https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/sheer-persistence-and-perseverance-congress-hails-rahul-gandhi-after-fir-over-students-pellet-injuries https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/2fn745ae/PTI08212026000314A.jpg Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi stages a dharna seeking the registration of an FIR over pellet injuries suffered by a youth during the CJP-led July 20 protest, at Parliament Street police station, in New Delhi, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T16:10:34.521Z ‘Sheer persistence and perseverance’: Congress hails Rahul Gandhi after FIR over student’s pellet injuries India, ​Rahul Gandhi, CJP Chalo Sansad March, pellet injury, Delhi Police Crackdown https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/india-has-political-stability-policy-continuity-bright-spot-of-growth-pm-modi https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/o2h9n80x/PTI08152026000101B.jpg Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T16:05:17.300Z India has political stability, policy continuity, bright spot of growth: PM Modi India, Narendra Modi, Indian economy, India political stability https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/21/parth-pawars-meeting-with-sharad-pawar-sparks-speculation-of-ncp-factions-coming-together https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/14/original/917073-wfkvrujgyq-1552919026.jpg Sharad Pawar with his grandnephew Parth Pawar. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T15:55:46.631Z Parth Pawar's meeting with Sharad Pawar sparks speculation of NCP factions coming together Maharashtra, Sharad Pawar, Parth Pawar, NCP merger https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/21/treesa-and-gayatri-rise-to-the-occasion https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/igtvrmoe/Gayatri-01.jpg.jpeg Gayatri Gopichand (left) and Treesa Jolly during their encounter in the quarterfinals on Friday. The Indian women's doubles pair punched their ticket into the last four stages with a three-games win newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T15:55:18.959Z Treesa and Gayatri rise to the occasion Other, Badminton World Championships, Gayatri Gopichand, Treesa Jolly, Women's doubles https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/no-reason-to-comment-on-paks-frustration-mea-after-islamabad-summons-us-diplomat-over-gor-remarks https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/v626d3si/20260728453L.jpg MEA also defended India’s recent removal of temporary structures outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, saying the action was in response to Pakistan removing parking poles outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T15:27:17.428Z ‘No reason to comment on Pak’s frustration’: MEA after Islamabad summons US diplomat over Gor remarks India, Jammu and Kashmir, MEA, Sergio Gor https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/centre-rejects-ethanol-diversion-link-to-sugar-price-rise-warns-mills-against-profiteering https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/q89koir0/pexels-neli-pereira-1766468-36927138.jpg Briefing the media on sugar availability and prices, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said the government had taken precautionary measures, including approving duty-free imports of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar by October 31 and imposing stock limits on dealers and bulk consumers such as soft-drink and ice-cream manufacturers. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T15:18:20.098Z Centre rejects ethanol diversion link to sugar price rise, warns mills against profiteering India, ethanol, Sugar price https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/21/another-doping-shocker-for-india-asian-games-bound-wrestler-mukul-provisionally-suspended https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ktkohwuz/Dope-test.avif REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T14:58:53.809Z Another doping shocker for India: Asian Games-bound wrestler Mukul provisionally suspended Other, doping ban, National Anti Doping Agency, 2026 Asian Games, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/21/opposition-to-chhatron-ki-goonj-shows-bid-to-suppress-voices-seeking-education-reforms-kanhaiya-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/9k6c3vbg/Kanhaiya-Kumar.jpg In this photo from July 11, 2026, Congress leader and NSUI in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar addresses a press conference in Mumbai. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T14:43:11.453Z Opposition to 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' shows bid to suppress voices seeking education reforms: Kanhaiya Maharashtra, India, Kanhaiya Kumar, Chhatron ki Goonj https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/jantar-mantar-protest-reflects-failures-in-system-not-only-corruption-rss-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ayvirgi1/PTI08212026000232B.jpg Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Akhil Bhartiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar, right, and others during a press conference in Visakhapatnam, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T14:34:49.720Z Jantar Mantar protest reflects 'failures' in system, not only corruption: RSS India, RSS, Jantar Mantar Protest, CJP protests https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/myanmar-military-strike-kills-14-people-at-a-buddhist-monastery-opposition-group-says https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-01/sk9ph4gb/P_4508031922.jpg Representative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T14:28:00.939Z Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, Opposition group says World, Myanmar military, Buddhist monastery, Opposition group https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/chhattisgarh-signs-two-key-mous-to-strengthen-pm-gatishakti-implementation https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/b50uxfix/New-Project-2026-08-21T194235.879.jpg The agreements with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) and National Logistics Data Services Ltd. (NLDSL) were signed during the regional PM GatiShakti and LEADS 2025 Dissemination Workshop in Raipur. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T14:26:54.983Z Chhattisgarh signs two key MoUs to strengthen PM GatiShakti implementation India, Chhattisgarh government, PM GatiShakti https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/21/maharashtra-fda-suspends-licenses-of-radio-club-mcdonalds-outlet-in-south-mumbai https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/jtzl9hpz/McDonalds.png Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt Ltd's McDonald's Family Restaurant kiosk at Metro House in Colaba also faced immediate suspension of its FSSAI licence. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T14:23:02.048Z Maharashtra FDA suspends licenses of Radio Club, McDonald's outlet in south Mumbai Maharashtra, McDonald's, Maharashtra FDA, FDA commissioner Tukaram Munde, Radio Club, FDA Raids https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/21/who-are-the-nihangs-the-traditional-sikh-warrior-order https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/5aes9ry5/ANI_20260628033453.jpg Nihangs or Nihang Singhs, who are also known as the Guru's Knight or the Guru's beloved, are the warriors once formed the crack troops of the Sikh armies. They are always armed and are excellent horsemen who are dressed in either electric blue or saffron robes with imposing turbans. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T14:20:31.900Z Who are the Nihangs, the traditional Sikh warrior order? Nihangs https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/turkey-issues-genocide-warrant-for-israel-pm-netanyahu https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/1fb14a65-0ff2-4f78-be6b-715362f90c0c/Netanyahu-AP.jpg Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T14:17:51.797Z Turkey issues 'genocide' warrant for Israel PM Netanyahu World, Turkey, genocide, Israel PM Netanyahu https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/consumer-panel-orders-rs-10520-payout-over-seven-inch-pizza-sold-as-10-inch-in-uttarakhand https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/6/30/original/pizza.JPG According to his complaint, Trehan ordered two pizzas from Cafe Fost Factory, Tapovan, through an online app on March 10, 2020, for Rs 505. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T14:13:18.633Z Consumer panel orders Rs 10,520 payout over seven-inch pizza sold as 10-inch in Uttarakhand India, consumer panel, seven-inch pizza https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Aug/21/live-rahul-gandhi-sits-on-dharna-at-delhi-police-station-raf-additional-forces-deployed https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/fsjoz57l/21081-pti08212026000114b.jpg Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, left, sits on dharna at Parliament Street police station demanding registration of FIR over pellet injuries during the July 20 protest, in New Delhi, Aug. 21, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T14:11:33.749Z HIGHLIGHTS | Rahul Gandhi ends dharna after Delhi Police registers FIR over pellet injuries to youth LIVE, India, Rahul Gandhi, Police brutality, CJP Chalo Sansad March, Sahil Lochab, Delhi Police Crackdown https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/delhi-police-files-fir-over-youths-pellet-injuries-from-july-20-protest-after-rahul-gandhis-dharna https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/v8jzyqrv/20260821331L.jpg Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Sahil Lochab display the FIR copy after Delhi Police registered a case over Lochab's pellet injuries, in New Delhi on Friday, August 21, 2026. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is also present. https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/8r6r2u8z/21081-pti08212026000255b.jpg Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by pellet victim 19-year-old Sahil Lochab and others, stages a dharna seeking the registration of an FIR over pellet injuries suffered by a youth during the CJP-led July 20 protest, at Parliament Street police station, in New Delhi, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T14:10:40.458Z Delhi Police files FIR over youth's pellet injuries from July 20 protest after Rahul Gandhi's dharna India, Delhi Police, Jantar Mantar Protest, ​Rahul Gandhi, CJP Chalo Sansad March, pellet injury, Delhi Police Crackdown https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/rajnath-singh-calls-congress-stand-on-vande-mataram-unconstitutional https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2015/1/18/9/original/Rajnath%20Singh.jpg Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T14:08:10.201Z Rajnath Singh calls Congress stand on Vande Mataram 'unconstitutional' India, Vande Mataram, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/india-us-troops-to-train-across-two-theatres-in-yudh-abhyas https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/g6pqjwqt/IMG4062.jpeg File Photo of the Joint India-US Army Annual Exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T14:06:42.120Z India-US troops to train across two theatres in Yudh Abhyas India, Indian Army, US Army, Yudh Abhyas 2026 https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/uttarakhand-hc-reserves-verdict-on-proposed-shift-from-nainital-to-haldwani https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-13/ipkvjjml/Screenshot-2026-05-13-155307.png Uttarakhand High Court newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T13:56:09.340Z Uttarakhand HC reserves verdict on proposed shift from Nainital to Haldwani India, Uttarakhand High Court https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/revanth-reddys-us-visit-was-blocked-for-not-meeting-appropriate-norms-mea https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/z8pxo0d0/A-Revanth-Reddy.png Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy addresses an event in Hyderabad on July 15, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T13:45:52.351Z Revanth Reddy's US visit was blocked for not meeting appropriate norms: MEA India, Telangana, MEA, Revanth Reddy, Revanth US Visit https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/centre-to-invest-rs-28840-crore-in-next-ten-years-to-expand-strengthen-udan-scheme https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/xqesw262/202608063894027.jpg Minister Ram Mohan Naidu newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T13:41:38.119Z Centre to invest Rs 28,840 crore in next ten years to expand, strengthen UDAN scheme India, Civil Aviation, UDAN scheme, cargo transit time https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/congress-to-make-peoples-manifesto-for-punjab-2027-polls-dr-amar-singh https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/dqig7swh/IOi9pkKU400x400.jpg Dr Amar Singh said the views and demands emerging from these consultations would be examined and incorporated into the final manifesto to the extent possible. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T13:39:56.443Z Congress to make people’s manifesto for Punjab 2027 polls: Dr Amar Singh India, Punjab 2027 polls, Dr Amar Singh https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/21/four-plotlines-to-consider-as-the-big-european-leagues-kicks-off-for-another-season https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/2go45rcw/Vinic2.jpg After a summer saga, Vinicius Jr signed on the dotted line to extend his stay with Real Madrid. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T13:35:54.157Z Four plotlines to consider as the big European leagues kicks off for another season Football, La Liga, Serie A, European football, Vinicius Jr https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/ed-raids-12-premises-freezes-over-100-accounts-in-rs-58-crore-online-betting-scam https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/anb8vb68/ANI_20260821044624.jpg The federal probing agency started its investigation based on an FIR registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Nagpur City against Jain and others. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T13:33:44.639Z ED raids 12 premises, freezes over 100 accounts in Rs 58 crore online betting scam India, ED raids, online betting scam https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/21/india-calls-for-accessible-affordable-trusted-tech-cooperation-as-brics-science-meet-opens-in-chennai-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/21c3uzsi/HQPiTbCasAAAJGO.jpg Union Minister Jitendra Singh opened the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting in Chennai on Friday 21/8/2024. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T13:27:11.190Z India calls for accessible, affordable, trusted tech cooperation as BRICS science meet opens in Chennai Chennai, India, BRICS science meet https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/21/toying-with-youths-future-unacceptable-tejashwi-extends-support-to-patna-students-protest https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/xlscpbxy/Tejashwi.png Bihar Assembly LoP and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav speaks to the media amid a water cannon used by police at a protest march towards the Lok Bhawan in Patna on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T13:22:27.297Z 'Toying with youths' future unacceptable': Tejashwi extends support to Patna students' protest Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar students protest, Patna Students Protest https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/punjab-may-need-15-vehicle-scrapping-facilities-for-3-lakh-vehicles https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/41t5hdwa/trucks-pic113755.jpg The study found that although HCVs make up just 1.6 per cent of Punjab’s total vehicle fleet, they emit 2,102 tonnes of particulate matter (PM2.5) annually. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T13:18:25.747Z Punjab may need 15 vehicle scrapping facilities for 3 lakh vehicles India, Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/legal-battle-between-ncp-factions-is-not-against-any-individual-but-to-uphold-constitutional-principles-supriya-sule https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-28/yqwjrqkw/26091-pti09262024000059b.jpg Supriya Sule, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) leader newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T13:05:17.533Z Legal battle between NCP factions is not against any individual but to uphold constitutional principles: Supriya Sule India, Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, Sunetra Pawar, NCP factions https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/rss-meeting-deliberates-on-demographic-imbalance-fertility-rate-youth-population-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/q1kv5ndu/HQENiNDbwAA0uzL.jfif RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat (L) with General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale (R) during the three-day annual meet of the Sangh in Vishakapatnam. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T12:57:46.286Z RSS meeting deliberates on demographic imbalance, fertility rate, youth population India, RSS, Akhil Bharatiya Samanvay Baithak, demographic shift, Demographic imbalance https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/bjp-aap-and-sad-slam-congress-over-tribute-to-1984-riots-convict-sajjan-kumar https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/3u6jonm1/Sajjan.jpg Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T12:33:31.672Z BJP, AAP and SAD slam Congress over tribute to 1984 riots convict Sajjan Kumar India, aap, BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal, SAD, Sajjan Kumar, Congress Punjab https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/us-nuclear-industry-set-to-make-detailed-submissions-to-india-on-shanti-act https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/ipeue24l/1abe0bf99b24c2812dff738750034e55.jpg India has set a target to generate 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047 newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T12:28:42.921Z US nuclear industry set to make detailed submissions to India on SHANTI Act World, Department of Atomic Energy, SHANTI Act, US nuclear industry https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/dark-tourism-why-do-sites-of-death-crime-and-tragedy-become-tourist-attractions-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/4/original/AP21152668837523.jpg Workers bring equipment to the site where excavation will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery in a search for victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre believed to be buried in a mass grave newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T12:10:55.138Z Dark tourism: why do sites of death, crime and tragedy become tourist attractions? World, Human rights violations, Dark tourism, Cultural criminology, Valle de los Caídos https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/21/surat-diamond-fraud-gujarat-police-nab-alleged-mastermind-behind-rs-4-crore-cross-border-digital-racket https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/rfrzqbx5/Arrested-accused-2.png Gujarat's Surat Police Eco Cell has now arrested Nitin Kumar alias Kana. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T12:01:42.973Z Surat diamond fraud: Gujarat Police nab alleged mastermind behind Rs 4 crore cross-border digital racket Gujarat, Surat diamond scam, cross-border digital racket https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/cjps-saurav-das-moves-delhi-hc-against-abhijit-mitra-over-public-disclosure-of-address https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/262je0qf/Saurav-Das-and-Abhijit-Mitra.png (L-R) Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das and right-wing commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T11:47:15.580Z CJP's Saurav Das moves Delhi HC against Abhijit Mitra over public disclosure of address India, Abhijit Iyer Mitra, Saurav Das https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Aug/21/from-shavukaru-to-padma-shri-remembering-sowcar-janakis-remarkable-70-year-journey-in-indian-cinema https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/wprekng1/1.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/xfcp2yfn/2.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/4ia6m4dg/3.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/vysx6u78/4.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/r5erainz/5.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ecibe1mv/6.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/6z102prf/7.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T11:43:30.279Z From ‘Shavukaru’ to Padma Shri: Remembering Sowcar Janaki’s remarkable 70-year journey in Indian cinema Web Stories, Padma Shri, indian cinema, Sowcar Janaki https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/cuba-says-us-sanctions-blocking-its-efforts-to-open-economy-to-private-investment-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/m99rmhlj/AP26224598655039.jpg Street vendors push their cart of vegetables past a mural of Fidel Castro in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T11:31:31.532Z Cuba says US sanctions blocking its efforts to open economy to private investment World, US Sanctions on Cuba, Cuba crisis https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/sc-disposes-of-petitions-concerning-the-kerala-story-leaves-legal-questions-open https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/i8z17m9q/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T11:25:18.978Z SC disposes of petitions concerning 'The Kerala Story', leaves legal questions open India, Kerala, Supreme Court of India, The Kerala Story https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/bikram-majithia-hints-at-sad-bjp-reunion-ahead-of-2027-punjab-assembly-polls https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-01/9icco420/TNIEimport2022321originalBikramSinghMajithiaPTI.jpg Senior SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T11:15:44.155Z Bikram Majithia hints at SAD-BJP reunion ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly polls India, Shiromani Akali Dal, Bikram Singh Majithia, 2027 Punjab Assembly polls, BJP-SAD alliance https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/rashtrapati-bhavan-withdraws-communique-over-rehearsal-for-bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahmans-visit https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/gceaqe6s/20260222004f_rGazK4O.jpg Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T11:12:33.094Z Rashtrapati Bhavan withdraws communique over rehearsal for Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's visit India, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India-Bangladesh ties, PM Tarique Rahman https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Aug/21/opposition-leader-rahul-gandhi-protests-demanding-fir-on-delhi-police-action-in-chalo-sansad-march https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ksreswjy/Rahul-demands-FIR-for-police-brutality-in-CJP-protest.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T11:11:02.969Z Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi protests demanding FIR on Delhi police action in Chalo Sansad march Chalo Sansad march pellet gun injury victim Sahil Lochab, Rahul Gandhi demands FIR on police crackdown in CJP protest https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Aug/21/veteran-actor-sowcar-janaki-passes-away-at-94 https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2014/11/16/21/original/Sowcar-Janaki.jpg The actor made her debut with a role in the 1950 Telugu film Shavukaru, directed by LV Prasad, and it provided her with the moniker 'Sowcar'. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T11:09:55.970Z Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki passes away at 94 Entertainment News, Nadigar sangam, Sowcar Janaki https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Aug/21/karnatakas-mekedatu-assurance-to-tamil-nadu-the-dam-will-be-built-only-for-you https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/8s39x5bn/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-3.02.44-PM.jpeg newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T11:04:20.413Z Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar's Mekedatu Assurance to Tamil Nadu: 'The Dam Will Be Built Only For You' Karnataka’s Mekedatu Assurance to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Aug/21/is-the-mecca-defence-pact-a-threat-to-india-ambassador-puri-answers https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/87v5dm9p/maxresdefault-2.webp newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T11:00:19.604Z Is the Mecca Defence Pact a Threat to India? Ambassador Puri Answers Mecca Defence Pact, Global Talks https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Aug/21/supreme-court-status-report-eow-investigation-finds-no-evidence-linking-key-ihfl-loans-to-sameer-gehlaut-entities https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/bgksrvwc/Fortune-india.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T10:51:52.667Z Supreme Court Status Report: EOW Investigation Finds No Evidence Linking Key IHFL Loans to Sameer Gehlaut Entities Express Connect https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/sc-sets-aside-order-allowing-dayanidhi-marans-plea-to-summon-telecom-secretary-as-court-witness https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/boy8uzd4/Dayanidhi-Maran.png DMK Lok Sabha member and former Union communications minister Dayanidhi Maran. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T10:41:27.010Z SC sets aside order allowing Dayanidhi Maran’s plea to summon telecom secretary as court witness India, Dayanidhi Maran, Supreme Court of India, Telephone Exchanges Case https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/21/world-championships-gayatri-treesa-confirm-first-womens-doubles-medal-since-2011 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/bugpsbno/TreesaGayatri.jpg Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in action on Friday newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T10:41:09.347Z World Championships: Gayatri & Treesa confirm India's first medal since 2011 in women's doubles Other, Badminton, Gayatri Gopichand, Treesa Jolly, BWF World Championships 2026 https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/doctor-bride-pauses-her-wedding-ceremony-in-kannur-to-provide-first-aid-to-catering-staff https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/26h67pc8/New-Project-43-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer.jpg Dr Shirin Subair is providing first aid to catering workers at her wedding ceremony. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T10:39:34.133Z Doctor bride pauses her wedding ceremony in Kannur to provide first aid to catering staff Kerala, Kannur, First Aid, catering staff https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/punjab-bandh-over-sikh-prisoners-release-cripples-transport-shuts-markets-across-state https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/p2ubtx9g/ANI_20260821064012.jpg The bandh's impact was visible in Amritsar, where several markets and commercial establishments remained closed, and bus services were affected. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T10:36:55.528Z Punjab bandh over Sikh prisoners’ release cripples transport, shuts markets across state India, Punjab bandh, Sikh prisoners https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Aug/21/rybakina-retires-from-cincinnati-clash-with-swiatek https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/he9tbcca/2291199577.jpg Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during a match in ongoing Cincinnati Masters. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T10:28:40.268Z Rybakina retires from Cincinnati clash with Swiatek Tennis, Cincinnati Masters, Rybakina, Swiatek, ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/nadda-reviews-h1n1-influenza-situation-calls-for-continued-vigilance-robust-surveillance-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/8ocnpgkq/20260811500L.jpg Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T10:26:43.076Z Nadda reviews H1N1 influenza situation; calls for continued vigilance, robust surveillance India, JP Nadda, H1N1, influenza https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/pm-modi-meets-20-space-start-up-ceos-pitches-india-as-global-space-hub https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/hvtnrhwf/HQPDLwlb0AAT7Ta.jpg Prime Minister Narendra Modi with CEOs and founders of 20 space start-ups at Seva Teerth, New Delhi newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T10:22:57.153Z PM Modi meets 20 space start-up CEOs, pitches India as global space hub India, Modi, space start-up https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/shillong-violence-meghalaya-witnesses-fresh-arson-petrol-bomb-attacks-none-injured https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/m2mnc9yj/New-Project-42.jpg A black flag bike rally in Shillong by the Khasi Students' Union on August 19 turned violent, and multiple vehicles were damaged. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T10:17:41.239Z Shillong violence: Meghalaya witnesses fresh arson, petrol bomb attacks; none injured India, Assam, Meghalaya, Shillong bike rally, inter-state vehicular movement https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/after-hyundai-tata-motors-passenger-vehicles-increases-car-prices https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/ze0ay203/202603203715136.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T10:08:11.303Z After Hyundai, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles increases car prices Business, Tata Motors, TMPV https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/jharkhand-sir-ec-to-hold-two-day-camps-at-every-polling-station-from-aug-22-to-help-voters https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/086ntt56/20260713383f.jpg The enumeration exercise was conducted between June 30 and July 29, during which BLOs made door-to-door visits to distribute, collect and verify enumeration forms. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T10:06:50.843Z Jharkhand SIR: EC to hold two-day camps at every polling station from Aug 22 to help voters India, SIR of electoral rolls, Jharkhand SIR https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/jharkhand-hc-stays-state-governments-order-cancelling-jssc-cgl-cdpo-examinations https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/mggygv8p/202608193910926.jpg The government's decision to cancel the examinations had jeopardised their appointments and employment. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T09:59:30.660Z Jharkhand HC stays state government's order cancelling JSSC-CGL, CDPO examinations India, Jharkhand HC https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/champat-rai-nripendra-misra-face-off-who-called-the-shots-in-ram-mandir-construction https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/5axe1ndf/Champat-Rai-and-Nripendra-Misra.png (L-R) Former Ram Temple Trust general secretary Champat Rai and Ram Temple Construction Committee president Nripendra Misra. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T09:51:46.406Z Champat Rai-Nripendra Misra face-off: Who called the shots in Ram Mandir construction? Uttar Pradesh, Ram Mandir construction, Champat Rai, Nripendra Misra https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/politics-of-anarchy-bjp-slams-rahul-gandhis-dharna-at-delhi-police-station https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/p45dtmoc/ANI_20260821092639.jpg BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad speaks to mediapersons in Delhi, Aug. 21, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T09:49:30.565Z 'Politics of anarchy': BJP slams Rahul Gandhi's dharna at Delhi police station India, Delhi Police, Ravi Shankar Prasad, ​Rahul Gandhi, Sahil Lochab, Delhi Police Crackdown https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/use-of-caste-name-without-intent-to-humiliate-does-not-attract-scst-act-allahabad-hc https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/drcv1i0k/ANI_20260814080244.jpg Allahabad High Court passed its order on August 13 newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T09:49:22.087Z Use of caste name without intent to humiliate does not attract SC/ST Act: Allahabad HC Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad High Court​ https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/10-per-cent-chinese-stake-rule-yields-result-29-fdi-proposals-worth-rs-5000-crore-reported-official https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/i0itaqrx/202603183712587.jpg Representative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T09:48:10.435Z 10 per cent Chinese stake rule yields result, 29 FDI proposals worth Rs 5,000 crore reported: Official Business, FEMA, Chinese stake rule, FDI proposals https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/pakistan-army-chief-calls-militants-in-balochistan-foreign-sponsored-proxies-obstructing-development https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/2odgat7g/C_53_1_CH1363_39447036.jpg Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T09:37:44.434Z Pakistan Army chief calls militants in Balochistan 'foreign-sponsored proxies' obstructing development World, Balochistan, Pakistan army chief, foreign-sponsored proxies https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/veteran-odia-playback-singer-pranab-patnaik-passed-away-at-88 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/h27ol6kq/New-Project-2.png Veteran Odia playback singer Pranab Patnaik newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T09:25:26.827Z Veteran Odia playback singer Pranab Patnaik passed away at 88 Odisha, Pranab Patnaik, Odia playback singer https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/rains-hit-normal-life-in-varanasi-cremations-ganga-aarti-move-to-rooftops https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/mdhmgy7l/ANI_20260820043911.jpg Ganga water level rises in Varanasi; ghats cut off, cremations shift to rooftops newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T09:22:44.690Z Rains hit normal life in Varanasi; cremations, Ganga Aarti move to rooftops Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, cremations, Ganga Aarti https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/meesho-expects-to-create-10-lakh-seasonal-jobs-ahead-of-festive-season https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-07/zveslkrk/New-Project-2026-03-07T142600.777.jpg Meesho has grown rapidly by focusing on small sellers, resellers and value-conscious consumers, particularly in tier-2 and smaller cities. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T09:16:06.327Z Meesho expects to create 10 lakh seasonal jobs ahead of festive season Business, Festive season, Meesho, seasonal jobs, logistics ecosystem https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/eow-probes-2017-yes-bank-loan-assignment-to-suraksha-arc-amid-fraud-allegations https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/zq6nnrjm/ANI_20260330113720.jpg YES Bank. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T09:14:11.889Z EOW probes 2017 Yes Bank loan assignment to Suraksha ARC amid fraud allegations Business, Yes Bank, financial fraud cases, Suraksha ARC https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/21/gujarats-bhavnagar-hooch-tragedy-victim-declared-brain-dead-in-surat-death-toll-rises-to-nine https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/jznvp8lx/Hospital-where-patiatn-where-addmited-.png Sanjaysinh Dodia, a native of Bhavnagar, was rushed to Surat after his health suddenly collapsed following consumption of liquor on the night of August 16. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T09:08:36.913Z Gujarat's Bhavnagar hooch tragedy: Victim declared brain dead in Surat, death toll rises to nine Gujarat, spurious liquor, Gujarat's Bhavnagar hooch tragedy https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/21/gujarat-senior-doctor-detained-after-slapping-female-resident-doctor-at-rajkot-civil-hospital https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/7hnijl4u/Junior-doctors-sit-in-in-fornt-of-emergency-ward-rajkot-1.png The confrontation, which took place during the resident doctor's emergency ward duty on the evening of August 20, led to anger among junior doctors and a late-night protest at the hospital. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T08:56:45.170Z Gujarat senior doctor detained after slapping female resident doctor at Rajkot Civil Hospital Gujarat, Rajkot Civil Hospital https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/thousands-of-migrants-in-ceuta-wait-in-limbo-while-spain-figures-out-what-to-do-with-them-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/8qgobpuy/AP26232505446622.jpg Migrants who crossed from Morocco into Spain are escorted by Spanish police to temporary shelters after being cleared from a beach in the Spanish exlave of Ceuta on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T08:48:13.640Z Thousands of migrants in Ceuta wait in limbo while Spain figures out what to do with them World, Spain, Morocco, Migrant crisis, Ceuta https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/punjab-cm-manns-journey-from-satauj-to-sansad-to-be-featured-in-discovery-documentary https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/khk8aakp/20260318467f.jpg Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T08:40:55.139Z Punjab CM Mann's journey from Satauj to Sansad to be featured in Discovery documentary India, Bhagwant Mann https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/sc-comes-to-rescue-of-105-year-old-murder-convict-makes-its-2024-bail-order-final https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/onx0z7kl/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg Supreme Court of India. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T08:39:11.155Z SC comes to rescue of 105-year-old murder convict, makes its 2024 bail order final India, murder case https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/india-post-launches-drone-delivery-pilot-across-himachal-assam https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/nbih64kc/BeFunky-collagennnnNNBBJJJnnmataaafffnnmhhJHHJHhh.jpg The Mandi-Rehardhar route in Himachal Pradesh is the first to operationalise the initiative. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T08:28:03.350Z India Post launches drone delivery pilot across Himachal, Assam India, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, India Post, Indian postal service, Mandi-Rehardhar route https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/china-says-us-sanctions-and-pressure-on-iran-not-a-solution https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/8y5p26es/AP26227612493773.jpg A man rides on his motorbike past a billboard with a message that reads in Farsi: " We must rise up", and an image of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the U.S. and Israel strikes on February 28, in Tehran, Iran. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T08:25:05.844Z China says US 'sanctions and pressure' on Iran not a solution World, China, US Iran sanctions, Iran Oil https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/21/india-bengal-not-safe-until-borders-are-secured-amit-shah https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/hqg6lupg/ANI_20260820141116.jpg Union Home Minister Amit Shah newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T08:18:12.479Z India, Bengal not safe until borders are secured: Amit Shah West Bengal, Amit Shah, Mamata Banerjee https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/21/e20-a-flood-of-rumours-truth-pushed-aside https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/4p3i1kmj/202607143863841.jpg The E20 programme represents a forward-looking strategy for a self-reliant India. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T08:16:54.377Z E20: A flood of rumours, truth pushed aside Opinion, Rumours, E20, E20fuel https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/three-workers-including-nepali-national-killed-as-building-shuttering-collapses-in-ups-vrindavan https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/0z0t43rg/21081-pti08212026000036b.jpg Rescue personnel clear debris after shuttering collapses at an under-construction Omaxe mall in Rukmani Vihar, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T08:15:48.949Z Three workers, including Nepali national, killed as building shuttering collapses in UP's Vrindavan Uttar Pradesh, ​Uttar Pradesh, UP building collapse, Vrindavan Building Collapse https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/manipur-resumes-imphal-dimapur-guwahati-bus-services-after-over-three-years-amid-peace-efforts https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/rbrameew/IMG-20260821-WA0083.jpg A total of 125 passengers travelled on the route in two buses and five wingers on Friday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T08:02:54.992Z Manipur resumes Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati bus services after over three years amid peace efforts India, Manipur, Kuki Meitei, Guwahati bus services https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/indigo-booking-system-briefly-faces-technical-glitch https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/3/21/original/IndiGo_PTI_Image1.jpg IndiGo Airlines. (Representational Image | PTI) newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T07:51:59.009Z IndiGo booking system briefly faces technical glitch India, Indigo, technical glitch, IndiGo booking system https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Aug/21/how-fragile-terrain-and-unchecked-development-are-fuelling-uttarakhands-disaster-risks https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/3z3b6p10/83.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ka4bes00/84.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/4qoqpj7p/87.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/1s3z6rnk/88.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/dgn526e3/86.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/auxun59p/82.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/69x6pavr/85.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T07:46:43.299Z How fragile terrain and unchecked development are fuelling Uttarakhand’s disaster risks Web Stories, Flash Floods, landslides https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/japan-protests-russian-missile-tests-off-disputed-islands https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/34yej2jp/AP26225169382538.jpg Russian President Vladimir Putin watches a military exercise from the board of the Varyag missile cruiser of the Pacific Fleet near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, on Sakhalin Island, Russia, Wednesday, August 12, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T07:43:39.034Z Japan protests Russian missile tests off disputed islands World, Russia, missile test, Japan https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/stillborn-law-sc-finds-fault-with-up-gangsters-act-says-prone-to-misuse-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T07:39:27.920Z 'Stillborn law': SC finds fault with UP Gangsters Act, says prone to misuse India, ​Uttar Pradesh, UP Gangsters Act https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/21/bhaichung-bhutia-urges-fans-to-boycott-brazil-match-over-rs-70-crore-spend https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/impqtp6k/ANI_20260724092440.jpg Bhaichung Bhutia. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T07:37:07.347Z Bhaichung Bhutia urges fans to boycott Brazil match over Rs 70-crore spend Football, Bhaichung Bhutia, Brazil match https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/congress-seeks-united-opposition-front-for-2027-goa-polls-begins-alliance-talks-with-aap-rgp https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/borrv31i/photo-3.jpg Congress president Girish Chodankar newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T07:33:45.880Z Congress seeks united Opposition front for 2027 Goa polls; begins alliance talks with AAP, RGP India, Congress, 2027 Goa polls https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/successful-candidates-protest-jharkhand-exam-cancellations-outside-secretariat https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/tinxagwy/PTI08192026000235B.jpg Successful JSSC-CGL candidates, appointed in various Jharkhand government departments, stage a protest as they block the main gate of the state secretariat, Project Bhawan, in Ranchi, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T07:30:16.011Z Successful candidates protest Jharkhand exam cancellations outside secretariat India, JSSC-CGL Exam, JSSC Exam Row https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/21/bihar-phd-researchers-protest-enters-day-18-march-to-lok-bhavan-on-august-22 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/uv1uxfxx/PROTEST-KEEPS.jpg Some of the protesters are also on hunger strike to exert pressure on Bihar government to concede their demands. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T07:23:26.333Z Bihar PhD researchers’ protest enters Day 18, march to Lok Bhavan on August 22 Bihar, UGC regulations, Manoj Bharti, PhD researchers’ protest https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/gandhis-handwritten-notes-fetch-record-rs-1620-crore-at-auction https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-29/iov7hcrl/C_53_1_CH1560_42683229.jpg Gandhi wrote the messages to provide spiritual guidance and consolation to Hingorani following the death of his wife, Vidya. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T07:16:34.816Z Gandhi’s handwritten notes fetch record Rs 16.20 crore at auction Mahatma Gandhi, handwritten notes https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/sc-reduces-three-year-mandatory-legal-practice-to-one-year-for-entry-level-judicial-exam-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/i8z17m9q/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T07:14:31.083Z SC reduces three-year mandatory legal practice to one year for entry level judicial exam entry level judicial exam https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/21/tension-in-jaipur-as-cjp-team-alleges-attack-by-bjp-workers-during-visit-to-govt-school https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/qx5nuyza/ezgif.com-gif-maker-5.gif Villagers shout slogans during a protest after workers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) visit a government school for inspection, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T07:02:44.629Z Tension in Jaipur as CJP team alleges attack by BJP workers during visit to Govt school Rajasthan, Assault, Cockroach Janata Party, CJP, School Thik Karo campaign, Rampura Kanwarpura https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/firefighter-by-duty-poet-by-passion-remakanth-chosen-for-chief-ministers-fire-service-medal https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/p027ripo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-12.03.48.jpeg Remakanth during one of the fire and Rescue missions. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T06:48:32.824Z Firefighter by duty, poet by passion: Remakanth chosen for Chief Minister’s Fire Service Medal Kerala, Special Task Force, K K Remakanth, Fire Service Medal https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Aug/21/no-room-for-error-as-india-face-stern-dutch-test-in-world-cup-second-round-opener-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/k1evf1mr/hockey2.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T06:48:23.682Z No room for error as India face stern Dutch test in World Cup second-round opener Sports, Hockey, World Cup, Indian hockey, India vs Netherlands https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/fashion/2026/Aug/21/ai-can-never-take-over-human-relationships-craft-sabyasachi-mukherjee-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/12/31/original/SabyasachiMukherjee1_AFP.jpg Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T06:40:10.375Z AI can never take over human relationships, craft: Sabyasachi Mukherjee Fashion, Sabyasachi Mukherjee https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/chhattisgarh-cm-vishnu-deo-announces-rs-5-lakh-aid-for-families-of-workers-killed-in-chamoli-tunnel-accident https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-22/6wxe3udo/20260110193f.jpg Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T06:36:06.893Z Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo announces Rs 5 lakh aid for families of workers killed in Chamoli tunnel accident India, CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Chamoli Tunnel Flooding, Chamoli tunnel accident https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/us-south-korean-militaries-wrapping-up-drills-early-a-day-after-north-koreas-missile-barrage https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/qzqiqwnn/AP26231276743218.jpg South Korea army soldiers take part in an anti-terror drill as a part of the Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise between the U.S. and South Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, August 19. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T06:19:35.740Z US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage World, north korea, South Korea https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/no-end-to-march-of-grave-ecological-folly-in-great-nicobar-cong-slams-govt-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/kuh5rijb/ANI_20260818215903.jpg Jairam Ramesh newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T06:16:52.981Z No end to march of grave ecological folly in Great Nicobar: Cong slams govt India, Jairam Ramesh, Great Nicobar https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/eluru-sees-shift-in-farming-pattern-as-farmers-move-from-sugarcane-to-coconut https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/b3lthdj8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-10.48.54-AM.jpeg Coconut has emerged as an important alternative crop in the district. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T06:09:36.817Z Eluru sees shift in farming pattern as farmers move from sugarcane to coconut Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, sugarcane cultivation, Eluru district, horticultural crops https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/australia-charges-man-over-trying-to-inform-russia-of-ukrainian-military-activities https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/a17q8nqs/AP26226392511087.jpg The 27-year-old Russian-Australian citizen had "military style" training in Russia and later joined the Ukrainian armed forces. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T06:02:48.916Z Australia charges man over trying to inform Russia of Ukrainian military activities World, Australia, Russia-Ukraine, ukrainian army https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/21/recasting-indias-arctic-policy https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/47be2c61-04ce-43b4-8910-91ae44335703/ANI_20240723220334.jpg India too must actively respond to the changing Arctic. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T06:02:00.863Z Recasting India’s Arctic policy Opinion, india, Arctic policy https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Aug/21/sports-minister-vows-more-clarity-on-kaloor-stadium-amid-brazil-cabo-verde-buzz-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/vts1zu04/JNL-STADIUM2071548.JPG newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:56:32.146Z Sports minister vows ‘more clarity’ on Kaloor stadium amid Brazil, Cabo Verde buzz Kochi, football, Brazil, Kaloor stadium, Cabo Verde https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/21/technopark-today-set-to-launch-techie-talks-podcast-series-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/s6c15y17/PODCAST070637.JPG newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:50:36.803Z Technopark Today set to launch ‘Techie Talks’ podcast series Thiruvananthapuram, Technopark, Techie Talks, IT community https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/asian-shares-are-mixed-following-wall-street-losses-as-us-treasurys-moves-fail-to-calm-markets https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/h8maaw5h/AP26233041657102.jpg Currency traders work at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:48:57.966Z Asian shares are mixed following Wall Street losses as US Treasury's moves fail to calm markets Business, Wall Street, US Treasury, Asian Shares https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/train-to-nowhere-south-koreas-lonely-push-for-peace-with-the-north https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/q55k48vy/AP26227102790470.jpg South Korean President Lee Jae Myung newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:48:51.263Z Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the North World, South Korea, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung https://www.newindianexpress.com/auto/2026/Aug/21/be6-gets-a-tech-heavy-sporteq-makeover https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/35ng2u06/MAHINDRA052209.JPG https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/pmytrcps/MAHI4052151.JPG https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/cinh5oin/MAHI6052154.JPG https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ql7qpnj0/MAHI10052205.JPG https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/f6lt1vjs/ROYAL-ENFIELD052908.JPG https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/81etcray/FRONX-EXPORT-04053219.JPG newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:47:03.595Z BE6 gets a tech-heavy SPORTEQ makeover Auto, Auto, Mahindra BE6, Royal Enfield Classic 350 Gorkha Edition, Maruti Suzuki FRONX https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-minister-kinjarapu-atchannaidu-announces-rs-2250-cr-chemical-plant-in-state https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/uiovs5gd/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-21-at-10.48.32-AM.jpeg Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:44:49.387Z Andhra Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu announces Rs 2,250 cr chemical plant in state Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Srikakulam, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, Chemical plant https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/21/documentary-unspools-the-life-and-times-of-writer-zacharia-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/gmlmeurl/35d91f4f-d2a7-44e7-960c-915853b86d5b.jpeg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/tsckawh5/600c9640-e7c0-4706-9509-3fb7a9bf5075.jpeg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/y85v2yjb/d66a8301-e2e2-4d5d-8d00-ff11f82f79f1.jpeg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/l6uizdz9/1d4cf7b8-e82b-48bc-8641-078a601f5d6c.jpeg newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:39:29.337Z Documentary unspools the life and times of writer Zacharia Kerala, documentary, Writer, Zacharia, Shiny Benjamin https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/21/andhra-girl-dies-by-suicide-inside-hostel-near-kancheepuram https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/uv7jx4hs/New-Project-2025-11-20T075141.925.jpg Representaive Image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:36:15.139Z Andhra girl dies by suicide inside hostel near Kancheepuram Chennai, suicide https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/21/kerala-motifs-find-new-forms-in-this-years-onam-wardrobe https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ti510e2i/20240908144644.jpg.jpeg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/woeey8do/20260726165431.jpg.jpeg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/4s162u82/IMG8491.PNG https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/xr581q0m/Knot-stories-1.jpeg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/l02w3ywy/ornamint.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/qex0zso3/20260802183934.jpg.jpeg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/v8s1u37x/lungi.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/4u1diwll/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-20-at-17.15.48.jpeg newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:33:09.998Z Kerala motifs find new forms in this year’s Onam wardrobe Kerala, Lifestyle, wardrobe, Onam 2026, Off-beat trends https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/trump-warns-of-economic-d-day-against-iran-but-tehran-is-well-acquainted-with-sanctions-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/yaxu81p4/President-Donald-Trump US President Donald Trump newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:31:40.135Z Trump warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions World, Donald Trump, Tehran https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/nellore-to-revamp-46-city-parks-across-25-divisions-with-rs-15-crore-upgrade https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/o1muomoa/nellore32008chn40.jpg Municipal parks in Nellore city. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:29:07.740Z Nellore to revamp 46 city parks across 25 divisions with Rs 15 crore upgrade Andhra Pradesh, Nellore https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-cm-revanth-reddy-denied-permission-by-centre-to-visit-usa https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/cdbf8mat/ANI_20260704160803.jpg Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:26:51.421Z Telangana CM Revanth Reddy denied permission by Centre to visit USA Telangana, New Education Policy, US visa, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/up-woman-jumps-on-tracks-to-save-son-from-ending-life-gets-run-over-by-train-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/hjygg0tr/death-3.jpg Representative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:23:15.562Z UP woman jumps on tracks to save son from ending life; gets run over by train Uttar Pradesh, suicide, UP woman https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/ed-searches-ysrcp-mp-avinash-reddys-premises-in-vivekananda-reddy-murder-linked-case https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/ca09e4f1-8518-4810-bdff-e03d0211ce31/AVINASH.jpg YSRCP MP Y S Avinash Reddy newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:14:47.381Z ED searches YSRCP MP Avinash Reddy’s premises in Vivekananda Reddy murder-linked case Avinash Reddy https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/first-group-of-deportees-arrives-in-troubled-haiti-after-us-ends-tps-program https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/xycmgdti/AP26231654239056.jpg Children watch a movie on a mobile device at a shelter for families displaced by gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:12:41.047Z First group of deportees arrives in troubled Haiti after US ends TPS program World, Haiti, Haiti Violence https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/rru-madhya-pradesh-prisons-department-sign-mou-to-provide-specialised-mental-healthcare-to-inmates https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/bplofxxy/HQLG0DpaYAA3dWP.jpg Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) today signed an MoU and Affiliation Accreditation with the Madhya Pradesh Department of Jail & Correctional Services at the Jail Headquarters, Bhopal. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T05:03:39.724Z RRU, Madhya Pradesh prisons department sign MoU to provide specialised mental healthcare to inmates Madhya Pradesh, Rashtriya Raksha University, mental healthcare https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Aug/21/carlos-alcaraz-is-set-to-return-from-a-wrist-injury-and-defend-his-us-open-title-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/x5m4pbx8/carlos-alcaraz-2.webp Carlos Alcaraz. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:58:27.348Z Carlos Alcaraz is set to return from a wrist injury and defend his US Open title Tennis, US Open, Carlos Alcaraz https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/a-question-looms-over-harrys-return-to-the-uk-can-he-rebuild-his-relationship-with-prince-william https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/3n2gynay/AP26233154856948.jpg Prince William (left), Prince Harry (right) newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:58:05.544Z A question looms over Harry's return to the UK. Can he rebuild his relationship with Prince William? World, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/ladakh-administration-to-withdraw-cases-against-25-over-2025-leh-violence-start-panchayat-poll-process https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/3e03fqf7/ANI_20260713150543.jpg Ladakh's Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:52:04.204Z Ladakh administration to withdraw cases against 25 over 2025 Leh violence, start Panchayat poll process India, Lab, KDA, 2025 Leh violence https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/stock-markets-trade-marginally-higher-amid-elevated-crude-oil-prices https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-29/t7yzconh/ANI_20250129032746.jpg Representative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:51:42.133Z Stock markets trade marginally higher amid elevated crude oil prices Business, Nifty, BSE Sensex, Stock market https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/congress-demands-review-of-e20-policy-calls-fuel-rollout-anti-people https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ngjhqawa/jairam093021.jpg Congress leader Jairam Ramesh newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:45:49.189Z Congress demands review of E20 policy, calls fuel rollout 'anti-people' India, Congress, Sugar prices, E20 policy https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/debate-over-vande-mataram-not-right-focus-on-public-issues-mayawati-to-centre-states https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/olzqvy15/ANI_20260815024300.jpg BSP chief Mayawati newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:35:09.056Z Debate over Vande Mataram 'not right', focus on public issues: Mayawati to Centre, states Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, Vande Mataram https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-officials-told-to-speed-up-rehabilitation-of-veligonda-oustees https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/op67mzxw/Officials-told-to.jpg M Vijaya Sunitha has directed officials to expedite the shifting of all Veligonda Reservoir Project oustees. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:27:13.384Z Andhra officials told to speed up rehabilitation of Veligonda oustees Andhra Pradesh, Andhra officials, Markapuram District Collector M Vijaya Sunitha https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-pradesh-chambers-holds-awareness-drive-on-nps https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/9ei0evos/202608123901523.jpg Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:25:00.534Z Andhra Pradesh Chambers holds awareness drive on NPS Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, National Pension System (NPS) https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/rupee-gains-9-paise-to-9565-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/12/2/original/2016-11-18T091019Z_1_LYNXMPECAH0GF_RTROPTP_3_INDIA-MODI-CORRUPTION3.JPG Image used for representational purpose. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:23:19.473Z Rupee gains 9 paise to 95.65 against US dollar in early trade Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-pradesh-to-follow-karnataka-model-for-protection https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/y3epjn2b/20260610370fff.jpg Pawan Kalyan. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:22:54.461Z Andhra Pradesh to follow Karnataka model for protection Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Andhra deputy CM Pawan Kalyan https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/jagan-mohan-cant-tell-dsc-from-appsc-minister-lokesh https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/6cidzkob/vijassembly141708chn40.jpg Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh during the assembly session on Monday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:20:54.079Z Jagan Mohan can’t tell DSC from APPSC: Minister Lokesh Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Nara Lokesh https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/starlink-would-help-least-served-in-india-elon-musk-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-29/fpgbs3xt/Elon%20Musk.jpg Elon Musk newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:20:17.385Z Starlink would help least served in India: Elon Musk Business, Elon Musk, Starlink, satellite internet services https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/former-cm-jagan-dares-chandrababu-naidu-for-cbi-probe-into-group-i-dsc https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/t669ji1n/C_40_1_CH1555_36553056.jpg YSRCP President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:18:55.256Z Former CM Jagan dares Chandrababu Naidu for CBI probe into Group I, DSC Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu, DSC 2025 https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-pradesh-welfare-model-set-a-benchmark-for-nation https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/f7idfgxb/AP-welfare-model.jpg Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Shree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:17:42.909Z ‘Andhra Pradesh welfare model set a benchmark for nation’ Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh welfare model, Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Shree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, 4.57 crore free LPG cylinders https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-assembly-session-ends-after-25-hours-of-debate https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/oiy699nw/Assembly-session-ends.jpg Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:14:33.412Z Andhra Assembly session ends after 25 hours of debate Andhra Pradesh, Andhra assembly, 25 hours of debate https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/nta-says-answer-key-challenge-designed-to-be-fair-to-all-students-rejects-expensive-charge https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/raswqp38/NTA-KYS-1.jpg FILE | Members of the Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) during a protest outside Shastri Bhawan, in New Delhi, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. The activists staged the demonstration against the cancellation of several UGC-NET exam papers and demanded the immediate disbanding of the National Testing Agency (NTA). newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:12:23.028Z NTA says answer key challenge designed to be fair to all students, rejects 'expensive' charge India, national testing agency https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/kapil-sibal-asks-shah-if-modi-vajpayee-sang-full-vande-mataram https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/z8ogw1h7/Kapil-Sibal.jpg Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:11:50.803Z Kapil Sibal asks Shah if Modi, Vajpayee sang full Vande Mataram India, Vande Mataram, Kabil Sibal https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/navy-coast-guard-intensify-search-for-fishermen-missing-in-andhra-pradesh https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/vuwdu1nr/Naidu-orders-stricter.jpg Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu convened a high-level review meeting at his camp office with Fisheries Department officials to evaluate ongoing operations. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:11:14.433Z Navy & Coast Guard intensify search for fishermen missing in Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh, fishermen missing, Navy & Coast Guard, State Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/ukg-student-dies-at-visakhapatnam-school-family-alleges-assault-by-teacher https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/3oh5o428/UKG-student.jpg The deceased was identified as T Pranay Tej. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:10:32.620Z UKG student dies at Visakhapatnam school, family alleges assault by teacher Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam, school https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/another-fisherman-goes-missing-off-vizag-coast https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/qm8aloqv/ANI_20241124083346.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:09:14.285Z Another fisherman goes missing off Visakhapatnam coast Andhra Pradesh, Vizag, Visakhapatnam, fisherman https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/jana-sena-to-adopt-region-wise-plan-for-local-body-polls-deputy-cm-pawan-kalyan https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/8u867lnl/C_40_1_CH1553_36671245.jpg Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:03:43.059Z Jana Sena to adopt region-wise plan for local body polls: Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Andhra Pradesh, Local body polls, Jana Sena Party President Pawan Kalyan https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-government-rejects-15-stipend-hike-demand-urges-junior-doctors-to-call-off-strike https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/3cdq8kk2/vijninister32008chn40.jpg Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav during meeting with JUDA representatives on Thursday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:02:46.296Z Andhra government rejects 15% stipend hike demand, urges junior doctors to call off strike Andhra Pradesh, stipend hike https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/two-organizers-of-hong-kongs-tiananmen-vigils-convicted-in-national-security-case https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ayetaejv/1989-Tiananmen-Square-crackdown.webp A woman holds up a candle and an image of a man facing off tanks to mark the anniversary of the military crackdown on a pro-democracy student movement in Beijing, during a light candle vigil outside Victoria Park in Hong Kong, Friday, June 4, 2021. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:01:39.138Z Two organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigils convicted in national security case World, Hong Kong, Tiananmen vigils, national security case https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-governmnet-sanctioned-to-set-up-degree-college-for-specially-abled https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/5z5ys3sb/ANI_20241211013949.jpg Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T04:01:26.333Z Andhra government sanctioned to set up degree college for specially- abled Andhra Pradesh, government degree colleges, Andhra governmnet, specially- abled https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/two-ships-carrying-22-indians-hijacked-off-yemen-somalia https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/d0vxztqk/AFP20260602B4PJ233v2HighResFranceDiplomacyEnergy.jpg Reports said the crew was safe, although the vessel's movements were being monitored. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:59:23.575Z Two ships carrying 22 Indians hijacked off Yemen, Somalia armed pirates, ships hijacked https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/cm-naidu-envisions-usd-10-trillion-plus-south-indian-economy-by-2047 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/th12jcbz/Naidu-pushes.jpg Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:58:16.548Z CM Naidu envisions USD 10 trillion-plus South Indian economy by 2047 Andhra Pradesh, Naidu, south indian economy https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/21/minister-narayana-reviews-works-of-arterial-roads-in-amaravati https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/cogvvxjf/vijminister22008chn40.jpg MA&UD minister P Narayana during highlevel review meeting on the progress of key arterial roads on Thursday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:54:55.848Z Minister Narayana reviews works of arterial roads in Amaravati Vijayawada, MA&UD Minister P Narayana https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/21/124-candidates-to-appear-for-upsc-mains-in-andhra https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-29/0zfypbah/vijntr32805chn40.jpg NTR district collector G Lakshmisha. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:53:18.691Z 124 candidates to appear for UPSC Mains in Andhra Vijayawada, UPSC Mains https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-government-approves-rs-7469-crore-urban-infrastructure-plan https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/5z5ys3sb/ANI_20241211013949.jpg Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:51:51.399Z Andhra government approves Rs 7,469-crore urban infrastructure plan Andhra Pradesh, Andhra government, urban infrastructure https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/21/new-brezza-records-high-sales-in-andhra https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/hqeb9vvt/New-Brezza.jpg Santosh Motors handed over keys to Maruti Brezza owners in Vijayawada. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:51:12.719Z New Brezza records high sales in Andhra Vijayawada, Brezza https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/21/sir-hearing-5421l-voters-retained-in-electoral-roll-in-odisha https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/gnr6g9wf/Maha-praise.jpg Officers greeting ater successfully completion of SIR process. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:49:16.152Z SIR hearing: 54.21L voters retained in electoral roll in Odisha Bhubaneswar https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/21/industrialist-seeks-andhra-pradesh-hc-protection-alleges-life-threat-from-deputy-speaker-raju https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/54l3o8z1/AP-HC.jpg Andhra Pradesh High Court newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:49:02.929Z Industrialist seeks Andhra Pradesh HC protection, alleges life threat from Deputy Speaker Raju Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh High Court, Kanumuru Raghu Ramakrishna Raju https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/41-bonded-labourers-rescued-from-five-worksites-in-sri-sathya-sai-district https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/w6fs6vy4/bonded-labourers.jpg Sri Sathya Sai district authorities initiated action and coordinated with the concerned officials in Andhra Pradesh. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:48:24.136Z 41 bonded labourers rescued from five worksites in Andhra's Sri Sathya Sai district Andhra Pradesh, Bonded labourer, Sri Sathya Sai district https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/21/rains-in-odisha-abate-but-flood-grips-more-areas-of-balasore https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/1b518e0c-ebaa-4b32-855d-97b721a59567/FLOOD%20O.jpg Image used for representational purpose only newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:44:47.018Z Rains in Odisha abate, but flood grips more areas of Balasore Bhubaneswar, Flood, Balasore https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/21/vijayawada-railway-division-steps-up-green-energy-initiatives-saves-rs-185-lakh https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/qru5e6yf/V’wada-Railway-Division.jpg Vijayawada Division Renewable Energy Day. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:44:13.148Z Vijayawada Railway Division steps up green energy initiatives, saves Rs 185 lakh Vijayawada, green energy, Vijayawada Railway https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/21/naveen-shedding-crocodile-tears-on-mmdr-mp-pradhan https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/coieo93r/New-Project-3.jpg Former Union minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:42:35.714Z Naveen shedding crocodile tears on MMDR: MP Pradhan Bhubaneswar, Leader of Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik, MP Dharmendra Pradhan, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Aug/21/10-injured-as-crane-topples-onto-houses-in-mumbais-kurla https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/eesww4kg/ANI_20260427152022.jpg Representational image. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:42:19.136Z 10 injured as crane topples onto houses in Mumbai's Kurla Mumbai, Mumbai, Kurla, crane accident https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/cm-shivakumar-3976-arkavathy-site-allottees-got-registration https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/qj68d3m4/100%20more.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:42:14.681Z CM Shivakumar: 3,976 Arkavathy site allottees got registration Bengaluru, Bangalore Development Authority, Arkavathy Layout https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/bmrcl-bial-set-timelines-for-airport-metro-stations https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/pgw2asgf/beng_metro_.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:40:05.547Z BMRCL, BIAL set timelines for airport metro stations Bengaluru, BIAL, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/fir-over-illegal-posters-with-bengaluru-development-minister-gowdas-photo https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/p3ggs6db/krishnabyregowdablr01112057.jpg Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:37:40.867Z FIR over illegal posters with Bengaluru Development Minister Gowda's photo Bengaluru, Krishna Byre Gowda https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/baseline-tests-in-schools-from-august-27 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/2m3my7tg/shool114711.jpg According to a circular, the assessment will be held on August 27 for Hindi, August 29 for English and August 31 for Mathematics. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:36:29.324Z Baseline tests in schools from August 27 Delhi, Delhi schools, Delhi Directorate of Education https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/asha-worker-carries-elderly-woman-to-safety-in-odishas-bhadrak https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/h3u2lskp/New-Project-2.jpg Asha worker carrying an older woman. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:35:47.476Z ASHA worker carries elderly woman to safety in Odisha's Bhadrak Odisha, ASHA worker, District information and public relations officer (DIPRO) https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/delhi-l-g-directs-police-to-bolster-security-for-elderly-women https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/fwsjt1kg/sandhu2101056.jpg Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:34:41.843Z Delhi L-G directs police to bolster security for elderly, women Delhi, Delhi Police, women's safety, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/215-students-monitored-no-new-h1n1-cases-at-bengaluru-norths-clarence-high-school https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/a6uods3x/School_makes_jab_must112.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/veeqotbs/AS.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:33:20.992Z 215 students monitored, no new H1N1 cases at Bengaluru North's Clarence High School Bengaluru, Clarence High School, H1N1 cases https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhu-reviews-brics-summit-preparations https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/vmjicfli/l-g080505.jpg L-G Sandhu chairs a review meeting on Delhi’s preparedness for BRICS Summit. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:31:45.690Z L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviews BRICS summit preparations Delhi, BRICS summit, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/around-980-seats-remain-vacant-in-six-government-arts-colleges-in-coimbatore-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/wy54y65o/P_4752116948.jpg Representative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:30:48.315Z Around 980 seats remain vacant in six government arts colleges in Coimbatore Tamil Nadu, Government Arts College https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/in-odisha-ed-arrested-businessman-ratikanta-rout-over-allegation-of-money-laundering https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/0lgbfs0v/202608123901603.jpg ED arrests businessman Ratikanta Rout over allegations of financial irregularities and money laundering. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:30:27.606Z In Odisha ED arrested businessman Ratikanta Rout over allegation of money laundering Odisha, money laundering, Enforcement Directorate, businessman Ratikanta Rout https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/pakistans-imran-khan-sent-back-to-adiala-jail-after-brief-hospital-stay https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ty2u82mg/ANI_20250919065343.jpg Former Pakistan premier Imran Khan. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:30:12.698Z Pakistan’s Imran Khan sent back to Adiala jail after brief hospital stay Imran Khan https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/igl-says-additional-cylinders-fitted-in-truck-may-have-triggered-cng-blast https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/n9x7z1kv/vlas114715.jpg IGL said the legitimacy of the additional cylinders and the precise cause of the blast were being investigated by the authorities. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:29:35.334Z IGL says additional cylinders fitted in truck may have triggered CNG blast Delhi, CNG cylinder blast, Indraprastha Gas Limited https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/female-elephant-calf-shows-signs-of-recovery-at-wttc-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/9/28/original/00023_.jpg Representative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:29:23.529Z Female elephant calf shows signs of recovery at WTTC Tamil Nadu, Elephant calf, Wildlife Transit and Treatment Centre https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/man-kills-stepdad-to-save-mom-in-doddaballapura https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/18bis0tl/ANI_20260817193930.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:28:55.528Z Man kills stepdad to save mom in Doddaballapura Bengaluru, murder, Doddaballapura, stepdad https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/two-more-cages-set-up-at-othimalai-to-trap-leopard-near-sirumugai-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/8owlb7x3/C_1_1_CH1528_123102130.jpg Dinesh forest range officer of Sirumugai forest range along with few other staff checking one of the cage set up to trap a leopard at the foothills newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:28:19.241Z Two more cages set up at Othimalai to trap leopard near Sirumugai Tamil Nadu, Sirumugai, Othimalai https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/why-law-doesnt-recognise-same-sex-live-in-relations-hc-asks-centre https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-23/8tdi1z1l/ANI_20250123110345.jpg The court questioned the government’s stand and asked why safeguards could not be provided to people in same-sex relationships who choose their partners to make decisions on their behalf. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:27:19.514Z Why law doesn’t recognise same-sex live-in relations?: HC asks Centre Delhi, LGBTQ community, Same-sex couples, same-sex live-in relationship https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/4-held-as-bengaluru-sit-probes-fake-medicine-racket https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/dntioy9x/ANI_20260820144828.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:25:50.772Z 4 held as Bengaluru SIT probes fake medicine racket Karnataka, Special Investigation Team, medicine racket https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/odisha-government-to-host-aiprc-2026-from-december-25-to-27 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ekupbtfm/Capital-to-host-AIPRC.jpg Officials with minister. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:25:35.204Z Odisha government to host AIPRC-2026 from December 25 to 27 Odisha, Odisha government, All India Public Relations Conference-2026, Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/decades-old-demand-for-an-entertainment-park-at-the-thirumoorthy-dam-set-to-be-fulfilled-soon-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-17/xsqh63bz/jan17dam072420.jpg Boating in the Thirumoorthy Dam newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:24:47.161Z Decades-old demand for an 'Entertainment Park' at the Thirumoorthy dam, set to be fulfilled soon Tamil Nadu, Thirumoorthy dam https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/mcd-panel-flags-sanitation-gaps-orders-tighter-monitoring https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/xw029t3y/mcd114708.jpg Committee Chairperson Satya Sharma directed officials to ensure no negligence in sanitation work, fixing responsibility on Deputy Commissioners and Sanitation Superintendents through regular monitoring. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:24:25.864Z MCD panel flags sanitation gaps, orders tighter monitoring Delhi, Delhi MCD https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/dindigul-corporation-names-top-100-tax-defaulters https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/e32c0929-33f4-4297-8acd-18f1ed4209a1/ineligible.avif Representative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:23:03.025Z Dindigul corporation names top 100 tax defaulters Tamil Nadu, Dindigul corporation https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/21/kerala-university-llb-revaluation-raises-red-flags-as-231-of-292-students-score-higher https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/9fnjqsba/P_4831470261.jpg Headquarters of Kerala University in Thiruvananthapuram. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:22:37.814Z Kerala University LLB revaluation raises red flags as 231 of 292 students score higher Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala University LLB https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/interstate-anti-cancer-drug-syndicate-busted-17-held https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ds5sponx/Interstate-anti-cancer.jpg Investigators found that the syndicate procured medicines through unauthorised sources, diverted medicines meant for cancer patients from hospitals and diverted government-supplied medicines from institutions and warehouses. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:22:26.773Z Interstate anti-cancer drug syndicate busted, 17 held Delhi, Delhi Police, anti-cancer drug syndicate https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/twad-labourers-in-tenkasi-tirunelveli-seek-direct-bank-payment-of-wages https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-05/iof0u8ma/Screenshot-2025-05-05-094823.png Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:22:00.404Z TWAD labourers in Tenkasi, Tirunelveli seek direct bank payment of wages Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/cctvs-ups-systems-a-failure-in-police-stations-karnataka-high-court https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/oqrh3265/CCTVs-UPS-systems.jpg The court noted that the report contains several disturbing features of CCTVs and UPS systems installed in various police stations. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:21:58.092Z CCTVs, UPS systems a failure in police stations: Karnataka High Court Bengaluru, Karnataka High court, police station, CCTV https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/pilot-aborts-take-off-after-technical-snag https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/puk2jm19/whatsapp-image-2026-08-21-at-121001-am124119.jpg According to FlightAware website, flight 6E 6456, operated by an A321 aircraft, was scheduled to depart at 5.30 pm. The passengers were finally sent by the airline in an alternative aircraft at 8.16 pm, nearly three hours after the scheduled departure. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:20:59.632Z Pilot aborts take-off after technical snag Delhi, Indigo flight, technical snag https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/odisha-emerged-as-fastest-growing-market-records-over-174-lakh-rooftop-solar-installations https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/g8n2sd7t/202606163827990.jpeg Ministry of New and Renewable Energy data, the state has recorded 1.74 lakh rooftop solar installations while applications under the scheme have crossed 3.12 lakh. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:20:48.103Z Odisha emerged as fastest growing market, records over 1.74 lakh rooftop solar installations Odisha, rooftop solar markets, Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy data https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/ban-sales-of-cigarette-lighters-matchmakers-urge-tn-govt https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-26/v94i2a5u/Cigarette-butt-disposal.jpg Representative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:18:48.186Z Ban sales of cigarette lighters, matchmakers urge TN govt Tamil Nadu, cigarette lighters https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/21/women-officers-take-charge-as-shos-in-four-kochi-police-stations-for-first-time https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/yfhnndn5/New-Project-2026-08-21T084629.503.jpg Kerala Police newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:18:40.755Z Women officers take charge as SHOs in four Kochi police stations for first time Kochi, Women Officers https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/narela-dwarka-key-centres-for-growth-in-delhi-master-plan-2047 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/530khyyk/mpd115450.jpg L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Union minister Manohar Lal and Delhi CM release MPD-2047 on Thursday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:17:42.668Z Narela, Dwarka key centres for growth in Delhi Master Plan 2047 Delhi, Delhi Master Plan 2047 https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/fake-medicine-racket-accused-should-be-hanged-kudligi-congress-mla https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/7pvcz7om/Fake-medicine-racket.jpg Representative Image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:17:03.808Z Fake medicine racket accused should be hanged: Kudligi Congress MLA Karnataka, Fake medicine, Kudligi https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/chillika-restro-hosts-indias-differently-abled-cricket-team https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/9/28/original/Divide_an__.jpg Photo use for representational purpose. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:16:14.557Z Chillika restro hosts India’s differently-abled cricket team Odisha, Chillika restro, Odia entrepreneurs Partha Sarathi Panda https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/40-lakh-new-homes-by-2047-to-open-door-for-denser-development https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/g7tx1yff/housing125009.jpg Rather than relying just on expansion into new areas, the MPD adopts a two-pronged spatial development strategy. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:16:08.297Z 40 lakh new homes by 2047 to open door for denser development Delhi, Delhi Master Plan 2047 https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/three-years-on-facelift-work-for-thanjavur-station-on-the-slow-track https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-01/eze1wzgk/Big-train-mishaps.jpg Image used for representative purpose. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:15:37.884Z Three years on, facelift work for Thanjavur station on the slow track Tamil Nadu, Amrit Bharat Station scheme, Thanjavur station https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/plans-to-shift-wholesale-warehousing-activities-out-of-walled-city-on-cards https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/lzkzpmbk/ANI_20260723131325.jpg Connaught Place newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:15:04.358Z Plans to shift wholesale, warehousing activities out of Walled City on cards Delhi, Delhi Master Plan 2047 https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/greater-bengaluru-authority-commissioner-demands-fresh-timeline-for-okalipuram-corridor https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ca73l5ad/GBA-commissioner.jpg Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:14:45.021Z Greater Bengaluru Authority commissioner demands fresh timeline for Okalipuram corridor Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority (, Okalipuram https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/h-track-removed-yet-licence-aspirants-face-issues-at-west-rto https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/f5i3fxqz/rto.jpg Candidates waiting to get automated test results for driving licences at the Tiruchy (West) RTO office at Piratiyur newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:13:59.267Z H-track removed, yet licence aspirants face issues at West RTO Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy West Regional Transport Office, H-track https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/floods-in-odishas-kendrapara-district-snakes-and-crocodile-entering-house-create-concern https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ixceg8w2/New-Project-1.jpg The crocodile along Gobari river in Kendrapara town. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:13:37.039Z Floods in Odisha's Kendrapara district, snakes and Crocodile entering house create concern Odisha, Odisha's Kendrapara district, Rajnagar MLA Anshuman Mohanty, snakes and crocodiles https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/21/three-zebras-reach-thiruvananthapuram-zoo-suffer-minor-injuries-during-transit https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/n17x6q69/32-33-1-20tzebra32008chn34.jpg The three zebras newly brought to the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo are seen in their enclosure on Thursday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:13:26.127Z Three zebras reach Thiruvananthapuram zoo, suffer minor injuries during transit Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram zoo, zebras https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/air-force-helicopter-makes-low-approach-at-nilakkal-helipad https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/efviom11/C_32_1_CH1550_73723210.jpg Representative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:13:08.664Z Air Force helicopter makes low approach at Nilakkal helipad Tamil Nadu, Indian Air Force, Nilakkal helipad https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/encroachment-plagues-chikkalasandra-lake https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/evjy2ozm/Encroachm.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:12:29.444Z Encroachment plagues Chikkalasandra Lake Bengaluru, Bengaluru, lake, Chikkalasandra https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/cm-rekha-gupta-outlines-infra-push-lieutenant-governor-sandhu-calls-for-visible-outcome https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/cfhaw1r5/20260629438f.jpg Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:11:58.323Z CM Rekha Gupta outlines infra push, Lieutenant Governor Sandhu calls for visible outcome Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Delhi Master Plan 2047 https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/21/hyderabad-three-elderly-victims-lose-rs-189-crore-to-digital-arrest-scam https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/hf9zrkci/202608053893188.jpeg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:11:27.741Z Hyderabad: Three elderly victims lose Rs 1.89 crore to digital arrest scam Hyderabad, hyderabad, Digital arrest scam https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/unending-repair-work-makes-tannery-road-a-no-go-zone https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/lusq4bbr/Unending-repair.jpg Just half of the stretch between the Kadugondanahalli (KG Halli) Railway Gate and Tannery Road is currently usable for motorists. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:09:18.571Z Unending repair work makes Tannery Road a no-go zone Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Tannery Road, Kadugondanahalli https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/21/governor-rajendra-arlekar-releases-daivadasakam-konkani-translation https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/0zqr49wj/Guv-releases.jpg Swami Satchidananda, president of the Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust, Sivagiri, handing over a copy to Governor Rajendra Arlekar newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:09:13.999Z Governor Rajendra Arlekar releases Daivadasakam Konkani translation Thiruvananthapuram, Governor Rajendra Arlekar https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/21/police-rescue-missing-13-year-old-girl-from-odisha https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg Representative Image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:08:40.124Z Police rescue missing 13-year-old girl from Odisha Kochi, Missing girl https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-students-who-pursued-bds-in-ap-seek-local-status-mds-reservation-benefits https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/5q93n8al/Students.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:08:04.392Z Telangana: Students who pursued BDS in AP seek local status, MDS reservation benefits Telangana, Telangana, BDS, MDS reservation benefits https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/cm-shivakumar-delimitation-must-be-based-on-1971-census https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/2wib0s31/ANI_20260815104052.jpg Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:07:25.498Z Delimitation must be based on 1971 census: CM Shivakumar Karnataka, Amit Shah, Delimitation, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/21/kochi-grown-tech-behind-nutrition-programme-wins-assam-government-award https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/squ562z3/HQFRyslbkAAz-mA.jpg Matsya Paripushti is a government-supported nutrition programme implemented through anganwadis and schools in Assam. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:07:15.256Z Kochi-grown tech behind nutrition programme wins Assam government award Kochi, CIFT https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-two-big-cats-from-maharashtra-cross-rivers-to-enter-adilabad-forests https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/1wo724yb/Two-big-cats-from-Maharashtra-cross-rivers-to-enter.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:05:56.658Z Telangana: Two big cats from Maharashtra cross rivers to enter Adilabad forests Telangana, tigers, Adilabad forests https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/california-lawmaker-aisha-wahab-becomes-first-afghan-american-elected-to-us-congress https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/tbofa7ei/AP26231144405389.jpg State Sen. Aisha Wahab, a Democratic candidate for Congress in California's 14th district, speaks during a primary election night event on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Hayward, Calif. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:05:39.365Z California lawmaker Aisha Wahab becomes first Afghan-American elected to US Congress World, US Congress, sexual assault allegations, Aisha Wahab, Afghan-American, Eric Swalwell https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/31-cases-filed-against-minister-deputy-cm-misled-house-karnataka-lop https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/2xpimts2/cases-filed-against-min.jpg Opposition members in Council protest against Minister B Nagendra’s induction into the cabinet on Thursday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:04:32.874Z 31 cases filed against minister, deputy CM misled House: Karnataka LoP Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara, Minister B Nagendra https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/717-closed-tasmac-outlets-tn-minister-republishes-list-after-mlas-demand https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/44myvff2/K-Vignesh.jpg Excise Minister K Vignesh newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:03:58.549Z 717 closed Tasmac outlets: TN Minister republishes list after MLAs’ demand Tamil Nadu, TN Tasmac outlet, Minister K Vignesh https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/in-odisha-an-orphaned-asked-to-produce-documents-to-aid-scholarship-and-other-benefits https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/r1mk0iiz/New-Project.jpg 18-year-old Karan. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:03:14.014Z In Odisha an orphaned asked to produce documents to aid scholarship and other benefits Odisha, Odisha, Gangadhar Meher University (GMU), identity problem https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/tn-makes-hazard-checks-mandatory-for-land-use-planning-to-ensure-public-safety https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/6/8/original/water.jpg Representative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:02:42.054Z TN makes hazard checks mandatory for land-use planning to ensure public safety Tamil Nadu, land-use planning, Housing and Urban Development Department. https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/21/kadinamkulams-samagratha-to-bridge-disability-inclusive-gaps-in-kerala https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/6tiywh0g/Kadinamkula.jpg Representative Image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:01:32.183Z Kadinamkulam’s ‘Samagratha’ to bridge disability-inclusive gaps in Kerala Thiruvananthapuram, Samagratha https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-hc-declines-to-stay-raidurg-land-auction https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/f6er5527/HC.jpg Telangana HC newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T03:01:14.445Z Telangana HC declines to stay Raidurg land auction Telangana, Telangana HC, Raidurg land auction https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/charter-plane-carrying-eight-crashes-near-remote-radar-site-in-western-alaska https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/j8g2gp5l/AP26233068166835.jpg The National Transportation Safety Board logo and signage are seen at a news conference at NTSB headquarters in Washington, Dec. 18, 2017. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:59:56.704Z Charter plane crash kills eight near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says World, Alaska plane crash, National Transportation Safety Board, Charter plane crash https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/21/chennai-lags-in-accessibility-cag-report-highlights-mobility-barriers-for-disabled https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/45ma2moh/Report-documents.jpg The Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group’s report was released on Thursday newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:59:46.548Z Chennai lags in accessibility, CAG report highlights mobility barriers for disabled Chennai, CAG report https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-polytechnic-lateral-entry-to-continue https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-27/ccgljfiu/Welfare-board-for.jpg Labour Minister Vivek Venkataswamy newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:58:52.841Z Telangana: Polytechnic lateral entry to continue Telangana, Telangana, Polytechnic https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/erode-trader-gets-anticipatory-bail-in-gibbon-case https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-29/2mbu8tjl/202511293591466.jpg Representative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:57:55.750Z Erode trader gets anticipatory bail in gibbon case Tamil Nadu, Lar Gibbons https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-deputy-cm-we-want-nothing-but-our-rightful-share-of-krishna-waters https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/y5dp68lp/Schedule-9-issues.jpg Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:55:11.325Z Telangana deputy CM: We want nothing but our rightful share of Krishna waters Telangana, Telangana, Krishna waters, Deputy CM Bhatti https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/pakistans-ex-pm-imran-khan-moved-to-hospital-from-jail-after-sc-order-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-12/8yug61cl/Imran-Khan.webp Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:54:48.134Z Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital from jail after SC order World, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Former PM Imran Khan https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/street-dawa-inspires-live-debates-on-islam-propagation-secularism https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/pidyrmdq/images-9.jpg C P Abdulla Basil, a member of the UA team. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:53:33.996Z ‘Street Dawa’ inspires live debates on Islam propagation, secularism Kerala, Street Dawa, Unmasking Anomalies https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-cms-praise-may-encourage-jagga-reddy-to-rethink-future https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/xvvar00j/CM’s-praise-may-encourage.jpg Jagga Reddy. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:52:28.621Z Telangana: CM’s praise may encourage Jagga Reddy to rethink future Telangana, Telangana, Jagga Reddy https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/fund-flow-trouble-leaves-periyar-science-and-tech-centre-stuck-in-time https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/xb724toy/Fund-flow-trouble.jpg One of the exhibits at the transport gallery at the centre newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:52:06.617Z Fund-flow trouble leaves Periyar science and tech centre stuck in time Tamil Nadu, Periyar Science and Technology Centre https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/karnataka-high-court-permits-nagendra-to-travel-only-within-country https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/bbjgeys7/HC-permits-Nagendra.jpg MLC Vinay Karthik (left) and Minister B Nagendra (right) attend the Council on Thursday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:51:48.791Z Karnataka High Court permits Nagendra to travel only within country Karnataka, B Nagendra, MLC Vinay Karthik https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/in-odisha-vigilence-department-nabs-tehsildar-with-rs-5l-cash https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/mok1gdqn/1_1_tvlie25_amoun_2506tvl_6.jpg Photo use for representational purpose. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:50:30.646Z In Odisha Vigilence department nabs tehsildar with Rs 5L cash Odisha, Odisha, Vigilence department, tehsildar with Rs 5L cash https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/eds-widening-probe-unsettles-cpm-gives-opponents-political-opening https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/vbmmgkq1/m-v-govindan-1094329.jpg CPM state secretary M V Govindan. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:50:13.344Z ED’s widening probe unsettles CPM, gives opponents political opening Kerala, ED Enforcement Directorate https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/sushmithas-remarks-painful-party-wont-tolerate-indiscipline-tpcc-president-mahesh https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-09/16kzqip5/Gen-Z-must.jpg TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:49:01.500Z Sushmitha’s remarks painful, party won’t tolerate indiscipline: TPCC president Mahesh Telangana, TPCC president, indiscipline https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/jaipur-diary-elephant-steals-the-show-with-rs-62l-royal-jewellery https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/b59lvqcm/BeFunky-collagennnnNNBBJJJnnmataaafffnnmhhJHHJH.jpg At Jaipur’s Elephant Village, Babu turned showstopper, strutting down a 50-metre red carpet decked out in royal silver jewellery worth Rs 62 lakh. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:48:28.083Z Jaipur Diary | Elephant steals the show with Rs 62L royal jewellery India, Rajendra Rathore, World Elephant Day https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/karnataka-assembly-passes-three-crucial-bills-amid-protests https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/mpkkui6j/passes.jpg Bhadravati MLA BK Sangameshwar, Magadi MLA HC Balakrishna, Kunigal MLA HD Ranganath and others protest near Gandhi statue in Vidhana Soudha. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:47:43.092Z Karnataka assembly passes three crucial bills amid protests Karnataka, Protest, Karnataka Assembly, B Nagendra https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/drought-did-not-kill-three-jumbos-in-tn-say-mtr-officials https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/0iyy8896/Drought.jpg An elephant aged 50 years was the second to die at MTR on August 17 newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:47:06.185Z Drought did not kill three jumbos in TN, say MTR officials Tamil Nadu, Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Masinagudi Forest division, Maravakandy Dam https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-rs-108-crore-for-construction-of-ambedkar-knowledge-tower-at-lower-tank-bund https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/orbxuiup/injustice.jpg Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy garlands a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, at Lower Tank Bund in Hyderabad. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:46:22.015Z Telangana: Rs 108 crore for construction of Ambedkar Knowledge Tower at Lower Tank Bund Telangana, Telangana, Ambedkar Knowledge Tower https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/doctor-protests-outside-estranged-husbands-home-seeks-child-support-in-kerala https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/5zhf0n3m/New-Project-2026-08-21T081352.247.jpg Dr Aisha Mohammed newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:45:44.760Z Doctor protests outside estranged husband’s home, seeks child support in Kerala Kerala, child support https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/land-fraud-sub-registrar-relieved-of-duty-in-odisha https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/ig02ppw7/202608053892128.jpg Photo use for representational purpose. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:45:33.495Z Land fraud: Sub-registrar relieved of duty in Odisha Odisha, land fraud, Sub-registrar relieved, Nuapada collector Madhusudan Das https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/mayiladuthurai-fisher-dies-in-saudi-second-victim-of-pirate-firing https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/9tm6k0am/New-Project-2026-08-21T081343.289.jpg Sankar (39) newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:44:44.219Z Mayiladuthurai fisher dies in Saudi, second victim of ‘pirate’ firing Tamil Nadu, Mayiladuthurai, Mayiladuthurai fisher https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/doddaballapura-ex-assistant-commissioner-fudged-land-records-transferred-62-acres https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/yfjfz1f8/ANI_20260628142448.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:44:26.976Z Doddaballapura ex-assistant commissioner fudged land records, transferred 62 acres Karnataka, corruption, Lokayukta, assistant commissioner https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-alleti-reaches-assembly-after-ponguleti-leaves-says-minister-chickened-out https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/qb52qw5v/Alleti-reaches-Assembly.jpg BJP Legislature Party leader Alleti Maheshwar Reddy. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:43:53.069Z Telangana: Alleti reaches Assembly after Ponguleti leaves, says minister chickened out Telangana, Telangana, Alleti Maheshwar Reddy https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/21-habitual-offenders-detained-under-kaapa-as-kerala-police-intensify-operation-grip https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ow2m48df/maradu-aneesh100845.jpg Gangster Maradu Aneesh newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:42:53.434Z 21 habitual offenders detained under KAAPA as Kerala police intensify Operation Grip Kerala, Kaapa https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-22-a-helpline-gets-400-calls-ponguleti-vows-to-resolve-all https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/wf3k05qi/helpline-gets.jpg Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:41:47.379Z Telangana: 22-A helpline gets 400 calls, Ponguleti vows to resolve all Telangana, Telangana, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, 22-A helpline https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/21/gujarats-groundwater-under-growing-stress https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/b38aitws/whatsapp-image-2026-07-05-at-112151-pm112414.jpg Image used for representational purpose. https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/95osirny/Screenshot-2026-08-21-013453.png newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:41:38.816Z Gujarat’s groundwater under growing stress Gujarat, Gujarat, Groundwater https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/adulterated-paneer-rampant-in-odishas-twin-city-7200-kg-seized-in-raids https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/woh7d8ht/Adulterated-paneer.jpg Bundles of adulterated paneer hang from a van. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:41:21.064Z Adulterated paneer rampant in Odisha's twin City, 7200 kg seized in raids Odisha, Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC), Adulterated paneer, 7200 kg seized, Food Safety commissioner Poma Tudu https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/veenas-laker-india-corp-under-ed-scanner-kozhikode-office-remains-locked https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg Representative Image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:40:32.098Z Veena’s Laker India Corp under ED scanner, Kozhikode office remains locked Kerala, ED Enforcement Directorate, T Veena https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/brs-leader-harish-to-rahul-ensure-telangana-revenue-minister-is-sacked https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/xs4lqa8r/Harish-to-Rahul.jpg BRS leader T Harish Rao. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:39:52.102Z BRS leader Harish to Rahul: Ensure Telangana revenue minister is sacked Telangana, Revenue Minister, ​Rahul Gandhi, BRS leader, BRS leader T Harish Rao https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/us-envoys-ladakh-visit-sends-strong-message-to-china-amid-border-tensions https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/8kpfb3g8/PTI08192026000280A.jpg US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks to the media as he arrives at the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in Srinagar, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:38:15.469Z US Envoy’s Ladakh visit sends strong message to China amid border tensions India, Ladakh, Sergio Gor https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/thennarasu-keerthana-spar-over-inspections-at-sivakasi-cracker-units https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/7e4i0ilg/New-Project-2026-08-21T080546.690.jpg MLA Thangam Thennarasu and Minister S Keerthana newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:38:01.539Z Thennarasu, Keerthana spar over inspections at Sivakasi cracker units Tamil Nadu, Thangam Thennarasu, Sivakasi crackers, S Keerthana https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/911-illegal-immigrants-identified-in-karnataka-in-3-yrs https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/dvznrc4y/priyankakharge01122111.jpg Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:36:46.514Z 911 illegal immigrants identified in Karnataka in 3 yrs Karnataka, Illegal immigrant, Home Minister Priyank Kharge https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-17-yrs-after-booking-dao-acb-raids-yield-rs-60-crore https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/0gh69hs4/17-yrs-after-booking.jpg Desani Srinivas Reddy newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:36:09.180Z Telangana: 17 yrs after booking DAO, ACB raids yield Rs 60 crore Telangana, Telangana, ACB raids https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/kmrl-seeks-name-change-to-keralam-metro-rail-limited https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/k4ar3s32/KMRL-seeks.jpg Representative Image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:34:50.029Z KMRL seeks name change to Keralam Metro Rail Limited Kerala, KMRL https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/odishas-circuit-house-controversy-bjp-suspends-yuva-morcha-leader https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/0pa3t1to/nitin_nabin_core_meeting_4_1805chn_17.jpg Bhubaneswar - BJP National President Nitin Nabin attend core commiittee meeting alongwith with CM Mohan Majhi, state president Manmohan Samal and senior leaders at state party office in Bhubaneswar on Monday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:34:27.131Z Odisha's circuit house controversy: BJP suspends Yuva Morcha leader Odisha, Yuva Morcha, Odisha's circuit house, Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/karuvatta-murder-victim-cremated-on-land-he-bought-to-build-homes-for-daughters https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/zrg8m825/Tragic-end-to-a-tale.jpg Preparations for the cremation in progress near the foundation of the new house being built for Sivankutty’s younger daughter at Karuvatta. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:33:43.699Z Karuvatta murder victim cremated on land he bought to build homes for daughters Kerala, Karuvatta murder https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/explain-blunder-in-affidavit-on-marriage-sops-telangana-hc-to-state https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-11/hsvzuo4z/HC.jpg Telangana HC newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:33:09.281Z Explain blunder in affidavit on marriage sops: Telangana HC to state Telangana, Telangana HC, Affidavit, marriage sops https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/bengaluru-government-school-headmaster-dies-by-suicide-note-found https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/d7eintz9/Death_Picture_EPS_.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:32:24.599Z Bengaluru government school headmaster dies by suicide, note found Karnataka, suicide, government teacher https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/cpm-condemns-curbs-on-tn-student-protests-collection-of-left-party-members-details https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/21/original/CPM_Flag_EPS.jpg CPM flag image used for representation newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:31:19.946Z CPM condemns curbs on TN student protests, collection of Left party members’ details Tamil Nadu, CPM, TN student protest https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/cial-cargo-movement-surges-with-onam-demand-3 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-13/o2mcj7n3/CIAL-India-Post-push.jpg Cochin International Airport (CIAL) newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:29:35.114Z CIAL cargo movement surges with Onam demand Kerala, CIAL https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-minister-surekha-dont-blame-me-for-my-daughters-words https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-10/yc8yuf5s/ANI_20251112052822.jpg Konda Surekha. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:29:26.154Z Telangana minister Surekha: Don’t blame me for my daughter’s words Telangana, Telangana minister, Konda Surekha https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/convicts-appeal-cannot-be-shut-out-for-non-prosecution-hc-odisha https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ij4o67rj/Odisha-High-Court Odisha High Court. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:29:24.226Z Convict’s appeal cannot be shut out for non-prosecution: HC Odisha Odisha, HC Odisha, Justice Narasingh https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/husband-drenches-wife-in-paint-thinner-sets-her-on-fire-in-bengaluru https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/6y97rozx/C_40_1_CH1456_34759545.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:29:16.636Z Husband drenches wife in paint thinner, sets her on fire in Bengaluru Karnataka, Bengaluru accident, attempt to murder https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/soft-copy-of-ration-cards-can-be-used-for-purchase-at-pds-shops-minister https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/8ifn1m3t/tvkvenkatraman80804chn1jpg080131.jpg Food Minister P Venkataramanan newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:28:13.632Z Soft copy of ration cards can be used for purchase at PDS shops: Minister Tamil Nadu, Ration card, P Venkataramanan https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/government-okays-duty-free-import-of-1-million-tonnes-of-raw-sugar-to-ease-price-rise https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/q89koir0/pexels-neli-pereira-1766468-36927138.jpg The decision has raised questions over the government’s sugar policy, particularly as India has already exported 8,00,000 tonnes of sugar to the international market this year. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:27:44.928Z Government okays duty-free import of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar to ease price rise India, Sugar prices, duty-free import https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/kerala-will-foot-bill-tn-can-rebuild-mullaiperiyar-dam https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/bic9lb7v/whatsapp-image-2026-08-21-at-004005125203.jpg Kerala CM VD Satheesan meets Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay during the Southern Zonal Council meeting at Kovalam newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:26:53.381Z ‘Kerala will foot bill, TN can rebuild Mullaiperiyar dam’ Kerala, Tamil Nadu, MullaiPeriyar Dam https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/in-odisha-day-after-rampage-government-moves-to-suspend-rcs-of-autos-sanction-permit https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/q2q8fy9s/Day-after-rampage.jpg The 354 autorickshaws kept at Police Reserve Ground following their seizure, in Bhubaneswar on Thursday | DEBADATTA MALLICK newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:26:04.184Z In Odisha day after rampage, government moves to suspend RCs of auto's sanction permit Odisha, Odisha, suspend RCs of auto's, Transport commissioner Amitabh Thakur https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-minister-surekhas-ex-aide-booked-for-attempted-murder https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/4yxc02q7/Surekha’s-ex-aide.jpg Doctors treat the injured real estate businessman Gongidi Harikrishna https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ulo7voak/dd.jpg N Sumanth newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:24:19.953Z Telangana minister Surekha’s ex-aide booked for attempted murder Telangana, Telangana minister, Konda Surekha, attempted murder https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/national-medical-register-no-longer-voluntary-medical-commission-makes-u-turn https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/o05nld37/nmc101236.jpg The National Medical Commission newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:23:54.899Z National Medical Register no longer voluntary, Medical Commission makes U-turn India, National Medical Commission, National Medical Register https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/ed-traces-sim-used-by-veena-t-to-dyfi-leader-in-cmrl-exalogic-case https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-26/7thm9r2w/ED.jpg Enforcement Directorate. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:22:35.859Z ED traces SIM used by Veena T to DYFI leader in CMRL-Exalogic case Kerala, CMRL-Exalogic case https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/in-odisha-bmc-cmc-asked-to-desilt-major-drains-thrice-a-year-to-tackle-urban-flooding https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/f7b08947-76b8-4e04-82b6-1c3887862f12/TNIE_import_2023_11_29_original_bhubaneswar.avif Office of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:22:15.873Z In Odisha BMC, CMC asked to desilt major drains thrice a year to tackle urban flooding Odisha, Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC), Command and Control Centre (ICCC), waterlogging and urban flooding, https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/karnataka-government-to-file-objections-on-kasturirangan-report-draft-notification https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/hky1baqr/22jun_isro.jpg Former ISRO chairman and Rajya Sabha MP Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:21:34.641Z Karnataka government to file objections on Kasturirangan report draft notification Karnataka, Kasturirangan Report, Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Zone https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/tn-cm-bats-for-bengaluru-hosur-metro-economic-clusters https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/gpsivhpp/aug-20-e112731.jpg Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st SZC meet, in which TN CM C Joseph Vijay, K’taka CM DK Shivakumar, Keralam CM VD Satheesan, AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu, Telangana Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu took part newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:20:48.197Z TN CM bats for Bengaluru-Hosur metro, economic clusters Tamil Nadu, Southern Zonal Council, CM Vijay, Bengaluru-Hosur metro https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/speeding-aston-martin-kills-girl-ap-mps-son-booked https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/1yjljsia/Speeding-Aston.jpg Lingamaneni Sanjush; Bharati Mukhi newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:20:11.863Z Speeding Aston Martin kills girl; AP MP’s son booked Telangana, Aston Martin, AP MP's son https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/more-homes-taller-buildings-bigger-metro https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/3o8pldg2/ANI_20260820150450.jpg Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal unveiled MPD 2047, placing a major thrust on 40 lakh new residential units, with affordable housing at the core, to meet the needs of a projected population of 3.2 crore by 2047. https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/3v92zymp/Screenshot-2026-08-21-013012.png newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:18:56.776Z More homes, taller buildings, bigger metro India, Delhi, Master Plan of Delhi, Manohar Lal https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/in-odisha-after-32-years-court-acquits-ditco-ex-manager-in-theft-case https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-17/2o87j63u/202509173512860.jpg Photo use for representational purpose. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:18:35.649Z In Odisha after 32 years, court acquits DITCO, ex-manager in theft case Odisha, Odisha, DITCO, ex-manager, Doaba Industrial and Trading Company Pvt Ltd (DITCO) https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/onam-flower-cultivation-sees-rise-in-kerala-despite-initial-rain-damage https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/sv3h163j/Adverse-weather.jpg Farmers of Attappadi harvesting flowers https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/nlh50xez/dull-Onam.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:18:33.450Z Onam flower cultivation sees rise in Kerala despite initial rain damage Kerala, flower cultivation https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/a-master-at-restoration-keralas-jijulal-breathes-new-life-into-ancient-masterpieces https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/2rco9lw1/A-master-at-restoration.jpg Jijulal at Uthanada Soundararaja Perumal Temple in Tamil Nadu newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:14:25.018Z A master at restoration, Kerala's Jijulal breathes new life into ancient masterpieces Kerala, artist https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/expired-food-found-at-railway-eateries-across-karnataka https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/clagh7ra/Expired-food.jpg Bananas seized during a raid in Udupi over alleged chemical ripening. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:13:46.960Z Expired food found at railway eateries across Karnataka Karnataka, Karnataka, Railway, Food safety https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/mp-aparajita-meets-chief-minister-majhi-discusses-metro-rail-plan-other-key-projects https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/gbllrqkl/Aparajita-meets.jpg CM Mohan Majhi in discussion with MP Aparajita Sarangi on Wednesday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:13:10.610Z MP Aparajita meets Chief Minister Majhi, discusses metro rail plan, other key projects Odisha, Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita, Chief Minister Majhi, metro rail plan https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/kerala-from-gi-tagged-jaggery-to-sweet-new-venture-marayoor-peanut-candy https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/w408f1qw/marayur-candy2093329.jpg Marayoor Peanut Candy https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/8wk1bdgt/jaggery-to-sweet.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:12:40.897Z Kerala: From GI-tagged jaggery to sweet new venture ‘Marayoor Peanut Candy’ Kerala, GI-tagged jaggery, Marayoor Peanut Candy https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/delhi-police-deny-permission-to-reservation-hatao-andolan-protest-at-jantar-mantar https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-20/t5rye3w9/ANI_20260720055852.jpg The police also said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, the erstwhile Section 144 of the CrPC, are already in force in the New Delhi district. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:03:28.242Z Delhi police deny permission to ‘Reservation Hatao Andolan’ protest at Jantar Mantar Delhi, Delhi Police, Jantar Mantar protests, Reservation Hatao Andolan https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/11-foreigners-under-lens-for-having-karnataka-epic https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/yh14qxzj/PTI05022026000030A.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T02:00:45.388Z 11 foreigners under lens for having Karnataka EPIC Karnataka, Karnataka, EPIC, foreigner, voter identity card https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/strong-67-magnitude-quake-strikes-southern-peru-usgs https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-03/6f1zd26o/ANI_20250703090114.jpg The epicenter of the quake was located about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Upahuacho, and nearly 800 kilometers from the capital Lima. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T01:56:05.494Z Strong 6.7-magnitude quake strikes southern Peru: USGS World, earthquake, peru earthquake https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/21/metro-train-to-turn-concert-venue-for-madras-day-celebration-on-august-22 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/bxzkqrkw/Enjoy-concert-in-comfort.jpg Repreentative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T01:49:25.868Z Metro train to turn concert venue for Madras Day celebration on August 22 Chennai, Metro train, Metrovil Madras Day https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/dd}}-176 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/sai9httt/Easy-Wanderlings-By-Apurva-Jadhav-3.jpg Easy Wanderlings crew: Sanyanth Naroth, Pratika Gopinath, Shardul Bapat, Siya Ragade, Nitin Murlikrishna, Abraham Zachariah, Sharad Rao, Malay Vadalkar https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/07j341bi/Easy-Wanderlings-SAF.jpg The band in action newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T01:47:00.000Z Mellow Does it… Delhi, Music, entertainment, band https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/21/railway-officials-review-ambattur-subway-work-blame-waterlogging-for-delay https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/gutknwhk/C_1_1_CH1372_12295950.jpg Daily commuters risk their lives by walking across active train tracks at the Ambattur railway station in Chennai newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T01:46:00.011Z Railway officials review Ambattur subway work, blame waterlogging for delay Chennai, Railway officials, ambattur railway station https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/21/ex-dgm-five-others-get-10-year-ri-cbicourt-fines-rs-27-crore https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-28/u10r060r/202512283621201.jpeg Representative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T01:44:03.560Z Ex-DGM, five others get 10-year RI; CBI court fines Rs 2.7 crore Chennai, CBI, Bank of India fraud case https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/21/boats-floating-restaurants-in-tns-plan-to-revive-buckingham-stretch https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/l0nt3g7p/Boats-floating.jpg The proposal is part of plan to revive navigation along the Buckingham Canal under National Waterway 4, which connects Kakinada in AP with Puducherry newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T01:38:29.998Z Boats, floating restaurants in TN’s plan to revive Buckingham stretch Chennai, Buckingham Canal restoration https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/odisha-government-set-up-high-level-inquiry-committee-to-probe-village-relocation-process-in-satkosia https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/3rb5g3ct/Odisha-govt-forms.jpg Relocation was carried out without prior recognition and settlement of forest rights under the Forest Rights Act - 2006. newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T01:37:48.405Z Odisha government set up high-level inquiry committee to probe village relocation process in Satkosia Odisha, Odisha government, Satkosia Tiger Reserve, ST & SC Development departments https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/circular-on-tn-student-stir-issued-to-ensure-discipline-and-peace-on-campus-minister https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-07/ohdgek7v/P_4853872386.jpg Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T01:37:11.106Z Circular on TN student stir issued to ensure discipline and peace on campus: Minister Tamil Nadu, P. Viswanathan, Tamil Nadu Cockroach Janata Party https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/madras-hc-upholds-speakers-order-to-not-disqualify-21-aiadmk-mlas https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/4qhf1jm5/ANI_20260717083413.jpg Madras HC newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T01:33:23.040Z Madras HC upholds Speaker’s order to not disqualify 21 AIADMK MLAs Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, Madras HC https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/tirunelveli-pastor-gets-four-death-sentences-in-2022-pocso-case https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-28/xcbk61cc/ANI_20250328144901.jpg Representative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T01:28:21.163Z Tirunelveli pastor gets four death sentences in 2022 Pocso case Tamil Nadu, POCSO case, Nellai pastor https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/tn-revamps-syllabus-for-class-6-10-with-emphasis-on-critical-thinking https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/7bc47f66-b2f1-4cdd-83d6-d3efb1c22541/student_suicide.jpg Illustration for representation newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T01:24:09.804Z TN revamps syllabus for Class 6-10 with emphasis on critical thinking Tamil Nadu, SCERT, State Council of Educational Research and Training https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/amit-shah-moots-brahmaputra-godavari-cauvery-linking https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/dyj1xr2z/page1vijay-with-amit2093402.jpg TN CM Joseph Vijay greets Union home minister Amit Shah at Kovalam newindianexpress en 2026-08-21T01:13:36.104Z Amit Shah moots Brahmaputra, Godavari, Cauvery linking Tamil Nadu, Amit Shah, CM Vijay https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/20/heed-supreme-courts-call-for-continuity-in-nta-reforms https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/jn3bm9c0/ANI.avif SC also cited UPSC exams as large tests held “without a hitch” newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T19:48:48.331Z Heed Supreme Court's call for continuity in NTA reforms Editorial https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/20/reconsider-depiction-of-violence-on-screens https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/gze6xknm/C_32_1_CH0349_75762817.jpg The Class 8 student and her friends—all minors—are currently in custody in connection with the murder of 65-year-old Sivankutty Chettiyar at Karuvatta newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T19:48:40.920Z Reconsider depiction of violence on screens Editorial https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Aug/20/quick-take-westside-worry https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/hh9jj40v/Heading-1-3.webp Indians account for over one-third H-1B visa holders in the United States newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T19:48:26.589Z Quick Take | Westside worry Quick Take https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/what-a-record-breaking-el-nino-could-mean-for-the-world https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-29/q8qe5xis/C_1_1_CH1332_111651727.jpg The natural climate cycle could add a temporary 0.3°C to global temperatures in 2027, amplifying the effects of human-caused warming newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T19:28:30.309Z What a record-breaking El Nino could mean for the world World, El Nino https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/akali-dal-mp-hints-at-renewed-ties-with-bjp-speaks-of-agreements-with-delhi https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/12/original/Harsimrat_Kaur_Badal_PTI.jpg Harsimrat Kaur Badal newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T19:24:57.533Z Akali Dal MP hints at renewed ties with BJP, speaks of ‘agreements’ with Delhi India, Shiromani Akali Dal, Harsimrat Kaur Badal https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/centre-tells-sc-ugc-equity-regulations-on-caste-discrimination-under-reconsideration https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/i8z17m9q/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T19:16:09.431Z Centre tells SC UGC equity regulations on caste discrimination under reconsideration India, UGC Equity Regulations https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/20/tnpl-2026-pradosh-steals-headlines-before-nellai-beat-salem-to-go-top https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/lbd2mzok/Pradosh-Ranjan-Paul.jpeg Pradosh Ranjan Paul celebrates his fifty newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T18:59:52.382Z TNPL 2026: Pradosh steals headlines before Nellai beat Salem to go top Cricket, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, TNPL 2026 https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/bwf-world-championships-2026-agony-for-sindhu-ayush https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/emvz7abf/sindhu1.JPG PV Sindhu during her round of 16 match on Thursday newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T18:51:28.859Z BWF World Championships 2026: Agony for Sindhu, Ayush Other, PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag, Ayush Shetty, BWF World Championships 2026 https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/javelin-thrower-shivpal-handed-10-year-ban-for-second-doping-offence https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/4861mvb3/Shivpal.jpg Shivpal Singh newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T18:49:45.459Z Javelin thrower Shivpal handed 10-year ban for second doping offence Other, Swapna Barman, Javelin Throw, National Anti-Doping Agenccy https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/10-foot-python-tries-to-board-vande-bharat-at-haridwar-station-rescued-before-departure https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ama0elce/New-Project-2026-08-21T000349.808.jpg Vande Bharat gets an uninvited passenger: 10-foot python rescued at Haridwar station newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T18:35:16.287Z 10-foot python tries to board Vande Bharat at Haridwar station, rescued before departure India, python, Vande Bharat https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Aug/20/youtube-to-count-views-from-first-frame-as-monetisation-rules-tighten https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/1h5ry5l8/YOUTUBECHILD104738.JPG newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T18:32:23.796Z YouTube to count views from first frame as monetisation rules tighten Tech https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/water-one-of-the-key-subjects-at-southern-zonal-council-meeting https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/316qhj0c/C_40_1_CH0095_36669331.jpg CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahbalipuram of Tamilnadu state on Thursday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T18:32:08.572Z Water, one of the key subjects at Southern Zonal Council meeting Southern CMs, Water issue in South states https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/20/an-intelligent-way-to-ensure-ai-sovereignty https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/9lu5btt6/20aug2026.jpg Sovereignty in AI need not mean building the models. It can mean choosing between them on terms India has set newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T18:31:00.000Z An intelligent way to ensure AI sovereignty Opinion https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/20/the-judge-who-got-away-with-murder https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/q9zpgpb7/2.JPG Byers's is not merely the story of a judge, a protest and a revolver. It is the story of a city in transition newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T18:30:00.000Z The judge who got away with murder Opinion https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Aug/20/ai-changing-how-young-consumers-shop-online https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/qmkflagw/XPLORELEAD100246.JPG newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T18:30:00.000Z AI changing how young consumers shop online Tech https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Aug/20/openai-launches-chatgpt-for-teens-with-built-in-safety-tools-and-parental-controls https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/n95n3vsd/XPLORECHATGPT-FOR-TEEN100240.JPG newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T18:30:00.000Z OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with built-in safety tools and parental controls Tech https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/new-parliament-soulless-conference-centre-lacks-intimacy-of-old-house-says-shashi-tharoor https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-31/h5qqiupq/New-Project-71.jpg FILE | Congress MP Shashi Tharoor during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 31, 2025. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T18:24:52.370Z New Parliament ‘soulless conference centre’, lacks intimacy of old House, says Shashi Tharoor India, Shashi Tharoor, Parliament building https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/pm-modi-asks-secretaries-to-break-departmental-silos-adopt-long-term-approach-to-governance https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/1o2t1ms2/PTI08162026000033A.jpg PM Calls for greater coordination across departments, better use of data and AI, and stronger links with universities and young people newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T18:18:26.475Z PM Modi asks secretaries to break departmental silos, adopt long-term approach to governance India, Narendra Modi, Government Secretaries https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/20/womens-cricket-in-delhi-growing-strength-to-strength-ddca-prez https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/vshq1mhc/ANI_20260317040106.jpg DDCA Chief Rohan Jaitley newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T18:15:00.642Z Women’s cricket in Delhi growing strength to strength: DDCA prez Cricket, Delhi cricket, Rohan Jaitley https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/u20-worlds-wrestler-kajal-gaining-reputation-more-than-weight https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/bc36ojev/Wrestler-Kajal.jpg Coach Ajay Malik with his ward Kajal newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T18:14:16.910Z U20 Worlds: Wrestler Kajal gaining reputation more than weight Other, United World Wrestling, Haryana Wrestlers, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), U20 World Championships https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/20/durand-cup-mohun-bagan-prevail-on-penalties-to-set-up-kolkata-derby-in-final https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-22/m9ezb9u8/Durand-Cup-logo.jpg Durand Cup logo used for representation purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T17:56:21.240Z Durand Cup: Mohun Bagan prevail on penalties to set up Kolkata Derby in final Football, Mohun Bagan, Durand Cup, North East United https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/prices-soar-as-gaza-smuggling-booms-officials-soldiers-and-middlemen-are-accused-of-cashing-in https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-20/9uhmfgqs/Gaza-Genocide.jpg Gaza after two years of constant war. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T17:45:31.643Z Prices soar as Gaza smuggling booms; officials, soldiers and middlemen are accused of cashing in Israel-Palestin war https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/boat-capsizes-in-northwestern-nigeria-leaving-dozens-of-people-dead-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-09/osjrbniu/drowning.jpg Deadly boat accidents are common in Nigeria, especially during the rainy season. A lack of enforcement of safety regulations allows faulty boats without life jackets to operate in the country. (The image is only for representational purpose) newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T17:29:12.567Z Boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria, leaving dozens of people dead Nigeria boat accident https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/20/jadavpur-university-unrest-spills-onto-streets-as-abvp-left-students-clash-with-police https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/8xrn4eti/PTI08202026000308B.jpg Security personnel stop members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) during their 'Jadavpur University Abhiyan' rally, organized to protest against an alleged attack on their office-bearers inside the university campus the previous night, in Kolkata, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T17:29:09.659Z Jadavpur University unrest spills onto streets as ABVP, Left students clash with police West Bengal, ABVP, Jadavpur University, SFI, Jadavpur University clashes https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/jpsc-jssc-aspirants-warn-of-fresh-stir-after-hc-stays-jharkhands-exam-cancellation-to-burn-soren-effigies https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/873agwsz/PTI08202026000420A.jpg Job aspirants and students during a protest against the Jharkhand government over the cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination following an alleged paper leak, and irregularities in other competitive exams, at Albert Ekka Chowk, in Ranchi, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T16:50:33.274Z JPSC-JSSC aspirants warn of fresh stir after HC stays Jharkhand's exam cancellation, to burn Soren effigies India, JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, JPSC-JSSC protest https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/five-year-old-dies-at-school-after-teacher-allegedly-slaps-him-over-homework-in-visakhapatnam https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/x5tcfcy2/New-Project-2026-08-20T220928.205.jpg CCTV screengrab purportedly shows the teacher slapping the five-year-old student over incomplete homework. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T16:41:38.691Z Five-year-old dies at school after teacher allegedly slaps him over homework in Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh, UKG student collapse https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/hockey-world-cup-2026-india-produce-defensive-masterclass-against-england-advance-to-next-phase https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/t5gp9tme/india-women-2.jpg Bichu Devi (in pic) and Savita Punia were outstanding under the sticks all afternoon to give India a famous draw at the World Cup newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T16:14:23.351Z Hockey World Cup 2026: India produce defensive masterclass against England, advance to next phase Other, Hockey World Cup, Sjoerd Marijne, Salima Tete, 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, Bichu Devi https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/20/aaditya-thackeray-slams-bjp-over-plan-to-turn-mumbais-iconic-football-ground-into-convention-centre https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/g39iwhgg/New-Project-2026-08-20T214256.510.jpg Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray, front centre, addresses a press conference, in Mumbai newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T16:14:22.176Z Aaditya Thackeray slams BJP over plan to turn Mumbai's iconic football ground into convention centre Maharashtra, Aaditya Thackeray, Neville D’Souza football ground https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/karnataka-sir-notices-to-be-served-toover43-lakhcitizens https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-02/uw2i45v8/202512023593623.jpg Data from Election Commission of India (ECI) showed, Karnataka had the least notices compared to other states. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T15:58:01.200Z Karnataka SIR: Notices to be served to over 43 lakh citizens  Karnataka SIR https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/whats-behind-the-uaes-decision-to-cut-iran-trade-ties https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/4606ods8/AP26159461617791.jpg A woman holds an Iranian flag during a pro-government campaign in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 8, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T15:51:41.538Z What's behind the UAE's decision to cut Iran trade ties? World, Strait of Hormuz, UAE-Iran trade, Iran trade https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/six-indians-among-crew-of-cargo-ship-carrying-turkish-weapons-hijacked-off-somalia https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/f0tx3d2j/New-Project-2026-08-20T211259.473.jpg Image used for representational purposes. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T15:44:11.721Z Six Indians among crew of cargo ship carrying Turkish weapons hijacked off Somalia India, World, Somalian pirates, M/V LUTUF https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/cabinet-approves-jammu-kashmir-high-court-bench-in-ladakh https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/9/20/original/JK-HC_0.jpg Jammu and Kashmir High Court newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T15:26:09.736Z Cabinet approves Jammu & Kashmir High Court bench in Ladakh India, Jammu & Kashmir High Court, Ladakh bench https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/gangster-vinod-pannu-shot-dead-outside-hisar-court-complex https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/r8pw0mnf/20260820373L.jpg Pannu, who faced around 31 criminal cases, was attacked near the parking area after a court hearing; police probe possible gang rivalry. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T15:19:27.053Z Gangster Vinod Pannu shot dead outside Hisar court complex India, Vinod Pannu https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/southern-states-back-shahs-call-for-dialogue-on-water-disputes-as-delimitation-concernsa-dominate-zonal-meet https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/qvcfbegx/New-Project-2026-08-20T203902.781.jpg Union Home Minister Amit Shah, center, Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay, fourth left, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, fourth right, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar, third left, Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan, third right, and others during the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council (SZC), in Mahabalipuram, in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T15:10:34.679Z Southern states back Shah's call for dialogue on water disputes as delimitation concerns dominate zonal meet India, Amit Shah, Southern Zonal Council https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/20/indias-core-sector-growth-slows-to-54-in-july https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-21/lqya4e9a/202312293099992.jpg Core sector industries clock 5.4% growth in March newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T15:09:31.887Z India's core sector growth slows to 5.4% in July core sector index https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/us-envoys-remarks-trigger-political-divide-in-jk-bjp-hails-boost-opposition-plays-down-statement https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/qjbdgnlb/New-Project-2026-08-20T202417.307.jpg eoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti addresses the media, in Srinagar, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. Mufti spoke to reporters regarding US Ambassador Sergio Gor's recent statement calling the Union Territory 'an important part of India', a remark that drew strong protests from Islamabad but was widely welcomed in New Delhi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T14:56:09.948Z US envoy's remarks trigger political divide in J&K, BJP hails boost, Opposition plays down statement India, Apni Party, Sergio Gor https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/chhattisgarh-liquor-scam-ed-raids-congress-leader-ramgopal-agrawals-residence https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-01/4yz8r20l/ANI_20260601151317.jpg Enforcement Directorate logo newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T14:41:50.482Z Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED raids Congress leader Ramgopal Agrawal’s residence India, Congress, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Enforcement Directorate, Chhattisgarh liquor scam, Ramgopal Agrawal https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/20/uttarakhands-himalayan-vulnerability https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/vo0n98yy/IMG-20260719-WA0160.jpg . Uttarakhand’s steep slopes, narrow valleys, fractured rock formations and sediment-rich rivers can turn intense rainfall into flash floods, debris flows and landslides. https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/0dv8rb96/IMG-20260729-WA0217.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/do1tvzt0/IMG_20260702_WA0105.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T14:32:25.384Z Uttarakhand’s Himalayan vulnerability Uttarakhand natural disasters, Himalayan vulnerability https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/india-japan-sign-maritime-security-pact-to-deepen-defence-cooperation https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/yh22ntmf/HQJc3iMbsAAAO6r.jpg Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T14:14:32.601Z India, Japan sign maritime security pact to deepen defence cooperation India, defence cooperation, India-Japan, maritime security pact https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/41-per-cent-of-2024-ias-batch-are-women-says-vice-president-radhakrishnan https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/pfnhu3ic/P_4640896769.jpg Vice President CP Radhakrishnan https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/udb0tm61/IMG-20260820-WA0122.jpg valedictory ceremony of Phase II training for the 2024 batch of IAS officer trainees at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T14:00:10.708Z 41 per cent of 2024 IAS batch are women, says Vice-President Radhakrishnan India, Mussoorie, Vice-President Radhakrishnan, IAS batch 2024 https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/a-millennium-of-indian-art https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/6x7yxs98/Tanka-Ragini-from-a-Dispersed-Ragamala-Series-Deccani-Hyderabad-Circa-1810-Opaque-watercolour-with-gold-on-wasli.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T13:57:44.478Z A millennium of Indian art Delhi, Art, exhibition, Culture https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/pakistan-summoning-us-diplomat-over-gors-remarks-matter-between-two-countries-jk-cm-omar-abdullah https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/cw8br5z9/HQFHe4SaEAAqHS1.jpg Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah (L) with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T13:43:55.147Z Pakistan summoning US diplomat over Gor's remarks is matter between two countries: J&K CM Omar Abdullah India, Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir, Sergio Gor https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/rahul-gandhi-shares-sonia-gandhis-memoir-on-rajiv-gandhis-birth-anniversary https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/4hv4mn24/PTI08202026000076B.jpg Congress President and LoP in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, party MP and LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and MP Sonia Gandhi, party MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, KC Venugopal and others during the tribute paying ceremony of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T13:36:28.514Z Rahul Gandhi shares Sonia Gandhi’s memoir on Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary India, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/mirza-fakhrul-rises-from-leftist-student-activist-to-bangladesh-president https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/99lpbvyy/ANI_20260813080248.jpg 78-year-old political leader was serving as the local government, rural development and cooperatives minister while also discharging his role as secretary general of the centre-right BNP. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T13:29:19.597Z Mirza Fakhrul rises from leftist student activist to Bangladesh president World, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Bangladesh president Mirza Fakhrul https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/pakistans-top-court-returns-govts-review-petition-seeking-modification-of-its-order-on-imran-khan https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ty2u82mg/ANI_20250919065343.jpg Former Pakistan premier Imran Khan. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T13:23:42.653Z Pakistan's top court returns govt's review petition seeking modification of its order on Imran Khan World, Imran khan, Pakistan Supreme court https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/20/tnca-to-host-womens-t20-match-at-chepauk https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/n80d112d/P_4762011234.jpg MA Chidambaram cricket stadium newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T13:23:22.687Z TNCA to host women's T20 match at Chepauk Cricket, TNCA, Tamil Nadu Premier League https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/kerc-seeks-objections-suggestions-on-esr https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/c97u4l3o/true-up-power-tariff.jpg The draft has also listed the directions to be followed by consumers seeking multiple connections in a premises under low tension supply, along with the load details. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T13:22:11.204Z KERC seeks objections, suggestions on ESR Karnataka, KERC https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/consumers-can-soon-check-for-indicof-logo-before-purchasing-indian-coffee https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/5/17/14/original/coffee-beans-reuters.JPG Following this, a steering committee will be formulated, which will set the timelines for all stakeholders to follow, including the logo for consumers to look out for while purchasing coffee. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T13:13:25.038Z Consumers can soon check for IndiCof logo before purchasing Indian coffee Karnataka, IndiCof logo, Indian coffee https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/former-congress-mp-sajjan-kumar-convicted-in-anti-sikh-riots-case-dies-at-84 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/3u6jonm1/Sajjan.jpg Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T13:09:30.658Z Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, convicted in anti-Sikh riots case, dies at 84 India, Sajjan Kumar, 1984 anti-Sikh riots https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/himachal-forest-department-isb-sign-mou-to-tap-rs-22600-crore-forest-economy-potential https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-08/ott0q6gd/C_32_1_CH0348_69925524.jpg The Pir Panjal Jungle Producer Company in Pangi, a women owned enterprise in the thangi (hazelnut) business, was presented as a working example. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T13:09:05.698Z Himachal forest department, ISB sign MoU to tap Rs 22,600 crore forest economy potential India, Himachal forest department, forest economy potential https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/six-things-to-ponder-as-new-premier-league-campaign-is-set-to-begin-on-friday https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/3kugy3p2/Odegaard.jpg After a few injury-hit campaigns, Martin Odegaard, who scored against Man City in the Community Shield, could be key if Arsenal are to retain their title https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/wlq4q6d3/Anderson.jpg Elliot Anderson moved to Man City in a deal worth over 115 million pounds newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T13:08:11.833Z Six things to ponder as new Premier League campaign is set to begin on Friday Other, Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, EPL, English Premier League, Man United https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/bnps-mirza-fakhrul-islam-alamgir-elected-as-bangladeshs-new-president https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/g6zf77p8/202608203911974.jpg BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected as Bangladesh's new President. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T13:06:22.960Z BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected as Bangladesh's new President World, Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Bangladesh president https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/vande-mataram-row-congress-calls-bjp-leaders-fraudulent-nationalists https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-13/z447pa27/Padma-awardsGGhhnnnhhhmmvvGGGggbbbhnnbbjjccvbbbvgg.jpg Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh (L), Union Home Minister Amit Shah (R). newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T12:58:30.250Z Vande Mataram row: Congress calls BJP leaders 'fraudulent nationalists' India, Jairam Ramesh, Congress CWC, Vande Mataram row https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/20/pallichal-blooms-into-an-onam-flower-hub https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/dswznsa1/19TFLOWER7045122-1.JPG https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/hmgj5gi4/19TFLOWER9051106.JPG https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/np5214e6/19TFLOWER6045117.JPG https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/7p2u0c5a/19TFLOWER3A044922.JPG https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/iipdk43i/19TFLOWER1044917.JPG https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/lruix1zw/19TFLOWER5045143.JPG https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/b5tpodzy/19TFLOWER8045126.JPG newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T12:56:34.007Z Pallichal blooms into an Onam flower hub Kerala, flower market, Onam 2026, Ente Naadu, Ente Onam, Pallichal, Korandivila https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/up-additional-district-judge-stripped-of-100-pending-murder-cases-after-22-death-sentences-in-four-months https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-02/293zkrth/ANI_20250602061254.jpg Additional District and Sessions Judge R J Rai pronounced the sentence on Wednesday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T12:51:48.493Z UP Additional district judge stripped of 100 pending murder cases after 22 death sentences in four months Uttar Pradesh, Murder cases, death sentences https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/20/killing-of-a-teenager-that-shocked-kerala https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/x80h0wx7/VIOLENCE113-11-2023160139054220.JPG newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T12:49:34.244Z Killing of a teenager that shocked kerala Kerala, murder, crime https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/rs-9-crore-cancer-drug-racket-busted-17-held https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/eiqw70xd/ANI_20260820092531.jpg Delhi Crime Branch busts interstate anti-cancer drug racket, 17 arrested; medicines worth Rs 9 crore seized newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T12:48:22.475Z Rs 9-crore cancer drug racket busted, 17 held Fake cancer drug racket https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/former-punjab-cm-channi-says-party-high-command-allowed-him-to-skip-cwc-meet-for-panjab-university-exam https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/5723c75f-8156-4d82-9898-3b8a1099e26c/ANI_20240604092838.jpg Former Punjab CM Charanjit Channi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T12:47:12.740Z Former Punjab CM Channi says party high command allowed him to skip CWC meet for Panjab University exam India, Panjab University, Former Punjab CM Channi https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/except-5-tmc-for-drinking-water-rest-from-mekedatu-dam-will-be-for-tamil-nadu-karnataka-cm https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/j4pfukst/PTI08202026000055B.jpg Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, right, in conversation with Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, left, during the 31st Meeting of the Southern Zonal Council (SZC) at Mahabalipuram, in Chengalpattu district, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T12:47:02.818Z Except 5 TMC for drinking water, rest from Mekedatu dam will be for Tamil Nadu: Karnataka CM Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Cauvery water dispute, DK Shivakumar, Mekedatu dam, Southern Zonal Council https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/22-year-old-woman-found-dead-in-well-in-karnatakas-raichur-rape-murder-suspected https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/xxe9q1pz/1002205306-1.jpg The deceased has been identified as Ashwini Timmareddy (22) of Hokrani village. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T12:32:36.928Z 22-year-old woman found dead in well in Karnataka's Raichur; rape, murder suspected Karnataka, Karnataka, Raichur, suspected rape and murder https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/sc-stresses-no-pressure-on-children-seeks-solution-to-cbses-three-language-policy-for-class-9 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/i8z17m9q/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T12:30:25.009Z SC stresses no pressure on children, seeks solution to CBSE's three-language policy for Class 9 India, Supreme Court, CBSE, three-language policy https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/lucknow-banker-kills-wife-sister-uploads-whatsapp-status-before-shooting-himself https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/xsi80x9k/do-not-cross-2.jpg The incident took place outside an ICICI Bank branch in Gomti Nagar. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T12:25:22.565Z Lucknow banker kills wife, sister; uploads WhatsApp status before shooting himself Uttar Pradesh, Shooting, murder, bank employee https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/ladakh-diverts-90-million-litres-of-glacier-water-daily-to-irrigate-1000-acres-of-parched-land https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/hcpaae28/ANI_20260820105034.jpeg Ladakh has abundant glacier and snowmelt resources, but several areas have faced irrigation shortages. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T12:21:08.270Z Ladakh diverts 90 million litres of glacier water daily to irrigate 1,000 acres of parched land India, Ladakh, glacier water https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tamil-nadu-to-prioritise-fine-variety-paddy-procurement-for-better-quality-pds-rice https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-30/vqlykp4a/202605303807488.jpeg Food Minister P Venkataraman newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T12:08:14.447Z Tamil Nadu to prioritise fine-variety paddy procurement for better quality PDS rice Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, Paddy procurement, PDS rice https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/ed-seizes-assets-worth-over-rs-30-crore-in-lucc-scam-raids-in-mumbai-bhopal https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/7kntgrtk/New-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641-2.jpg Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo used for representation purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T11:53:52.800Z ED seizes assets worth over Rs 30 crore in LUCC scam raids in Mumbai, Bhopal India, Enforcement Directorate, Uttarakhand's LUCC scam, LUCC scam https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/death-toll-rises-to-100-as-rescuers-recover-more-bodies-after-central-african-republic-gold-mine-collapse https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-06/u1jhfgjw/AFP2025051947AK9EZv1HighResIndonesiaFloodLandslide.jpg The Baboua subprefecture court said in a statement that several underground tunnels in which the miners were working had collapsed, causing a landslide. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T11:40:05.231Z Death toll rises to 100 as rescuers recover more bodies after Central African Republic gold mine collapse World, African Republic mine collapse https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tn-cm-vijay-softens-his-stance-on-delimitation-within-a-week https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/xaogzesq/20260618077.jpg TN CM Vijay did not repeat his Assembly demand for permanently freezing the Lok Sabha at 543 or for permanently retaining the existing State wise allocation. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T11:36:09.680Z TN CM Vijay softens his stance on delimitation within a week? Tamil Nadu, Amit Shah, Delimitation, Southern Zonal Council, Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay, Lok Sabha representation https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/student-protests-ex-sc-judge-r-subhash-reddy-to-head-five-member-panel-to-examine-police-excesses https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-25/iqysrvym/P3633107775.jpg Delhi Police and RAF personnel detain protesters at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T11:30:44.742Z Student protests: Ex-SC judge R Subhash Reddy to head five-member panel to examine police excesses India, Supreme Court, student protests, Jantar Mantar protests, police excesses https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/uttar-pradesh-govt-issues-14-point-checklist-for-40000-schools-after-student-protests https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/wl0vcvle/Noida-student-protest.jpg Students of Jay Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Balika Vidyalaya stage a road blockade protest over the shortage of teaching staff and the dilapidated condition of the road, in Lucknow on August 17. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T11:27:30.713Z Uttar Pradesh govt issues 14-point checklist for 40,000 schools after student protests Uttar Pradesh, uttar pradesh school, school students protest, teachers shortage https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/nine-advocates-appointed-as-additional-judges-to-punjab-and-haryana-hc https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-02/7ew2te9h/202601023625977.jpg Punjab and Haryana High Court. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T11:22:14.762Z Nine advocates appointed as Additional Judges to Punjab and Haryana HC India, Punjab and Haryana HC, additional judges, Nine advocates https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/opposition-questions-ncert-panels-composition-flags-rss-abvp-links https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-11/x0eyq9u0/NCERT-officials.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T11:11:11.885Z Opposition questions NCERT panel’s composition, flags RSS, ABVP links India, NSUI, NCERT, NCERT panel https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/jharkhand-hc-stays-notifications-cancelling-appointments-of-employees-hired-through-two-jpsc-exams https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/ifzzcury/202605223797494.jpg Jharkhand HC stays notifications cancelling appointments of employees hired through two JPSC exams. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T11:10:23.742Z Jharkhand HC stays notifications cancelling appointments of employees hired through two JPSC exams India, Jharkhand High Court, JSSC CGL exam, JPSC exam row https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Aug/20/malayalaminterviews2026aug19girish-ad-premalu-is-more-than-just-a-boy-meets-girl-story https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/7hodcxaf/Girish_AD_Mamitha_Baiju_Nivin_Pauly_L_R.jpg Girish AD (L) Mamitha Baiju, Nivin Pauly from Bethlehem Kudumba Unit (L-R) https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/gpqkgdgj/HOFHjtWagAAo5Td.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/n4d5afb0/RIS02744_JPG.jpeg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/hobvxhih/ECPsCo1UYAI3iy4.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T11:00:00.000Z Girish AD: Premalu is more than just a boy-meets-girl story Girish AD interview, Girish AD, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Girish AD Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Nivin pauly, Mamitha Baiju, Premalu, Premalu 2 https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/20/sensex-jumps-628-points-nifty-snaps-7-day-losing-streak https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-22/kmmztbkp/202601223647462.jpg Image used for representative purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T10:54:50.823Z Sensex jumps 628 points, Nifty snaps 7-day losing streak Business, Sensex, Nifty, Stock market, Benchmark indices https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/20/man-arrested-for-setting-fire-to-church-in-gujarats-amreli https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/gpuv6kvg/Burned-inside-church-1.png The accused identified as Uday Khuman, allegedly entered the church carrying a sword and a plastic can containing a flammable substance and poured the liquid on furniture, curtains and other articles inside the church hall before setting them on fire. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T10:53:36.120Z Man arrested for setting fire to church in Gujarat's Amreli Gujarat, Fire accident, Amreli, Gujarat church https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/20/lahores-gaddafi-stadium-gets-relief-as-icc-overturns-unsatisfactory-pitch-rating https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-27/h0gpykor/ICC-warns-members.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T10:46:15.227Z Lahore's Gaddafi stadium gets relief as ICC overturns ‘unsatisfactory’ pitch rating Cricket, ICC, Lahore, International Cricket Council, Gaddafi stadium, pitch rating https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/delhi-hc-says-live-in-relationship-akin-to-marriage-parents-cant-interfere-threaten-couple https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/2wht148z/ANI_20260819122927.jpg Live-in relationship akin to marriage, parents can't interfere: Delhi HC. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T10:28:26.740Z Delhi HC says live-in relationship akin to marriage; parents can't interfere, threaten couple Delhi, Delhi High Court, live-in relationships, consenting adults https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/20/kannadanews2026aug19a-date-to-hit-screens-in-september https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/hl8t7wob/BeFunky_collage_2.png newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T10:17:48.116Z A Date to hit screens in September  A Date, N Vimal Raj https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/20/kannadanews2026aug19shivarajkumar-enters-the-world-of-kurma-avatar https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ga5e761p/BeFunky_collage_3.png newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T10:17:29.052Z Shivarajkumar enters the world of Kurma Avatar Shivarajkumar, Kurma Avatar, Harrshavardhan Kadiyaala https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/20/kannadanews2026aug20dhruva-sarja-vishal-atreya-in-talks-to-work-on-an-entertainer https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/7puh0tqz/Dhruva_Sarja_Vishal_Atreya.jpg Dhruva Sarja, Vishal Atreya newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T10:17:07.005Z Dhruva Sarja, Vishal Atreya in talks to work on an entertainer Dhruva Sarja, Vishal Atreya, Tatsama Tadbhava https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/chances-of-bangladesh-pms-india-visit-slim-without-mutual-trust-dignified-invitation-adviser https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/zd2kjcx8/ANI_20260816085811.jpg Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T10:16:27.245Z Chances of Bangladesh PM's India visit 'slim' without mutual trust, 'dignified' invitation: Adviser World, India-Bangladesh ties, Tarique Rahman, Sheikh Hasina extradition https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/20/australia-vs-bangladesh-cameron-green-says-going-back-to-basics-helped-end-century-drought https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/7h403bnv/AustraliaBangladeshCricket415.jpg Cameron Green’s century was his first in 33 home Test innings. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T10:14:38.795Z Australia vs Bangladesh: Cameron Green says going back to basics helped end century drought Cricket, Test series, Australia vs Bangladesh, Cameron Green https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/max-verstappen-signs-new-red-bull-contract-until-2030 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-05/3mqxcnfy/C_1_1_CH1035_115312319.jpg Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen attends a press conference ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T10:06:20.656Z Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract until 2030 Other, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/20/englishnews2026aug19olivia-colman-joins-only-murders-in-the-building-season-6-see-first-set-pictures-and-her-role https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/8b50ahz0/Olivia_Colman_Only_Murders.jpg Olivia Colman and a still from Only Murders in the Building newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T09:59:33.226Z Olivia Colman joins Only Murders in the Building season 6; See first set pictures and her role Olivia Colman, Only Murders in the Building season 6 https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Aug/20/tamilnews2026aug19gouri-kishans-next-titled-tharagai https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/d0shlu97/Tharagai_Gouri_G_Kishan.png Gouri Kishan (L) and a poster Tharagai (R) newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T09:58:46.406Z Gouri Kishan's next titled Tharagai Tharagai, Gouri Kishan https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Aug/20/tamilinterviews2026aug19director-kc-guru-lightweight-baby-is-not-just-a-catchphrase-it-is-a-philosophy-for-life https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/j09nu846/BeFunky_collage.png A still from Lightweight Baby (L) and director KC Guru (R) newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T09:58:20.831Z Director KC Guru: Lightweight baby is not just a catchphrase, it is a philosophy for life Lightweight Baby, Arthy Krishna, Vikkals Vikram, KC Guru https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Aug/20/tamilinterviews2026aug13radikaa-sarathkumar-vishwanath-and-sons-revolves-around-mother-son-bond https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/saobn4cq/da35219e_7a42_4511_b634_6bf3d37b2d45.png Radikaa Sarathkumar; A poster from Vishwanath and Sons newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T09:57:49.262Z Radikaa Sarathkumar: Vishwanath and Sons revolves around mother-son bond Radikaa Sarathkumar, Vishwanath And Sons https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Aug/20/200-crore-for-mlas-in-tamil-nadu-who-pays https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/8lj8rb6y/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-20-at-15.16.38.jpeg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T09:50:31.534Z 200 Crore for MLAs in Tamil Nadu? Who pays? tamil nadu mla, government spending, taxpayer money https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/we-hope-for-players-understanding-bwf-secy-general-lund-on-india-open https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/4onpzry9/lUND.jpg Thomas Lund newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T09:48:57.794Z 'We hope for players' understanding': BWF secretary general Thomas Lund on India Open Other, BWF, India Open, Mia Blichfeldt, BWF World Championships 2026, Thomas Lund, Anders Antonsen https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/20/gujarats-bhavnagar-hooch-tragedy-death-toll-rises-to-8-police-uncover-methanol-based-liquor-network https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/0wey01l4/newindianexpress2026-08-19dyfs61muFamily-out-side-the-hospital.avif Families suspect the liquor. Relative Omdevsinh Saravaiya said bus driver Kanaksinh Gohil drank it before dying at Sir T Hospital. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T09:42:22.635Z Gujarat's Bhavnagar hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 8, police uncover methanol-based liquor network Bhavnagar https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/sanghikaran-by-nagpur-coterie-for-educational-rewriting-and-trouble-making-cong-on-ncert-panel-with-rss-links https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/owuc38p6/ANI_20260710091657.jpg Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T09:41:52.798Z Sanghikaran by Nagpur Coterie for Educational Rewriting and Trouble-making: Cong on NCERT panel with RSS links India, Jairam Ramesh, BJP-RSS, NCERT textbooks, political science https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/centre-tells-sc-2026-ugc-equity-regulations-2026-under-reconsideration https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/urk7bzgr/C_1_1_CH1344_123005621.jpg Supreme Court of India in New Delhi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T09:31:44.113Z Centre tells SC 2026 UGC equity regulations 2026 under reconsideration India, Supreme Court, Caste discrimination, University Grants Commission https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/amit-shah-slams-congress-two-stanza-vande-mataram-decision-calls-it-appeasement-and-defiance-of-law https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/r8q5f2j4/ANI_20260816045426.jpg Union Home Minister Amit Shah newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T09:25:56.982Z Amit Shah slams Congress’ two-stanza Vande Mataram decision, calls it ‘appeasement’ and defiance of law India, Congress, Amit Shah, Vande Mataram https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/three-ksu-leaders-arrested-as-guwahati-shillong-vehicle-movement-disrupted-in-meghalaya-violence https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/qcxrgzlx/IMG20260820134948.jpg A day after the violence, the movement of vehicles between Guwahati and Shillong remained disrupted on Thursday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T09:16:11.151Z Three KSU leaders arrested as Guwahati-Shillong vehicle movement disrupted in Meghalaya violence India, Meghalaya violence, KSU leaders https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/gukeshs-world-championship-battle-will-be-a-test-of-mind-not-chess-vidit https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-02/pdvc3r2f/GsYWkmyXAAEP76v.jpg World Champion D Gukesh at Norway Chess championship. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T09:15:36.655Z Gukesh's World Championship battle will be a test of mind, not chess: Vidit Other, chess, World Championship, Vidit Gujrathi, D Gukesh https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/20/bihar-eou-raids-properties-linked-to-education-department-deputy-director-in-da-case-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/jh6yco07/images-2026-08-20T143843.192.jpg Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T09:10:28.249Z Bihar EOU raids properties linked to education department deputy director in DA case Bihar, Bihar, disproportionate assets case, Economic Offences Unit https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/20/at-least-five-injured-in-blast-at-firecracker-factory-in-bengals-south-24-parganas https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/169a5eqv/ANI_20250530055424.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T09:07:39.302Z At least five injured in blast at firecracker factory in Bengal's South 24 Parganas West Bengal, blast, firecracker factory https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/security-forces-launch-search-operation-in-jks-kathua-after-suspicious-movement https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/9ntfndv8/ANI_20240811023948.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T08:57:00.890Z Security forces launch search operation in J&K's Kathua after suspicious movement India, Security forces, search operation https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/20/c-section-horror-in-maharashtras-beed-surgical-gloves-wipes-allegedly-left-inside-19-year-old-woman https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/wrmtxj4h/pexels-skelm-7856715.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T08:55:35.212Z C-section horror in Maharashtra's Beed: Surgical gloves, wipes allegedly left inside 19-year-old woman Maharashtra, Maharashtra, Beed, C-section horror, surgical gloves https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/manipur-census-row-schools-shut-road-blockades-continue-as-community-leaders-leave-for-delhi https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/kq5cizsx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-20-at-12.43.16.jpeg Leaders of the different communities and organizations leaving for New Delhi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T08:35:06.229Z Manipur census row: Schools shut, road blockades continue as community leaders leave for Delhi Manipur, NRC, JFD https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/actor-prakash-raj-says-fascist-rule-nearing-end-urges-youth-to-build-political-awareness https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/p0ue8qpg/P_4916169704.jpg Actor and Activist Prakash Raj. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T08:32:05.068Z Actor Prakash Raj says ‘fascist rule’ nearing end, urges youth to build political awareness India, fascism, Actor Prakash Raj https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/if-centre-is-determinted-it-can-solve-any-manipur-issue-congress https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/6/23/original/O_Ibobi_Singh-_AFp.jpg Former Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh (File photo | AFP) newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T08:21:27.298Z 'If Centre is determinted, it can solve any Manipur issue': Congress India, O Ibobi Singh, NRC, Manipur Congress, Manipur violence https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/supreme-court-to-hear-review-pleas-against-2022-verdict-upholding-eds-powers-in-money-laundering-cases https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/y3wm917s/ANI_20240214192258.jpg Supreme Court of India newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T08:20:51.887Z Supreme Court to hear review pleas against 2022 verdict upholding ED's powers in money laundering cases SC https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/four-dead-seven-injured-in-truck-collision-in-himachals-dawada-tunnel https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/htbtvmci/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-20-at-1.22.23-PM.jpg The exact cause of the collision has not yet been ascertained. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T08:20:14.702Z Four dead, seven injured in truck collision in Himachal's Dawada Tunnel India, Accident https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/20/tough-to-replace-murali-and-herath-but-need-to-trust-new-spinners-sl-spin-coach-wijetunge-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/qrbifd92/PTI08162026000219B.jpg Sri Lanka handed a debut to off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha in the Test against India, and the 25-year-old off-spinner was impressive while taking four wickets in the match. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T08:18:24.103Z Tough to replace Murali and Herath, but need to trust new spinners: SL spin coach Wijetunge Cricket, Sri Lanka cricket, coach Wijetunge, Muttiah Muralitharan and Rangana Herath https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Aug/20/top-seeds-sabalenka-zverev-stunned-in-cincinnati-fourth-round https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/zfrjqive/AFP202608202291214520v1HighResCincinnatiOpen2026Day9.jpg Aryna Sabalenka reacts during a match against Sara Bejlek of Czechia on day nine of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 19, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T08:15:41.062Z Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev stunned in Cincinnati fourth round Tennis, Aryna Sabalenka, Cincinnati Masters i https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/iran-slams-trumps-economic-pressure-plan-as-more-failed-policies https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/b32ovoy8/PTI05152026000155B.jpg Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T08:07:05.181Z Iran slams Trump's economic pressure plan as more 'failed policies' World, West Asia conflict, Abbas Araghchi, Economic D-Day https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tn-cm-vijay-seeks-assurance-that-south-will-not-lose-parliamentary-representation https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/sg5x1s5h/PTI08202026000054B.jpg Union Home Minister Amit Shah, right, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, left, during the 31st Meeting of the Southern Zonal Council (SZC) at Mahabalipuram, in Chengalpattu district, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T08:06:10.583Z TN CM Vijay seeks assurance that South will not lose parliamentary representation Tamil Nadu, Amit Shah, Delimitation, Southern Zonal Council, TN CM Vijay, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/20/england-dominates-pakistan-on-day-1-of-first-test-as-robinson-makes-history-in-5-wicket-haul-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/admce6px/AP26231577247345.jpg England's Harry Brook wipes the ball on the forehead of Ollie Robinson, right, on day one of the first Rothesay Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T08:04:37.749Z England dominates Pakistan on Day 1 of first test as Robinson makes history in 5-wicket haul Cricket, Headingley Test, England dominates Pakistan, 5-wicket haul https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/odisha-sets-up-panel-to-probe-village-relocation-process-in-satkosia-tiger-reserve https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/nh8z8wem/tiger-reserve.jfif Image used for representational purposes only newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T08:01:01.002Z Odisha sets up panel to probe village relocation process in Satkosia Tiger Reserve Odisha, Odisha, Satkosia Tiger Reserve, relocation of villages https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/amit-shah-chairs-southern-cms-conclave-dks-flags-delimitation-vijay-satheesan-hold-key-interaction https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/5fwd7jg5/PTI08202026000056A.jpg Union Home Minister Amit Shah, centre, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, left, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, right, during the 31st Meeting of the Southern Zonal Council (SZC) at Mahabalipuram, in Chengalpattu district, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T07:57:13.277Z Amit Shah chairs southern CMs conclave; DKS flags delimitation, Vijay-Satheesan hold key interaction India, Amit Shah, D K Shivakumar, Delimitation, Southern Zonal Council, Mekedatu project, TN CM Vijay https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/20/sudhir-mishra-anubhav-sinha-team-up-for-a-new-film-on-mahatma-gandhi-manoj-bajpayee-to-lead https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/28/original/Anubhav_Twitter.jpg Actor Manoj Bajpayee with filmmaker Anubhav Sinha. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T07:53:38.609Z Sudhir Mishra, Anubhav Sinha team up for a new film on Mahatma Gandhi; Manoj Bajpayee to lead Hindi, Anubhav Sinha, Sudhir Mishra https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/us-national-debt-exceeds-40-trillion-for-first-time https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/nsa9bhkg/newindianexpress2026-08-14eov7qthlANI20260814114942.avif Total public debt outstanding stood at $40.05 trillion. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T07:53:06.083Z US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time World, US, U.S. President Donald Trump, debt exceeds $40 trillion https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/20/even-ministers-dogs-get-better-facilities-cjps-dipke-slams-maha-govt-over-school-conditions https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/f3krgslb/PTI06112026000033A.jpg Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T07:46:57.334Z ‘Even ministers’ dogs get better facilities’: CJP's Dipke slams Maha govt over school conditions dipke https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/journalist-tarun-tejpal-moves-sc-against-his-conviction-in-2013-sexual-assault-case https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/i03jdezn/20260806014L.jpg Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T07:41:24.781Z Journalist Tarun Tejpal moves SC against his conviction in 2013 sexual assault case India, Tarun Tejpal sexual assault case, Journalist Tarun Tejpal, 2013 sexual assault case https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/20/bihar-announces-rs-1-lakh-incentive-for-viral-videos-promoting-govt-schemes https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-21/nc1telfm/Samrat-Choudhary.jpg Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T07:40:04.124Z Bihar announces Rs 1 lakh incentive for viral videos promoting govt schemes Bihar, Bihar, social media, Influencers, govt schemes, viral videos https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/20/kolkata-hotel-fire-leaseholder-arrested-two-others-detained-over-alleged-safety-violations https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/eshwolmn/PTI08192026000017A.jpg West Bengal Civil Defence Quick Response Team (QRT), police personnel, firefighters, forensic and other officials gather to inspect the site after a fire broke out at a dingy five-storey building on Mirza Galib Street, leaving at least nine people, including a four-year-old child, dead and six others injured in the incident, in Kolkata, West Bengal, early Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T07:38:11.925Z Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder arrested, two others detained over alleged safety violations West Bengal, Kolkata hotel fire, Shikha Inn https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/20/maharashtra-rto-offices-begin-drive-to-check-auto-taxi-drivers-marathi-knowledge-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/zpvze8gc/202608063894364.jpg Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday announced a month-long drive to check the Marathi language proficiency of drivers across the state and directed RTOs to videograph the process. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T07:24:09.358Z Maharashtra RTO offices begin drive to check auto, taxi drivers' Marathi knowledge Maharashtra RTO https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/20/china-jails-founder-fines-disgraced-property-giant-evergrande https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/j3lui0wo/AFP20260820C63D4ZQv2HighResFilesChinaEconomyRealEstateTrialEvergrande.jpg This photo taken on June 5, 2017 shows Evergrande's president Xu Jiayin, also known as Hui Ka Yan in Cantonese, attending a meeting in Wuhan, in China's central Hubei province. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T07:20:15.216Z China jails founder, fines disgraced property giant Evergrande Business, Evergrande, Xu Jiayin https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/27-stabs-rs-154-lakh-and-a-final-word-how-principal-murder-in-telanganas-nalgonda-was-solved https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-22/wd3mkfn4/202512223615871.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T07:20:11.823Z 27 stabs, Rs 1.54 lakh and a final word: How principal murder in Telangana's Nalgonda was solved Telangana, murder, Students, Telangana murder, principal murder https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/australian-prosecutors-demand-life-in-prison-for-mushroom-killer https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/qguks1x3/1003813559527243755.jpg Australian prosecutors asked judges Thursday to stiffen mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's prison sentence – saying she should never be set free. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T07:20:11.468Z Australian prosecutors demand life in prison for mushroom killer World, Mushroom Killer, triple-murderer, murderer Erin Patterson https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/20/messi-scores-first-goal-since-fathers-death-in-miami-draw https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/jjqtm1si/Messi-Inter-Miami.jpg After a restrained celebration with teammates, in which he allowed himself a brief smile, the Miami captain did his trademark celebration of pointing toward the sky over Philadelphia. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T07:12:14.505Z Messi scores first goal since father's death in Miami draw Football, Lionel Messi, Inter Miami https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/expansive-definition-of-industry-in-1978-verdict-not-to-be-used-for-2020-code-supreme-court https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/uckkdo93/C_1_1_CH1344_123005621.jpg Expansive definition of 'industry' in 1978 verdict not to be used for 2020 Code: Supreme Court newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T07:02:28.402Z Expansive definition of 'industry' in 1978 verdict not to be used for 2020 Code: Supreme Court Supreme court https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/22-death-sentences-in-four-months-nearly-100-cases-shifted-from-up-judge https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/4d4ed68d-bcc4-459a-b962-51cbbc8358a2/ANI_20240302120938.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:58:30.469Z 22 death sentences in four months: Nearly 100 cases shifted from UP Judge Uttar Pradesh, ​Uttar Pradesh, death sentences, UP judge, Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar https://www.newindianexpress.com/health/2026/Aug/20/listen-listen-the-case-for-bringing-back-the-art-of-listening https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/f2dq39q9/COUPLE3025844.JPG newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:58:05.021Z Listen, listen… the case for bringing back the art of listening Health, mental health, listening https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/my-ambition-is-no-1-ranking-but-ayush-lanier-seniors-wont-make-it-easy-victor-lai https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/dk979jgo/Victor-LAI-in-action.jpg Victor Lai on action on Wednesday newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:57:09.235Z My ambition is No 1 ranking but Ayush, Lanier & seniors won't make it easy: Victor Lai Other, BWF, BAI, Ayush Shetty, BWF World Championships 2026, Alwi Farhan, Victor Lai, Alex Lanier https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/four-of-family-killed-after-car-plunges-into-well-in-telangana https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/84cklq9g/BeFunky-collage-60.jpg The deceased were identified as D Raju (35), his wife Bhagya (22), and their two children, Niyansh (5) and Shanvika (3). newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:53:42.531Z Four of family killed after car plunges into well in Telangana Telangana, Accident https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/20/coming-up-womens-asia-cup-and-bccis-naqvi-problem https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/nw556wrh/Asia-Cup.jpg The women's continental tournament will be held from August 28 to September 13. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:48:02.483Z Coming up, Women's Asia Cup and BCCI's Naqvi problem Cricket, BCCI, Mohsin Naqvi, Women's Asia Cup 2026 https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/borders-neglected-in-past-now-top-priority-rijiju-amid-arunachal-china-intrusion-claims https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/304artvx/20260618248L.jpg Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:46:34.694Z Borders neglected in past, now top priority: Rijiju amid Arunachal China intrusion claims India, PM Modi, Arunachal Pradesh, Kiren Rijiju https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/20/tensions-rise-at-jadavpur-university-after-midnight-clash-between-left-students-abvp https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/qvjcniao/Jadavpur-University-in-Kolkata-West-Bengal Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:44:59.606Z Tensions rise at Jadavpur University after midnight clash between Left students, ABVP West Bengal, Kolkata, ABVP, Jadavpur University, SFI https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/centre-empowers-dcs-in-six-border-states-uts-to-grant-citizenship-to-eligible-applicants https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/vyxru9pl/ANI_20260814062725.jpg Ministry of Home Affairs. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:44:25.102Z Centre empowers DCs in six border states, UTs to grant citizenship to eligible applicants India, Ministry of Home Affairs, citizenship, District Collectors https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Aug/20/from-food-to-fake-drugs-bengalurus-shocking-new-health-crackdown https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/2xm1sker/maxresdefault.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:38:07.660Z From Food to Fake Drugs: Bengaluru’s Shocking New Health Crackdown Explainers https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/trump-says-us-has-draconian-sanctions-ready-for-iran-asserts-hormuz-remains-open https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/7/19/original/Donald_Trump_AP_Picture_.jpg US President Donald Trump newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:34:53.205Z Trump says US has ‘draconian sanctions’ ready for Iran, asserts Hormuz remains open World, Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Aug/20/chennai-to-puducherry-tamil-nadus-mega-connectivity-push https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/2lcyj4og/maxresdefault.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:34:04.533Z Chennai to Puducherry: Tamil Nadu’s Mega Connectivity Push Explainers https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/government-run-by-illiterates-kejriwal-slams-centre-over-ethanol-production-from-sugarcane https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-12/fg6vy2h6/20260712217L.jpg Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:27:49.269Z 'Government run by illiterates': Kejriwal slams Centre over ethanol production from sugarcane India, sugarcane, Sugar prices, E20 fuel policy, Ethanol production https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/wild-tusker-that-killed-seven-captured-to-be-shifted-to-dubare-elephant-camp https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/o8c8fo2x/2-4.jpg The male tusker puts up a fight with a tamed elephant during the capture. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:18:07.373Z Wild tusker that killed seven captured, to be shifted to Dubare Elephant Camp Karnataka, Dubare elephant camp, tusker attack https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/pentagon-weighs-reducing-gulf-troop-presence-as-iran-war-cost-hits-usd-375-bn-report https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/9keyg8mc/AP26061504783191.jpg US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:13:29.800Z Pentagon weighs reducing Gulf troop presence as Iran war cost hits USD 37.5 bn: Report World, Pentagon, West Asia Confict, US troop presence https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/20/ai-may-force-govt-to-renegotiate-bilateral-tax-treaties https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-17/rz4lbuq1/202601173641276.jpg AI businesses increasingly generate significant economic activity in a jurisdiction without a corresponding physical workforce newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:12:43.502Z AI may force govt to renegotiate bilateral tax treaties Business https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Aug/20/17-bangladeshi-infiltrators-prevented-from-entering-assam-cm-himanta-sarma https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/7scbj34w/ANI_20260711162225.jpg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:03:44.720Z 17 Bangladeshi infiltrators prevented from entering Assam: CM Himanta Sarma Assam, Assam Police, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Bangladeshi infiltrators https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/gold-usd-and-weed-seized-from-different-passengers-at-delhi-airport https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/hu5eq1x4/gold-smuggle A passenger hides 15 cut pieces of 24-carat gold in a cookware lid. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T06:03:42.977Z Gold, USD, and contraband seized from different passengers at Delhi airport Delhi, Delhi, IGI Airport, gold smugglers, smuggling attempt https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/madhya-pradesh-hc-clears-mbbs-graduates-path-to-secure-degree-after-13-year-wait-over-domicile-row https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-26/wq40rg3k/mp-high-court094342.jpg The Madhya Pradesh High Court. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:53:10.357Z Madhya Pradesh HC clears MBBS graduate's path to secure degree after 13-year wait over domicile row high court https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/kharge-hurt-over-congress-leaders-silence-on-haldwani-purification-row https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/qiqzrchr/20260803335L.jpg Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:48:02.665Z Kharge ‘hurt’ over Congress leaders’ silence on Haldwani ‘purification’ row India, Congress Working Committee, Mallikarjun Kharge, CWC meeting, Haldwani purification row https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/a-quiet-channel-between-ice-and-iran-shaped-deportation-flights-newly-released-emails-show https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/fym5pmei/AP26223797660749.jpg A man waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government gathering at a square in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:45:14.315Z A quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show World, Iran, 12-day war with the U.S. and Israel, U.S. immigration https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/delhi-court-grants-bail-to-accused-in-rs-10-crore-extortion-threat-case-against-defence-entrepreneur https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-21/oxpumv3l/ANI_20241121050001.jpg Representative Image newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:45:02.449Z Delhi court grants bail to accused in Rs 10 crore extortion threat case against defence entrepreneur Delhi, extortion threat https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/resolve-to-build-the-india-of-your-dreams-will-guide-me-says-rahul-on-rajiv-gandhis-birth-anniversary https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/iwt2liru/PTI08202026000040B.jpg New Delhi: LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:41:15.906Z 'Resolve to build the India of your dreams will guide me', says Rahul on Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary Mallikarjun Kharge https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/chhattisgarh-finalises-45-high-impact-mineral-exploration-projects https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/7ujmm6p3/202608133902952.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:34:12.442Z Chhattisgarh finalises 45 high-impact mineral exploration projects India, Chhattisgarh mine, mineral deposits, State Geological Programming Board https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/cbi-files-fir-against-bluesmart-cab-owners-over-rs-45377-crore-loan-fraud https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/00b81269-fdf8-4961-8f36-6b76700873aa/newindianexpress_2024_02_97daf9f3_aa11_46a9_b79b_a2a91668a3ca_CBI.avif The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:31:53.327Z CBI files FIR against BlueSmart cab owners over Rs 453.77 crore loan fraud India, CBI, BlueSmart https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/union-ministers-get-social-media-scorecard-amid-governments-gen-z-outreach https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/ymkkhfox/C_53_1_CH1537_44983544.jpg Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and others during the NDA Parliamentary meeting. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:30:52.215Z Union ministers get social media scorecard amid government’s Gen Z outreach India, PM Modi, Gen Z outreach https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/russian-strikes-kill-12-in-kyiv-surrounding-region https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/sjf7bqbq/AFP20260820C6388KGv1HighResUkraineRussiaConflictWarStrikes.jpg This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian State Emergency Service on August 20, 2026 shows rescuers working at the site of a Russian strike in Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:24:48.691Z Russian strikes kill 12 in Kyiv, surrounding region World, Russia-Ukraine conflict, bombardments https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/indian-national-dies-in-israel-suspect-arrested-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-21/bdmn8iud/ANI_20250221112717.jpg Representational image. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:22:54.156Z Indian national dies in Israel; suspect arrested India, Israel, Indian national https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/four-workers-hit-and-killed-by-train-in-japan https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/6nzff6a3/5274558776212857840.jpg Four people were unconscious in Japan on Thursday after being hit by a train. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:21:09.611Z Four workers hit and killed by train in Japan World, workers killed, Japanese railways https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/20/stock-markets-rebound-in-early-trade-sensex-jumps-over-500-points-nifty-trades-at-24198-level https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/lhkig74d/Sensex.avif Sensex and Nifty rebound in early trade. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:15:20.518Z Stock markets rebound in early trade: Sensex jumps over 500 points, Nifty trades at 24,198 level Business, Sensex, Nifty, stock markets https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/the-pieces-of-home https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/3oyiu1sq/Childhood-Photo.png Babli carried this family photograph with her when she left her village in Uttar Pradesh for Delhi https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/kpma1o0h/Irani-Carper.png Zoya adores this Persian carpet https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/4kvviau4/Necklace-1.png A traditional Burmese necklace https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/giqwt2nt/Basket.png A bamboo basket that Anita inherited from her grandmother newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:13:32.577Z The Pieces Of Home Delhi, Art, exhibition, Culture, displacement https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/sinquefield-cup-praggnanandhaa-loses-to-wesley-so-in-armageddon-and-ends-second-3 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/s69m5rcb/Chess.jpg Wesley So (L) and Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa before their game. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:11:26.130Z Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa loses to Wesley So in Armageddon and ends second Other, Praggnanandhaa, Sinquefield Cup, Wesley So https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/20/why-the-nta-keeps-failing-indias-students https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/bmsds3q4/omr111312.jpg India cannot afford an examination body that collapses year after year. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T05:07:39.008Z Why the NTA keeps failing India’s students National Testing Agency, NTA https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/no-politics-in-operation-toofan-applies-equally-to-all-keralam-home-minister https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-09/uinlo3se/C_1_1_CH1575_122735044.jpg Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:55:03.811Z No politics in 'Operation Toofan ' applies equally to all: Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/census-training-put-off-in-imphal-west-amid-protests-demanding-nrc https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/4klefv6f/ANI_20260817051955.jpg Census training put off in Imphal West amid protests demanding NRC newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:38:59.543Z Census training put off in Imphal West amid protests demanding NRC nrc https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/us-religious-freedom-body-calls-for-sanctions-against-rss-ahead-of-mohan-bhagwats-visit https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/p04i04ht/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-06-at-8.08.07-PM.jpeg Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:36:17.785Z US religious freedom body calls for sanctions against RSS ahead of Mohan Bhagwat’s visit India, Mohan Bhagwat, USCIRF https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/no-bridge-no-timely-ambulance-pregnant-woman-dies-on-boat-while-being-taken-to-hospital-in-chhattisgarh https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/eddhiafg/202605183792009.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:34:51.714Z No bridge, no timely ambulance: Pregnant woman dies on boat while being taken to hospital in Chhattisgarh India, Chhattisgarh, boat, pregnant woman, Ambulance https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/20/indigo-flight-makes-priority-landing-at-jaipur-airport-due-to-medical-emergency https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/k7vbpp06/ANI_20260417234202.jpg IndiGo flight image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:33:12.525Z Indigo flight makes priority landing at Jaipur airport due to medical emergency Rajasthan, medical emergency https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/trump-says-will-meet-north-koreas-kim-later-this-year https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/1bmfx9a5/AP25296305507600.jpg US President Donald Trump, left, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:32:08.267Z Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year World, Donald Trump, Pyongyang, Kim Jong Un https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/zelenskyy-fires-a-top-aide-amid-a-graft-probe-as-ukraines-ex-defense-minister-demands-elections https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/mz0oxspf/AP26231265610681.jpg Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov speaks to journalists during a joint press conference with Sweden's Defense Minister Pal Jonson in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:32:00.270Z Zelenskyy fires a top aide amid a graft probe as Ukraine's ex-defense minister demands elections World, Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Defense Minister Pal Jonson https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/20/rupee-rises-17-paise-to-9556-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/11/11/original/India_currency_2000_AFP.jpg Representational image. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:26:53.053Z Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against US dollar in early trade Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee, US Treasury https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/council-membership-must-not-be-used-to-legitimise-terrorists-through-political-listing-de-listing-india-at-unsc https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/tz0sjyaf/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-29-at-5.03.45-PM.jpeg India’s Charge d’affaires to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:25:35.695Z Council membership must not be used to 'legitimise' terrorists through political listing, de-listing: India at UNSC India, UN Security Council, India at UNSC, Yojna Patel https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/telangana-invites-private-players-to-redevelop-11-historic-forts https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ivnikqc5/C_23_1_CH1119_36042117.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:24:45.091Z Telangana invites private players to redevelop 11 historic forts Telangana, Hyderabad, Telangana, historic forts https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/over-25000-rowdy-sheets-closed-in-karnataka-in-35-years-kalaburagi-hubballi-dharwad-see-biggest-drop https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg Representative Image newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:21:35.681Z Over 25,000 rowdy sheets closed in Karnataka in 3.5 years; Kalaburagi, Hubballi-Dharwad see biggest drop Karnataka, rowdy sheets https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/is-compensation-your-priority-or-welfare-schemes-telangana-high-court-asks-state https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/wpb7obks/HC-refuses-interim.jpg Telangana High Court newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:20:41.495Z Is compensation your priority, or welfare schemes? Telangana High Court asks state Telangana, Telangana High Court, social welfare schemes https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tamil-nadu-cm-calls-on-amit-shah-meeting-of-southern-cms-to-deliberate-key-issues https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/0a69imy3/PTI08202026000001B.jpg In this image posted on Aug. 19, 2026, Union Home Minister and Southern Zonal Council chairman Amit Shah with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay during a meeting ahead of the 31st Meeting of the Southern Zonal Council scheduled to be held at Kovalam in Chengalpattu district, in Chennai. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:18:12.202Z Tamil Nadu CM calls on Amit Shah; meeting of southern CMs to deliberate key issues amit shah https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/two-shooters-associated-with-sangwan-bambiha-gangs-arrested-in-two-cases-in-delhi-and-punjab https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/e237gwib/Two-shooters.jpg Harmanjit and Harshdeep were identified and apprehended near Sultanpur Dabas village, an officer said. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:18:09.037Z Two shooters associated with Sangwan, Bambiha gangs arrested in two cases in Delhi and Punjab Delhi, Kapil Sangwan, Bambiha gangs https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/centre-approves-rs-101-crore-for-telanganas-indiramma-towers-under-pmay-u-20 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/2xdt29jv/202508133480350.jpeg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:17:08.170Z Centre approves Rs 101 crore for Telangana's Indiramma Towers under PMAY-U 2.0 Telangana, PMAY houses, Indiramma Towers https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-permits-of-vehicles-used-in-rideshare-app-drivers-violence-to-be-cancelled https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-29/1kkvik8k/C_35_1_CH1101_69100754.jpg Photo use for representational purpose. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:13:37.565Z In Odisha permits of vehicles used in rideshare app drivers violence to be cancelled Bhubaneswar, Odisha, rideshare app drivers’ protest https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/two-women-held-for-cheating-man-using-dating-app-in-delhi https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/1tb31336/Dating-app-scam.jpg Image used for representational purposes newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:13:11.546Z Two women held for cheating man using dating app in Delhi Delhi, cheating, dating app https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/polytechnic-students-announce-chalo-hyderabad-on-august-22 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/29dx6m1q/Polytechnic-students.jpg Students protested the proposed merger of government polytechnic colleges with ITIs and ATCs under the newly formed SHAKTI department in Hyderabad on Wednesday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:12:44.760Z Polytechnic students announce ‘Chalo Hyderabad’ on August 22 Telangana, polytechnic colleges in Hyderabad, Chalo Hyderabad https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/indian-authorities-remove-unauthorised-structures-outside-pakistan-high-commission https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-23/80pwezmv/P_4123472687.jpg Police and security personnel stand guard outside the Pakistan High Commission newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:12:03.390Z Indian authorities remove unauthorised structures outside Pakistan High Commission India, Delhi, Delhi, Pakistan High Commission https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/lecturers-launch-save-inter-education-drive-in-telangana https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/vol3rr8t/New-Project-55.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:10:36.087Z Lecturers launch ‘Save Inter Education’ drive in Telangana Telangana, Telangana, save inter education https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-four-floods-created-chaos-across-state https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/ffpc20ik/Four-floods-and-a-season.jpg An elderly lady navigates knee-deep water to reach her house at Jajpur’s Dobabhil-Patana village https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/wldfdcqa/Four-floods.jpg Villagers observing 10th day ritual of Sutar on the banks of Baitarani river. https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/hpgrubdx/Four-floods-and-a-season-of-loss.jpg Sanitary napkeens being distributed in a school. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:10:03.560Z In Odisha four floods created chaos across state Bhubaneswar, Odisha, floods https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/rahul-gandhi-gets-nod-for-chhatron-ki-goonj-event-in-pune-30-curbs-banners-barred https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-08/la79265g/ANI-20260807163501.jpg Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during an event Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:08:42.696Z Rahul Gandhi gets nod for 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune; 30 curbs, banners barred rahul https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/inpatient-services-to-begin-at-telangana-institute-of-medical-sciences-from-friday https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/o6ae7fw2/Inpatient-services.jpg Officials said sterilisation work is currently under way and IP services will begin from Friday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:07:40.156Z Inpatient services to begin at Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences from Friday Telangana, Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/japan-city-in-works-to-attract-investments-on-semicon-robotics-uttar-pradesh-cm-yogi-adityanath https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/0e56olln/Yogi_adityanath___PTI.jpg UP CM Yogi Adityanath newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:02:33.300Z ‘Japan city’ in works to attract investments on semicon, robotics: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Delhi, Yogi Adityanath, Semiconductors, “Japan City https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/three-held-with-drugs-worth-rs-164-lakh-in-gachibowli https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/sm7ahcvj/drug-export.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T04:01:03.867Z Three held with drugs worth Rs 16.4 lakh in Gachibowli Telangana, Drug, Gachibowli https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/security-up-for-delhi-university-students-union-polls-500-cameras-to-keep-watch https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/yza5q8cr/du091223.jpg University of Delhi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:59:58.959Z Security up for Delhi University Students’ Union polls, 500 cameras to keep watch Delhi, DUSU polls, Delhi University Students’ Union https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-rideshare-app-drivers-face-flak-for-commuters-ordeal https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/8ehft9uo/Rideshare-app-drivers.jpg Passengers cross the road with their luggage amid police protection as the ongoing strike by the rideshare app drivers enters Day 3, on Wednesday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:59:27.507Z In Odisha rideshare app drivers face flak for commuters’ ordeal Bhubaneswar, Odisha rideshare app drivers, Biju Patnaik International Airport, https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/two-class-10-boys-held-for-principals-murder-in-nalgonda https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/83pc3ve1/Two-Class-10-boys-held.jpg Nalgonda SP Sharat Chandra Pawar with the money and phones seized from the accused students on Wednesday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:58:05.618Z Two class 10 boys held for principal’s murder in Nalgonda Telangana, murder, Nalgonda https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/safari-helicopter-crashes-in-northern-kenya-killing-seven-including-five-americans https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ks4dzvl7/AP26231531478830.jpg This photo provided by Kenya Red Cross shows Kenya Red Cross emergency response teams during a multi-agency rescue and recovery operation in response to a helicopter crash near Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu, Kenya, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:56:42.015Z Safari helicopter crashes in northern Kenya, killing seven, including five Americans World, helicopter crash, US State Department, Safari helicopter, Kenya helicopter crash https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/vigilance-probe-into-andhras-2019-inter-question-paper-goof-up-begins https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/sxdbl3pu/Vigilance-probe.jpg Following the controversy, around 27 Intermediate students died by suicide. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:56:18.133Z Vigilance probe into Telangana's 2019 inter question paper goof-up begins Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, PAPER LEAK, Globarena Technologies https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/former-khanapur-mla-rekha-naik-booked-over-missing-custom-milled-rice-cmr-agreements https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/cfhjsvn0/Rekha_Nayak_1.jpg Former Khanapur MLA Ajmeera Rekha Naik newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:50:52.097Z Former Khanapur MLA Rekha Naik booked over ‘missing’ custom-milled rice agreements Telangana, Khanapur, Custom Milled Rice, rekha naik https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/delhi-congress-seva-dal-set-for-youth-outreach https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/9jhsl804/congress07083651.jpg Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and others during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the AICC headquarters, in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:50:08.696Z Delhi: Congress' Seva Dal set for youth outreach Delhi, Seva Dal https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/20/asian-stocks-rally-as-us-treasury-steps-in-to-ease-bond-fears https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/x1ne1kur/AP26231046674256.jpg A currency trader passes by a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:47:23.552Z Asian stocks rally as US Treasury steps in to ease bond fears Business, Asian stocks, US Treasury https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/ravi-shankar-lays-stone-for-integrated-wellness-centre-in-prakasam-district https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/2qmfqr4f/Ravi-Shankar-lays-stone.jpg Meditation can help free the mind from stress said Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:39:16.040Z Ravi Shankar lays stone for integrated wellness centre in Prakasam district Andhra Pradesh, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, prakasam district, wellness centre https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/prepare-for-local-body-polls-ysrcp-president-jagan https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/scm99a6k/C_40_1_CH0095_28532843.jpg YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:34:11.950Z Prepare for local body polls: YSRCP President Jagan Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, YSRCP https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/thumati-madhava-rao-elected-as-deputy-chairman-of-andhra-pradesh-council https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/v3x48uwk/ANI_20260405161705.jpg YSRCP MLC Thumati Madhava Rao newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:31:09.701Z Thumati Madhava Rao elected as deputy chairman of Andhra Pradesh council Andhra Pradesh, deputy chairman, Thumati Madhava Rao https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/a-triple-crisis-earthquake-takes-a-heavy-toll-on-colombias-impoverished-and-neglected-region https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/2xbpklxz/vigil-for-earthquake-victims.webp People gather at a vigil for earthquake victims in Cali, Colombia, Saturday, Aug 15, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:30:08.872Z A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia’s impoverished and neglected region Colombia earthquake https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-man-killed-as-car-hits-bike https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-03/mlvq0pvi/202505033395018.jpg Photo use for representational purpose. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:29:06.263Z In Odisha Man killed as car hits bike Odisha, Man killed, car hits bike https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/telugu-desam-party-senior-leader-varla-takes-oath-as-mlc https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/6i6h1gz2/Varla-takes-oath-as.jpg IT Minister Nara Lokesh (left) with TDP senior leader Varla Ramayya (right) newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:26:35.705Z Telugu Desam Party senior leader Varla takes oath as MLC Andhra Pradesh, Andhra TDP, Varla Ramayya https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/andhra-legislative-assembly-passes-four-higher-education-bills https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/mq9urbgn/C_40_1_CH1553_34635022.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:23:06.686Z Andhra legislative assembly passes four higher education bills Andhra Pradesh, education bills, Andhra legislative assembly https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/ed-quizzes-actor-nidhhi-agerwal https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-04/8bzv1ebe/DSC0694.jpg Nidhhi Agerwal newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:22:57.337Z ED quizzes actor Nidhhi Agerwal Telangana, ED, Nidhhi Agerwal https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/odisha-governmnet-to-bear-additional-cost-for-homi-bhabha-cancer-hospital-at-jatni https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-19/kid64hsq/Odisha-gets.jpg Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Industries minister Sampad Chandra Swain. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:22:50.931Z Odisha governmnet to bear additional cost for Homi Bhabha Cancer hospital at Jatni Odisha, Homi Bhabha Cancer hospital project, Odisha governmnet https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/gender-neutral-homemaker-can-be-male-or-female https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/hamcpzrn/ANI_20260308065954_ZO3NCoV.jpg Karnataka High Court. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:22:49.971Z Gender- neutral: ‘Homemaker can be male or female' Karnataka, Karnataka High court, homemaker https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/lokayukta-and-andhra-pradesh-human-rights-commission-appointments-soon-ag https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/q1l63ytr/Lokayukta-and-APHRC.jpg Andhra Pradesh High Court newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:20:36.021Z Lokayukta and Andhra Pradesh Human Rights Commission appointments soon: AG Andhra Pradesh, Human Rights, Lokayukta, Andhra high court https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/20/simba-suri-welcomed-at-thiruvananthapuram-zoo https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/7b7q1hdh/Simba-Suri.jpg Lion cubs Simba and Suri newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:19:41.408Z Simba, Suri welcomed at Thiruvananthapuram zoo Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram zoo, lion cubs https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/20/four-held-for-mdma-trafficking-in-thiruvananthapuram https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg Representative image newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:17:24.947Z Four held for MDMA trafficking in Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram, MDMA trafficking https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/three-day-all-india-rss-coordination-meet-begins-in-vizag https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/qgniffjy/ANI_20250905113400.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:16:42.096Z Three-day all-India RSS coordination meet begins in Vizag Andhra Pradesh, Vizag, RSS meeting https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-traditional-healer-rapes-girl-on-pretext-of-curing-her-ailing-father-arrested https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/371nknll/202606233836048.jpg Photo use for representational purpose. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:16:21.665Z In Odisha traditional healer rapes girl on pretext of curing her ailing father, arrested Odisha, Odisha, rapes girl https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/bhatti-seeks-banks-cooperation-for-usd-one-trillion-economy https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ccmrrkho/Bhatti-urges.jpg Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday urged the banking and financial institutions to be key partners in Telangana’s growth. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:16:19.501Z Bhatti seeks banks’ cooperation for USD one trillion economy Telangana, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, one trillion economy https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/20/tomato-flu-outbreak-forces-closure-of-government-girls-school-in-thiruvananthapuram https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/7/28/original/Medisep_Enrolment.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:16:08.489Z Tomato flu outbreak forces closure of government girls’ school in Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram, Tomato flu https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/new-muslim-league-bjp-chief-slams-cong-over-its-decision-to-sing-two-stanzas-of-vande-mataram https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-28/rtmth93x/C_53_1_CH1506_42278729.jpg BJP National President Nitin Nabin newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:13:49.855Z 'New Muslim League': BJP chief slams Cong over its decision to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram India, Muslim League, Vande Mataram, Congress CWC, BJP chief Nitin Nabin https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/andhra-university-start-up-closure-sparks-concern https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/3ikujrtt/202604173752927.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:12:22.807Z Andhra University start-up closure sparks concern Andhra Pradesh, Nasscom, Andhra University https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/20/rs-10-breakfast-dinner-deliver-a-hit-at-kochi-corporations-indira-canteen https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/yhcttrnv/F10-breakf.jpg People thronging Indira Canteen near Kochi corporation’s Edappally zonal office to have food on Wednesday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:12:17.404Z Rs 10-breakfast, dinner deliver a hit at Kochi Corporation's Indira Canteen Kochi, Indira Canteen, Rs 10-breakfast https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-anganwadi-workers-allege-corruption-in-icds-project https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/gtx8kzxv/Anganwadi-workers.jpg Anganwadi workers and helpers taking out the rally in Koraput town. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:11:07.273Z In Odisha Anganwadi workers allege corruption in ICDS project Odisha, Odisha Anganwadi workers, ICDS project https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/20/andhra-government-disburses-rs-518-crore-to-over-4000-veligonda-project-oustees https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/bepe1xfk/dis.jpg Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu hands over the compensation cheque to the Veligonda project displaced families on Wednesday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:08:14.764Z Andhra government disburses Rs 518 crore to over 4,000 Veligonda project oustees Vijayawada, Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Veligonda https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-two-unidentified-bodies-found-near-mouth-of-rushikulya-river https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/7/31/original/dead_body.jpg Photo use for representational purpose. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:08:11.201Z In Odisha two unidentified bodies found near mouth of Rushikulya river Odisha, Odisha, Rushikulya river, two unidentified bodies https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/well-submit-all-evidence-to-ed-cbi-says-alleti-maheshwar-reddy https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/3pxhycbx/Alleti-Maheshwar-Reddy.jpg BJP leader Alleti Maheshwar Reddy. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:06:57.321Z We’ll submit all evidence to ED, CBI says Alleti Maheshwar Reddy Telangana, ED, Alleti Maheshwar Reddy https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/madras-hc-dismisses-pil-against-centres-vande-mataram-circular https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/697t6ol1/ANI_20260716032933.jpg Madras High Court newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:06:45.756Z Madras HC dismisses PIL against Centre’s Vande Mataram circular Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, Vande Maataram https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/n-g-john-a-life-scripted-in-golden-era-of-malayalam-cinema https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/a7kioq2w/geo-kuttappan052009.jpg Veteran Malayalam film producer N G John newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:03:37.265Z N G John: A life scripted in golden era of Malayalam cinema Kerala, N G John, Malayalam film producer https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/20/class-9-boy-dies-after-falling-off-moving-bus-in-chengalpattu https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/dh1nzhte/death-1-1.jpg Representative Image newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:03:36.803Z Class 9 boy dies after falling off moving bus in Chengalpattu Chennai, fall from bus https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/telangana-hc-grants-bail-to-gade-innaiah-in-nia-uapa-case https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-21/khfed013/202512213615025.jpg Social activist Gade Innaiah newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:03:17.196Z Telangana HC grants bail to Gade Innaiah in NIA-UAPA case Telangana, Telangana HC, NIA-UAPA https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/20/vijayawadas-durga-temple-to-inaugurate-new-annadana-sadanam-on-august-21 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/kmug8hic/Guduru-records.jpg Devotees at the Sri Kanakadurga temple. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:03:12.218Z Vijayawada's Durga Temple to inaugurate new Annadana Sadanam on August 21 Vijayawada, Goddess kanakadurga, Andhra temple https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/20/hindinews2026aug19after-operation-safed-sagar-netflix-to-come-up-with-the-last-salute-a-documentary-on-mig-21 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/4qq15sc1/lastsalutejpeg.jpg A still from The Last Salute newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:01:19.310Z After Operation Safed Sagar, Netflix to come up with The Last Salute, a documentary on MiG-21 the last salute, mig 21, operation safed sagar https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/odisha-administration-rescued-stranded-students-teachers-from-flooded-school https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/2yfj7atl/Stranded-students-teachers.jpg The students being rescued from the flooded school on Wednesday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:01:15.170Z Odisha administration rescued Stranded students, teachers from flooded school Odisha, Odisha administration, students, teachers https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/ensure-swift-relief-to-22-a-affected-says-ponguleti-srinivasa-reddy https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/at13oym3/C_23_1_CH1593_36442433.jpg Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:01:04.136Z Ensure swift relief to 22-A-affected, says Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy Telangana, Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, 22-A-affected https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/20/chennai-corporation-plans-eco-restoration-of-two-ponds-in-vyasarpadi-floats-tenders https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/xh408cnf/Corpn-plans.jpg Representative Image newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:00:57.828Z Chennai Corporation plans eco-restoration of two ponds in Vyasarpadi, floats tenders Chennai, ponds https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/ed-finds-hawala-trail-in-cochin-minerals-and-rutile-ltd-exalogic-case-to-take-action https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-30/zbfhcvey/ED.jpg Enforcement Directorate logo used for representative purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T03:00:44.984Z ED finds hawala trail in Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd-Exalogic case, to take action Kerala, CMRL, hawala trail https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/20/chennai-police-hunt-man-woman-after-dismembered-body-found-in-trolley-bag-on-tamil-nadu-express https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/btn1whr2/Body-found.jpg The CCTV footage of the two who allegedly abandoned the bag in the train. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:59:56.003Z Chennai police hunt man, woman after dismembered body found in trolley bag on Tamil Nadu Express Chennai, dismembered body https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/20/englishnews2026aug19east-of-eden-starring-florence-pugh-locks-premiere-date https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/r37lwt87/East_of_Eden.jpg East of Eden newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:59:45.270Z East of Eden, starring Florence Pugh, locks premiere date East of Eden, Florence Pugh, Florence Pugh's upcoming projects https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/20/hindinews2026aug19yami-gautam-dhar-may-or-may-not-be-a-witch-in-nayyi-navelli-release-date-out https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/0211l316/yaminayyi.jpg Yami Gautam Dhar on a poster of Nayyi Navelli newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:59:32.256Z Yami Gautam Dhar may or may not be a witch in Nayyi Navelli; release date out Yami gautam dhar, aditya dhar, nayi navelli https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/20/marina-may-have-to-settle-for-pilot-blue-flag-tag https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/tvqfmm7o/Marina-may-have.jpg The application for Blue Flag certification has been submitted only for phase 1. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:59:24.102Z Marina may have to settle for ‘Pilot Blue Flag’ tag Chennai, Marina beach https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/christian-women-can-file-for-divorce-from-place-of-residence-kerala-hc https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-31/i2fpi0an/ANI_20250130043815.jpg Image of gavel used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:57:48.462Z Christian women can file for divorce from place of residence: Kerala HC Kerala, Divorce, Christian women, place of residence https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/brs-sets-up-legal-cell-to-assist-the-victims https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/zsdqv1pi/C_23_1_CH0066_35987928.jpg Former minister T Harish Rao newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:57:24.536Z BRS sets up legal cell to assist the ‘victims’ Telangana, BRS, legal cell https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-sub-inspector-suspended-for-his-links-with-sand-mafia https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/3/3/original/-Police-Express__.jpg Photo use for representational purpose. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:56:56.017Z In Odisha sub- inspector suspended for his links with sand mafia Odisha, Odisha, sand mafia, sub- inspector https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/evidence-of-corruption-on-my-table-cm-vijay-targets-dmk https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/dfsywarz/ANI_20260819082422.jpg Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:56:04.538Z ‘Evidence of corruption on my table’: CM Vijay targets DMK Tamil Nadu, CM Vijay https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/kerala-karuvatta-murder-victims-family-maintained-a-distance-from-neighbours-says-ward-member https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/whnz0mso/New-Project-2026-08-19T083710.804.jpg Sivankutty’s body was found with his hands and legs tied at the back with bedsheets and clothes. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:55:50.305Z Kerala: Karuvatta murder victim's family maintained a distance from neighbours, says ward member Kerala, Karuvatta murder, Sivankutty https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/20/andhra-high-court-pulls-up-officials-over-delay-in-filing-counters https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/nigdzq0d/Access-to-electricity-is.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:55:44.801Z Andhra High Court pulls up officials over delay in filing counters Vijayawada, Andhra high court https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/pakistan-summons-top-us-diplomat-over-envoys-remarks-saying-jk-part-of-india https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/8kpfb3g8/PTI08192026000280A.jpg US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks to the media as he arrives at the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in Srinagar, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:55:33.456Z Pakistan summons top US diplomat over envoy's remarks saying J&K part of India India, World, Jammu and Kashmir, Sergio Gor https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/man-kills-disabled-mother-by-pushing-her-in-front-of-train-in-chennai https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/aoqfav88/New-Project-2026-08-20T082257.640.jpg The victim, S Padmavathi newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:53:47.295Z Man kills disabled mother by pushing her in front of train in Chennai Tamil Nadu, murder https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/konda-surekhas-daughter-targets-revanth-reddy-again https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-23/3fubudlx/202510233550974.jpg Telangana minister Surekha newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:53:22.502Z Konda Surekha’s daughter targets Revanth Reddy again Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, Endowments Minister Konda Surekha https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/united-arab-emirates-suspends-trade-with-iran-after-coming-under-renewed-missile-fire-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/mo8knu03/AP26218279447356.jpg People spend time at a beach as commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:53:21.879Z United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire World, Iran, trade, UAE, United Arab Emirates, missile fire https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/eight-sewage-treatment-plants-release-polluted-discharge https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/gmfjkj5q/sewage-lines115140.jpg DPCC finds Yamuna receives effluents with suspended solids, higher faecal coliform levels. https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/o66vhq40/Screenshot-2026-08-20-022922.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:52:12.179Z Eight sewage treatment plants release polluted discharge Delhi, Sewage Treatment Plants https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/noted-odia-poet-ashutosh-parida-to-receive-sarala-puraskar-for-his-poetry-bishwas-de-pruthwi https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/0j5eazbi/Odia-poet-Ashutosh.jpg Ashutosh Parida , Damodar Behera, Guru Durga Charan Ranbir. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:51:58.880Z Noted Odia poet Ashutosh Parida to receive Sarala Puraskar for his poetry ‘Bishwas De Pruthwi’ Odisha, Ashutosh Parida, Bishwas De Pruthwi https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/hike-milk-procurement-price-to-rs-44litre-as-per-poll-promise-dairy-farmers-to-tvk-government https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/4xo1k6h4/Aavin-cuts.jpg Representative Inage newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:50:58.076Z Hike milk procurement price to Rs 44/litre as per poll promise: Dairy farmers to TVK government Tamil Nadu, Dairy farmers, poll promises https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/telangana-hc-quashes-case-against-ex-mla-rega-kantha-rao https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/qsm807aq/C_23_1_CH1593_36266843.jpg MLA Rega Kantha Rao newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:50:25.493Z Telangana HC quashes case against ex-MLA Rega Kantha Rao Telangana, Telangana HC, MLA Rega Kantha Rao https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/neet-re-test-omr-sheets-not-tampered-sg-tushar-mehta https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/bmsds3q4/omr111312.jpg The bench was hearing the PIL by two NEET-UG candidates seeking additional marks for themselves, as well as “similarly affected candidates” for certain dropped questions, and scrapping of the National Testing Agency (NTA). newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:49:57.725Z NEET re-test OMR sheets not tampered: SG Tushar Mehta Delhi, Delhi High Court, OMR sheets, NEET-UG re-test https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/20/gen-z-protests-grew-critical-aisa-chief-in-vijayawada https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/4j67j4i2/20260727346f.jpg All India Students’ Association (AISA) national president Neha Bora newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:49:46.026Z Gen Z protests grew critical: AISA chief in Vijayawada Vijayawada, Gen Z protest, AISA president Neha Bora https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/200-electric-buses-flagged-off-fleet-close-to-7k-in-delhi https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/zje7fq8w/buses02065304.jpg Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh flag off 200 new electric buses and launch 56 ladies' special electric bus services at Delhi University Sports Complex, in New Delhi on Wednesday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:48:47.010Z 200 electric buses flagged off, fleet close to 7K in Delhi Delhi, Electric buses https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/sanitation-workers-call-off-strike-after-meeting-with-mcd-standing-panel-chief https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/zytk3gvu/sanitation-workers-rep112501.jpg After discussing the matter with all stakeholders, the workers decided to call off the strike. The private company has already provided financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the family of the deceased sanitation worker. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:47:16.052Z Sanitation workers call off strike after meeting with MCD standing panel chief Delhi, Delhi MCD, Sanitation workers strike https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/beaches-shut-fishermen-stay-off-the-sea-due-to-tidal-surge-warning-in-tn https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/5ti92yob/1-1-ieram41908mdu2.jpg Fishing boats remain anchored in the shores owing to the Swell warning issues by INCOIS, in Rameswaram on Wednesday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:46:49.231Z Beaches shut, fishermen stay off the sea due to tidal surge warning in TN Tamil Nadu, tidal surge warning https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/steel-company-defrauds-bank-of-over-rs-24-crore-vizag-cbi-files-case https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/yyhcsv07/202607103859716.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:46:14.786Z Steel company defrauds bank of over Rs 24 crore; Vizag CBI files case Andhra Pradesh, fraud, Vizag https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/finding-asteroid-to-founding-aerospace-firm-sky-is-the-limit-for-this-kerala-teen https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/r9xrcued/Shreyas-Girish.jpg Shreyas Girish newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:46:13.463Z Finding asteroid to founding aerospace firm, sky is the limit for this Kerala teen Kerala, Shreyas Girish, Universal Observatory Aerospace https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/delhi-government-orders-promotion-postings-of-111-officials https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/xixnyjvj/ANI_20260818144936.jpg Delhi chief Minister Rekha Gupta. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:45:49.886Z Delhi government orders promotion, postings of 111 officials Delhi, Delhi government, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/third-language-score-of-class-ix-not-relevant-for-class-x-boards https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-15/l5aygr6d/P_4013760359.jpg Earlier, the Directorate of Education had said that class IX students who failed to qualify in R3 could still be promoted to the next class if they met the other promotion criteria. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:45:19.156Z Third language score of Class IX not relevant for Class X boards Delhi, Delhi government, third language https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/lop-bjd-president-naveen-patnaik-oppose-mmdr-bill https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/7/10/21/original/Naveen%20Patnaik%20EPS.jpg Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik addressing the Biju Janata Dal State Extended Executive Meeting. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:45:15.818Z LoP & BJD president Naveen Patnaik oppose MMDR bill Odisha, BJD president Naveen Patnaik, MMDR bill https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/more-than-20-phd-scholars-in-a-fix-as-research-fee-not-paid-to-mku-for-seven-years https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/eol0kkzs/C_1_1_CH1469_117497831.jpg Madurai Kamaraj University newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:44:38.133Z More than 20 PhD scholars in a fix as research fee not paid to MKU for seven years Tamil Nadu, PhD scholars https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tamil-nadu-government-denies-tender-irregularities-in-proposed-cms-new-office https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-25/lyah2s8j/namakkalkavingnarmaligai12407chn1.jpg Measuring works have already commenced on the 10th floor to house the new Chief Minister’s Office in Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:42:36.832Z Tamil Nadu government denies tender irregularities in proposed CM’s new office Tamil Nadu, new office https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/ex-teacher-from-keralas-kozhikode-digs-up-onam-floral-tradition-with-thumba-blooms https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/52ljigz8/Ex-teacher-digs-up.jpg Beginning his project nearly three months ago, Sivadasan gathered wild seeds from temple premises and local patches to raise around 300 to 350 thumba saplings across approximately two cents of sunlit land on his property. https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/2eedrlir/Sivadasan.jpg Sivadasan newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:42:27.017Z Ex-teacher from Kerala's Kozhikode digs up Onam floral tradition with thumba blooms Kerala, Onam, Thumba, Leucas aspera, Sivadasan Kuniyil https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/indira-gandhi-international-airport-stays-among-top-15-busiest-airports https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/fhz1jnjs/20220512014L.jpg A SpiceJet aircraft is seen landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:41:05.880Z Indira Gandhi International Airport stays among Top 15 busiest airports Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi airport, IGIA https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/government-supplying-irrigation-water-to-crops-under-yeleru-ayacut-minister-nimmala https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/prf25ccp/Govt-supplying.jpg Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:40:40.816Z Government supplying irrigation water to crops under 'Yeleru ayacut': Minister Nimmala Andhra Pradesh, Nimmala Ramanaidu, Yeleru ayacut https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/why-should-i-resign-asks-minister-nagendra https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/wlrzofow/Why-should-I.jpg Planning and Statistics Minister B Nagendra (left) at the Council on Wednesday https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/32ln8uao/Why-should.jpg LoP Chalavadi Narayanaswamy waves a black flag as a mark of protest against the minister’s induction into the cabinet | Express newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:40:15.662Z Why should I resign, asks Minister Nagendra Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara, B Nagendra https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/hottest-august-day-in-11-years-tiruchy-sizzles-at401c https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/hvqrmtt6/19yhea21908try4.jpg People manage scorching heat in Tiruchy. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:39:47.340Z Hottest August day in 11 years, Tiruchy sizzles at 40.1°C Tamil Nadu, El Niño https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/a-brainwave-in-stress-fires-fresh-study https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/rw04j23q/neurological-disorders.jpg Vesicles released by damaged or stressed cells have often been considered carriers of damaged or potentially harmful cellular material. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:38:46.236Z A ‘brainwave’ in stress fires fresh study Kerala, neurological disorders https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/deputy-cm-parameshwara-defends-minister-says-no-court-has-declared-him-guilty https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/10/10/original/G_Parameshwara-_PTI.jpg Karnataka deputy chief minister G Parameshwara newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:37:51.678Z Deputy CM Parameshwara defends minister, says no court has declared him guilty Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara, B Nagendra https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/20/detergent-instead-of-salt-36-students-fall-ill-after-eating-midday-meal-in-bihar-school https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/cocb1rsg/1-53-19081-pti08192026000384b.jpg Students receive medical treatment at a hospital after allegedly consuming a midday meal at a government school in Bihars Nalanda district, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:37:38.742Z Detergent instead of salt: 36 students fall ill after eating midday meal in Bihar school Bihar, food poisoning, Mid day meal, Detergent powder https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/israeli-military-launches-criminal-probes-into-killings-of-hind-rajab-and-palestinian-paramedics-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/d0hxf7gr/Hind-Rajab.webp This undated photograph courtesy of the family and made available on Feb. 11, 2024, shows Palestinian girl Hind Rajab who was killed in Feb. 2024 alongside her family. Israel’s military announced Aug. 19, 2026 criminal investigations into troop conduct on the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family, and of 15 Palestinian paramedics. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:36:56.198Z Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics Hind Rajab https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/heated-arguments-in-andhra-legislative-council-over-ysrcp-disruptions https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/frcgqbam/Heated-arguments.jpg Image used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:36:46.491Z Heated arguments in Andhra legislative council over YSRCP disruptions Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/odisha-cm-majhi-orders-site-identification-for-new-medicine-block-at-cuttacks-scb-hopital https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/co8dykie/CM-orders-site.jpg CM Mohan Charan Majhi reviewing progress of the ongoing SCB mega redevelopment project during the meeting. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:35:32.593Z Odisha CM Majhi orders site identification for new medicine block at Cuttack's SCB hopital Odisha, Odisha CM Majhi, new medicine block https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/neighbours-kill-dog-for-barking-after-it-gives-birth-in-gottigere https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-30/ujz31h0a/ANI_20251230092059.jpg Neighbours kill dog for barking after it gives birth in Gottigere newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:35:17.115Z Neighbours kill dog for barking after it gives birth in Gottigere Bengaluru, neighbours, Gottigere https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/23-foster-children-in-kerala-found-forever-homes-in-past-three-years https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/4ndkv8ej/fosternew090953.jpg Around 40 families are currently on the waiting list to provide temporary foster care to children in the state, and the department is processing the applications on priority. https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/yi86f2f3/Screenshot-2026-08-20-020234.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/og5qhnxt/Screenshot-2026-08-20-020121.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:34:48.944Z 23 foster children in Kerala found forever homes in past three years Kerala, foster children, forever homes https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/chandigarh-diary-priyanka-misses-school-building-inauguration https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/1xnk3mvt/priyanka0836581.jpg Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:33:38.978Z Chandigarh Diary | Priyanka misses school building inauguration India, Priyanka Gandhi https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/sit-to-probe-rs-491-crore-fake-drug-racket-in-karnataka https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/z9ytcztp/202604293769880.jpg SIT to probe Rs 4.91 crore fake drug racket in Karnataka newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:31:49.501Z SIT to probe Rs 4.91 crore fake drug racket in Karnataka Karnataka, Karnataka, SIT https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/20/rajasthan-announces-municipal-polls-on-september-9-11 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/cre381tm/EC.jpg State Election Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh said voters will elect 10,245 councillors across 10 municipal corporations, 51 municipal councils and 248 municipalities. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:30:54.388Z Rajasthan announces municipal polls on September 9 & 11 Rajasthan, Rajasthan, municipal polls https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/andhra-pradesh-assembly-passes-bill-for-direct-polls-to-urban-local-bodies https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/gv6ctj8t/ANI_20241120152159.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:30:38.621Z Andhra Pradesh assembly passes bill for direct polls to Urban Local Bodies Andhra Pradesh, Andhra, Mayor, urban local bodies https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/illegal-5050-site-allotments-in-mda-cancelled-says-yathindra https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-07/k0y6979k/73397514713655921388449793245595604087641500n.jpg Karnataka Urban Development Minister Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:29:06.604Z Illegal 50:50 site allotments in MDA cancelled, says Yathindra Karnataka, Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah, allotments https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/teens-planned-karuvatta-murder-inspired-by-tamil-film-spyder-kerala-police https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/lzq3txti/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-2.48.15-PM-2.jpeg Police reportedly recovered WhatsApp conversations between the girl and her male friend, in which several methods of killing Sivankutty had allegedly been discussed. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:28:10.450Z ‘Teens planned Karuvatta murder inspired by Tamil film ‘Spyder’’: Kerala police Kerala, Tamil film Spyder’, Karuvatta murder https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/odisha-minister-suresh-pujari-launched-whatsapp-system-for-grievance-redressal https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/fcjtpg0u/Revenue-grievances.jpg Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari launching WhatsApp based grievance redressal system through Ama Sathi chatboat at Lok Seva Bhawan newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:28:09.562Z Odisha minister Suresh Pujari launched WhatsApp system for grievance redressal Odisha, Minister Suresh Pujari, Ama Sathi’ chatbot https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/cb-cid-tells-madras-hc-rs-398-crore-cash-seizure-linked-to-bjp-chief-nagenthran-warrants-full-fledged-trial https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/ragtvu84/Nainara.jpg TN BJP president Nainar Nagenthran newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:27:44.077Z CB-CID tells Madras HC Rs 3.98 crore cash seizure linked to BJP chief Nagenthran warrants full-fledged trial Tamil Nadu, BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/20/four-dead-after-taking-hooch-in-dry-gujarat https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/6c3a154a-8982-466c-a0e3-7dac6f10bda2/ANI_20240619160446.jpg Image used for representational purpose only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:27:32.709Z Four dead after taking hooch in ‘dry’ Gujarat Gujarat, Gujarat Hooch Tragedy https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tamil-nadu-announces-cruise-ferry-and-rope-car-projects-to-boost-tourism-development https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ki1zob72/Cruise-ferry.jpg Representative Image newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:25:22.927Z Tamil Nadu announces cruise, ferry and rope car projects to boost tourism development Tamil Nadu, tourism development https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/cm-naidu-to-attend-31st-southernzonal-council-meeting-today https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/33320ua4/202608193910960.jpg The chief minister will raise critical issues concerning Andhra Pradesh, with a major focus on resolving long-pending matters related to the AP Reorganisation Act. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:24:46.183Z CM Naidu to attend 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting today Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Southern Zonal Council https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/nod-to-rs-13k-crore-railway-highway-projects https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-09/rg92ad4g/202608093897527.jpg Image used for representational purpose. https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/rmitgs18/Screenshot-2026-08-20-023120.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:24:04.493Z Nod to Rs 13K crore railway, highway projects India, Highway projects, railway project https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/forest-range-officer-in-tn-held-for-taking-rs-1-lakh-bribe-from-contractor https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/4p0e9cer/bribe-1.jpg Representative Image newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:23:38.124Z Forest range officer in TN held for taking Rs 1 lakh bribe from contractor Tamil Nadu, bribe https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/karnataka-legislators-frustrated-as-opposition-protests-continue https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/8woti3u5/C_35_1_CH1101_66044736.jpg KPCC president BK Hariprasad newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:23:35.116Z Karnataka legislators frustrated as opposition protests continue Karnataka, BK Hariprasad, Karnataka legislators https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/government-to-notify-master-plan-of-delhi-today https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/03q72s3a/P_4780357566.jpg Deljhi chief minister Rekha Gupta. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:23:33.605Z Government to notify Master Plan of Delhi today India, Delhi, Master Plan of Delhi, Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/three-rajya-sabha-spots-set-to-fall-vacant-bjp-mlas-key-to-cpm-bid-to-retain-seat https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/amfint1o/3-RS-spots-set.jpg Under the formula used for RS elections, the quota is calculated by dividing the valid votes by the number of vacancies plus one and adding one to the result. With 140 MLAs voting, the quota would be 36. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:23:18.948Z Three Rajya Sabha spots set to fall vacant, BJP MLAs key to CPM bid to retain seat Kerala, CPM, LDF, Rajya Sabha (RS) seats https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/dvac-raids-60-locations-across-tamil-nadu-over-alleged-rs-1028-crore-tangedco-conductor-fraud https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg Representative Image newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:22:05.032Z DVAC raids 60 locations across Tamil Nadu over alleged Rs 1,028-crore Tangedco conductor fraud Tamil Nadu, raid, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/haldwani-row-muniyappa-calls-for-impartial-investigation https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/2uj347l9/muniyappa2112557.jpg Social Welfare Minister KH Muniyappa newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:20:22.835Z Haldwani row: Muniyappa calls for impartial investigation Karnataka, KH Muniyappa, Haldwani row https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/428-of-440-first-grade-colleges-have-no-principals-in-karnataka https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/z9efe7jy/ayareddi.jpg Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:18:45.448Z 428 of 440 first-grade colleges have no principals in Karnataka Karnataka, Karnataka, Principals https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/in-odishas-capital-city-rideshare-app-drivers-protest-turns-violent-over-100-held https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/royoytc3/Rideshare-drivers’.jpg Agitating drivers assault a police personnal during the protest which turned violent, in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:18:01.781Z In Odisha's capital city rideshare app drivers’ protest turns violent; over 100 held Odisha, Odisha, rideshare app drivers’ protest, Ola, Uber and Rapido https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/house-panel-grills-nta-over-failure-to-account-for-rs-10-crore-spending https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-25/m4qu6arb/Tiruchy.jpg Image used for representational purpose. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:17:59.619Z House panel grills NTA over failure to account for Rs 10 crore spending India, KC Venugopal, parliamentary panel, National Testing Agency (NTA), Exam irregularities https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/cm-naidu-slams-ysrcp-government-for-lapses-in-appsc-exam https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/blx6rp4u/CM-slams-YSRCP.jpg Naidu stressed that the previous government treated the answer scripts of state administrative candidates with shocking neglect. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:17:14.452Z CM Naidu slams YSRCP government for lapses in APPSC exam Andhra Pradesh, Naidu, YSRCP, APPSC https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tn-bins-order-to-bar-students-from-joining-left-cjp-stirs https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest Image used for representation newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:17:00.322Z TN bins order to bar students from joining Left, CJP stirs Tamil Nadu, Students, CJP https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/kerala-high-court-gives-state-4-weeks-to-fill-waqf-board-vacancies https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/g0g6bxt6/C_1_1_CH1402_118049953.jpg Kerala High Court newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:15:59.113Z Kerala High Court gives state 4 weeks to fill Waqf Board vacancies Kerala, Kerala State Waqf Board https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/house-remembers-karnatakas-former-education-minister-bc-nagesh https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/veyqy0p6/House-remembers-ex-min.jpg Chief Minister DK Shivakumar pays his respects to the mortal remains of former minister BC Nagesh at BJP office in Bengaluru on Wednesday newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:13:09.941Z House remembers Karnataka's former education minister BC Nagesh Karnataka, Karnataka Legislative Assembly, BC Nagesh https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tahsildar-transferred-after-circular-seeking-details-of-cpm-members-triggers-political-backlash-in-tn https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/osjsbdbj/transfershufflepic.jpeg Representative Image newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:12:59.285Z Tahsildar transferred after circular seeking details of CPM members triggers political backlash in TN Tamil Nadu, transfer https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/odisha-police-arrest-two-criminals-one-arm-dealer-from-government-circuit-house https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/9v9yo7du/Arms-dealer-two.jpg The recently-renovated Circuit House at Panposh. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:12:49.075Z Odisha police arrest two criminals, one arm dealer from government circuit house Odisha, Odisha police, government circuit house, arm dealer https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/andhra-gets-rail-infrastructure-boost-with-rs-9450-crore-projects https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/3obfdpog/ANI_20260519063211.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:12:35.319Z Andhra gets rail infrastructure boost with Rs 9,450 crore projects Andhra Pradesh, Gudur, railway infrastructure https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/kerala-when-every-minute-counts-oceannet-brings-shore-closer-to-fishermen https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/p45rl261/When-every-min.jpg The antennas developed and deployed by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham on the fishing boat and at the shore https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/zpux4fpq/klm_amritha4082423.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:10:56.158Z Kerala: When every minute counts, OceanNet brings shore closer to fishermen Kerala, fishermen, OceanNet, rough seas https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/karnataka-hc-refuses-to-quash-proceedings-against-man-for-tormenting-woman https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-09/h4iipz0d/202606093818812.jpg Karnataka High Court newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:10:15.642Z Karnataka HC refuses to quash proceedings against man for tormenting woman Karnataka, Karnataka HC, sexually harassing https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/pm-cares-corpus-at-rs-84k-crore-spending-falls https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/12/14/original/PM_cares.png Homepage of PM Cares website https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/klfvxm4w/Screenshot-2026-08-20-023147.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:08:43.546Z PM CARES corpus at Rs 8.4K crore, spending falls India, PM CARES, Children scheme https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/it-minister-lokesh-denounces-false-propaganda-on-vizag-data-centres https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/2mj86m6w/data.jpg Minister for Human Resources Development, IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:08:30.886Z IT Minister Lokesh denounces ‘false propaganda’ on Vizag data centres Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh, Vizag Data Centre https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/vijay-mama-help-us-daughter-of-deceased-appeals-to-tamil-nadu-cm https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-11/krwi3xm0/ANI_20260711150726.jpg Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:08:13.636Z Vijay mama, help us: Daughter of deceased appeals to Tamil Nadu CM Karnataka, Tamil Nadu CM, Chamarajanagar deaths https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/youth-held-for-slapping-si-released-on-bail-in-tns-thanjavur https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/q8svnl5o/cop-2095217.jpg The incident happened during a VCK protest in Thanjavur newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:07:15.634Z Youth held for slapping SI released on bail in TN's Thanjavur Tamil Nadu, slapping SI https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/social-security-pension-limit-raised-to-rs-12-lakh-in-karnataka https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/px7fi1lp/ANI_20260818064309.jpg Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:05:24.795Z Social security pension limit raised to Rs 1.2 lakh in Karnataka Karnataka, Karnataka, social security pension https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-dalit-women-denied-temple-entry-ncsc-taken-suo-motu-summons-to-collector-sp https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/xw5l7dtz/newindianexpress2026-02-238lurjyr9Screenshot-2026-02-23-110152.avif Image used for representation only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:04:34.618Z In Odisha Dalit women denied temple entry, NCSC taken suo motu, summons to Collector & SP Odisha, Odisha, National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Dalit denied entry https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/sweet-turns-bitter-as-20-per-cent-increase-in-sugar-prices-ahead-of-festive-season https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/wuesa3zn/sugar090408.jpg Retail prices have risen by approximately 20% since August 7 across major cities. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:04:31.547Z Sweet turns bitter as 20 per cent increase in sugar prices ahead of festive season India, Festive season, Sugar prices https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-seeks-centres-intervention-over-uk-visa-hurdles-faced-by-overseas-scholarship-students https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/awekz5h3/ANI_20260817021531.jpg Tamil Nadu CM Vijay newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:04:23.800Z Tamil Nadu CM Vijay seeks Centre’s intervention over UK visa hurdles faced by overseas scholarship students Tamil Nadu, overseas scholarship, CM Vijay https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/trump-says-us-and-canada-have-a-trade-deal-but-key-terms-remain-unclear https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/digalhw8/AP26231601620280.jpg Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, speak to reporters in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, the day after the Trump administration temporarily delayed tariffs on Canada. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:03:02.081Z Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear World, Donald Trump, US-Canada tariff war https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/wives-in-public-life-offer-quiet-support-system https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/d4trnwgr/New-Project-2026-08-20T072925.145.jpg Chief Minister DK Shivakumar with his wife Usha newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:02:37.628Z Wives in public life offer quiet support system Karnataka, CM DK Shivakumar, Usha https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/andhra-pradesh-to-receive-over-rs-169-crore-to-solve-human-elephant-conflict https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/tuke242y/1elephant1s.jpeg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T02:01:01.490Z Andhra Pradesh to receive over Rs 169 crore to solve human-elephant conflict Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, human-elephant conflict https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tamil-nadu-to-allocate-rs-5000-crore-in-phases-to-fast-track-major-river-linking-projects https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-17/0pv80lgi/P_4762674770.jpg Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources N Anand newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:59:27.809Z Tamil Nadu to allocate Rs 5,000 crore in phases to fast-track major river-linking projects Tamil Nadu, river-linking projects https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/karnataka-government-school-students-suffer-as-teachers-remain-on-sir-duty https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/iu2zl70t/C_1_1_CH1280_122163054.jpg Government school students suffer as teachers remain on SIR duty newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:57:38.564Z Karnataka government school students suffer as teachers remain on SIR duty Karnataka, government school, Sir https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tamil-nadu-centre-approves-third-fourth-line-from-gummidipundi-to-andhras-gudur-at-rs-2229-crore https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/c2rge1pk/Centre-approves.jpg Currently, track utilisation on Gummidipundi-Gudur section has exceeded 131%, resulting in severe congestion. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:57:29.064Z Tamil Nadu: Centre approves third, fourth line from Gummidipundi to Andhra's Gudur at Rs 2,229 crore Tamil Nadu, track congestion https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/karnataka-hc-asks-gba-not-to-rush-and-evict-kr-market-vendors https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/15u88okc/HC-asks-GBA.jpg Karnataka High Court newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:55:23.534Z Karnataka HC asks GBA not to rush and evict KR Market vendors Karnataka, Bengaluru, Karnataka HC, GBA https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-highway-submereged-under-water-tractor-is-only-mode-of-transport https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/2yhn89qp/Highway-under-water.jpg A tractor ferrying people in flood-affected Bari of Jajpur district. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:54:45.861Z In Odisha highway submereged under water, tractor is only mode of transport Odisha, Odisha highway, Baruan-Bari state highway https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/614-get-mbbs-bds-seats-under-75-government-students-quota-in-tn https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/oi6geloe/p2-med-students083707.jpg UG and PG students of Madras Medical College protest against selection of Doctors through direct interview. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:54:21.923Z 614 get MBBS, BDS seats under 7.5% government students quota in TN Tamil Nadu, MBBS, BDS https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/agasthyamalai-sc-threatens-to-deploy-paramilitary-forces https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/9poshoxn/Agasthyamalai.jpg A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was hearing the issues concerning the protection of reserved forests, wildlife sanctuaries, and tiger reserves in Tamil Nadu. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:54:03.882Z Agasthyamalai: SC threatens to deploy paramilitary forces India, Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court, paramilitary forces, Agasthyamalai https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/woman-dragged-by-chain-snatchers-dies-in-bengaluru https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/82ouqi0k/New-Project-2026-08-20T072238.159.jpg A 35-year-old woman, who was critically injured after chain snatchers dragged her while trying to snatch her gold chain in Bengaluru. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:53:50.610Z Woman dragged by chain-snatchers dies in Bengaluru Bengaluru, body dragged, chain-snatchers https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/madras-hc-directs-state-to-frame-guidelines-for-doctors-appearing-as-witnesses-in-pocso-cases-2 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/e91w2fnv/C_1_1_CH1344_120762713.jpg Madurai Bench of Madras High Court newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:49:30.051Z Madras HC directs state to frame guidelines for doctors appearing as witnesses in POCSO cases Tamil Nadu, Pocso cases, Madras High Court​ https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/reflective-tape-rule-eased-for-commercial-vehicles-in-tn https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/11/11/original/DMK_draws.jpg Reflective tape on a lorry used for representational purposes only. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:48:51.317Z Reflective tape rule eased for commercial vehicles in TN Tamil Nadu, Reflective tapes https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/botticelli-masterpiece-to-be-on-display-at-bengaluru-art-event https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/65hzm50v/Botticelli-masterpiece-to-be-on-display-at-B’luru-art.jpg Giandomenico Milano, Consul General of Italy in Bengaluru, said the city has been chosen to showcase the art piece because of its growing bilateral importance. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:47:57.441Z Botticelli masterpiece to be on display at Bengaluru art event Bengaluru, National Gallery of Modern Art, Sandro Botticelli https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/odishas-debrigarh-wildlife-sanctuary-witness-rise-in-visitors-upgraded-infrastructure-gave-push-to-it https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/z6mqbqsr/Upgrades-in-infra.jpg Visitors throng the souvenir shop in Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:46:55.294Z Odisha's Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary witness rise in visitors, upgraded infrastructure gave push to it Odisha, Odisha, Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/there-is-no-room-for-discrimination-within-places-of-worship-madras-hc https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/wt617k1k/HC-madras.jpg The Madras High Court newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:45:57.643Z There is no room for discrimination within places of worship: Madras HC Tamil Nadu, Places of worship, Madras High Court​ https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/pratibha-puraskar-for-sslc-puc-toppers-says-maheshwar-rao https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-20/motwe9p9/GBA-to-target-big.jpg GBA Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:44:27.606Z ‘Pratibha Puraskar’ for SSLC, PUC toppers, says Maheshwar Rao Bengaluru, Maheshwar Rao, Pratibha Puraskar https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/congress-calls-for-25-year-freeze-on-lok-sabha-strength-33-per-cent-womens-quota-from-2029 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/0x0hm194/CWC-for-25.jpg Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and K C Venugopal attend the CWC meeting at Indira Bhawan on Wednesday. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:42:46.346Z Congress calls for 25-year freeze on Lok Sabha strength, 33 per cent women’s quota from 2029 India, CWC meet, constitutional freeze, Lok Sabha strength https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/186-relates-to-one-accessibility-parameter-in-bengaluru https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/zmhb0aru/New-Project-2026-08-19T082251.608.jpg 18.6% relates to one accessibility parameter in Bengalore newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:42:00.803Z 18.6% relates to one accessibility parameter in Bengaluru Bengaluru, Bengaluru, accessibility standards https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/centre-approved-three-major-projects-in-odisha-worth-rs-7221-cr-committee-chaired-by-prime-minister-modi https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/wesjlaqo/Centre-gives.jpg Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister, Odisha newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:39:36.701Z Centre approved three major projects in Odisha worth Rs 7,221 cr, committee chaired by Prime Minister Modi Odisha, Odisha, Prime Minister Modi, Centre approval https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/denied-hotel-licence-group-protests-at-bncc-office https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/sttarwk2/gba-banner.jpeg Photo | https://bengalurunorth.karnataka.gov.in/home newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:39:17.541Z Denied hotel licence, group protests at BNCC office Bengaluru, Bengaluru North City Corporation Commissioner, hotel licence https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/masterchefs-of-the-high-rise https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/urhirfk5/Vernika1.jpg Arhar dal, begun bhaja and rice https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/u5814rbq/Vernika2.jpg Rajma chawal with pickle https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/rzahdke8/IMG9250.jpg An assortment of kadhi, beans stir-fry and jeera gobi newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:35:00.000Z MasterChefs of the high-rise Delhi https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/repeat-encroachers-to-face-double-penalty-says-krishna-byre https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/at1jplq5/uilding.jpg Repeat encroachers to face double penalty newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:31:21.759Z Repeat encroachers to face double penalty, says Krishna Byre Bengaluru, encroachers, Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/karnataka-assembly-takes-up-bill-to-give-more-power-to-apartment-owners https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-01/yopfbzq1/P_4454499644.jpg Karnataka legislative assembly newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:27:39.630Z Karnataka assembly takes up Bill to give more power to apartment owners Karnataka, Karnataka Assembly, Apartment owners https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/prince-harry-and-meghan-are-returning-to-the-uk-with-their-children-british-newspaper-says https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/zbvrybnl/AP26231801112485.jpg Prince Harry, and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrive for an event, during a visit to Bondi Beach, Australia, April 17, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:13:27.560Z Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children, British newspaper says World, Prince Harry, Meghan, Royal Family, return to United Kingdom https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/20/from-the-margins-to-the-centre-stage https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/g03ptg9t/TRC-at-Atta-Gallata-Bangalore.png TRC at Atta Galatta Bengaluru https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/lhyt97yf/TRC-at-MAP-Bangalore.png TRC at MAP Bengaluru newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T01:05:00.000Z From the margins to the centre stage The Reserved Compartment, The Reserved Compartment chennai, chennai, chennai news, chennai events this weekend, Dalit, Bahujan, and Adivasi , Dalit, Bahujan, and Adivasi poets, Daniel Sukumar, Abhijit Khandkar, Gautam Vegda, Aleena author poet, Medai, Alwarpet, Medai, Alwarpet events https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/20/koti-on-90s-music-ai-and-his-enduring-melody https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/2ax6w1vg/d0721b3c-dd11-4501-b901-2dc3965399a2.jpeg Saluri Koteswara Rao newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z Koti on 90s music, AI and his enduring melody Hyderabad, Arts, telugu songs, Music director Koti, Old Songs, Koti: Hyderabad’s Biggest 90s Reunion concert https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/20/mosquito-masterpieces https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/rz8ubemb/Art-Column-Image.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z Mosquito masterpieces mosquito , illustration , world mosquito day , engel terzi , malaria , malaria realted illustration , landscape art , insects , anopheles , drawings and illustrations , talking art on science and art , talking art on insects and mosquitoes, cockroaches https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/20/bitsilica-chipping-into-the-future https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/wpzcetox/IMG1362.png newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z BITSILICA: Chipping into the future Hyderabad, Science, semiconductor, BITSILICA, Bhaskar Kakani https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/20/dialogue-of-jewels-and-weaves https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/l4hargfy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-16.24.56-1.jpeg Chandana Shailendren and Vidya Ananth https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/26yix7ty/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-16.25.05.jpeg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/7rvya3hw/Sansa-3.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z Dialogue of Jewels and Weaves Hyderabad, Fashion, Weavers and handicraft artisans, SANSA Jewellery, VL Zaris, handwoven textiles https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/20/sai-paranjpye-whatever-i-write-i-put-it-across-on-stage https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/it6e4j3o/ASH1191.JPG-1.jpeg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z Sai Paranjpye: Whatever I write, I put it across on stage Hyderabad, Arts, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Sai Paranjpye, Darwal: The Fragrance of Words, Chashme Buddoor https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/20/xtovia-putting-i-in-beauty-space https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/5f2pagvp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-22.19.58.jpeg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/ujx44bwu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-16.24.51.jpeg newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z Xtovia: Putting ‘I’ in beauty space Hyderabad, haircare, Xtovia, Navneet Misra, International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/state-of-glam-bluru-actors-share-a-peek-into-varamahalakshmi-plans https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/r8lhg5fv/IMG5525.JPEG Rajavardan https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/bo5uvt2d/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-12.26.48-PM.jpeg Ranjani Raghavan https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/181ku2i8/Pratibha_Gowda.jpeg Pratibha Gowda, anchor-lifestyle influencer https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/wlx8takz/AM403060.JPG1.jpeg Sangeethaa Sringeri newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z State of Glam: B'luru actors share a peek into Varamahalakshmi plans Bengaluru, Varamahalakshmi Puja celebrations https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/tan-kissed-dermatologists-warn-viral-push-for-deeper-tans-is-uv-damage-not-a-beauty-boost https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/l4r9du2g/yancetay-to-sunbathe-2421968.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/2n03gqbr/IMG5068.jpg-1.jpeg Travel and fitness influencer Sandhya Majji https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/4f6vdiwk/Neha-Katlani.jpeg Beauty and lifestyle creator Neha Chatlani newindianexpress en 2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z Tan-kissed? Dermatologists warn viral push for deeper tans is UV damage, not a beauty boost Bengaluru, Beauty, sunlight, UV exposure, tanning, tanmaxxing https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/congress-stand-on-vande-mataram-shatters-its-claim-of-being-copyright-holder-of-freedom-struggle-bjp https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/6eh81p8w/PTI08192026000356B.jpg Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at the AICC headquarters, in New Delhi. newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:41:03.901Z Congress' stand on Vande Mataram shatters its claim of being copyright holder of freedom struggle: BJP India, Vande Mataram row https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/19/hyundai-motor-india-to-raise-vehicle-prices-by-up-to-1-from-september https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/qpdz60hz/202608193910524.jpg Citing persistent inflationary pressures and rising commodity costs, most carmakers in India continue to raise vehicle prices. newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:35:40.426Z Hyundai Motor India to raise vehicle prices by up to 1% from September Business https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/19/transparency-on-fund-management-can-bolster-public-trust-in-pm-cares https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/4kxzqo6x/Modi The audit report revealed that more than 90 percent of the PM CARES fund balance at the end of 2024-25 was parked in fixed deposits newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:33:09.004Z Transparency on fund management can bolster public trust in PM CARES Editorial https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/19/swift-fair-probe-must-for-karnataka-poachers-killing https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/edsg13b3/C_40_1_CH1566_3660371.jpg Anthony Swamy, Kumar and Peter who died in shoot out at Hanur taluk in Chamarajanagar newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:32:59.175Z Swift, fair probe must for Karnataka poachers' killing Editorial https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Aug/19/quick-take-get-the-basics-right https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/5/29/original/Shramik_Special_Train_PTI.jpg Cadets of Scouts Guides provide drinking water to the migrants sitting in a Shramik Special train for their native places during ongoing COVID-19 lockdown at Mathura Railway Station Thursday May 28 2020. newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:32:47.935Z Quick Take | Get the basics right Quick Take https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/meta-safety-tools-designed-to-fail-former-employee-tells-landmark-us-trial https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/26/original/FacebooksMetalogo.jpg Facebook's Meta logo sign is seen at the company headquarters in Menlo Park, California. newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:27:11.420Z Meta safety tools 'designed to fail', former employee tells landmark US trial World, Meta, Meta safety tools https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/eat-chocolate-and-keep-quiet-principal-tells-students-as-classmate-mixes-urine-in-girls-water-bottles https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/6uzmievx/New-Project-2026-08-20T005301.349.jpg Image used for representational purposs. newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:23:51.705Z Eat chocolate and keep quiet: Principal tells students as classmate mixes urine in girls' water bottles Madhya Pradesh https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/19/setting-the-pace-rising-star-d-deepesh-makes-his-mark-in-tamil-nadu-premier-league https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/dyv21fhn/Deepesh.jpg D Deepesh of Madurai Panthers https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/hbfvxww3/SnapInsta.to756682866179484954812502944981373314635639082n-copy.jpg D Deepesh during a training session https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/i7o1k3f1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-16.57.08.jpeg (From left) V Devendran, RS Ambrish, Deepesh D and family members at Chennai airport after U19 World Cup win newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:19:09.302Z Setting the pace: Rising star D Deepesh makes his mark in Tamil Nadu Premier League Cricket, Madurai Panthers, 2026 TNPL, D Deepesh https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Aug/19/vijays-mla-package-new-car-rs-75k-allowance-rs-25k-secretary-grant https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/xvsnvmfc/Ivijay.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:11:46.172Z Vijay’s MLA Package: New Car, Rs 75K Allowance + Rs 25K Secretary Grant News Videos https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/19/tnpl-2026-clinical-trichy-beat-dindigul-in-rain-affected-clash https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/8dtwpvjc/tnpl.jpg J Suresh Kumar in action newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:11:03.038Z TNPL 2026: Clinical Trichy beat Dindigul in rain-affected clash Cricket, Dindigul Dragons, TNPL 2026, Grand Trichy Cholas https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Aug/19/spot-dolphins-at-this-protected-coral-island-near-rameswaram https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/o16l1r0j/spot-Dolphins-in-lakshadweep1.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:09:52.307Z Spot dolphins at this protected coral island near Rameswaram Travel https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/bottom-line/2026/Aug/19/bjp-reshuffle-new-faces-old-power-centres-who-really-controls-the-party https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/7et87d3s/pc.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:08:48.498Z BJP Reshuffle: New Faces, Old Power Centres — Who Really Controls the Party? BottomLine https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Aug/19/tracing-buddhisms-first-steps https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/viehdrsj/images1.jpg newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:08:28.639Z Tracing Buddhism’s first steps Travel https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Aug/19/monsoon-trails-chasing-cascades https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/xy3dnlxz/Devkund-Waterfall-Maharashtra21.jpg Devkund Waterfall, Maharashtra https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/al2qvjsh/Gallu-Waterfall-Himachal-Pradesh1.jpg Gallu Waterfall, Himachal Pradesh https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/ia5ng3zb/Bandaje-Arbi-Falls-Karnataka-21.jpg Bandaje Arbi Falls newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:07:19.464Z Monsoon trails: Chasing cascades Travel https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/expressions/2026/Aug/19/ruth-manorama-on-resilience-leadership-and-finding-your-voice https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/djohjym5/Ruth.webp newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:06:17.407Z Ruth Manorama on Resilience, Leadership and Finding Your Voice Expressions https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/19/india-in-sri-lanka-suthar-man-av-of-the-hour-in-galle https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/e7bc2ff4/suthar1.JPG Manav Suthar, the left-arm spinner from Rajasthan, took 6/55 in the second innings and finished with a match-haul of 10/129 to help his team win newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:05:47.335Z India in Sri Lanka: Suthar, Man-av of the hour in Galle Cricket, Devdutt Padikkal, India vs Sri Lanka Series, Galle Test, Manav Suthar https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/19/arkade-developers-adds-4-redevelopment-projects-eyes-rs-5000-crore-turnover https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/30bbs57t/AP-to-roll-out-urban.jpg Arkade Developers adds four Mumbai redevelopment projects with Rs 5,000 crore revenue potential newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:04:04.920Z Arkade Developers adds 4 redevelopment Projects, eyes Rs 5000 crore turnover Business, Arkade Developers https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/19/india-stocks-now-least-preferred-in-asia-bofa-survey https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/31/original/sensex_11.jpg The pessimism among global investors regarding the Indian market comes as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continue to dump locally listed shares amid a huge underperformance of benchmark indices – BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty - compared to major global indices. newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T19:00:56.682Z Indian stocks now least preferred in Asia: BofA survey Business, India stocks, BofA survey https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/19/uddhav-thackeray-seeks-freeze-on-shiv-sena-name-bow-and-arrow-symbol-in-supreme-court https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/76q5f75j/Screenshot-2026-06-19-214821.png Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T18:57:48.664Z Uddhav Thackeray seeks freeze on Shiv Sena name, bow-and-arrow symbol in Supreme Court Maharashtra https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/19/ahead-of-2028-olympics-ioa-and-sai-do-recce-in-los-angeles https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/z3e5japc/RA.jpeg REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T18:40:17.988Z Ahead of 2028 Olympics, IOA and SAI do recce in Los Angeles Other, Indian Olympic Association, Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), 2028 LA Olympics https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/19/tanisha-and-dhruvs-pursuit-to-lift-mixed-doubles-category https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/kkpwoyh6/baddy2.JPG Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila pose for the cameras after their win at the World Championships in New Delhi on Wednesday newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T18:36:22.331Z Tanisha and Dhruv's pursuit to lift mixed doubles category Other, Badminton, Dhruv Kapila, Badminton World Championships, Tanisha Crasto https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/centres-mega-infra-push-ccea-clears-rs-13041-crore-rail-highway-projects https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-10/idko4cqw/IMG_0923_7g5gXSz.jpeg Image used for representational purposes. newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T18:36:10.198Z Centre’s mega infra push: CCEA clears Rs 13,041 crore rail, highway projects India https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/jssc-cgl-successful-candidates-move-jharkhand-hc-against-exam-cancellation https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/tinxagwy/PTI08192026000235B.jpg Successful JSSC-CGL candidates, appointed in various Jharkhand government departments, stage a protest as they block the main gate of the state secretariat, Project Bhawan, in Ranchi, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Over 2,000 candidates who cleared the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level examination fear losing their jobs after the state government on Monday night announced cancelling the JSSC-CGL exam. newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T18:33:09.916Z JSSC-CGL successful candidates move Jharkhand HC against exam cancellation India, JSSC-CGL Exam, JPSC EXAM CANCELLATION https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/19/far-east-prop-that-averted-a-global-domino https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/w0fdutlp/19aug2026.jpg Currency intervention rarely works, and its effects are temporary newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T18:31:00.000Z Far East prop that averted a global domino Opinion https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/19/tomorrows-doctors-stressed-today https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/akcyldb9/afpfinal.jpg Exam-related distress is never caused by a single event. The greatest lesson from the NEET crisis is that the problem does not begin with a paper leak, nor does it end when an exam is reconducted newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T18:30:00.000Z Tomorrow’s doctors stressed today Opinion https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/ladakh-leaders-demand-elected-assembly-cm-control-over-police-in-proposed-ut-framework https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/z8vfco4w/LadakhPTI.jpg FILE | People gather during a protest demanding inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, in Leh, Ladakh, Monday, March 16, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T18:27:37.504Z Ladakh leaders demand elected Assembly, CM, control over police in proposed UT framework India, Ladakh statehood, Kargil Democratic Alliance https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/19/u20-worlds-wrestler-tanu-daughter-of-sanskrit-teacher-finishes-on-podium https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/31s4g3pz/Wrestler-Tanu-Sharma.jpg Tanu Sharma hails from Bhaklana village of Hansi district in Haryana newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T18:21:16.618Z U20 Worlds: Wrestler Tanu, daughter of Sanskrit teacher, finishes on podium Other, United World Wrestling, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), U20 World Championships https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/india-palestine-finalise-plans-for-200-bed-super-speciality-hospital-in-west-bank https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/i1uyyygo/HQFmXuoX0AAtyw8.jfif Amb. Sripriya Ranganathan participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the 200-bed Indian Super Speciality Hospital, held in Jenin and Ramallah in the presence of H.E. Dr. Mohammad Mustafa, Prime Minister of the State of Palestine, and other dignitaries. newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T17:27:41.735Z India, Palestine finalise plans for 200-bed super-speciality hospital in West Bank India, India-Palestine relations https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/congress-to-launch-nationwide-campaign-on-paper-leak-chanda-chori-resolves-to-sing-2-stanzas-of-vande-mataram https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/yej3q4pr/New-Project-2026-08-19T223846.939.jpg Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party leaders Ambika Soni, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at the AICC headquarters, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. The meeting focused on regional organizational strategies for the upcoming assembly polls. newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T17:10:15.229Z Congress to launch nationwide campaign on paper leak, 'chanda chori'; resolves to sing 2 stanzas of Vande Mataram India, Congress Working Committee, Vande Mataram row https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/19/hockey-world-cup-2026-five-star-india-beat-pakistan-qualifies-for-next-stage https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/y4xpp2qc/Abhishek.jpg Abhishek (right) and Harmanpreet Singh scored four goals between them to help India to a big 5-3 win over Pakistan in the hockey World Cup on Wednesday newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T17:02:51.086Z Hockey World Cup 2026: Five-star India beat Pakistan, qualifies for next stage Other, Hockey World Cup, Hockey, Harmanpreet Singh https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/icc-condemns-us-sanctions-on-president-akane-as-flagrant-attack-on-courts-independence https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/10/original/International_Criminal_Court-AP.jpg The International Criminal Court at The Hague newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T16:57:55.617Z ICC condemns US sanctions on president Akane as 'flagrant attack' on court's independence World, International Criminal Court, US sanctions on ICC https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/19/this-loss-will-hurt-lakshya-after-suffering-shock-defeat-to-world-no-92 https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/oh5t1kpo/SEN.JPG World No. 10 Lakshya Sen credited his opponent after going down in the Round of 32 stage of the World Championships newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T16:53:59.325Z This loss will 'hurt': Lakshya after suffering shock defeat to World No. 92 Other, Badminton, Lakshya Sen, Badminton World Championships https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/amit-shah-to-review-border-security-in-siliguri-amid-focus-on-northeast-corridor https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/9vql70bh/Amit-Shah.jpg Union Home Minister Amit Shah newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T16:53:40.919Z Amit Shah to review border security in Siliguri amid focus on Northeast corridor India, Siliguri, Northeast corridor https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/19/four-of-bangladeshi-family-among-nine-killed-in-kolkata-hotel-fire https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/e81k0fqq/PTI08192026000167A.jpg Police officials at the site after a fire broke out at a dingy five-storey building housing several hotels on Mirza Galib Street, leaving at least nine people, including a four-year-old child and two women, dead and six others injured, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T16:44:10.840Z Four of Bangladeshi family among nine killed in Kolkata hotel fire West Bengal, Kolkata, Kolkata fire https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/at-least-100-killed-in-landslide-at-illegal-gold-mine-in-central-african-republic https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/0s3h5f1j/New-Project-2026-08-19T214336.613.jpg Heavy rains triggered a collapse at an informal gold mine on the Cameroon-CAR border. newindianexpress en 2026-08-19T16:15:18.372Z At least 100 killed in landslide at illegal gold mine in Central African Republic World, gold mine collapse, Central African Republic gold mine collapse