (250 km in Andhra Pradesh and 200 km in Tamil Nadu), the Buckingham Canal, taken together with the Krishna and Godavari irrigation canal systems, was once a continuous, navigable stretch of about 650 km

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:18 pm