CHENNAI, India — Moderate rain is expected across Chennai and several parts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, August 24, with thunderstorms and gusty winds likely in a number of districts. The Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre said a weak low-pressure system in the lower levels of the atmosphere over the Tamil Nadu coastal region is expected to keep weather conditions unsettled across parts of the state and neighbouring Puducherry.
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Sugar Price Rise: Centre Explains Why Prices Jumped
NEW DELHI, India — Retail sugar prices rose from Rs 48.18 per kg on July 20 to Rs 55.70 per kg on August 20, according to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, triggering a political dispute over the reasons behind the increase and the government’s response.
Hafiz Saeed Named in Pahalgam Terror Case
Jammu, India — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to send court summons to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed after he was named as an accused in the Pahalgam terror attack case. The summons will direct Saeed to appear before the special NIA court in Jammu and will be routed through the Ministry of External Affairs.
Tehseen Poonawalla House Arrest Over E20 Protest
New Delhi, India — Activist Tehseen Poonawalla has claimed that Delhi Police placed him under house arrest on Saturday as he attempted to leave his residence for a planned protest at Jantar Mantar against rising sugar prices and the Centre’s E20 fuel policy.
22 Indian Sailors Hijacked on Two Vessels
NEW DELHI, India — India has raised concerns with Somali authorities over the hijacking of two foreign-flagged commercial vessels carrying 22 Indian sailors in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia, while the Indian High Commission in Kenya said all Indian seafarers were reportedly safe.
Mangrol Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft Delivered to Navy
NEW DELHI, India — The Indian Navy has received ‘Mangrol’, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, marking another step in the country’s indigenous naval shipbuilding programme. The vessel was delivered to the Indian Navy on August 21, 2026, according to the Ministry of Defence.