BJP flags adverse effects of power cuts on households and industries in T.N.

Flagging the interruption in the supply of electricity and its impact on industries and households in Tamil Nadu, BJP State unit president Nainar Nagenthran on Monday (August 17, 2026) urged Minister for…

Former court staffer gets 37-year-sentence for misappropriating funds in Kallakurichi

The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Kallakuruchi sentenced a former Sheristadar Assistant of the court to 37 years for misappropriating court funds meant for Motor Accident Claims (MCOP) cases, forging judicial signatures…

Why hospital treatment costs more in Telangana? Parliamentary panel points to private sector

Why does hospital treatment cost more in Telangana compared to several other States? A Parliamentary Standing Committee has pointed to the growing role of private healthcare, alongside gaps in public hospitals, as…

Father and five-year-old son found dead at Bengaluru home; police question wife

Police are questioning family members, including Abhinandan’s wife, as part of the probe. Published on: Aug 17, 2026, 19:20:31 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link A 35-year-old private company employee…

Teacher quality rests on competence, empathy: Pralhad Joshi at NCTE foundation day

Pralhad Joshi addressed the National Council for Teacher Education’s (NCTE) 32nd Foundation Day celebrations Updated on: Aug 17, 2026, 20:36:42 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Union education minister Pralhad…

‘Will try to live up to expectations’: Prashant Kishor takes oath as MLA

Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor on Monday took the oath as the MLA of Bankipur at the Bihar Legislative Assembly, calling it “a matter of great honour”. Kishor took the…

Will sit for ‘test’, accept failure if score below 9/10: Adhikari on corruption

Awarapan 2, Batwara 1947 Box Office Collection Day 4 Prediction: Will Emraan Hashmi’s Film & Sunny Deol Starrer Pass The Monday Test?

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 and Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 are expected to show a drop on Monday, as per early estimates. Awarapan 2 may earn Rs. 7-8 crore net on day 4…

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Pratap Sarnaik Mandates Marathi For Auto Drivers, Targets Potholes & Opposition

Maharashtra minister Pratap Sarnaik said auto-rickshaw drivers will undergo Marathi language assessment during licence and permit renewals, citing passenger complaints. He said 1.40 lakh of 1.65 lakh registered non-Marathi drivers completed language…

Delhi airport to consult stakeholders on its Master Plan 2036 prior to AAI submission

The airport will be proposing to add 10 million capacity by 2030, people aware of the development said Published on: Aug 17, 2026, 19:00:44 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link…