https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tn-assembly-premallatha-seeks-arab-style-capital-punishment-for-sexual-abuse-convicts https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-02-17/rvbqwr05/premalatha.jpg Premalatha Vijayakant dt-next en 2026-08-19T03:25:38.053Z TN Assembly: Premallatha seeks Arab-style capital punishment for sexual abuse convicts Premalatha Vijayakant, TN Assembly, sexual assault https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/tnpl-2026-impactful-knock https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/nub4vl6l/1-10.jpg Ram Arvindh dt-next en 2026-08-19T03:21:24.755Z TNPL 2026: Impact(ful) knock Chepauk Super Gillies, TNPL 2026, Vida Kovai Kings https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/check-out-petrol-and-diesel-prices-in-chennai-on-august-19-2026 https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-02/gyfr3ko0/Untitled-design-23.jpg Representative image dt-next en 2026-08-19T03:17:38.711Z Check out petrol and diesel prices in Chennai on August 19, 2026 Petrol price, Diesel price, Petrol and diesel prices in Chennai https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/cpm-slams-govt-move-to-hire-private-contract-staff-for-mtc-buses https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-04/ao67gyxm/1-6.jpg CPM State Secretary P Shanmugam dt-next en 2026-08-19T03:16:26.061Z CPM slams govt move to hire private contract staff for MTC buses P Shanmugam, MTC , staff https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/dmk-regime-tainted-pwd-all-scams-will-be-exposed-with-a-white-paper-says-minister-aadhav-arjuna https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/wpr8wfy3/1-6.jpg Minister Aadhav Arjuna dt-next en 2026-08-19T03:12:29.453Z DMK regime tainted PWD, all scams will be exposed with a White Paper, says minister Aadhav Arjuna minister Aadhav Arjuna, DMK regime https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/sc-to-set-up-high-powered-panel-to-probe-allegations-of-police-excesses-during-neet-protest https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/zwqcvdna/1-9.jpg Lathi charge on student protesters dt-next en 2026-08-19T03:11:09.691Z SC to set up high-powered panel to probe allegations of police excesses during NEET protest Supreme Court, NEET protest, police https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/poachers-killing-dks-asks-tn-not-to-meddle-in-karnataka-affairs https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-07-31/97ytsl0l/1-1.jpg (L) DK Shivakumar, (R) CM Vijay dt-next en 2026-08-19T03:07:10.271Z Poachers’ killing: DKS asks TN not to meddle in Karnataka affairs DK Shivakumar , poachers, Karnataka https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tn-govt-staff-to-get-1-year-maternity-leave-for-third-child https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/ojpdr3v2/Maternity.jpg TN govt staff to get 1-year maternity leave for third child dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:47:46.791Z TN govt staff to get 1-year maternity leave for third child Tamil Nadu government, maternity leave, TN Assembly, TVK government https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/dt-next-campus-applications-for-open-for-bs-abdur-rahman-india-in-a-classroom-scholarship-here-is-how-you-can-apply https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2025-12-31/lm3n7io5/scholarship-6.jpg Representative Image dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:43:09.025Z DT Next Campus | Applications for open for BS Abdur Rahman “India in a Classroom” Scholarship; here is how you can apply DT Next Campus, Scholarship https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/dt-next-campus-applications-open-for-ujjivan-small-finance-bank-trans-persons-scholarship-here-is-how-you-can-apply https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-01-07/kvrmu3kl/New-Project-29.jpg Representative Image for Scholarship dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:37:37.021Z DT Next Campus | Applications open for Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Trans Persons Scholarship; here is how you can apply DT Next Campus, Scholarship, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Trans Persons Scholarship https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/dt-next-campus-applications-open-for-raman-kant-munjal-scholarship-here-is-how-you-can-apply https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2025-12-31/0m66odxb/scholarship-2.jpg Representative Image dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:32:55.255Z DT Next Campus | Applications open for Raman Kant Munjal Scholarship; here is how you can apply DT Next Campus, Scholarship, Raman Kant Munjal Scholarship https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/2015-madurai-arson-case-3-get-8-life-terms-for-burning-7-alive https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-03-13/p9prygjs/Jail.jpg Representative Image of a jail dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:29:09.545Z 2015 Madurai arson case: 3 get 8 life terms for burning 7 alive Madurai , Tamil Nadu crime , Life term https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/dt-next-campus-applications-open-for-kotak-kanya-scholarship-here-is-how-you-can-apply https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2025-12-31/a3dy3ym8/scholarship-5.jpg Representative Image dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:28:35.414Z DT Next Campus | Applications open for Kotak Kanya Scholarship; here is how you can apply DT Next Campus, Scholarship, Kotak Kanya Scholarship https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/dt-next-campus-applications-open-for-luxury-connect-business-school-scholarship-programme-here-is-how-you-can-apply-3 https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/import/h-upload/2024/07/17/834302-750x450752162-untitled1.webp Representative Image dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:24:59.789Z DT Next Campus | Applications open for Luxury Connect Business School Scholarship Programme; here is how you can apply DT Next Campus, Scholarship, Luxury Connect Business School Scholarship Programme https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/dmk-too-renamed-schemes-minister-rajmohan https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-24/gjahpblg/Untitled-design-2026-05-18T133604.293.jpg School Education Minister Rajmohan dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:24:30.038Z DMK too renamed schemes: Minister Rajmohan Minister Rajmohan, DMK, TNAssembly https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/2036-olympics-in-mind-tamil-nadu-enhances-medal-cash-prize-to-rs-5-crore https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-07-02/xa4uaptm/Untitled-design-3.jpg Minister Aadhav Arjuna dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:20:38.197Z 2036 Olympics in mind, Tamil Nadu enhances medal cash prize to Rs 5 crore Minister Aadhav Arjuna , Olympics , TVK govt https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tnpdcl-drops-50-cent-land-rule-for-floriculture-horticulture-power-connections https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-06-03/rx236nyy/1-4.jpg Representative Image dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:19:52.894Z TNPDCL drops 50-cent land rule for floriculture, horticulture power connections TNPDCL https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/fee-details-not-displayed-in-tamil-nadu-private-schools-despite-madras-high-court-order https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/import/imported/import/Images/Article/201703142311209741_SSLC-students-elated-over-easy-English-I_SECVPF.gif Image of students used for representative purpose dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:15:55.076Z Fee details not displayed in Tamil Nadu private schools despite Madras High Court order private school, Fee details , Madras High Court https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-man-wife-daughter-booked-for-abandoning-75-year-old-mother https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/3bnjmvbe/1-8.jpg Representative Image dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:11:30.861Z Chennai: Man, wife, daughter booked for abandoning 75-year-old mother Chennai , Booked , Abandon https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/expedite-monsoon-work-in-tamil-nadu-on-war-footing-bedi-tells-officials https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/lbtki59m/1-10.jpg A virtual meeting with key interlinked departments dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:09:34.100Z Expedite monsoon work in Tamil Nadu on war footing, Bedi tells officials Gagandeep Singh Bedi, monsoon work https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/raise-median-heights-in-omr-to-prevent-jaywalking-accidents-rwas-to-cmrl https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/dsu44krg/1-7.jpg Coming soon in Chennai: Model urban mobility corridors dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:08:44.243Z Raise median heights in OMR to prevent jaywalking, accidents: RWAs to CMRL CMRL, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Foot Overbridges https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/over-84-pc-lokayukta-plaints-resolved-minister https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/nspfhv0m/Lokayukta.webp Lokayukta dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:04:11.668Z Over 84 pc Lokayukta plaints resolved: Minister Lokayukta, Right to Information (RTI) , Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-government-unveils-chennai-to-puducherry-elevated-coastal-road-ferry-service https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/wpr8wfy3/1-6.jpg Minister Aadhav Arjuna dt-next en 2026-08-19T02:02:33.546Z Tamil Nadu government unveils Chennai to Puducherry elevated coastal road, ferry service TVK govt, ferry service, Chennai, Puducherry https://www.dtnext.in/edit/editorial-dimaagi-naxals-in-pms-crosshairs https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/import/imported/import/Articles/2018/Mar/201803271445005689_BJP-IT-cell-chief-declares-Karnataka-polling-date-before-EC_SECVPF.gif Amit Malviya dt-next en 2026-08-19T01:57:19.369Z Editorial: 'Dimaagi Naxals' in PM's crosshairs Dimaagi Naxals, BJP, Amit Malviya https://www.dtnext.in/edit/bibis-legacy-could-israeli-election-curb-settler-violence https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/qya3207s/1-5.jpg dt-next en 2026-08-19T01:56:29.872Z Bibi's legacy: Could Israeli election curb settler violence? Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza Strip https://www.dtnext.in/edit/violent-past-stars-in-milky-way-came-from-another-galaxy-12-bn-years-ago https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/5t0kivz3/1-4.jpg dt-next en 2026-08-19T01:54:07.508Z Violent past: Stars in Milky Way came from another galaxy 12 bn years ago Milky Way, Stars , galaxy https://www.dtnext.in/edit/global-health-relief-ebola-is-back-imf-needs-gold-sales-fix https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/8wtfs7la/1-3.jpg dt-next en 2026-08-19T01:52:57.622Z Global health relief: Ebola is back; IMF needs gold sales fix Ebola , health , IMF https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/the-stories-they-see-four-chennai-photographers-on-how-the-camera-changed-the-way-they-look-at-the-world https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/mmlvujxt/DSC07390.jpg Image taken by Saravanan https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/8vtezir7/IMG-20260818-WA0004.jpg Srivatsan Sankaran https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/8lth7b6f/Ss-1.jpg Image taken by Srivatsan Sankaran https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/860jgjhh/Samuel.JPG Samuel Soundararaj https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/qvhiwqfb/Sam-2.JPEG Image taken by Samuel Soundararaj https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/zif38xsy/Saravanan.jpg Saravanan https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/mrcz0ang/DSC07390.jpg Image taken by Saravanan https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/7ixk7d7r/Harish.jpg Harish https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/hvsmhjal/Harish-1.jpg Image taken by Harish dt-next en 2026-08-19T01:52:52.864Z The stories they see: Four Chennai photographers on how the camera changed the way they look at the world Chennai , photographers , World Photography Day https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/nagapattinam-gears-up-for-velankanni-festival https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/7gsh9vcu/1-2.jpg Collector Praveen Kumar inspects arrangements near church premises dt-next en 2026-08-19T01:51:06.682Z Nagapattinam gears up for Velankanni festival Nagapattinam , Velankanni festival https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/dt-next-impact-chennai-corporation-removes-tilted-tree-on-strahans-road-following-news-story https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/8fb2p2df/1-1.jpg Stump of the tree on Strahans road https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/iakddtjh/Screen.jpg dt-next en 2026-08-19T01:47:46.082Z DT Next Impact: Chennai Corporation removes tilted tree on Strahans Road following news story Greater Chennai Corporation, tree , DT Next Impact https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-corporation-begins-surveying-streets-with-caste-names https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-27/r2g0disv/GCC.jpg Greater Chennai Corporation dt-next en 2026-08-19T01:46:21.302Z Chennai Corporation begins surveying streets with caste names Greater Chennai Corporation, caste names, survey https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tirupur-stitches-new-life-for-girls-rescued-from-naxal-ranks-in-chhattisgarh https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/k07vk4pf/1.jpg The garment factory in Kondagaon where the women work https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/ryc38y8o/1001276428.jpg dt-next en 2026-08-19T01:45:43.617Z Tirupur stitches new life for girls rescued from Naxal ranks in Chhattisgarh Tirupur, Naxalism , Chhattisgarh https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/what-if-chennais-heritage-shaped-its-future-reimagining-the-city-through-its-neighbourhoods-traditions-and-living-culture https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/4qn52sxj/IPS09760.JPG.jpeg From heritage inspried previous events https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-19/1i9yo3h5/1-2.jpeg From heritage inspried previous events dt-next en 2026-08-19T01:43:08.941Z What if Chennai’s heritage shaped its future?: Reimagining the city through its neighbourhoods, traditions and living culture Chennai events , heritage , colonial history https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/railway-board-clears-mou-mrts-finally-moves-towards-cmrl-takeover https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/import/imported/import/Articles/2019/Aug/201908240405240271_BeachVelachery-MRTS-to-be-suspended-for-6-hours_SECVPF.gif MRTS dt-next en 2026-08-19T01:30:00.000Z Railway Board clears MoU: MRTS finally moves towards CMRL takeover Railway , MRTS , CMRL https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-woman-held-for-aiding-a-man-in-sexually-harassing-minors https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-06-22/se5xk2pa/arr.jpg Representative image dt-next en 2026-08-18T17:19:13.555Z Tamil Nadu: Woman held for aiding a man in sexually harassing minors Tamil Nadu , Woman , Arrest https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/rs-90-lakh-worth-foreign-currency-seized-at-tiruchy-airport https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-07-16/82txb1vn/Untitled-design-45.jpg Representative image for arrest dt-next en 2026-08-18T17:04:42.396Z Rs 90 lakh worth foreign currency seized at Tiruchy airport Rs 90 lakh, foreign currency , Tiruchy airport https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/history-sheeter-wanted-by-police-found-dead-in-tiruchy https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-06-09/9ju6nt8w/dead-2.jpg Representative Image dt-next en 2026-08-18T17:00:15.064Z History-sheeter wanted by police found dead in Tiruchy History-sheeter, Tiruchy https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-squabble-between-beggars-over-puppy-ends-in-murder https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-06/qbfnsjms/death.jpg Representative image dt-next en 2026-08-18T16:45:50.159Z Tamil Nadu: Squabble between beggars over puppy ends in murder Tamil Nadu , Fight , Murder https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/dmdk-seeks-arab-style-punishment-for-sexual-abuse https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/1cacw5a3/1-2026-08-18T220510.618.jpg DMDK general secretary and Vriddhachalam MLA Premallatha Vijayakant dt-next en 2026-08-18T16:38:06.469Z DMDK seeks Arab-style punishment for sexual abuse DMDK , Arab-style punishment , sexual abuse https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tongues-wag-as-cve-shanmugam-attacks-bjp-on-neet https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-06-18/sephjl13/1-13.jpg CVe Shanmugam dt-next en 2026-08-18T16:18:11.911Z Tongues wag as CVe Shanmugam attacks BJP on NEET CVe Shanmugam, BJP , NEET https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/dmk-party-man-dies-from-injuries-from-attack-a-month-ago https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-04-07/rqdm6bqa/Death.jpg Representative image dt-next en 2026-08-18T16:09:41.541Z DMK party man dies from injuries from attack a month ago DMK , Attack , Death https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/mrts-to-be-handed-over-to-tamil-nadu-government https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/import/imported/import/Articles/2019/Aug/201908240405240271_BeachVelachery-MRTS-to-be-suspended-for-6-hours_SECVPF.gif MRTS dt-next en 2026-08-18T16:07:53.845Z MRTS to be handed over to Tamil Nadu government Mass Rapid Transit System, Southern Railway, TVK govt, CMRL https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/drunk-chennai-auto-driver-rams-into-vehicles-hits-two-policemen https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/import/imported/import/Articles/2019/Jul/201907130625055147_Drunk-men-attack-traffic-SI-arrested_SECVPF.gif Representative image dt-next en 2026-08-18T16:01:31.643Z Drunk Chennai auto driver rams into vehicles, hits two policemen Drunk , auto driver, Police https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/madras-high-court-reserves-verdict-on-tamil-thai-vazhthu-plea https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-06-16/p250b5ag/Representative-image-76.jpg Madras High Court dt-next en 2026-08-18T15:56:36.344Z Madras High Court reserves verdict on Tamil Thai Vazhthu plea Madras High Court, Tamil Thai Vazhthu, verdict https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-three-minors-held-for-bike-theft https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-30/8dyoiea8/arrest-cuffs.jpg Illustration of a man being arrested dt-next en 2026-08-18T15:52:54.140Z Chennai: Three minors held for bike theft Chennai, minors, Arrest https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/madurai-man-died-after-fall-no-custodial-death-cops https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-23/2mn5wt51/Teen-boy-death Representative Image dt-next en 2026-08-18T15:44:26.165Z Madurai man died after fall, no custodial death: Cops Madurai , Custodial death, Police https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/madras-high-court-dismisses-pil-against-21-aiadmk-legislators-disqualification https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-14/crwem8dq/Untitled-design-53.jpg Madras High Court dt-next en 2026-08-18T15:28:18.062Z Madras High Court dismisses PIL against 21 AIADMK legislators disqualification Madras High Court, PIL , AIADMK , Public Interest Litigation https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/indigo-flight-from-tiruchy-lands-in-chennai-after-6-hour-delay https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2025-12-25/c6fbsfpn/Untitled-design-2025-12-25T161657.841.jpg Representative image for IndiGO dt-next en 2026-08-18T15:20:21.871Z Indigo flight from Tiruchy lands in Chennai after 6-hour delay Indigo flight, Chennai airport https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/uttar-pradesh-man-held-in-erode-for-stealing-gold-jewellery-from-woman-aboard-moving-train https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/6zpxhxs2/1-9.jpg Harvinder Singh dt-next en 2026-08-18T15:17:00.667Z Uttar Pradesh man held in Erode for stealing gold jewellery from woman aboard moving train Tamil Nadu crime, Erode , gold jewellery, moving train https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/petition-challenging-uthangarai-mlas-poll-victory-dismissed https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-14/crwem8dq/Untitled-design-53.jpg Madras High Court (MHC) dt-next en 2026-08-18T15:16:55.640Z Petition challenging Uthangarai MLA’s poll victory dismissed Uthangarai MLA, Petition , dismissed https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-class-10-scanned-answer-scripts-to-be-available-from-august-19 https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/0b4kz1dn/1-2026-08-18T203706.862.jpg Representative image dt-next en 2026-08-18T15:09:50.579Z Tamil Nadu: Class 10 scanned answer scripts to be available from August 19 Tamil Nadu, Class 10, scanned answer scripts https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/dmk-cadre-kills-mother-in-law-for-gold-held https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/6pwrpmlz/1-8.jpg (L) Aslam, (R) Sasikala dt-next en 2026-08-18T15:09:29.682Z DMK cadre kills mother-in-law for gold, held DMK , Tamil Nadu crime, Dharmapuri https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/trump-threatened-to-bomb-oman-because-hes-unhappy-with-countrys-deal-with-iran-officials-say https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-26/ujcd491n/US-TRUMP US President Donald Trump dt-next en 2026-08-18T15:01:39.474Z Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he's unhappy with country's deal with Iran, officials say Donald Trump , Oman , Bomb https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/speaker-warns-minister-nirmalkumar-over-mk-remarks-directs-opposition-to-stay-calm https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/rloqj6nh/1-2026-08-18T201815.712.jpg Energy and Law Minister R Nirmalkumar dt-next en 2026-08-18T14:50:42.249Z Speaker warns minister Nirmalkumar over MK remarks, directs Opposition to stay calm Speaker JCD Prabhakar , Energy and Law Minister R Nirmalkumar, comments https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/rameswaram-fishers-to-go-on-indefinite-strike-from-august-31 https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2025-12-26/teove1b2/fishermen.jpg Representative Image of fishermen dt-next en 2026-08-18T14:49:30.645Z Rameswaram fishers to go on indefinite strike from August 31 Rameswaram , indefinite strike, fishermen https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/lakshya-sen-enters-second-round-with-fighting-win-treesa-gayatri-too-advance https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/yg9219a4/1-100.jpg India's Lakshay Sen competes in the round of 64 men's singles badminton match against Austria's Collins Valentine Filimon, unseen, during the BWF World Championships, at IGI Stadium, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug. 18 dt-next en 2026-08-18T14:38:47.791Z Lakshya Sen enters second round with fighting win, Treesa-Gayatri too advance Lakshya Sen, Treesa-Gayatri , BWF World Championships https://www.dtnext.in/videos/what-are-the-top-headlines-of-today-august-18-2026 https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/79onicyv/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-7.02.09-PM.jpeg dt-next en 2026-08-18T14:00:28.366Z What are the top headlines of today, August 18, 2026 ? DT Next News Recap , Top Headlines , News https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/meta-steps-up-measures-to-curb-child-abuse-content-in-india-after-govt-discussions https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2025-12-28/c2m57tht/Meta.jpg Meta dt-next en 2026-08-18T13:59:49.596Z Meta steps up measures to curb child abuse content in India after govt discussions Meta , child abuse https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/will-launch-phase-2-stir-for-corruption-free-job-exams-devendra-mahto-after-ending-16-day-fast https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-08/ilvglr96/1-8.jpg Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto dt-next en 2026-08-18T13:44:57.920Z Will launch phase 2 stir for corruption-free job exams: Devendra Mahto after ending 16-day fast Devendra Mahto, Jharkhand, protest https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/bihar-teacher-job-aspirants-seek-exam-notification-in-24-hrs-threaten-sit-in-at-ministers-house https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/wbeegk7g/1-7.jpg Aspirants demand the immediate release of the BPSC TRE 4.0 (Bihar Teacher Recruitment Examination), warn of an indefinite hunger strike dt-next en 2026-08-18T13:42:52.153Z Bihar: Teacher job aspirants seek exam notification in 24 hrs, threaten sit-in at minister's house Job aspirants, Bihar , Teachers Recruitment Exam https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/karnataka-assembly-proceedings-disrupted-over-demand-for-minister-nagendras-removal https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/i4ulcku7/1-6.jpg BJP MLCs protest against the Congress government inside the Karnataka Legislative Council during the monsoon session, in Bengaluru dt-next en 2026-08-18T13:39:12.413Z Karnataka Assembly proceedings disrupted over demand for Minister Nagendra’s removal Karnataka Assembly, B Nagendra, Cabinet https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/bombay-hc-cancels-bail-granted-to-owners-of-goa-nightclub-where-25-people-had-died-in-fire https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/import/h-upload/2025/12/07/879517-goa-fire.jpg North Goa: Smoke and flames billow after a fire broke out following a cylinder blast at a nightclub late Saturday night, in North Goa, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. At least 23 people were killed in the incident, according to officials. dt-next en 2026-08-18T13:35:25.994Z Bombay HC cancels bail granted to owners of Goa nightclub where 25 people had died in fire Bombay High Court , bail cancelled, Goa, nightclub https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/state-cant-take-away-life-in-manner-incompatible-with-human-dignity-says-sc https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-06-27/jui0coig/SUCO.jpg Supreme Court dt-next en 2026-08-18T13:30:30.224Z State can't take away life in manner incompatible with human dignity, says SC Supreme Court , human dignity https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/east-bengal-drawn-in-tough-group-d-alongside-al-hussein-al-shorta-and-al-seeb https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/m1s95d7y/1-99.jpg East Bengal FC's Mohamad Basim Rashid dt-next en 2026-08-18T13:20:21.129Z East Bengal drawn in tough Group D alongside Al Hussein, Al Shorta and Al Seeb East Bengal FC , Group D , AFC Champions League Two https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/chamoli-tunnel-accident-bodies-of-2-more-workers-found-search-rescue-operation-concludes https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/8eidn3vg/1-5.jpg NDRF and SDRF officials conduct a rescue operation after water flooded into a tunnel five days ago, in Chamoli dt-next en 2026-08-18T13:16:22.588Z Chamoli tunnel accident: Bodies of 2 more workers found; search, rescue operation concludes Chamoli tunnel, Uttarakhand, accident https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/should-be-mandatory-for-education-officials-to-send-their-kids-to-govt-schools-says-abhijeet-dipke https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-02/fhol8e3z/JaAbhijeet.jpg Abhijeet Dipke dt-next en 2026-08-18T13:15:00.000Z Should be mandatory for education officials to send their kids to govt schools, says Abhijeet Dipke Abhijeet Dipke, govt schools, education https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/grandfather-grandson-duo-scales-mount-elbrus https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/c0ps9pn5/1-97.jpg Representative image dt-next en 2026-08-18T13:13:25.230Z Grandfather-grandson duo scales Mount Elbrus Grandfather, grandson , Mount Elbrus https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/gold-surges-rs-2000-to-rs-158-lakh10g-silver-rises-rs-730-in-delhi https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-07-29/5sfax1un/1-5.jpg Representative image dt-next en 2026-08-18T13:10:00.000Z Gold surges Rs 2,000 to Rs 1.58 lakh/10g; silver rises Rs 730 in Delhi Gold , silver, All India Sarafa Association https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/when-india-avenged-1982-asiad-loss-against-pakistan-in-their-last-wc-meeting https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/re1vic1w/1-96.jpg Indian Hockey Team dt-next en 2026-08-18T13:03:56.444Z When India avenged 1982 Asiad loss against Pakistan in their last WC meeting India , Pakistan , Hockey https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/sl-844-chasing-372-as-india-close-in-on-win-in-opening-test https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/hxe8bwtv/1-95.jpg India's Manav Suthar, fourth right, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Lahiru Udara on day four of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Aug. 18 dt-next en 2026-08-18T12:56:26.785Z SL 84/4 chasing 372 as India close in on win in opening Test India , Sri Lanka , Test https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/sang-same-vande-mataram-as-followed-by-national-leaders-kharge-on-charges-of-incomplete-version https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-11/9zlrwh0q/1-10.jpg Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge dt-next en 2026-08-18T12:50:32.610Z Sang same 'Vande Mataram' as followed by national leaders: Kharge on charges of 'incomplete' version Vande Mataram, Mallikarjun Kharge https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/indian-army-chief-gen-seth-meets-nepals-pm-discusses-issues-of-mutual-interest https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/1eaujexs/1-94.jpg Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth dt-next en 2026-08-18T12:49:20.567Z Indian Army chief Gen Seth meets Nepal's PM, discusses issues of mutual interest Indian Army chief, Nepal's PM, mutual interest https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/tata-sons-agm-adjourned-due-to-lack-of-quorum https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/hfi688ts/1-2.jpg N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons leaves from Bombay House in Mumbai after Tata Sons Trust's Board meeting dt-next en 2026-08-18T12:48:28.820Z Tata Sons AGM adjourned due to lack of quorum Lack of quorum, Tata Sons https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/jharkhand-govt-offices-hit-as-jssc-cgl-exam-cancellation-puts-2000-jobs-at-risk https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/ze8ywh5o/1-1.jpg Candidates appointed through the JSSC-CGL and TDPL-conducted examinations gather outside the Jharkhand Secretariat Project Bhawan to protest against the state government's decision to cancel the recruitment examinations dt-next en 2026-08-18T12:45:12.979Z Jharkhand govt offices hit as JSSC-CGL exam cancellation puts 2,000 jobs at risk JSSC, Jharkhand , job, risk, exam cancel https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/openai-launches-chatgpt-for-teens-promising-more-age-appropriate-chatbot https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/import/imported/2023-02/8f7a2ec3-8cbe-4d8c-a830-dfb1b7da543f/Untitled.jpg OpenAI's ChatGPT dt-next en 2026-08-18T12:42:16.330Z OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising more age-appropriate chatbot OpenAI, ChatGPT , Teens https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/jharkhand-cid-questions-jssc-secretary-in-exam-irregularities-case https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/71m8aoqn/1-28.jpg Job aspirants and students burn effigies during a protest against the Jharkhand government demanding a probe into alleged recruitment exam irregularities conducted by the JPSC and JSSC dt-next en 2026-08-18T12:41:17.833Z Jharkhand: CID questions JSSC secretary in exam irregularities case Jharkhand, protest, CID https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/turkeys-erdogan-signs-law-offering-conditional-pardon-for-thousands-of-pkk-militants https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/9jjdi5pl/1-93.jpg Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) fighters dt-next en 2026-08-18T12:37:19.113Z Turkey's Erdogan signs law offering conditional pardon for thousands of PKK militants Turkey, conditional pardon, PKK militants https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/omar-abdullah-reviews-preparations-for-maiden-international-film-festival-of-j-k https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-15/e89fz112/BeFunky-collage-46.jpg Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah dt-next en 2026-08-18T12:32:41.624Z Omar Abdullah reviews preparations for maiden International Film Festival of J-K Omar Abdullah, International Film Festival of J-K, maiden https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/nikkhil-advanis-the-revolutionaries-set-for-september-11-premiere-on-prime-video https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/m18mtmkp/1-98.jpg "The Revolutionaries" poster dt-next en 2026-08-18T12:28:11.162Z Nikkhil Advani's "The Revolutionaries" set for September 11 premiere on Prime Video Nikkhil Advani, The Revolutionaries, September 11 https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tncdw-audit-flags-rs-10794-crore-deficiencies-in-186-blocks https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/iiih1bcm/1.jpg Image of Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women used for representative purpose dt-next en 2026-08-18T12:09:51.349Z Rs 108 crore rural women funds pocketed by staff, kin: TNCDW audit Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women , auditors , Block Mission Managers https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/pa-ranjith-suggests-measures-for-tn-govt-after-uk-univs-refuse-to-accept-ambedkar-overseas-scholarship https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/import/imported/import/Articles/2022/Feb/202202251332238833_Pa-Ranjiths-Bollywood-debut-Birsa-to-start-production-by_SECVPF.gif Director Pa Ranjith dt-next en 2026-08-18T12:00:35.818Z Pa Ranjith suggests measures for TN govt after UK univs refuse to accept Ambedkar Overseas Scholarship Pa Ranjith, Neelam Cultural Centre, Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship, Scholarship https://www.dtnext.in/ampstories/web-stories/in-pics-artisans-create-art-on-chennai-walls-ahead-of-madras-day https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/srh3toxf/1.png https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/im69igl9/2.png https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/rtfngoss/3.png https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/us10l2ou/4.png https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/nuf1bwfo/5.png https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/6he128zq/6.png https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/v9hjhckh/7.png https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/0eno70fh/8.png https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/cp5s5d11/9.png https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/utw6cje8/10.png dt-next en 2026-08-18T11:42:17.413Z IN PICS | Artisans create art on Chennai walls ahead of Madras Day Artisans , art , Madras Day https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-egmore-railway-station-redevelopment-trains-to-run-from-tambaram-beach-instead https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/2koulhtj/maalai-malar2026-08-18xamj4p0dtambaram.avif Tambaram railway station dt-next en 2026-08-18T11:29:08.491Z Chennai Egmore railway station redevelopment: Trains to run from Tambaram, Beach instead Egmore , Egmore railway station, Chennai Beach, Southern Railway https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/ship-attacked-during-strait-of-hormuz-transit https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-06-26/uxbzwp9p/RI.jpg Strait of Hormuz dt-next en 2026-08-18T11:24:16.117Z Ship attacked during Strait of Hormuz transit Ship , Attacked , Strait of Hormuz https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/after-cancer-battle-gustav-björkler-grateful-to-be-back-on-badmintons-biggest-stage https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/ffnbu2ax/1-96.jpg Gustav Björkler dt-next en 2026-08-18T10:55:43.573Z After cancer battle, Gustav Björkler grateful to be back on badminton's biggest stage Gustav Björkler , badminton, cancer battle https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/nidhhi-agerwals-next-film-to-be-a-mythological-thriller https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/hgevznpv/202608183908640.jpg Nidhhi Agerwal's next film to be a mythological thriller! dt-next en 2026-08-18T10:48:21.736Z Nidhhi Agerwal's next film to be a mythological thriller! Nidhhi Agerwal, Cinema Updates https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/sensex-tanks-493-points-nifty-falls-for-6th-day-as-crude-oil-jumps-to-usd-91barrel https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-07-23/kywgcy9b/Stock-2.jpg BSE Building, Mumbai dt-next en 2026-08-18T10:47:01.656Z Sensex tanks 493 points; Nifty falls for 6th day as crude oil jumps to USD 91/barrel Sensex , Nifty , Stock market https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/opening-arguments-set-to-begin-in-metas-federal-trial-over-child-safety https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/jslop195/1-95.jpg META dt-next en 2026-08-18T10:46:17.043Z Opening arguments set to begin in Meta's federal trial over child safety META , Child safety, Federal trial https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/grenade-attack-near-school-in-afghan-capital-wounds-numerous-children-authorities-say https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/8udxt9fd/1-94.jpg This is a locator map for Afghanistan with it's capital, Kabul. dt-next en 2026-08-18T10:39:13.365Z Grenade attack near school in Afghan capital wounds numerous children, authorities say Grenade attack, Afghanistan , Children wounded https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/rupee-falls-7-paise-to-close-at-9568-against-us-dollar https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-01-01/c0fydrml/Rupee.jpg Representative Image dt-next en 2026-08-18T10:36:17.989Z Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 95.68 against US dollar rupee , US dollar https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/syrian-state-tv-israeli-strikes-hit-airbase-runway-in-northwest-syria-no-casualties https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/5c5tzef1/1-93.jpg Representative image dt-next en 2026-08-18T10:32:51.965Z Syrian state TV: Israeli strikes hit airbase runway in northwest Syria, no casualties Syria , Israel , Attack https://www.dtnext.in/lifestyle/women-with-endometriosis-at-46-pc-higher-risk-of-diabetes-study-suggests https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/import/imported/import/Images/Article/201606072056189542_Tips-to-manage-diabetes-during-Ramzan_SECVPF.gif Representative Image for diabetes dt-next en 2026-08-18T10:30:38.989Z Women with endometriosis at 46 pc higher risk of diabetes, study suggests diabetes, endometriosis https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/pak-sc-orders-shifting-of-jailed-ex-pm-khan-to-private-hospital-for-medical-checkup https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-03-23/dtwt7y87/imran-khan.jpg Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan dt-next en 2026-08-18T10:28:41.781Z Pak SC orders shifting of jailed ex-PM Khan to private hospital for medical checkup Pakistan , Imran Khan, Medical checkup https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/hyundai-motor-workers-to-stage-partial-strikes-again-amid-wage-dispute https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/import/h-upload/2024/05/20/823877-hyundaimotorgrouplogo.webp Hyundai Motor Group Logo dt-next en 2026-08-18T10:24:50.081Z Hyundai Motor workers to stage partial strikes again amid wage dispute Hyundai Motor, workers , wages https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/pant-padikkal-help-india-raise-372-run-target-in-front-of-sl https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/dmzinlh9/1-92.jpg India's Rishabh Pant plays a shot on day four of the first test match between India and Sri Lanka, at the Galle International Stadium in Galle, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Aug. 18 dt-next en 2026-08-18T10:24:42.209Z Pant, Padikkal help India raise 372-run target in front of SL Rishabh Pant , Devdutt Padikkal , India vs Sri Lanka https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/ukraine-aims-a-drone-blitz-at-moscow-while-russian-missiles-kill-10-in-a-ukrainian-village https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/vz1568p6/1-91.jpg In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency services, fire is seen on the site of a Russian air attack in Pechenihy. dt-next en 2026-08-18T10:20:17.292Z Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village Ukraine , Russia , Air Attack https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/amit-shah-to-arrive-in-chennai-on-august-19-for-southern-cms-meet https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-08/ql2ae1pj/Amit-1.jpg Union Home Minister Amit Shah dt-next en 2026-08-18T10:09:46.516Z Amit Shah to arrive in Chennai on August 19 for southern CMs’ meet Amit Shah, Chennai visit, conference https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/jana-nayagan-ott-release-date-officially-announced-heres-where-when-you-can-watch-it https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-18/i7zldfc2/Vijay-in-Jana-Nayagan Vijay in Jana Nayagan dt-next en 2026-08-18T09:53:43.208Z Jana Nayagan OTT release date officially announced: Here’s where & when you can watch it Jana Nayagan, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Anirudh Ravichander, Pooja Hegde https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/new-school-building-in-virudhunagar-remains-unopened-after-6-months-of-completion https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/7t2dnog1/Untitled-design-18.jpg Newly constructed classrooms at Veeracholan Government Higher Secondary School in Virudhunagar district. dt-next en 2026-08-18T09:45:33.694Z New school building in Virudhunagar remains unopened after 6 months of completion School building, Virudhunagar, Government school, NABARD, Students https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tn-forest-department-to-provide-rs-10-lakh-each-to-families-of-three-tamil-victims-killed-in-karnataka-forest https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/t21kfg0g/HI2BH5tboAAOO7Z.jpg Forest Minister RV Ranjithkumar dt-next en 2026-08-18T09:36:09.837Z Rs 10 lakh aid for kin of Tamils killed by Karnataka foresters after inquiry: Minister Ranjithkumar Forest Department, Karnataka, Minister RV Ranjithkumar https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/thanjavur-police-clarify-the-incident-involving-youth-and-special-sub-inspector https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/iiiqckbs/dailythanthi2026-08-18vbd4gnu3CHENNAI-05.avif Screengrab from the viral video dt-next en 2026-08-18T09:21:37.590Z Thanjavur police clarify the incident involving youth and special sub-inspector Thanjavur, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/pant-becomes-first-indian-and-fastest-to-hit-100-sixes-in-test-cricket https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/uzab52yy/cr-20260818ad58148e69242e78.webp Rishabh Pant dt-next en 2026-08-18T09:11:24.555Z Pant becomes first Indian and fastest to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket Rishabh Pant, Test cricket, Chris Gayle https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/india-vs-pak-knockout-dream-and-survival-on-the-line-in-wc-blockbuster-clash https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/shkw755t/hockey-world-cup-harmanpreet-brace-powers-india-to-3-1-win-over-wales-in-campaign-opener.avif India Men's Hockey team dt-next en 2026-08-18T09:03:48.507Z India vs Pak: Knockout dream and survival on the line in WC blockbuster clash FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, Pakistan, Hockey https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/ship-attacked-during-strait-of-hormuz-transit-and-other-news-from-middle-east https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/y62ghdua/Untitled-design-17.jpg Dark oil residue covers parts of the shoreline at Shib Deraz Beach on Qeshm Island, Iran, Thursday, August 13, amid ongoing wartime attacks on vessels and infrastructure in and around the Strait of Hormuz, though the spill’s source has not been independently determined. dt-next en 2026-08-18T08:53:14.772Z Ship attacked during Strait of Hormuz transit and other news from Middle East Strait of Hormuz, West Asia war, Ship, Iran https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tn-assembly-hydrocarbon https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/rnctoj7y/hydrocarbon.jpg TN govt won't allow projects negatively impacting people, says Minister VK Rajeev dt-next en 2026-08-18T08:26:19.302Z Hydrocarbon project: TN govt won't allow projects negatively impacting people, says Minister VK Rajeev Hydrocarbon project, TN Assembly, Minister VK Rajeev https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/suriyas-viswanath-sons-crosses-rs-120-crore-in-just-4-days https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/m6tyse5z/Untitled-design-16.jpg Suriya's Viswanath & Sons running successfully in theatres. dt-next en 2026-08-18T08:23:45.877Z Suriya's Viswanath & Sons crosses Rs 120 crore in just 4 days Kollywood, Viswanath & Sons, Actor Suriya, Actor Mamitha Baiju, Director Venky Atluri https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/cmo-being-relocated-due-to-space-issues-aadhav-tells-assembly-announces-white-paper-on-tender-works-soon https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-08/m7kwiso6/Screenshot-2026-08-08-075054.png Minister Aadhav Arjuna https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/ryp7owxg/dt-next2026-07-25bpeap1i01-15.avif Workers engaged in renovation at Namakkal Kavignar Maligai dt-next en 2026-08-18T08:17:59.429Z Aadhav says CMO shifting ad-hoc plan, hints at more options; announces white paper on DMK regime tenders Aadhav Arjuna, white paper, CM Vijay https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/south-korea-president-stresses-us-alliance-as-many-baffled-by-trump-order-to-cut-exercises https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/bc6b1uyc/Untitled-design-15.jpg South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, center, speaks during a cabinet meeting at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea. dt-next en 2026-08-18T07:53:13.325Z South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises South Korea, US President Donald Trump, North Korea, Military, West Asia war https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/tn-cm-vijays-son-jason-sanjays-sigma-to-now-hit-screens-on-october-2 https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/j2r0n8s7/202608183908536.jpg Jason Sanjay's 'Sigma' to now hit screens on October 2 dt-next en 2026-08-18T07:26:04.477Z TN CM Vijay's son Jason Sanjay's 'Sigma' to now hit screens on October 2 CM Vijay, Sigma, Sundeep Kishan 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https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/ar-rahman-launches-search-for-tamil-idol https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2025-12-31/w2nppp7a/AR-rahman-image.png A R Rahman dt-next en 2026-08-18T06:39:26.240Z AR Rahman launches search for Tamil Idol AR Rahman, Tamil Idol https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/keralam-cm-flags-off-containers-from-vizhinjam-marking-start-of-exim-operations https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/58sgxo3f/HP-tgCWa0AAnxYg.jpg Keralam CM flags off containers from Vizhinjam, marking start of EXIM operations dt-next en 2026-08-18T06:21:39.488Z Keralam CM flags off containers from Vizhinjam, marking start of EXIM operations Keralam CM, Vizhinjam https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/karnataka-forest-dept-killing-three-tamils-echoes-in-tn-assembly https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-07/nm8unell/CM-Vijay.jpg CM Vijay in TN Assembly dt-next en 2026-08-18T06:12:30.121Z Karnataka forest dept 'killing' three 'Tamils' echoes in TN Assembly Karnataka, TN Assembly, forest department https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/a-look-at-major-lawsuits-against-meta-other-social-media-companies-over-harms-to-kids https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/elyqv6fa/Untitled-design-13.jpg People talk near a Meta sign outside of the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. dt-next en 2026-08-18T05:53:40.428Z A look at major lawsuits against Meta, other social media companies over harms to kids Meta, Lawsuit, Social media, Kids, Litigation https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/rajinikanth-unveils-motion-poster-of-shanthnus-next https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/wtjopbcc/Screenshot-2026-08-18-110938.png Rajinikanth unveils motion poster of Shanthnu's next dt-next en 2026-08-18T05:41:51.269Z Rajinikanth unveils motion poster of Shanthnu's next Rajinikanth, Shanthnu https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/serena-and-venus-williams-return-to-doubles-and-lose-close-match-in-cincinnati https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/tc1ne82h/dims.apnews.webp Serena and Venus Williams fist-bumped during their first competitive doubles match together in four years at the Cincinnati Open on August 17, 2026 dt-next en 2026-08-18T05:40:43.656Z Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Cincinnati https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/rupee-falls-7-paise-to-9568-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-13/w50z38sw/US-dollar Indian rupee and US dollar dt-next en 2026-08-18T05:40:00.000Z Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.68 against US dollar in early trade US dollar, Rupee https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/stock-markets-decline-in-early-trade-as-crude-oil-jumps-to-usd-91-per-barrel https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-20/hr07hptu/Elevated-oil-prices Elevated oil prices dt-next en 2026-08-18T05:31:35.702Z Stock markets decline in early trade as crude oil jumps to USD 91 per 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https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/verified-genuineness-before-accepting-mlas-resignation-speaker-jcd-prabhakar-tells-high-court https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-06-12/lukw2liy/1-4.jpg Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar dt-next en 2026-08-18T05:05:19.218Z Verified genuineness before accepting MLAs’ resignation, Speaker JCD Prabhakar tells High Court JCD Prabhakar, MLAs’ resignation, Madras High Court https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/student-shot-classmate-to-death-then-killed-himself-at-school-in-philippines-mayor-says https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/0uku2ouk/Untitled-design-12.jpg Security guards keep watch as vehicles exit the Ateneo de Zamboanga University following a shooting incident in Zamboanga, southern Philippines. dt-next en 2026-08-18T05:04:00.254Z Student shot classmate to death then killed himself at school in Philippines, mayor says Student, Shooting, Philippines, High school, Police 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Veerapandian dt-next en 2026-08-18T03:32:18.415Z Kosasthalaiyar fish death: CPI urges State probe CPI state secretary M Veerapandian, fish death, Kattupalli port, Gautam Adani group https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/tnpl-2026-have-worked-a-lot-with-uthappa-in-off-season-reveals-jagadeesan https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/bgkmi0ph/jagadeesanpress.jpeg Narayan Jagadeesan dt-next en 2026-08-18T03:30:00.000Z TNPL 2026: Have worked a lot with Uthappa in off-season, reveals Jagadeesan TNPL 2026, Chepauk Super Gillies, Narayan Jagadeesan, Robin Uthappa https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/minister-drops-cm-prefix-for-karunanidhi-sparking-ruling-opposition-exchange https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-07-06/124z1cg7/Untitled-design-15.jpg Tamil Nadu Forests Minister RV Ranjith Kumar dt-next en 2026-08-18T03:25:06.787Z TVK Minister drops ‘CM’ prefix for Karunanidhi, sparking ruling-Opposition exchange Former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, Forest Minister RV Ranjithkumar, TVK, DMK https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-16-year-old-duo-killed-in-accident-near-gummidipoondi https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-07-07/g4d9xc9x/Untitled-design-12.jpg Representative image of a dead person dt-next en 2026-08-18T03:23:25.227Z Chennai: 16-year-old duo killed in accident near Gummidipoondi Gummidipoondi, duo killed, accident https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/kovai-student-killing-revenge-for-exposing-drug-cartel-says-lop-udhayanidhi-stalin https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-12/kmey2h79/Udhayanidhi-Stalin.png Tamil Nadu LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin dt-next en 2026-08-18T03:19:45.092Z Coimbatore student killing: Revenge for exposing drug cartel, says LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin Drug cartel, LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin, Revenge, Tamil Nadu Assembly https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/madurai-living-woman-declared-dead-village-officer-faces-probe https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-02-16/k4cmw7h5/Dead-2.jpg Representative Image dt-next en 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https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-02-17/g0idyg08/Bangladesh-Nationalist-Party-Chairperson-Tarique-Rahman-.jpg Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman dt-next en 2026-08-18T02:44:51.775Z Editorial: Tricky ties for South Block Bangladesh, BJP, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman , Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina https://www.dtnext.in/edit/royal-succession-alpine-throne-opens-to-women-in-historic-shift https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/5h6thwrr/Untitled-design-4.jpg dt-next en 2026-08-18T02:41:04.198Z Royal succession: Alpine throne opens to women in historic shift Royal family, Throne, History, Liechtenstein, Succession https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/37-years-consecutive-jail-term-for-court-staff-in-accident-claims-case https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-03-13/p9prygjs/Jail.jpg Representative Image of a jail dt-next en 2026-08-18T02:33:14.725Z 37-years consecutive jail term for court staff in accident claims case Kallakurichi court, CB-CID, motor accident claim https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/check-out-petrol-and-diesel-prices-in-chennai-on-august-18-2026 https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-02/gyfr3ko0/Untitled-design-23.jpg Representative image dt-next en 2026-08-18T02:30:00.000Z Check out petrol and diesel prices in Chennai on August 18, 2026 Petrol price, Diesel price, Petrol and diesel prices in Chennai https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-6-bus-shelters-with-panic-button-to-come-up-in-cm-vijays-perambur-constituency https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/7p5g4lty/201606182126006679_Route_details_vanish_from_MTC_bus_shelters_SECVPF.gif Representative image for bus stop dt-next en 2026-08-18T02:24:22.270Z Chennai: 6 bus shelters with panic button to come up in CM Vijay’s Perambur constituency bus shelter, panic button, Perambur, CM Vijay https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/power-cut-woes-worsen-as-officials-contact-numbers-stay-unreachable https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-07-21/qn2655tj/Untitled-design-34.jpg Representative image of Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) dt-next en 2026-08-18T02:20:33.430Z Chennai: Power cut woes worsen as officials’ contact numbers stay unreachable Electricity, Consumers, Power cut, TNPDCL, Fuse of Call https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/gcc-to-transform-omandurar-campus-space-into-public-plaza https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-27/r2g0disv/GCC.jpg Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/id45v8v3/Untitled_design__9_.jpg dt-next en 2026-08-18T02:17:27.746Z GCC to transform Omandurar campus space into public plaza Greater Chennai Corporation, Omandurar complex, public plaza https://www.dtnext.in/edit/grain-crisis-russias-black-sea-blockade-imperils-harvest https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/mgmlrxzd/Untitled-design-3.jpg dt-next en 2026-08-18T02:09:03.578Z Grain crisis: Russia's Black Sea blockade imperils harvest Russia, Black Sea, Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/your-frame-your-story-global-call-for-photographers-is-back https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/j9dopvbz/CPB-International-Open-Call-Edition-3-11.jpg Photographs from the previous edition of open call dt-next en 2026-08-18T02:08:09.593Z Your frame, your story: Global call for photographers is back World Photography Day, Chennai Photo Biennale), International Open Call https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/over-50-vacancies-in-kancheepuram-corporation-hit-city-maintenance https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/3r2pr5pu/Untitled-design-1.jpg Unmaintained road in Kancheepuram dt-next en 2026-08-18T02:03:12.641Z Over 50 vacancies in Kancheepuram Corporation hit city maintenance vacancies , Kancheepuram Corporation , city maintenance , Assistant Commissioners https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-bike-taxi-rider-suffers-deep-cut-from-loose-maanja https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/o8mw8fxp/TNIEimport2023426original8threadAP.avif A man preparing kite strings. Image used for representational purpose dt-next en 2026-08-18T02:02:33.932Z Chennai: Bike taxi rider suffers deep cut from loose maanja Bike , taxi rider , maanja , passenger https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/tambarams-24x7-water-supply-plan-to-take-public-private-partnership-route-in-6-areas https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/nfgnhpts/water-desal.jpg Representative image dt-next en 2026-08-18T01:58:40.653Z Tambaram’s 24x7 water supply plan to take public-private partnership route in 6 areas Tambaram , water supply , public-private partnership , consultancy https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/aiadmk-twists-deepen-as-mlas-meet-anbumani-to-thank-pmk https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-01-31/tobg6tmk/pmk-president.jpg PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss dt-next en 2026-08-18T01:58:40.051Z AIADMK twists deepen as MLAs meet Anbumani to thank PMK AIADMK , MLAs , Anbumani Ramdoss , PMK https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tn-govt-to-reconsider-permit-for-dravidar-kazhagams-anti-neet-bike-rally https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-01/mgaotzjz/vIJAY-16.jpg CM Vijay dt-next en 2026-08-18T01:56:11.355Z TN govt to reconsider permit for Dravidar Kazhagam's anti-NEET bike rally TN govt , Dravidar Kazhagam , anti-NEET , bike rally https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-citizen-connect-perumattunallur-road-repair-work-in-proposal-stage-for-several-years https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/o6aj3puf/Road-1.jpg Pothole-ridden stretch in Perumattunallur area of Chengalpattu district dt-next en 2026-08-18T01:54:56.449Z Chennai Citizen Connect: Perumattunallur road repair work in proposal stage for several years Perumattunallur , Road , Repair work , potholes https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/revised-crop-loan-waiver-government-deceived-us-for-3rd-time-say-farmers https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-07-19/rhe8jsmc/201606150146127423_Extend_Kuruvai_package_to_all_regions_Farmers_SECVPF.gif Image of farmers used for representative purpose dt-next en 2026-08-18T01:54:14.243Z Revised crop loan waiver: Government deceived us for 3rd time, say farmers crop loan , waiver , TN govt , farmers https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-engineering-loses-sheen-with-4-less-takers-this-year https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-18/9m9edevw/Untitled-design.jpg Representative image for engineering dt-next en 2026-08-18T01:51:42.989Z Tamil Nadu: Engineering loses sheen with 4% less takers this year Engineering , counselling , students , couorses https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/vck-to-continue-alliance-with-ruling-tvk-will-become-ruling-party-in-tamil-nadu-thirumavalavan https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/m3l9300d/Thirumavalavan.jpg Addressing the party's Tamil National Awakening Conference at Ulundurpet in Kallakurichi district, Thirumavalavan, who cut short his speech within a few minutes due to overcrowding, said VCK had so far allied with ruling parties and had now joined hands with the TVK government headed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay dt-next en 2026-08-17T17:41:11.209Z VCK to continue alliance with ruling TVK, will become ruling party in Tamil Nadu: Thirumavalavan alliance , Thirumavalavan , Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/strong-laws-will-ensure-fair-exams-vice-president-cp-radhakrishnan https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/pll5k4mt/VP.jpg Vice President CP Radhakrishnan handing over degrees at Central University of Tamil Nadu in Tiruvarur on Monday dt-next en 2026-08-17T17:23:05.186Z Strong laws will ensure fair exams: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan laws , exams , CP Radhakrishnan , Central University https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/tnpl-2026-race-to-playoffs-orange-cap-purple-cap-and-more https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/4bwsuknp/TNPL.jpg https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/bch8bz1m/Madurai.jpg https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/2y8tj7kx/Sachin.jpg dt-next en 2026-08-17T17:17:33.980Z TNPL 2026: Race to playoffs, Orange Cap, Purple Cap and more TNPL 2026 , playoffs , Orange Cap , Dindigul https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/sadiq-vs-sarath-drug-abuse-debate-turns-into-ruling-opposition-blame-game https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/op5dutln/Nirmal-1.jpg Drug abuse debate turns into ruling, Opposition blame game dt-next en 2026-08-17T17:11:38.760Z Sadiq vs Sarath: Drug abuse debate turns into ruling, Opposition blame game Drug abuse , Aadhav Arjuna , TVK , Jaffer Sadiq , DMK https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-duo-held-for-verbally-abusing-constable https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-03-13/p9prygjs/Jail.jpg Representative Image of a jail dt-next en 2026-08-17T16:44:27.898Z Chennai: Duo held for verbally abusing constable abuse , TN police , Chintadripet , Church https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/madras-hc-upholds-dmk-ex-min-senguttuvans-conviction-in-rs-8142-lakh-assets-case https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/import/imported/import/Articles/2018/Feb/201802230125129629_Jaya-fete-Police-flayed-for-refusing-postal-plea_SECVPF.gif Madras HC dt-next en 2026-08-17T16:34:10.355Z Madras HC upholds DMK ex-Min Senguttuvan's conviction in Rs 81.42 lakh assets case Madras HC , DMK , Senguttuvan , assets case https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/greater-onus-on-tvk-govt-to-curb-drug-menace-says-cpi https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2025-12-19/fnp26svy/Veerapandian.jpg M Veerapandian dt-next en 2026-08-17T16:19:57.820Z Greater onus on TVK govt to curb drug menace, says CPI TVK , drug menace , CPI , Veerapandian https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-truck-hits-scooter-runs-over-6-yr-old-in-tiruvottiyur https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-03-27/cdsvy9s5/Accident-1.jpg Representative image of accident dt-next en 2026-08-17T15:58:52.400Z Chennai: Truck hits scooter, runs over 6-yr-old in Tiruvottiyur Truck , scooter , Tiruvottiyur , private school https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-metro-rail-initiates-plans-for-multi-storey-commercial-hub-at-arumbakkam-station-3 https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-02-10/bm0psoyu/cmrl.jpg Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) dt-next en 2026-08-17T15:20:37.688Z Chennai Metro Rail initiates plans for multi-storey commercial hub at Arumbakkam station Chennai Metro Rail , multi-storey , commercial hub , Arumbakkam https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/safe-chennai-drives-home-youths-role-in-womens-safety https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/knckt1jb/Women-2.jpg The programme also sought to give students an opportunity to share their views on safety. A student-led play highlighting women’s safety in public spaces and public transport was staged as part of the programme dt-next en 2026-08-17T15:03:46.643Z 'Safe Chennai’ drives home youth’s role in women’s safety Safe Chennai , youth , Victoria Public Hall , Greater Chennai Corporation https://www.dtnext.in/videos/what-are-the-top-headlines-of-today-august-17-2026 https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/8mzw1p4b/TVK-2.jpg dt-next en 2026-08-17T13:34:57.353Z What are the top headlines of today, August 17, 2026 ? CM Vijay , Crop loan waiver , stampede , Bihar , Jharkhand https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/sc-cauvery https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-03/w0mlydn9/1-26.jpg (L) File photo of the Cauvery basin at Mekedatu, (R) Supreme Court dt-next en 2026-08-17T12:51:18.074Z Ensure compliance of CWMA directions on Cauvery water release to TN: SC to Karnataka CWMA , Cauvery water , Supreme Court , Karnataka https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/four-express-trains-to-skip-egmore-railway-station https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-07-03/0drcgqel/Train-1.jpg Representative Image dt-next en 2026-08-17T12:39:03.510Z Four express trains to skip Egmore railway station in September, October express trains , Southern Railways , Egmore , Tambaram https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/india-lead-by-178-runs-in-first-innings-as-rain-force-early-stumps-on-day-3-against-sri-lanka https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/ojqhxj57/Jadeja.jpg India's Ravindra Jadeja celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Keshara Nuwantha on day three of the first test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 dt-next en 2026-08-17T12:05:17.935Z India lead by 178 runs in first innings as rain force early stumps on Day 3 against Sri Lanka Rain , innings , stumps , Sri Lanka https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/transgender-id-cards-will-remain-valid-till-pleas-against-new-law-decided-centre-tells-sc https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-06-24/gi2cbuiq/BeFunkyiraniAp-image-2.jpg Supreme Court dt-next en 2026-08-17T11:57:24.869Z Transgender ID cards will remain valid till pleas against new law decided: Centre tells SC Transgender , ID Cards , law , Supreme Court https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/rupee-falls-19-paise-to-close-at-9561-against-us-dollar https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-07/5ydco436/861880_untitled_design_91.jpg Indian rupee and US dollar dt-next en 2026-08-17T11:45:45.264Z Rupee falls 19 paise to close at 95.61 against US dollar Rupee , US Dollar , Forex , Crude oil https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/nifty-falls-for-5th-day-sensex-drops-281-points-amid-rising-crude-oil-prices https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-07-23/kywgcy9b/Stock-2.jpg BSE Building, Mumbai dt-next en 2026-08-17T11:45:38.538Z Nifty falls for 5th day; Sensex drops 281 points amid rising crude oil prices Nifty , Sensex , crude oil , Forex https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/dmk-walks-out-of-assembly-over-ministers-reply-on-coimbatore-student-murder https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/pkbrmr30/Udhaynidhi-2.jpg Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin said student Amuthan did not die in a group clash, but was allegedly beaten to death by a gang of 20 people, and termed the incident a murder dt-next en 2026-08-17T11:39:37.647Z DMK walks out of Assembly over minister's reply on Coimbatore student murder DMK , minister , Coimbatore , Udhayanidhi Stalin https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/madras-hc-orders-magistrate-inquiry-into-alleged-police-torture-death-in-madurai https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/c0xqyydv/Paramsivam-1.jpg Paramasivam dt-next en 2026-08-17T11:31:00.551Z Madras HC orders magistrate inquiry into Madurai police assault death Madras HC , magistrate , inquiry , Madurai https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/pm-modi-congratulates-bjps-newly-appointed-national-office-bearers https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-07-06/8p0jyt7r/Modi-copy.jpg PM Narendra Modi https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/8qz12j88/BJP.jpg dt-next en 2026-08-17T10:50:57.051Z PM Modi congratulates BJP's newly-appointed national office bearers PM Modi , BJP , office bearers , Nitin Nabin https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/address-civic-issues-kodungaiyur-women-residents-lay-siege-to-cm-vijays-mla-office-in-perambur https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/nf44tdmd/Perambur.jpg The residents questioned TVK functionaries over the delay in addressing their grievances, despite the party promising to resolve local issues after coming to power dt-next en 2026-08-17T10:38:02.757Z Lack of civic infra sparks protests outside MLA Vijay’s office in Vyasarpadi Kodungaiyur , residents , CM Vijay , Perambur https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/rare-marine-bacteria-hold-key-to-ocean-stability-iit-madras-study https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-02-23/xxhk716o/iitm.jpg IIT Madras dt-next en 2026-08-17T10:19:40.623Z Rare marine bacteria hold key to ocean stability: IIT Madras study Marine , Bacteria , ocean stability , IIT Madras https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tn-govt-takes-property-registration-fully-online-for-first-sales https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/xfahw9z3/Vijay-1-3.jpg Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the system at the Secretariat on Monday. Under the first phase, first-sale documents for plots in layouts and first-sale flats can be registered only online dt-next en 2026-08-17T10:15:07.074Z TN govt takes property registration fully online for first sales TN govt , property registration , CM Vijay , Logesh Tamilselvan https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/iran-working-to-finalise-hormuz-agreement-with-oman-other-news-from-middle-east https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/gtmbwuj4/iran.jpg The announcement came as the 60-day negotiating period to find a peace deal between the US and Iran was expiring, with no word of an extension and both sides seemingly as far apart as they were two months ago dt-next en 2026-08-17T10:05:36.497Z Iran working to finalise Hormuz agreement with Oman; other news from Middle East Iran , Hormuz , Oman , Middle East https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/proud-to-be-a-dimagi-naxal-kejriwal https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/l8zxe65d/AAP.jpg Former Delhi chief minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and others during a protest march towards the Prime Minister's residence with around 100 people to submit over 2.30 lakh petitions against E20 petrol, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 dt-next en 2026-08-17T09:56:40.071Z Proud to be a 'dimagi Naxal': Kejriwal dimagi Naxal , AAP , forests , Arvind Kejriwal https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/rahul-gandhi-seeks-accountability-over-ugc-net-exam-cancellation-by-nta https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-09/9ksn8vd1/Rahul-3.jpg Rahul Gandhi dt-next en 2026-08-17T09:32:29.668Z Rahul Gandhi seeks accountability over UGC-NET exam cancellation by NTA Rahul Gandhi, UGC-NET, National Testing Agency https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/premier-league-is-back-and-uncertainty-pervades-start-of-post-guardiola-era https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/pkm2wbgu/BeFunky-collage-12.jpg Mikel Arteta after winning the Premier League dt-next en 2026-08-17T09:31:29.732Z Premier League is back and uncertainty pervades start of post-Guardiola era Premier League, uncertainty , post-Guardiola era https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/sebi-to-review-cas-feedback-but-closing-auction-mechanism-here-to-stay-chairman https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-07/7pqxifhu/SEBI-LOGO-PHOTO SEBI dt-next en 2026-08-17T09:30:43.836Z SEBI to review CAS feedback, but closing auction mechanism here to stay: Chairman SEBI, Closing Auction Session, Stocks, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/kushner-sits-with-netanyahu-to-talk-gaza-after-2-hour-meeting-with-hamas https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/g4x9zid4/Untitled-design-42.jpg Palestinians remove iron from the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes during the war with Hamas, repair and recycle it for construction, building tents or selling it, in Gaza City. dt-next en 2026-08-17T09:26:30.658Z Kushner sits with Netanyahu to talk Gaza after 2-hour meeting with Hamas Hamas, Gaza, Israel, Palestinians https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/ram-temple-donations-row-sc-asks-sit-to-conclude-probe-expeditiously-file-status-report https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-06-25/zaix72pl/1-24.jpg (L) Supreme Court, (R) Ram temple in Ayodhya dt-next en 2026-08-17T09:22:22.373Z Ram Temple donations row: SC asks SIT to conclude probe expeditiously, file status report Supreme Court, Special Investigation Team, Ram temple https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/the-60-day-deadline-for-an-iran-peace-deal-is-expiring-heres-where-things-stand https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/4er7u8dm/Untitled-design-41.jpg Sailors and Marines line the deck of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) as it deploys from San Diego. dt-next en 2026-08-17T09:20:36.456Z The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things stand West Asia war, Iran, Israel, US President Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/uproar-in-assembly-as-minister-omits-kalaignar-when-mentioning-karunanidhi-cm-vijay-says-sorry https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/w1i2bz7p/1-41.jpg (L) Forest Minister RV Ranjithkumar, (R) Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay dt-next en 2026-08-17T09:16:40.445Z Uproar in Assembly as Minister omits 'Kalaignar' when mentioning Karunanidhi; CM Vijay says sorry CM Vijay, M Karunanidhi, Minister RV Ranjithkumar https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/pil-on-lack-of-toilets-for-girls-in-govt-schools-to-be-heard-by-another-bench-sc https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-06-16/lt2e04fn/SC-1.jpg Supreme Court dt-next en 2026-08-17T09:05:00.000Z PIL on lack of toilets for girls in govt schools to be heard by another bench: SC Supreme Court, sanitation , government schools https://www.dtnext.in/ampstories/web-stories/in-pics-10-tamil-nadu-products-that-have-gi-tags https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/kjn5egre/1.png https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/keyowb7q/2.png Ambasamudram Choppu Saman https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/glefmkr0/3.png Kancheepuram Silk Saree https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/vict7pp8/4.png Dindigul Locks https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/110p2bbt/5.png Cumbum Panneer Grapes https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/ny1ksmw4/6.png Thooyamalli Rice https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/tigtkona/7.png Sirumalai Hill Banana https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/e8nrklrt/AMP-New-Template-.png Narasingapettai nagasuram https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/0vby9bna/9.png Thanjavur Doll https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/wqwpz5fu/10.png Nilgiri Orthodox Tea dt-next en 2026-08-17T08:59:33.407Z IN PICS |10 Tamil Nadu products that have GI tags Tamil Nadu products , GI , tags https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/are-courts-precluded-from-granting-fair-just-compensation-in-nuclear-accident-sc-asks-centre https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-06-24/gi2cbuiq/BeFunkyiraniAp-image-2.jpg Supreme Court dt-next en 2026-08-17T08:35:00.000Z Are courts precluded from granting fair, just compensation in nuclear accident: SC asks Centre Supreme Court , Centre , SHANTI Act https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/cbi-chargesheets-samarth-singh-giribala-singh-in-twisha-sharma-death-case https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-19/j8xkgk8a/Twisha-Sharma.jpg (L) Retired judge Giribala Singh, (R) Twisha Sharma with her husband dt-next en 2026-08-17T08:09:42.202Z CBI chargesheets Samarth Singh, Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma death case CBI , Twisha Sharma, chargesheet https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/rubber-prices-surge-in-tamil-nadu-to-rs-275-per-kg-after-15-years https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/nbkm3n90/1-40.jpg Rubber tapping process dt-next en 2026-08-17T08:07:04.893Z Rubber prices surge in Tamil Nadu to Rs 275 per kg after 15 years Rubber , prices surge, Kanniyakumari https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/cm-vijay-announces-full-waiver-of-cooperative-farm-loans-upto-rs-75000 https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/f3or57z9/1-39.jpg Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay dt-next en 2026-08-17T08:03:15.427Z CM Vijay hikes crop loan waiver; Left parties not impressed CM Vijay, farm loans, full waiver https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/issues-can-be-sorted-through-talks-envoy-hopeful-of-bangladesh-pms-much-sooner-visit-to-india https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/4fz3s2xo/Untitled-design-39.jpg Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman dt-next en 2026-08-17T07:41:03.264Z Issues can be sorted through talks: Envoy hopeful of Bangladesh PM's 'much sooner' visit to India Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, BRICS summit, India, Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/prashant-kishor-takes-oath-as-bihar-mla-says-its-big-responsibility https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/yq9e5cbx/1-38.jpg Prashant Kishor dt-next en 2026-08-17T07:37:33.947Z Prashant Kishor takes oath as Bihar MLA; says it's 'big responsibility' Prashant Kishor , Bihar MLA https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/nta-announces-september-retest-for-three-papers-of-ugc-net https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/3hw3q9r9/1-37.jpg National Testing Agency dt-next en 2026-08-17T07:29:27.453Z NTA announces September retest for three papers of UGC-NET National Testing Agency, UGC-NET https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/coimbatore-college-students-murder-not-linked-to-drug-abuse-says-tn-minister-r-nirmal-kumar https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-20/68efhhgs/CTRNirmalKumar.jpg TN Minister R Nirmal Kumar dt-next en 2026-08-17T07:18:39.151Z Coimbatore college student's murder not linked to drug abuse, says TN Minister R Nirmal Kumar Coimbatore, College student, TN Minister R Nirmal Kumar, Drug abuse https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/trump-terms-saudi-turkey-pak-defence-agreement-big-bold-step https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-01-09/2kcc0kf0/Untitled-design-5.jpg US President Donald Trump dt-next en 2026-08-17T06:57:13.331Z Trump terms Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence agreement 'big, bold' step US President Donald Trump, Defence agreement, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/india-strike-early-as-sri-lanka-slip-to-995-at-lunch-on-day-3-of-1st-test https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/3fnl60nw/BeFunky-collage-10.jpg India's Manav Suthar, right, celebrates with captain Shubman Gill after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal on day three of the first test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka dt-next en 2026-08-17T06:52:24.828Z India strike early as Sri Lanka slip to 99/5 at lunch on Day 3 of 1st Test India , Sri Lanka, 1st test Day 3 https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/ukraine-takes-aim-at-russias-economy-morale-by-attacking-online-retailer https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/nzq8jjfq/Untitled-design-38.jpg Smoke rises following a Ukrainian drone strike on a warehouse belonging to online retailer Wildberries, in St. Petersburg, Russia. dt-next en 2026-08-17T06:51:53.540Z Ukraine takes aim at Russia's economy, morale by attacking online retailer Russia, Ukraine, Economy, Online retailer https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/100-days-of-tvk-government-key-welfare-schemes-investments-and-challenges https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/n320oxs5/1-35.jpg 100 days of TVK government https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/hxgknqmh/HP4xEbnaoAAv0Na.jfif dt-next en 2026-08-17T06:43:50.524Z 100 days of TVK government: Key welfare schemes, investments and challenges CM Vijay, TVK govt, 100 days of TVK government, welfare measures https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/asian-shares-are-mostly-higher-while-us-futures-oil-prices-hold-steady https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-14/3w29apyj/Inflation.jpg Asian shares mostly fall, US futures little changed after US inflation data improves dt-next en 2026-08-17T06:29:49.622Z World shares mixed, oil prices slip after worries over stagflation pull US stocks lower Asian shares, US economy, Stock market https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/two-kancheepuram-youths-hacked-to-death-after-dispute-at-temple-festival https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/xrgumte6/1-34.jpg (L) Neelakandan, (R) Chandru dt-next en 2026-08-17T06:24:56.830Z Two Kancheepuram youths hacked to death after row over gana songs at temple festival Kancheepuram , Tamil Nadu crime, temple festival https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/rs-500-crore-rural-water-revival-drive-launched-across-tamil-nadu https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/qtex0t1o/Untitled-design-37.jpg TVK Minister N Anand inaugurated the works at the feeder channel of Puthur village lake in Nedunkundram panchayat, Kattankulathur panchayat union, Chengalpattu district. dt-next en 2026-08-17T06:19:42.230Z Rs 500 crore rural water revival drive launched across Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, VB-GRAMG, Water restoration, TVK Minister N Anand https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/odisha-bjp-youth-wing-files-complaint-against-congress-leaders-over-vande-mataram-row https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/m3z16glb/1-32.jpg Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi Congress leaders Ashok Gehlot and Srinivas BV during a special theatrical performance organized on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day dt-next en 2026-08-17T06:15:00.000Z Odisha BJP youth wing files complaint against Congress leaders over Vande Mataram row BJP , Congress , Vande Mataram https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/jharkhand-exam-protest-fresh-talks-between-govt-agitators-on-monday-as-stir-enters-day-24 https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-12/8lzx13vj/Jharkhand.jpg Job aspirants take part in a silent march at Albert Ekka Chowk against the Jharkhand government over the JPSC and JSSC-CGL recruitment exam paper leak issue dt-next en 2026-08-17T06:00:00.000Z Jharkhand exam protest: Fresh talks between govt, agitators on Monday as stir enters day 24 Jharkhand , protest, recruitment exam, hunger strike https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/barcelona-set-to-sign-rodri-after-agreeing-to-deal-with-man-city-ap-source-says https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/k11pxor0/BeFunky-collage-9.jpg Rodri dt-next en 2026-08-17T05:51:21.048Z Barcelona set to sign Rodri after agreeing to deal with Man City, AP source says Barcelona , Rodri , Man City https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/cm-vijays-100-days-in-office-marks-historic-milestone-speaker-jcd-prabhakar https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/srg3c205/1-31.jpg (L) CM Vijay, (R) Speaker JCD Prabhakar dt-next en 2026-08-17T05:33:51.024Z CM Vijay's 100-days in office marks historic milestone: Speaker JCD Prabhakar CM Vijay', JCD Prabhakar https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/scotland-hires-pocognoli-as-coach-after-clarkes-departure-following-world-cup https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/j1v25d8a/BeFunky-collage-8.jpg Sébastien Pocognoli dt-next en 2026-08-17T05:30:55.745Z Scotland hires Pocognoli as coach after Clarke's departure following World Cup Scotland , Sébastien Pocognoli, coach https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/moroccan-security-forces-arrest-nearly-300-migrants-trying-to-reach-spains-ceuta https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/4l3xxl2w/Untitled-design-36.jpg Migrants gather on a hill as they attempt crossing from the border town of Fnideq to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:56:12.872Z Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain's Ceuta Morocco, Security forces, Spain's Ceuta, Migrants https://www.dtnext.in/news/world/israels-ben-gvir-advocates-killing-30-to-40-people-in-gaza-nightly https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/0t6ne39h/Untitled-design-35.jpg Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, prays during the mourning ritual of Tisha B’Av at the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest site, in Jerusalem’s Old City. dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:51:36.573Z Israel's Ben-Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly West Asia war, Israel, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/india-all-out-for-462-against-sri-lanka-in-first-innings https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/sbnkbjnq/BeFunky-collage-7.jpg Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya, centre, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India's Manav Suthar during the first Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:49:09.416Z India all out for 462 against Sri Lanka in first innings India , Sri Lanka , Test https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/7-dead-in-stampede-near-bihar-temple-cm-announces-rs-4-lakh-aid-for-kin-of-deceased https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/3r4m2y2t/1-30.jpg Injured people receive treatment at a hospital following a stampede at the Ashok Dham temple during the third Monday of the holy month of 'Shravan', in Lakhisarai, Bihar dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:46:26.817Z 7 dead in stampede near Bihar temple; CM announces Rs 4 lakh aid for kin of deceased stampede , Bihar temple https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/stock-markets-decline-in-early-trade-amid-rising-crude-oil-prices https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-06-09/86f1wm04/sensex.jpg Representative image dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:42:37.538Z Stock markets decline in early trade amid rising crude oil prices Stock markets, Sensex, Nifty, West Asia, Shares https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/only-those-who-support-maoists-separatists-are-dimagi-naxals-rijiju-after-oppns-criticism https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/265qs9hc/1-29.jpg Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addresses a press conference after both Houses of Parliament adjourned sine die as the Monsoon session concludes, in New Delhi dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:41:23.965Z Only those who support Maoists, separatists are 'dimagi Naxals': Rijiju after oppn's criticism dimagi Naxal, Kiren Rijiju, Narendra Modi https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/rupee-falls-17-paise-to-9559-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-05-13/w50z38sw/US-dollar Indian rupee and US dollar dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:38:58.255Z Rupee falls 17 paise to 95.59 against US dollar in early trade Indian rupee, US dollar, Currency, Economy, Reserve Bank of India https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/sc-delhi-set-up-durand-cup-semi-final-against-east-bengal https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/s7pz3v12/BeFunky-collage-6.jpg SC Delhi's Rodriguinho, 7, vies for the ball with FC Raengdai's Wahengbam Rojen Meetei, 3, and others during a Durand Cup 2026 football match between SC Delhi and FC Raengdai, in Ranchi, Jharkhand dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:34:49.664Z SC Delhi set up Durand Cup semi-final against East Bengal SC Delhi, Durand Cup semi-final, East Bengal https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/chennai-gold-price-rises-by-rs-400-on-august-17-2026-check-todays-gold-silver-rate https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-07-17/3ckvofi9/PTI05222026000260B.jpg A salesman arranges a necklace at a jewellery shop. dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:34:46.183Z Chennai gold price rises by Rs 400 on August 17, 2026; check today's gold, silver rate Gold and silver price in Chennai, Gold price today, Silver price today https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/jharkhand-exam-stir-students-burn-effigies-of-cm-rahul-govt-announces-fresh-round-of-talks https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/71m8aoqn/1-28.jpg Job aspirants and students burn effigies during a protest against the Jharkhand government demanding a probe into alleged recruitment exam irregularities conducted by the JPSC and JSSC dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:34:31.802Z Jharkhand exam stir: Students burn effigies of CM, Rahul; govt announces fresh round of talks Jharkhand , protest, recruitment exam https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/aisa-chief-urges-oppn-parties-to-show-solidarity-with-protesting-students-of-jharkhand-nalsar https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/u361n2d2/1-27.jpg AISA president Neha Bora dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:31:41.941Z AISA chief urges oppn parties to show solidarity with protesting students of Jharkhand, NALSAR Jharkhand, Neha Bora , NALSAR University of Law https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/10-man-lens-stuns-paris-saint-germain-1-0-to-claim-its-first-french-super-cup https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/fnyfdptn/BeFunky-collage-5.jpg PSG's Osumane Dembele dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:25:31.656Z 10-man Lens stuns Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 to claim its first French Super Cup Paris Saint-Germain, RC Lens , French Super Cup https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/cameroon-beats-malawi-3-0-to-win-womens-africa-cup-of-nations-for-the-first-time https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/sfvqy2ou/BeFunky-collage-4.jpg Cameroon dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:18:35.577Z Cameroon beats Malawi 3-0 to win Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time Cameroon , Malawi , Women's Africa Cup of Nations https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/reliance-gets-lions-share-as-government-fixes-lpg-targets https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/jd2xe8ja/Untitled-design-34.jpg Reliance gets lion’s share as Government fixes LPG targets dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:05:50.840Z Reliance gets lion’s share as Government fixes LPG targets West Asia war, Reliance, LPG https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/gt-bharathi-to-bring-wtc-brand-to-chengalpattu https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-03-04/ctvslm7k/MoU-1.jpg Representative image MoU/agreement dt-next en 2026-08-17T04:02:26.051Z GT Bharathi to bring WTC brand to Chengalpattu World Trade Center, GT Bharathi, Chengalpattu https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/spics-profit-dips-to-rs-43-crore-in-q1 https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/g9wyli65/Untitled-design-33.jpg Ashwin Muthiah, chairman, Spic. dt-next en 2026-08-17T03:55:23.567Z Spic’s profit dips to Rs 43 crore in Q1 Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Ltd, Quarter 1, Profit https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/indian-bank-to-raise-400-mn-via-ecb-this-week-eyes-1bn-by-december https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/iebkhae1/Untitled-design-32.jpg Shri Binod Kumar, MD and CEO, Indian Bank dt-next en 2026-08-17T03:50:32.706Z Indian Bank to raise $400 mn via ECB this week, eyes $1bn by December Reserve Bank of India, External Commercial Borrowings, Indian Bank, Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/festive-showcase-of-indian-crafts https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/rgsu3ima/Untitled-design-31.jpg Kachchi Mitti’s Festive Edit is coming to Chennai from August 20 to 22 at CP Art Centre, Alwarpet. dt-next en 2026-08-17T03:41:27.510Z Festive showcase of Indian crafts Kachchi Mitti, Sanchita Ghosh, Textiles, Exhibition https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/goa-man-uses-chatgpt-to-find-lost-footwear-outside-ujjain-temple https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/nk4m5k8e/Untitled-design-30.jpg Goa man uses ChatGPT to find his lost footwear outside Ujjain temple. dt-next en 2026-08-17T03:33:13.692Z Goa man uses ChatGPT to find lost footwear outside Ujjain temple Goa, Ujjain temple, AI, Footwear https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/chennai-to-see-heavy-spells-thunderstorms-from-august-17 https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2025-12-23/kzazrr3n/Untitled-design-2025-12-23T220744.386.jpg Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) dt-next en 2026-08-17T03:29:17.040Z Chennai to see heavy spells, thunderstorms from August 17 Regional Meteorological Centre, Rain, Thunderstorm https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/nightmarish-start-for-maresca-as-arsenal-outclasses-man-city-in-community-shield https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-17/49sqo6oa/BeFunky-collage-3.jpg Arsenal skipper, Martin Odegaard lifting the Community Shield. dt-next en 2026-08-17T03:27:52.013Z Nightmarish start for Maresca as Arsenal outclasses Man City in Community Shield Arsenal , Manchester City , Community Shield https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/krs-water-reaches-tamil-nadu-mettur-levels-up-releases-2000-cusecs https://media.assettype.com/dt-next/2026-08-04/m1lt8d6d/766918_untitled2.webp Cauvery water dt-next en 2026-08-17T03:26:10.729Z KRS water reaches Tamil Nadu; Mettur levels up, releases 2,000 cusecs Tamil Nadu, Cauvery water, Karnataka reservoirs, Mettur dam