Month: August 2026

A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after DMK leader and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin made remarks during a public speech that critics alleged were an inappropriate reference involving actor Trisha Krishnan. The comments, made while addressing a protest on the Cauvery water issue in Thanjavur, have

Floods are no longer seasonal disasters—they are warnings that demand action. Every monsoon, Kerala braces for heavy rain. Rivers swell, dams are monitored, roads disappear under water, and landslides once again dominate headlines. Relief camps are opened, rescue teams work tirelessly, and communities come together to help one another. Yet,

The agency changing the conversation on urban governance For decades, Hyderabad has stood as one of India’s fastest-growing metropolitan cities. Alongside its remarkable expansion came an equally serious challenge—illegal encroachments on lakes, government land, parks, stormwater drains and public spaces. As the city expanded, its natural ecosystems and civic infrastructure

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to leave its benchmark repo rate unchanged at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, even as several major central banks across the world have resumed raising interest rates in response to inflationary pressures. A Reuters poll found that 68 of 72

The Monsoon Session of Parliament entered its 11th day with a busy legislative agenda in both Houses. The Lok Sabha is scheduled to introduce two important pieces of legislation—the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 and the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026—while the Rajya Sabha is expected to consider and pass

Residents of Aranmula in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district are enduring another difficult spell of monsoon flooding as continuous rainfall and rising water levels have inundated homes, roads, and low-lying areas. With floodwaters entering residential neighborhoods and fears of further rainfall, many families have spent sleepless nights protecting their homes and belongings

US President Donald Trump has announced that a new round of negotiations with Iran will begin, signaling a renewed diplomatic effort to ease tensions in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said talks would commence on Monday, adding that regional powers had urged Washington to

The Khammam–Devarapalli Greenfield Highway (NH-365BG), the first access-controlled greenfield highway connecting Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, is set for its formal inauguration within a week. The 162.04-kilometre corridor has already been opened for motorists on a trial basis, while toll collection will begin only after the official launch. Developed by the

Counting of votes is underway for the high-profile Assembly by-elections in Bankipur (Bihar), Datia (Madhya Pradesh), and Manjalpur (Gujarat), with political parties closely watching the outcome. Polling for the three constituencies was held on July 30, and counting commenced at 8 a.m. under tight security, beginning with postal ballots before