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Residents stop lorries near Cheyyar for damaging water pipelines, roads

Hindu - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 18:59
They say the continuous movement of the lorries is damaging the pipelines that supply water to Nedumpirai and Moranam villages; they demand regulation of movement of lorries on the route
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Vellore Corporation demolishes encroachments on Arcot Road near CMC

Hindu - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 18:55
As part of the drive, 60 structures, mostly shops, were demolished
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T.N. govt. to set up Talent Research Wing to groom future Olympic champions

Hindu - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 18:54
It would be established under the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu at a cost of ₹5 crore, says Aadhav Arjuna
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CM allays apprehensions on Section 22A lands, asserts govt. will protect rights of owners

Hindu - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 18:53
Instructions given to officials to verify lands and register private lands in time, he said
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VCK will support TVK to complete full term: Thirumavalavan

Hindu - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 18:52
In a press conference, Mr. Thirumavalavan appreciated CM Vijay for bringing a slew of resolutions reiterating the primacy of the Tamil Thaai Vazhthu and rejecting the delimitation exercise as envisaged by the Union government
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Address systemic gaps in criminal laws related to children, Madras HC directs T.N. Chief Secretary

Hindu - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 18:44
Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan direct the officer to constitute a committee of Home Secretary, Health Secretary and Law Secretary to consider suggestions made by the court
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NTA removes 600 experts from its team in revamp bid

Hindu - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 18:42
NTA also says it is setting up a four-tier question paper checking system, shifting to more secure premises, and inducting over 20 senior officials
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CM’s Road Safety Mission to be launched at ₹500 crore per annum

Hindu - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 18:41
Tamil Nadu topped the list of States in road accidents in the country, says Sports Development Minister
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Biomining to clear ‘legacy waste’ at Njeliyanparamba progressing steadily: Mayor

Hindu - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 18:40
The initiative, which began in March 2026, aims to clear around 2.33 lakh cubic metres of ‘legacy waste’ accumulated across the 12.6-acre dumping site and reclaim the entire land for productive use by July 2027.
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Monarch butterflies added to endangered list; scientists use solar-powered backpacks

Times of India - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 18:33
To protect the endangered monarch butterfly, researchers are harnessing the power of tiny solar-equipped devices for monitoring. These trackers provide valuable data on how butterflies interact with their overwintering habitats and locate nearby nectar sources. With small radio telemetry devices attached to them, scientists can study these creatures more effectively in California's coastal areas. Moreover, the initiative invites citizen scientists to contribute their own observations through an easy-to-use mobile application.
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'Fake case' or established money trail? Kejriwal, BJP clash over Satyendar Jain

Times of India - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 18:20
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleges that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has plotted Satyendar Jain's arrest based on fabricated charges, asserting it's a move orchestrated for political gain. In response, the Delhi BJP insists that the Anti-Corruption Branch has substantiated the accusations with a definite money trail, connecting Jain to a fraudulent scheme involving the Delhi Jal Board, amidst corruption charges dating back to 2024.
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India vs Pak Hockey WC: Knockout dream, survival at stake in blockbuster clash

Times of India - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 17:01
India and Pakistan face off in a vital Hockey World Cup match on Wednesday. India need at least a draw to advance, while Pakistan must win. England have already secured a place in the next round after winning both their matches. The historic Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen will host this high-pressure contest. This match revives one of hockey's most storied rivalries with significant implications.
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H1N1 cases spike across the country

Hindu - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 16:54
Doctors say no cause for alarm, but children with asthma may need intervention; Delhi reports six times the number of cases as last year; early testing and treatment may stem the infection’s spread, along with flu vaccines for the elderly
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Micro job fair in Kallakurichi on August 21

Hindu - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 16:49
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U.P. SIT report on Ram Temple embezzlement an eyewash to save BJP-linked individuals, says Opposition

Hindu - Tue, 08/18/2026 - 16:48
The Opposition demanded the report be made public adding that a selective leak giving clean chits, amounts to a calculated strategy by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to set a narrative in favour of the Vishva Hindu Parishad
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