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HR&CE Department sets up mobile phone deposit centres at Arunachaleswarar and Sri Lakshminarasimhar temples
Tamil Nadu’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has opened mobile‑phone deposit centres at two major temples in Tirupati—Arunachaleswarar Temple and Sri Lakshminarasimhar Temple.…
Tributes Paid to Moopanar on His 25th Death Anniversary, a Legacy of Pragmatic Leadership and Political Bridge-Building
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Across Tamil Nadu and beyond, political leaders, party workers, and citizens paid tribute on Tuesday to E. M. M. Moopanar, the veteran politician…
V-P to inaugurate college's silver jubilee celebrations in Kochi
The Vice Principal of a college in Kochi will inaugurate silver jubilee celebrations marking 25 years since the institution's founding, according to a statement…
Anbumani Ramadoss Calls for Reservoir at Parandur Site Proposed for Chennai's Second Airport
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has called for the creation of a large reservoir at Parandur, the site identified for Chennai's proposed second airport, while…
AI ADMK Announces Protest in Alanganallur Against TVK MLA's Remarks on Jallikattu
The opposition AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu has announced plans to hold a protest demonstration in Alanganallur, condemning remarks made by a Tamilaga Vettri…
Woman's Murder: Couple Arrested in Manipur Being Brought to Chennai
A couple has been arrested in Manipur in connection with the murder of a woman whose body was discovered in the rear general compartment…
Cash Settlements on Home Insurance Claims Leaving Vulnerable Australians Short-Changed, ASIC Says
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a formal warning that insurers are increasingly opting for cash settlements on home insurance claims rather…
US Open Tennis 2026: Pegula Advances as Third Seed While Medvedev Moves Forward on Opening Day
Jessica Pegula, the American third seed, opened her 2026 US Open campaign with a straight-sets victory at Flushing Meadows on Saturday, moving smoothly into…
Three-point dunks and mid‑court shots worth four: how Australia's NBL is seeking to shake up traditional rules
Australia's National Basketball League (NBL) has submitted a bold set of rule changes to the sport's global governing body, Fiba, seeking to revalue spectacular…
The Datacenter Backlash Unites Political Spectrum Against Big Tech Billionaires
A nationwide revolt against the rapid expansion of hyperscale datacenters is forging an unusual political alliance, as rural conservatives, suburban liberals, and urban progressives…
Karnataka Minister's 'Islam Great Religion' Remark Sparks BJP Backlash
Karnataka state transport minister Basavaraj Rayareddi triggered a political controversy on August 30, 2026, after publicly describing Islam as a "great religion" during an…
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Calls for FIR Against Those Who Conducted Haldwani Rally 'Purification
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has publicly urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to direct the registration of a first information report against individuals she…
Benaka to Organise Month-Long 'Karantha Maasa' Celebration in September
Bengaluru-based cultural organisation Benaka has announced plans to host a month-long 'Karantha Maasa' celebration in September, positioning the programme as one of the wider…
Kandela Khap Condemns Restrictions on Inspections of Haryana Government Schools
The Sarv Jatiya Kandela Khap has issued a sharp condemnation of restrictions placed on inspections of government schools in Haryana, alleging that the move…
Five Arrested in Andhra Pradesh Sexual Assault Case as Police Launch Investigation
Police in Andhra Pradesh have arrested five individuals in connection with a sexual assault case, marking what authorities describe as an active and ongoing…
Keralam Islamic Scholar Says Women's Public Appearances Will Cause 'Great Destruction
A prominent Islamic scholarly body in Kerala has issued a directive warning that women appearing alongside men in public spaces would cause "great destruction,"…
Four Persons Arrested in Ambur for Alleged Baby Sale as Investigation Into Infant Trafficking Network Continues
Police in Ambur, Tamil Nadu have arrested four individuals suspected of involvement in the sale of an infant, according to reporting by The Hindu.…
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Launches to Map Dark Energy and Hunt Exoplanets
August 31, 2026 — Cape Canaveral, Fla. NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Sunday morning aboard a…
WhatsApp Chat Used to Launder Cash for Crime and Extremism
An investigation by the BBC has uncovered evidence that a WhatsApp messaging group served as an operational hub for coordinating money laundering activities connected…
Transfer roundup: Ollie Watkins completes move to Al-Hilal from Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins has completed his move from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal, ending a six-year spell at the Birmingham club that transformed him from a…
Messi's Four-Goal Outburst Powers 7-1 Miami Rout of Montreal as Argentine Star Sets New MLS Mark
Lionel Messi produced one of the most commanding individual performances of his Major League Soccer career on Sunday, scoring four goals and adding an…
15 Missing, 62 Evacuated After Flash Flood Hits Grand Canyon; More Storms Feared
A flash flood struck the Grand Canyon on Thursday, leaving 15 people missing and forcing the evacuation of 62 others, according to emergency officials.…
India and Uzbekistan Upgrade Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Target $5 Billion in Annual Trade
NEW DELHI — India and Uzbekistan elevated their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership during high-level talks, announcing an annual trade goal of…
Right to Question Not Defiance, Every Dissent Not a Threat: SC Judge
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has delivered a pointed defence of dissent in a democracy, asserting that the right to question authority is a…