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Monsoon withdrawal begins as India faces 17-year record drought
The southwest monsoon has begun its withdrawal across India, with the country facing its most severe drought conditions in 17 years due to a 15 percent rainfall deficit.
Gautam Gambhir Clears Stand on Hardik Pandya National Team Selection
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir stated that Hardik Pandya will not be rushed back into international cricket until he is fit enough to bowl his 10-over quota in ODIs.
Tejaswini wins gold with a record at the shot put
Tejaswini G. Rao set a new meet record to win gold in the girls' under-16 shot put at the South Zone Junior Athletics Championship.
Tripurana Vijay replaces injured Vijaykumar Vyshak in India-A team
Tripurana Vijay has replaced the injured Vijaykumar Vyshak in the India-A cricket team for the upcoming matches against Australia-A.
Madras high court declines to stay bypolls to two Tamil Nadu assembly seats
The Madras High Court refused to stay upcoming assembly bypolls in two Tamil Nadu constituencies.
Karnataka Sets Conditions on Signing Godavari Cauvery River Link Agreement
Karnataka sets conditions on the interstate Godavari-Cauvery river linking agreement, demanding resolution of outstanding water disputes and higher water allocation.
Vidusha Jain Wins Silver in South Zone Junior Athletics Championship
Vidusha Jain won a silver medal in the under-18 girls' 3,000-meter race walk at the South Zone Junior Athletics Championship held in Puducherry.
Telangana Congress requests online publication of election roll anomaly lists
The Congress party in Telangana has urged the Chief Electoral Officer to increase transparency in the election roll revision process by publishing constituency-wise anomaly lists online.
Tamil Nadu experiences persistent heat and intermittent rainfall through mid-September
The Regional Meteorological Centre predicts continued high temperatures across most of Tamil Nadu alongside sporadic light to moderate rainfall through mid-September 2026.
Kerala government prioritizes integrated solid waste management projects across state districts
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan declared solid waste management a major priority for the United Democratic Front government, outlining plans for integrated projects in every district.
Cauvery Water Management Authority meets to review reservoir storage levels
The Cauvery Water Management Authority is meeting to review water storage in Karnataka's reservoirs, which stands at 52% of total capacity due to deficit rainfall, affecting water releases to Tamil Nadu.
Shashank Singh leaves Chhattisgarh to join Puducherry for upcoming cricket season
IPL all-rounder Shashank Singh has decided to leave Chhattisgarh and join Puducherry for the 2026-27 season, citing lack of support during injury and rejection by the Cricket Association.
Shashank Singh joins Puducherry after leaving Chhattisgarh cricket team
Shashank Singh secured a No Objection Certificate from CSCS to join Puducherry following his exit from Chhattisgarh.
Kasimedu fishermen seek intervention after Andhra Pradesh police seize seven boats
Fishermen from Kasimedu Fishing Harbour have asked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to intervene after seven of their vessels were seized by Andhra Pradesh Marine Police.
Tamil Nadu expects normal to above normal rainfall in August
The Regional Meteorological Centre forecasts normal or above-normal rainfall for most parts of Tamil Nadu in August, with temperatures staying above average and several districts continuing to face rainfall deficits.
Agniveer recruitment candidate dies after collapsing during endurance test in Puducherry
A 20-year-old recruit died after collapsing during an Agniveer recruitment endurance test at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in Puducherry.
Shashank Singh leaves Chhattisgarh to join Puducherry team
Shashank Singh leaves Chhattisgarh for Puducherry alleging disrespect and indifference.
Chennai needs second airport within ten years to support economic growth
P Ravichandran of the CII Southern Region has stated that Chennai requires a second airport within five to ten years to support economic growth and manufacturing capacity.
Tamil Nadu traders withdraw decision to suspend chicken sales
The Tamil Nadu Chicken Traders Federation withdrew a temporary decision to suspend chicken sales following assurance from the Broiler Coordination Committee regarding government regulations.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister requests Prime Minister intervention in Mekedatu dam project
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to block the Mekedatu project unless it conforms to the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal Award.
Tamil Nadu bans interstate transport of rough stones for three months
The Tamil Nadu government has imposed a three-month ban on transporting rough stones to other states with the aim of ensuring domestic supply and preventing illegal mining.
Puducherry offers financial aid for ex-servicemen to repair thatched homes
Puducherry's Department of Sainik Welfare offers financial assistance of up to 40,000 Rupees for repairing thatched homes of eligible ex-servicemen and their dependants.
Tamil Nadu to host 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in August
The Tamil Nadu government is preparing to host the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in August with Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairing the session.
Bengaluru police investigate potential role of AI in triple murder case
In Bengaluru, a woman and her live-in partner allegedly used AI tools to plan and execute the murders of her parents and younger sister over a financial dispute, prompting police to consider whether the AI tool itself could be named as a co-accused.