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August 18, 2021 - The Hindu News Archive

Ex-U.S. President Bush says U.S. must quickly aid Afghan refugees
First major test for long jumper Shaili
HC notice to Bar council to prevent getting decree from courts with fabricated papers
SEBI cuts lock-in period for promoters to 18 months post-IPO
Mark Wood a major doubt for third Test against India
Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s statue vandalised in Pakistan
Retail sales touch 72 % of pre-pandemic levels; businesses eye festive season boost: RAI
Serbian President challenges Twitter: ‘Delete my account!’
U.S. probing deaths at plane takeoff in Kabul
Make fertilizers and pesticides available to farmers, Collector tells officials
State to launch ‘Arogya Nandana’ in a week
Panel wants better rights for foster child in KV admissions
Morning digest | Will provide all possible help to 'Afghan brothers and sisters', says PM Modi; India administers 88.13 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses in 24 hours, and more
Joe Biden, Boris Johnson agree to hold G7 meeting on Afghan crisis
Manipur govt. employees strike work seeking enhanced pay scale
Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan’s mother passes away
Preparations on to counter third wave
Apple appeals against security research firm while touting researchers
US military evacuated more than 3,200 people so far from Kabul: White House
In pics: the dizzying worlds of trauma and terror in Afghanistan
BlackBerry software flaw could impact cars, medical devices: U.S. agencies
India welcomes ASEAN consensus on Myanmar
Reserve Bank allows HDFC Bank to sell new credit cards
Panchayat poll in Bihar to be held from Sept. 24 to Dec. 12
Third wave will depend on vaccine coverage and COVID-19 appropriate behaviour: Experts
Salma to be screened on Vikalp’s website from August 17 to 22
Pegasus | Centre’s affidavit in Supreme Court a ‘confession’, says Chidambaram
Sensex surges over 250 pts to scale 56K for first time; HDFC Bank up 2%
Can kamala fruit harness the power of the sun?
Sunanda Pushkar death: Shashi Tharoor discharged from all charges
Rupee gains 5 paise against U.S. dollar in early trade
What led to Piyush Goyal’s outburst against India Inc.?
Domestic violence ground for pregnancy termination, says Bombay HC
Sekhar Kammula’s ‘Love Story’ to release on September 10
First batch of Indian athletes leaves for Tokyo Paralympics amid warm send-off
Maharashtra Congress slams ‘Jan Ashirwad’ tours of Union Ministers amid price rise and farmers’ woes
Australia outbreak grows, spreads to New Zealand
Telugu remake of ‘FLAMES’ to stream on August 20
Judge Sabyasachi on the basis of his core strength: business
Let vanity perish and sanity prevail: Chidambaram urges Venkaiah Naidu to reject ₹192 cr Vice-President enclave plans
Tirupati attains saffron hue ahead of Union Minister Kishan Reddy’s visit
High Court adjourns plea against appointment of Asthana as Delhi police chief
‘#Home’ is a happy film, says director Rojin Thomas
U.S. Treasury Department to release impounded religious tiles intended for northern Virginia mosque
Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier to star in ‘Kaapa’
Police recommend pre-paid auto kiosk at metros stations
Hong Kong police arrests 4 from university student union
HMT launches ‘AMRUT’ to mark 75th Independence Day
Centre to make all efforts to bring back Indians from Afghanistan: Scindia
Samajwadi Party MP Shafiqur Rahman Barq booked for comments on Taliban
Mad rush for essentials after curfew relaxation in Shillong
SC dismisses Maharashtra govt plea against CBI probe into transfer, posting of police by Anil Deshmukh
Bombay HC grants interim protection from arrest to Raj Kundra in pornography case
Neeraj Chopra catches fever, leaves welcome function midway at home village
BJP holds protest near Pakistan High Commission against vandalisation of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s statue
New Netflix anthology ‘Ankahi Kahaniya’ announced, to chronicle unheard tales of love
Proposal for setting up AIIMS at Kinalur in Kozhikode
Mehbooba Mufti’s mother appears before ED
Beating of journalists: J&K DGP orders action against policeman
CJI hits out at ‘speculative’ reports on SC Collegium recommendations
Johnny Depp says Hollywood is boycotting him
‘No dissatisfaction among Ministers, MLAs’
Taliban destroy statue of Shiite foe from 1990s civil war
BJP’s ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’ invitation for third wave of COVID-19: Sanjay Raut
Mastercard to eliminate magnetic stripes in credit, debit cards starting 2024
NGT directs Odisha govt to notify 14 elephant corridors in 2 months
‘Invest in places outside Bengaluru, Karnataka government improving infrastructure’
Cooking gas LPG price hiked by ₹25 per cylinder
TN Naval installations designated as ‘No Fly Zones’
Puducherry CM expresses condolences to L-G
AIADMK to boycott TN Assembly proceedings for two days
‘Field of Dreams’ series adaptation in the works at Peacock
Chennai Snake Park turns to fundraising to overcome financial crisis
Bobby Cannavale on ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’: ‘I always wanted to play an athlete’
Monsoon set to revive in north India from Aug 19: IMD
‘India would reach target of 175 GW renewable energy generation by 2022’
Wild boar that got trapped under running car rescued
These Chennai restaurants are offering Onam sadhya in take away boxes
Bob Dylan accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old in 1965
Rivaldo walks over 20 km overnight, returns to home in Sigur forest range
Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway: Six bypasses to be ready by 2022
Lahore police book 400 people for harassing, molesting Pakistani YouTuber girl
Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, Jeffrey Wright, Liev Schreiber join Wes Anderson’s next film
Cochin airport receives first direct flight from London in 18 months
Court reserves orders on OBC reservation in AIQ medical seats
Sensex ends in red after late sell-off; scales 56,000 in intra-day trade
Watch | In conversation with Sona Mohapatra
Keeping up with Kirby: Christian Slater and Joshua Jackson on ‘Dr Death’
Singapore-based firm plans to set up Medicity in Karaikal
CCEA okays ₹ 77.45 crore for revival of north eastern agri-marketing corporation
A winning Snake boat waits out the pandemic
Kundapur man facing blasphemy charge in Saudi Arabia returns home
Kauvery Group of Hospitals brings in M.S. Dhoni as brand ambassador
China rebukes 43 apps including Tencent's WeChat for breaking data transfer rules
Uttar Pradesh govt presents supplementary budget of ₹7,302 crore
Governor’s delay in MLC appointments is unconstitutional: Shiv Sena
Meghalaya witnessed more than 600 hours of mobile internet ban since 2018: Avner Pariat
Riteish Deshmukh, Tamannaah Bhatia to star in Netflix film ‘Plan A Plan B’
13 arrested in honey-trap case
Tribal rights activists seek FRA implementation
TNAU initiates cotton farmers into high-density cultivation
Over 25% of target population in Ernakulam get both doses of COVID vaccine
No political motive in probe into Kodanad heist-cum-murder case, says TN CM
Congress demands action against Union Minister for violating COVID-19 restrictions
Centre adopts scheme for accreditation of private exploration agencies for minerals
Tamil Nadu Police Museum, Chennai, showcases the history of our men and women in khaki
Kerala will complete digital resurvey in four years: Revenue Minister
Four separatist leaders held for ‘selling’ Pakistani MBBS seats, using money to fund terrorism
Cabinet nod for ₹ 11,040 crore National Mission on edible oils-oil palm
Rupee gains 11 paise to close at 74.24 against U.S. dollar
Collector inspects development works in Thiruvattar panchayat union
Explainer: What’s next for Afghanistan?
What Twitter’s Chirp taught us about the importance of web font type design
Underutilised parks in Tiruchi draw ire of residents
‘Palaharam’ packs for Onam turn hot sellers
Kia teases Seltos X-Line ahead of launch
Shillong curfew relaxed as situation eases
What’s coming to Netflix: ‘The Chair,’ ‘He’s All That’ and more
PM Modi hosts Olympians at breakfast meeting
12,573 petitions received under ‘Chief Minister in your constituency’ programme in Tirunelveli
Keeping the legacy of Balaramapuram handlooms alive
SCTIMST launches RT-PCR kit
Taliban fires on protestors in Jalalabad
When nothing goes waste
Police quarters await inauguration
Indo-Taiwan M.Tech. programme on VLSI Design begins
Oxygen plant at HIMS will be ready soon
Kudumbashree’s ABC units find going tough
J&K govt creating gender-inclusive ecosystem: L-G Manoj Sinha
‘Parliament a place for debates, not disruptions’
A village narrates stories for children
Mysuru-Madikeri highway work from June 2022
Meeting sought on elephant menace
Modi, Nadda told us to go to the people and get their blessings: Khuba
Volkswagen starts production of Taigun
Excise drive against spurious liquor, drug trade in Ernakulam sees results
Emergency care unit to come up at Thuraiyur GH
Mild earthquake felt in Thrissur district of Kerala
SCCL to make most of coal demand from economic activity revival
Accused in Popular Finance scam in Kerala amassed property using money of depositors, ED tells special court
Four taken into custody for opening fire in the air
Kerala’s teen fans distraught at Lionel Messi’s move from FCB to PSG
Low interest loans from district co-op banks for flood-hit small businesses in Maharashtra
This Onam, Kerala handloom weavers experiment with design to beat the pandemic blues
Seventh phase of Keeladi excavation to wrap up soon
LPG consumption on revival path in Kerala
Handloom stalls in 5 railway stations
Tension in Kerur village
HC directs surprise visits of random PHCs in state by district legal services authorities
No more arbitrary transfers in Health Dept., says Minister
New surveys to identify and segregate street vendors
Two killed in road accident in Parthibanur
MLA’s barb at C.T. Ravi
Time to reopen schools: DPH
Heritage activists for resumption of Manambadi temple renovation
UAE says Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is in the country
131 encroachments along Kochi’s Chilavannoor lake, allege activists
POCSO cases on the rise during pandemic period
Govt. criticised for ban on public celebrations of Hindu festivals
Plus One allotment date finalised
Coordinating with Centre for safe return of 200 Bengal residents stranded in Afghanistan: Mamata
Floods hit 5 districts in Assam
Calicut varsity declares UG sixth semester results in 40 days
Woman given two doses of vaccine same day
103 fresh cases in Hassan
NHRC core group expresses concern over slow criminal justice reform process
Supreme Court Collegium recommends 9 names as judges
Surprise raids in ration shops; ₹53,225 fine collected
Kerala PSC postpones some mains examinations
More wards in Kozhikode to be under lockdown
Swimming test for Plus One admissions suspended
‘Hope India considers more ambitious emissions target’
Second wave over: DPH
Man on mission to make rural Telangana cuisine popular
Infra boost for IIT-H
Pirattiyur school headmistress bags national award
COVID-19: Hospitalisations in Kerala remain stable
424 more COVID cases in State
City doctor who was blackmailed found dead
NIIST develops system for safe medical waste disposal
Three killed as SCCL dumper rams SUV
Three arrested for attempting to sell baby
Frequent shutdowns pave the way for IMFL smuggling into Ernakulam
Gujarat defends anti-conversion law in High Court
Congress slams hike in LPG prices
Vaccination camps to be held in Tiruchi city today
Tension in special camp for Sri Lankan refugees
HC spares advocate of costs, dismisses plea
IGNOU extends deadline
Student accessing online learning material dies after falling from hillock in Odisha
Extend security to more party leaders, demands J&K BJP
Revenue Department alleges gated community in Mandur illegal
China won’t recognise Taliban until government formation
China to curb ‘excessive income’ in push for ‘common prosperity’
Training for people’s representatives
Pseudo police officer arrested on extortion charge
Respond to plea against Pegasus probe panel, SC tells Centre, Bengal
In gaming, we are taking local content to the global market: 88Pictures' Shinde
Trinamool Congress will win Tripura, says Mamata
Mufti Abdul Mughni Mazahiri dead
Minorities Corpn invites applications for loans
Conference on maritime security held
5.52L Bathukamma saris for Nalgonda
Decentralised approach helps panchayat ensure 100% vaccination coverage
All acquitted in murder case
Princepal Singh becomes first Indian to be part of NBA championship roster
Justice Sirpurkar Commission completes collection of records
No democracy, only sharia in Afghanistan: Taliban
Thiem withdraws from the US Open
Effitrac looks at raising funds
‘State’s summer temperature will rise up to 1.5°C in coming years’
Amid Afghan crisis, Jaishankar to cut short U.S. visit
Erode teacher chosen for national award
Vietnam’s first consul office in India opens in Bengaluru
‘Take appropriate decision on plea questioning zero traffic to Shashikala Jolle’
Gehlot govt. looks to make mining auction transparent
Gujarat cracks down on land grabbers
WHO warns against booster shots in high-income countries ahead of first doses in poorer countries
RBI relaxation on credit card ban: MD says HDFC Bank will be aggressive to win lost mkt share
Neuberg plans ₹100-cr. global expansion
18,415 register to write II PU exam today
World junior wrestling championships | Ravinder bags silver, Bipasha in final
Tap water: Tussle for credit between JD(U) and BJP on Bihar’s success
Tata Motors unveils new version of Tigor EV
Tiruppur City Police launch ‘E-Beat App’ system
Colleges warned to follow calendar of events, await NEP syllabus
India gets decent draw in Thomas, Uber Cup
‘China wants global public opinion confused about India’
Constable rewarded for nabbing accused
India first country to vaccinate 55 crore people: L. Murugan
Corporation to explore ways to increase water spread area in Muthannankulam
Ensure multi-level narcotic checks in prisons: HC
BDD chawl redevelopment: beneficiaries to be charged only stamp duty of ₹1,000
Wages to outsourcing contract, staff hiked by 30%
8,196 recoveries in Maharashtra
My mahapadayatra is for the poor, says Bandi
New plant found in Tumakuru takes the district’s name
Tribal interpretation centre, museum to come up at ATR
Gandipet MRO in ACB net
Dravid reapplies for NCA’s head post
Services of contract nurses extended by three more months
Auto drivers demand reduction in fuel prices
Corporation invites applications from street vendors for loans
Ramya’s family yet to come to grips with the shock
World Table Tennis Contender | Qualifier Sreeja’s dream run continues
Having no spectators is a challenge: International Paralympic Committee chief
Probe in ‘Sulli deals’ case hits legal hurdle
₹1,100-crore NREGS bills will be cleared in a month, Andhra Pradesh govt. tells HC
COVID-19 graph continues plunge, city reports only 36 cases, 4 deaths
Illegal laterite mining in Agency has officials’ blessing: CPI(M)
State skill contest on August 24, 25
Excavation in sand reaches in Krishna suspended
AAP cries foul after North body sells Novelty Cinema plot for ₹34 crore
Malayalam writer and journalist Karur Sasi dies
HC grants interim advance bail to passport official
1,163 new cases in capital
Prohibition will improve skills of youth: G.K. Mani
Govt. appeals against inclusion of NCR lawyers in welfare plan
15 more succumb to COVID in A.P.
Navi Mumbai policeman climbs one more step to target of 7 highest peaks
Woman, friend sentenced to life for murder
Schutt and Jonassen opt out of India series
PAC not convinced with dept. reply on oxygen crisis
Kudumbashree online shopping fete begins
Two electrocuted, 8 injured in religious event near Adoni
Centre trying to hoodwink VSP staff, alleges Porata Committee
Google unveils Pixel Buds A-series at ₹9,999
M.P. farmer to move court against IMD’s predictions
Proceed with case purely on its own merits, SC tells trial court
6 members of a gang held for diesel theft
Tribal citizens’ plea to Collector
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Madras High Court directs Lyca Productions to pay ₹5 lakh to actor Vishal towards costs in a civil suit
TSRTC city zone hits purple patch
Champions of Chennai awards presented
No more ‘maiden speech’: Vanathi
‘Govt. schools will be symbols of pride’
A promise to bring down revenue deficit
Hard times yet again for Onathappan makers
AFC Cup | ATK Mohun Bagan downs Bengaluru FC
PAC finds several lapses in procurement of COVID-19 material during second wave
India, Australia sign ‘Joint Guidance’ for naval cooperation
Faultless Tiruvachagam
CNN reporter Clarissa Ward says Kabul colleague nearly pistol-whipped
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani releases video on Facebook, first since fleeing Kabul
American troops can't escort Afghans to Kabul airport: US defense secretary
Woman dies after son’s death
Historic mixed relay bronze for India in World athletics under-20 championships
No new restrictions on markets
Archery | Reward for hard work, says archer Ridhu Varshini