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Cannons in Adoor Mahalingeswara temple stand guard over centuries of history

Hindu - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:56
The temple, located in Delampady Gram Panchayat, is already renowned for its 10th-century origins, its three-tiered Gajaprishta (elephant-back) style architecture, the famous Adoor inscription, an intricately carved Balikkal (sacrificial stone), and the Sathyakallu (oath stone)
Categories: National News

Kabini dam: Fresh flood alert issued as rains intensify in Kerala

Hindu - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:56
Inflow into the Kabini dam in Mysuru district has gone up yet again as incessant rains lashed its catchment areas in Kerala
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U.S. accounts for 67% of India’s LPG imports, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri

Hindu - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:55
Before the conflict broke out in West Asia, India imported about 60% of its LPG requirement of which 90% transited through the Strait of Hormuz.
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No solar, wind, renewable energy project within 1 km of international border, says Home Ministry

Hindu - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:55
Bar on Chinese, Bangadeshi and Pakistani engineers or staff in such projects, say new guidelines 
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Maharashtra FDA permanently cancels Pune-based pharma firm's license over six contaminated medicines, GMP lapses

Hindu - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:55
The inspection revealed incomplete manufacturing records, poor hygiene, inadequate quality-control systems and the omission of ingredients specified in approved Ayurvedic formulations
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Bihar government orders probe into viral video of an injured man plastered with ‘splint’ cardboard sheet

Hindu - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:55
In a video, which went viral on social media on August 6, a young man, Kunal Kumar, was seen writhing in pain while lying on a hospital bed with his right leg plastered with a cardboard sheet and hand figures bandaged
Categories: National News

Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu amid inclement weather, decline in pilgrim arrivals

Hindu - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:55
Officials said the administration is monitoring the situation and will review the movement of pilgrims based on the weather and the condition of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway
Categories: National News

Supreme Court to examine impact of data protection law on RTI, investigative journalism

Hindu - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:55
The court said both the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the RTI Act were central legislations with a need to harmonise them; it would examine if this restrictive or ‘cautionary approach’ to sharing data under the DPDP Act worked to repeal earlier transparency legislations
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Indian government does not endorse comments made at Sheikh Hasina press meet, says MEA

Hindu - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:51
The government has no role to play in what was an event by a private media entity, says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
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Spurt in chikungunya cases highlights need to check vector population

Hindu - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:51
As on August 4, a total of 105 confirmed and 62 probable chikungunya cases have been reported from various parts of the State, primarily Thiruvananthapuram. Intense monsoon rainfall interspersed with spells of hot weather has led to an abundance in Aedes mosquitoes
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U.P. Opposition alleges police ‘rowdy’ under BJP after row over Rampur SP remarks on cow slaughter

Hindu - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:47
The SP said that that those involved in such practices are either “scoundrels and not true Muslims”, adding that teaching them a lesson is his job
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Railway officers told to camp at train accident sites to expedite probe

Hindu - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:42
Safety review by the Railway Board exposes delay in finalising accident inquiries in multiple cases
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Raw Mango drops a handloom rap

Hindu - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:40
Designer Sanjay Garg and rapper A-KAL (aka tennis player Adil Kalyanpur) on Raw Mango’s rap song Handloom Y’All and reimagining India’s textile heritage
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Three from Tumakuru die in accident near Kottigehara in Chikkamagaluru

Hindu - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:35
The car rammed into the truck, filled with LPG cylinders, parked near a petrol bunk
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US rejects China’s attempt to enforce new restrictions at Scarborough Reef

Times of India - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:32
The United States has firmly rejected China's maneuvers at Scarborough Reef, asserting that Beijing's environmental assertions are hindering Filipino fishermen from accessing their traditional fishing grounds. As a staunch ally in the Indo-Pacific, Washington stands in solidarity with the Philippines, highlighting China's contentious approach of using legal claims to assert maritime rights. This reaffirmation underscores US commitment to its allied nation's interests amidst complex maritime disputes.
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Jadeja’s Kuldeep imitation leaves Gambhir in splits - Watch

Times of India - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 23:30
Ravindra Jadeja entertained teammates by mimicking Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling action, leaving Gautam Gambhir laughing during India’s Colombo warm-up match. Devdutt Padikkal impressed with an unbeaten 142, boosting his chances for the opening Test. Jadeja scored 63 and Manav Suthar added 41 as India reached 357/6. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel disappointed, managing just two and one respectively.
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Agni-4 fills key gaps in India's missile arsenal, strengthens China deterrence

Times of India - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 22:59
India successfully tested its Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile last Thursday. This missile bridges a critical gap in India's strategic deterrence capabilities. The Agni-4 missile can carry nuclear and conventional payloads with a 4,000 km range. It features an advanced heat shield and a precise guidance system for accuracy. This successful test reaffirms India's commitment to national defense technologies.
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EPFO, officers' body contest claims about new IT system

Times of India - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 22:52
The rollout of EPFO's new IT system has resulted in a substantial backlog of claim issues. Field officials are grappling with an increasing number of pending auto claims, which have lingered for over twenty days and are causing significant discomfort to members. EPFO admits that this surge in pendency is a short-term effect of the system transition, although it was executed with minimal disruption to services.
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Captain moves crew to citadel, thwarts pirate assault on India-bound vessel

Times of India - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 22:31
In a daring move, the Indian Navy successfully thwarted a pirate assault on the Golden Arsenal in the perilous Gulf of Aden. The ship’s crew effectively sought refuge within an impregnable citadel that the invaders could not penetrate. Currently, four vessels remain under the control of Somali pirates, with Indian nationals on three of them.
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Vance calls PM after US Senate passes 100% tariff bill, discusses boosting ties

Times of India - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 22:14
On Saturday, VP JD Vance engaged in a conversation with PM Narendra Modi, reiterating both nations' dedication to strengthen partnerships in vital sectors such as trade, defense, and upcoming technologies. They shared insights on international matters of shared concern, coinciding with the US Senate's approval of a bill focused on Russian oil transactions.
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