Madurai Panthers Beat Salem Spartans by 36 Runs
Madurai Panthers posted 195 for 8 and restricted Salem Spartans to 159 for 9 to win by 36 runs.
The Mandate News Desk · Latest Update · 11 Aug 2026 · 6:30 AM IST · 1 min read
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Tue, 11 Aug, 2026
Oman Battles Major Oil Spill Near Protected Islands
Oman is responding to a major oil spill in waters near protected islands, with containment operations under way.
The Mandate News Desk · Latest Update · 11 Aug 2026 · 6:25 AM IST · 1 min read
Europe Braces for Another Heatwave
Britain, France and other affected countries are preparing for another heatwave, according to today's reporting.
The Mandate News Desk · Latest Update · 11 Aug 2026 · 6:20 AM IST · 1 min read
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026
PoliticsCan Political Strength Be Measured? Conslytics Academy Thinks It Can
The Conslytics Political Capability Index™ introduces a structured assessment for political aspirants, emerging leaders and public representatives to understand their strengths, gaps and growth path.
S. Rajesh · Explainer · 10 Aug 2026 · 4:07 PM IST · 2 min read
Tribunals Bill Proposes National Commission to Oversee 16 Bodies
The proposed five-member National Tribunals Commission would supervise appointments, performance reviews and complaints across major tribunals and appellate bodies.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 10 Aug 2026 · 2:35 PM IST
Hormuz Standoff Deepens as Iran Sets Conditions for Reopening
Iran says the strategic waterway will remain closed until its conditions are met, even as negotiations with Oman continue over commercial shipping.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 10 Aug 2026 · 1:35 PM IST
Netanyahu Rejects US-Backed Gaza Framework
The Israeli Prime Minister says forces will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed, putting his government at odds with Washington over the proposed roadmap.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 10 Aug 2026 · 12:35 PM IST
Syria and Russia Reach New Understanding on Military Bases
The arrangement would convert the Hmeimim and Tartus facilities into joint training centres while transferring civilian facilities to Syrian control.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 10 Aug 2026 · 11:35 AM IST
Typhoon Dolphin Hits Eastern China, Disrupting Air Travel
Nearly 1,400 flights were cancelled at Shanghai’s two main airports as the storm made landfall in Zhejiang.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 10 Aug 2026 · 10:35 AM IST
Fresh Russia-Ukraine Strikes Cause Civilian Casualties
Drone and missile attacks caused deaths and injuries in Belgorod, Kharkiv and Odesa.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 10 Aug 2026 · 9:35 AM IST
Jharkhand Exam Protests Continue as Three JPSC Members Resign
The State government agreed to cancel the JPSC preliminary examination, but students are continuing protests over other recruitment examinations.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 10 Aug 2026 · 8:35 AM IST
Bihar Announces Recruitment-Exam Reforms After Student Protests
The measures cover examination reform, education quality, student welfare and grievance redressal.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 10 Aug 2026 · 7:35 AM IST
ED Files Two Charge Sheets in Cases Linked to Anil Ambani Group
The prosecution complaints under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act concern separate cases involving entities linked to the group.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 10 Aug 2026 · 6:35 AM IST
837 Arrested in Tamil Nadu Drive Against ‘Mule’ Bank Accounts
Police examined transactions linked to 9,804 cybercrime complaints involving about ₹545 crore during a 48-hour operation.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 10 Aug 2026 · 5:35 AM IST
Madras High Court Gets 15 New Judges; Working Strength Rises to 66
The appointments leave nine vacancies against the court’s sanctioned strength of 75.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 10 Aug 2026 · 4:35 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Records 71,387 Road Accidents in 2025, Highest Among States
The State reported 18,505 deaths, though its fatality-to-accident ratio remained below that of several other large States.
The Mandate News Desk · Data Story · 10 Aug 2026 · 3:35 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Fertility Rate Falls to 1.3; Government Weighs Demographic Response
The rate is well below the replacement level of 2.1, prompting discussion about possible policy responses.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 10 Aug 2026 · 2:35 AM IST
Faceless Property Registration to Expand from August 17
The system will become mandatory for first sales of plots and flats by builders and developers.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 10 Aug 2026 · 1:35 AM IST
Ageing Underground Drain Blamed for R.K. Salai Road Cave-In
Greater Chennai Corporation officials said deterioration of a British-era underground arch drain was the likely cause.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 10 Aug 2026 · 12:35 AM IST
Sun, 9 Aug, 2026
Madras High Court Halts Sewage Pumping Station Work on OSR Land
The interim order restrains Maraimalai Nagar municipality from proceeding with construction at Potheri until the next hearing.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 9 Aug 2026 · 11:35 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki Sees India’s Car Market Reaching 6.1–6.3 Million Units by FY31
The forecast follows record domestic passenger-vehicle sales of 4.64 million units in FY2025-26.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 9 Aug 2026 · 10:35 PM IST
Ashmita Chaliha Fights Back to Claim Korea Masters Crown
The Indian shuttler defeated China’s Han Qian Xi in three games to win her first BWF World Tour Super 300 title.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 9 Aug 2026 · 9:35 PM IST
India Beat Sri Lanka Cricket XI by Six Wickets in Warm-Up
Yashasvi Jaiswal made 61 as India successfully chased 207 in Colombo.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 9 Aug 2026 · 8:35 PM IST
Sarfaraz Khan Replaces Injured Sai Sudharsan for Sri Lanka Tests
Sarfaraz is expected to join the squad in Colombo ahead of the first Test in Galle.
The Mandate News Desk · Latest Update · 9 Aug 2026 · 7:35 PM IST
Jagadeesan’s Unbeaten 90 Takes Chepauk Past Dindigul
The opener guided Chepauk Super Gillies to a seven-wicket victory while crossing 2,500 runs in the TNPL.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 9 Aug 2026 · 6:35 PM IST
Basant Kumar Meghwal Wins Historic World U20 High-Jump Silver
The Indian athlete cleared 2.21 metres to become the country’s first World U20 high-jump medallist.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 9 Aug 2026 · 5:35 PM IST
Kishore Kumar and Kamali Moorthy Take Covelong Classic Titles
Kamali Moorthy won both the Women’s Open and Women’s Junior 18-and-under titles.
The Mandate News Desk · News · 9 Aug 2026 · 4:35 PM IST