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Kerala High Court directs State to consider renaming ‘Mental Health Centres’, citing concerns of stigma

Hindu - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 16:10
Division Bench notes that when other hospitals are not termed 'Centres of Physical Health’, there is no reason for these centres to be tagged as ‘Mental Health Centres’, with the disrepute of catering to a particular kind of disorder or illness.
Categories: National News

The Oval Obese: Trump's junk food habit crashes into MAHA crusade

Times of India - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 16:07
President Trump's administration champions the importance of healthy eating and providing nutritious options to Americans. However, his fondness for fast food and sugary beverages presents a notable contradiction. This discrepancy weakens the central theme of the 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative. Health professionals emphasize that the president's weight warrants greater concern than his wardrobe, creating a dilemma for the administration in promoting healthy lifestyle choices effectively.
Categories: National News

Farmer ID to be mandatory for government procurement in Andhra Pradesh

Hindu - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 16:05
Land parcels must be linked to valid Farmer IDs for farmers to sell produce at government procurement centres ahead of the Kharif season, says official
Categories: National News

Locations of Indiramma Housing towers in Hyderabad’s (CURE) available online

Hindu - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 16:02
Links to check application status, the second notification and list of the four more Assembly constituencies were made available on Telangana Housing Board’s website
Categories: National News

The Hindu Impact: Juvenile Justice Committee of A.P. High Court seeks report on sexual abuse of minor girls in Krishna district

Hindu - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 15:59
The Committee instructs concerned officers to provide information regarding the registered case, the condition of the victims, the status of the investigation, and the details of the arrests
Categories: National News

Proper environmental clearances cannot be given a go-by, says High Court CJ in Vizag data centre case

Hindu - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 15:58
Bench seeks State’s response on alleged irregularities in land transfer and permissions for Google-owned data centre; Advocate-General asked to clarify government’s position
Categories: National News

ACB launches probe into ‘tender irregularities’ at Guntur Municipal Corporation

Hindu - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 15:58
Bureau identifies discrepancies between tender percentages on the e-procurement platform and those entered in work orders, payments allegedly released on the basis of manipulated percentages, causing financial loss to the civic body
Categories: National News

Draft electoral rolls published in Dharwad district with 13.54 lakh voters

Hindu - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 15:56
As many as 2,68,015 voter names have been left out of the draft rolls
Categories: National News

Watch: Search widens for missing crew as hopes fade after Bay of Bengal shipwreck

Hindu - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 15:54
The search for 22 missing crew members of the Panama-flagged MV Ocean Winner has been expanded after the bulk carrier sank in the Bay of Bengal on August 22. Two Chinese crew members were rescued, but there has been no sign of the others.
Categories: National News

Citing vacancies, Kharge says Modi government is trying to end reservation through the back door

Hindu - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 15:46
Keeping government posts vacant denies reserved category candidates opportunities; the sale of PSUs and increasing contractual employment further shrinks the availability of jobs covered by reservation, Congress leader says
Categories: National News

From property registration to parking: What Karnataka’s 8 new Bills mean for you

Times of India - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 15:37
Karnataka has passed eight new Bills that significantly influence property registration and land management in the state. These regulations will implement remote e-registration and bolster digital frameworks for property dealings. Unapproved rural properties must now comply with town planning guidelines. Additionally, park land can be designated for public utilities under strict oversight, while other Bills focus on refining commercial regulations and enhancing Bengaluru's transport system.
Categories: National News

Kangana hits back at critics: BJP MP slams Sonu, Taapsee, Rakhi; calls Ramdev ‘failed’

Times of India - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 15:34
Kangana Ranaut hit back at critics including Rakhi Sawant, Taapsee Pannu, Ashutosh Rana, Sonu Sood and Baba Ramdev, calling them "failed, stupid, and disgusting" for their remarks about her. She accused them of seeking media attention through abuse, said "enough is enough," and slammed Baba Ramdev for allegedly making derogatory comments about women while invoking "Sanatan Dharm."
Categories: National News

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