Child Dies Following Classroom Incident in Visakhapatnam
A six-year-old student enrolled in lower kindergarten at a school in Visakhapatnam reportedly died after an interaction with a teacher over incomplete homework. According to initial accounts from family members,…
Greater Bengaluru Authority directs builders to engage registered structural engineers
The Greater Bengaluru Authority has issued instructions requiring builders to involve only registered structural engineers throughout construction projects. This directive follows the discovery of a specific practice in the building approval and execution process. After registered structural engineers, architects, engineers or supervisors submit plans through online portals and receive necessary approvals, building owners have been...
Tamil Nadu Government Reverses Order Restricting Student Involvement in Protests
The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn an earlier directive that instructed schools, colleges, and police to stop students from participating in protests organized by the Campaign for Justice and Peace along with left-leaning groups. The reversal comes after widespread criticism and demonstrations by opposition parties. Officials confirmed that the initial circular, issued last week, aimed...
Tamil Nadu Withdraws Directive on Student Participation in Political Activities
Authorities in Tamil Nadu have decided to withdraw a previous directive that sought to limit student involvement in certain political programs. The move comes after an earlier instruction from the directorate urged educational institutions and related bodies to implement coordinated measures aimed at discouraging participation in such events. Reports detailing the steps taken were also...
Tamil Nadu Raises Annual Health Insurance Limit Fivefold
The chief minister of Tamil Nadu has declared a substantial expansion in the yearly protection amount provided by the state’s flagship medical coverage program. The limit has been lifted from five lakh rupees to twenty five lakh rupees each year. This adjustment multiplies the previous ceiling by five times and is intended to offer residents...
Hyderabad Police Seize 25.5 Tonnes of Adulterated Ghee, Palm Oil and Vanaspati
Hyderabad police have dismantled a large operation producing fake ghee from palm oil, vanaspati, starch and artificial flavours sold as pure ghee. On Tuesday the city police reported seizing 36 tonnes of adulterated ghee and raw materials after checking 130 sites across Hyderabad. Food adulteration poses a serious public health risk and those responsible will...
Karnataka Deputy Chairperson Umashree Shares Reflections on Her Career and Challenges
Veteran actor and former minister Umashree spoke emotionally in the Legislative Council on Tuesday about entering politics and social service to connect with people and move past personal difficulties. She was elected unanimously as Deputy Chairperson of the Upper House that day. Addressing tributes from members across parties, many noting her early struggles as a...
Karnataka CM Pledges Not to Use Position Against Anyone
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that he would not employ his position to create adversaries or cause harm to others. He expressed his intention to collaborate with leaders from various political parties for the benefit of the state. During the Legislative Assembly session on Tuesday, while congratulating the newly elected Deputy Speaker Mankal Vaidya,...
Skeletal Remains Found in Sand at Sheela Nagar Road Project in Visakhapatnam
Two sets of unidentified human skeletal remains, one believed to be from a woman, were discovered in sand heaps at Sheela Nagar Junction in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The location is part of the Sheela Nagar-Sabbavaram road construction. Gajuwaka police arrived after receiving a report and examined the site. Assistant Commissioner Srinivas Rao...
DMK Editorial Criticizes Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Over Independence Day Seating
Days after a DMK leader faced backlash for remarks about an actress close to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, the party’s publication Murasoli published an editorial criticizing his actions at an official Independence Day event. The piece faulted Vijay for placing the actress in the front row alongside his parents at Fort St George and...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Apologises After Minister Refers to Karunanidhi Without Title
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay issued an apology in the state Assembly on Monday after a minister mentioned former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi by name without customary honorifics. The comment prompted immediate objections from the opposition DMK, which described it as a violation of protocol. Vijay moved swiftly to ease tensions and stated...
BJP Chief Says Congress Serves Brothers, BRS One Family
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao said on Monday that the BRS serves justice to one family only, the Congress has become a party offering justice to brothers, and the BJP alone works for justice to the people. Speaking at a state OBC Morcha meeting at the party office, he asked the state government to...
Goethe-Zentrum Launches New Examination Centre in Kozhikode
Goethe-Zentrum Trivandrum has opened a new examination centre in Kozhikode to extend its reach into northern Kerala. The facility responds to rising demand for official German language certificates from students and young professionals in the Malabar region. Candidates from Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad, Malappuram, Kasaragod and nearby districts previously travelled long distances for Goethe-Zertifikat tests. The...
Congress MP Warns Uniform Lok Sabha Seat Increase Masks Regional Imbalance
Congress Rajya Sabha member Praveen Chakravarty argued on Sunday against population-based delimitation, stating that a uniform 50 percent rise in Lok Sabha seats across states would mislead the public. Speaking to The Hindu in Chennai, he noted that the Tamil Nadu Congress opposes any seat adjustment tied to population growth. He warned that Tamil Nadu’s...
Visakhapatnam Airport Ends Commercial Flights as Operations Move to Bhogapuram
The historic Visakhapatnam Airport stopped commercial flight operations on 16 August 2026. Its final departure was an IndiGo service to Delhi that left at 10:45 pm. The facility covers 350.31 acres and has one active runway. All commercial services have transferred to the new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh. Operations...
Annamalai Notes Fresh Start in Tamil Nadu Politics but Sees No Clear Vision from Vijay Government
K. Annamalai, who recently left the BJP to form his own political party, characterized the initial 100 days of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s administration as bringing a fresh breath to Tamil Nadu politics. However, he noted the lack of a clear vision from the new government so far. Evaluating the TVK-led government, Annamalai highlighted the presence of...
Vijay launches India Today Tamil YouTube channel
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay launched the India Today Tamil YouTube channel on Monday. He urged that truth be given greater voice at the event. The launch coincided with Vijay attending the India Today Tamil Roundtable as chief guest to open proceedings, as his government marked 100 days in office. The main gathering will include...
Andhra Pradesh Targets Four Tonnes of Yearly Gold Production and 40,000 Critical Mineral Jobs
Andhra Pradesh seeks to become a key player in critical minerals by increasing gold output and developing its beach sand mineral reserves, according to state Mines and Geology Secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena. In June the state opened India’s first private gold mine at Swarnagiri in Kurnool district, where commercial operations began after the chief minister...
Pink Auto Project Hands Over Vehicles to Ten Women in Mysuru
Ten autorickshaws were given to women recipients during the 80th Independence Day celebrations as part of the Pink Auto project in Mysuru on Saturday. Rotary Mysore Metro, Taliru Foundation and Automotive Axles jointly launched the effort to help women move toward financial self-reliance and away from hardship. Project chairman Mohan Gurumurthy said the initiative aims...
Minister visits remote tribal settlements on Alleri hill in Vellore for basic facilities
A minister overseeing handlooms, textiles and khadi visited isolated tribal settlements atop Alleri hillock in the Jawadhu Hills on Friday to review demands for essential services. Accompanied by the district collector and health officer, the minister met residents and examined local facilities including a school and ration shop operating from rented premises. Locals reported needs...
Karnataka Minister Questions RSS Participation in Independence Movement
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge used the 80th Independence Day to question the RSS role in the freedom movement. He challenged the organisation to name members who sacrificed their lives against British rule. Kharge stated he could list 500 Congress members martyred in the struggle and asked the RSS to name even 50. He also...
Telangana Per Capita Income Surpasses National Average, Chief Minister Says
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated on August 15, 2026, that the state economy has advanced notably in the last 32 months. Per capita income reached ₹4,18,931 in 2025-26, about 91 percent above the national average according to recent Reserve Bank of India data. Addressing the audience after hoisting the flag at Golconda Fort...
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A More Divided World: Can Diplomacy Still Find Common Ground?
International politics is becoming increasingly complicated as countries face geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, security concerns and disagreements over trade and technology. Major powers are pursuing their own strategic interests while…
India’s Changing Global Role: Why Strategic Independence Matters More Than Ever
India’s growing influence in global affairs raises an important question: how should the country balance relationships with major powers while protecting its own strategic interests? India increasingly works with the…
India’s research retraction surge sparks call for reform
In the expansion of India’s scientific footprint lies an uncomfortable truth: the country now ranks third globally for life science research papers retracted from the record, according to a comprehensive…
Indian Science and Technology landscape: a leap for a better future
India produces a large quantity of scientific research, ranking 4th globally in terms of total research publications in 2020 according to Elsevier SciVal and having the 9th largest number of…
