DT Next brings you the top 09 headlines of the day (August 23, 2026). Head to http://dtnext.in or download our app for the full stories.
1)Tamil Nadu forest department steps up efforts to capture man-eater tiger in Nilgiris
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has intensified efforts to capture a suspected man-eating tiger that killed two people in the Nilgiris district this month, an official said.
2) 'Mandapam for devotees, not patients': HR&CE Minister Ramesh issues clarification
The Tamil Nadu government has ordered strict quality testing across all distilleries in the state to ensure alcohol content complies with prescribed standards, following public concern over the temporary ban and quick clearance of products from a private manufacturer.
4) CPM condemns attack on leaders in Kallakurichi
The CPM on Sunday condemned the alleged murderous attack on its Kallakurichi district secretary T M Jeyashankar, former district secretary T Elumalai, district committee member T S Mohan and their car driver near Ulundurpet on August 21.
5) CJP to review status of Centre's assurances on Monday; keeps option to launch fresh stir open
The Cockroach Janta Party will convene a meeting of its national working committee on Monday to review the status of the commitments made by the Centre after the withdrawal of its nationwide agitation on July 25, saying the government is yet to formally communicate the steps being taken to fulfil the assurances.
Three FIRs have been lodged against 28 named and more than 900 unnamed people in connection with clashes that broke out between police and protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand’s Giridih and Hazaribag, officials said on Sunday.
7) French pair Gicquel-Delrue creates history as first from country to win badminton World Championship
The mixed doubles pair of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, and men's singles player Alex Lanier on Sunday became the first French badminton players to become world champions here.
8) Pant retires hurt after being hit on left arm
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being hit on his left arm on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, here on Sunday.
9) BRICS sports ministers adopt joint declaration in Visakhapatnam meeting
The BRICS Sports ministers adopted the Sports Joint Declaration in their meeting held here, with the reaffirming the commitment of the member states to “strengthen cooperation in sport through dialogue, mutual respect and inclusiveness”.