BARC land in Andhra's Anakapalli district exempted from registration fee
New Indian Expressby S Guru Srikanth·28 Aug 2026
VIJAYAWADA: Finally paving the way for one of the country’s most prestigious scientific projects, the Andhra Pradesh Government has granted a full exemption from stamp duty and registration fee for...
INTERVIEW | 'Only BJP can make a BC CM in Andhra Pradesh': PVN Madhav
New Indian Expressby Sreenu Babu Pativada·28 Aug 2026
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in expansion mode in Andhra Pradesh. Outlining the party’s plans, State president PVN Madhav speaks about strengthening its grassroots base, coordination within...
Hanur encounter probe uncovers pangolin-smuggling network along Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·28 Aug 2026
MYSURU: The controversial encounter in Hanur forest, in which three suspected poachers were killed in an alleged exchange of fire with Karnataka forest personnel, is taking a fresh turn.
Greater Chennai Corporation reinstates 12 sanitation workers
New Indian Expressby Dheepthi OJ·28 Aug 2026
CHENNAI: Twelve sanitation workers, who were among the 13 left out when the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) reinstated around 1,400 workers earlier this year, were reinducted on Thursday as the...
Merger will lead to privatisation of polytechnic colleges: BRS leader T Harish Rao
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·28 Aug 2026
HANAMKONDA: Expressing concern over the state government’s proposal to merge polytechnic colleges with the Young India Skills University (YISU), BRS leader T Harish Rao on Thursday claimed that the...
101 taluks in Karnataka declared drought-hit
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·28 Aug 2026
BENGALURU: The state government has declared 101 taluks as drought-affected for Kharif 2026, following an assessment based on parameters prescribed under the Manual for Drought Management, 2020.
Centre assured TN of highway projects worth Rs 2L crore: Minister Aadhav Arjuna
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·28 Aug 2026
CHENNAI: Highways Minister Aadhav Arjuna on Thursday informed the House that the union government has assured Rs 2 lakh crore worth of highway projects for Tamil Nadu, if the state extends its...
TVK, DMK MLAs trade barbs over social justice
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·28 Aug 2026
CHENNAI: The Assembly on Thursday witnessed fiery exchanges between members of the ruling coalition and the DMK over Dalit empowerment.
Telangana Congress has a hot knife and butter. Expect slicing
New Indian Expressby Ireddy Srinivas Reddy·28 Aug 2026
HYDERABAD: The question confronting the Telangana Congress is no longer limited to what action should be taken against Endowments Minister Konda Surekha and Planning Board vice-chairman G Chinna...
TN government to establish new minority girls’ college in Chennai, says minister Shahjahan
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·28 Aug 2026
CHENNAI: The government will bear tuition fees for eligible minority women students studying in government, government-aided and self-financing colleges under the government quota, covering courses...
Indian School of Business study flags digital workflow gaps in Hyderabad and other metro hospitals
New Indian Expressby Meghna Nath·28 Aug 2026
HYDERABAD: Hospitals in Hyderabad and other metropolitan centres may have stronger digital infrastructure, but integrating existing systems into everyday clinical workflows remains a major...
Telangana government sets 16 weeks deadline to implement e-auto scheme
New Indian Expressby Siddhardha Gattimi·28 Aug 2026
HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has laid out the implementation roadmap for its Rs 200 crore scheme to convert 18,766 petrol and diesel autorickshaws in the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE)...
High rent keeps entrepreneurs away from Thoppur commercial complex
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·28 Aug 2026
MADURAI: High rental charges for a commercial complex constructed by the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) at Thoppur in Thiruparankundram have discouraged entrepreneurs from...
Union minister G Kishan Reddy seeks immediate withdrawal of GO 97 from Telangana government
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·28 Aug 2026
HYDERABAD: Describing the appointment of a committee to look into the controversy surrounding the proposal to merge polytechnic colleges with the Young India Skills University (YISU) as an attempt...
Three tribal villages in TN seek separate panchayat for ensuring access to basic amenities
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·28 Aug 2026
DHARMAPURI: Tribal residents of Alakattu, Erimalai and Kottur hillocks have urged the Dharmapuri administration to create a separate panchayat comprising these three villages.
Dengue and leptospirosis cases increasing in TN's Krishnagiri district
New Indian Expressby Sivaguru S·28 Aug 2026
KRISHNAGIRI: Dengue and leptospirosis cases are on the rise in Krishnagiri compared to last year, as a result, the district administration has undertaken efforts to combat this.
Non-veg denied to female hostellers at agricultural college, TNAU launches inquiry
New Indian Expressby N Dhamotharan·28 Aug 2026
COIMBATORE: An allegation has been raised against a private agricultural and horticultural college at Kalavai in Ranipet affiliated with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), that...
Silk trade cocoons as low rainfall hits production in Dharmapuri
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·28 Aug 2026
DHARMAPURI: The lack of rainfall, triggered by El Niño, has affected silk cocoon trade in Dharmapuri by over 50%.
Demand to kill man-eater tiger: 48-hour bandh begins in TN's Gudalur
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·28 Aug 2026
NILGIRIS: Tourists, particularly those from Kerala, were severely affected following a 48 hour bandh across Gudalur constituency on Thursday, with political parties and traders' associations...
Nepal floods HIGHLIGHTS| Toll rises to 579, fresh flood threat looms; India ready to send NDRF teams if required
New Indian Expressby TNIE online desk·28 Aug 2026
At least 579 people have died, and around 1,400 remain missing after devastating floods and landslides swept through Nepal’s Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river regions bordering Tibet earlier this week.
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