Western disturbance to dump heavy rain over Delhi-NCR, IMD issues alert
Western disturbance to dump heavy rain over DelhiNCR IMD issues alert
Zoya Hasan's Independence Day address at Delhi school cancelled
Zoya Hasans Independence Day address at Delhi school cancelled
Delhi University drops Delhi Sultanate paper from revised MA history syllabus
Delhi University drops Delhi Sultanate paper from revised MA history syllabus
DMK moving from covert to direct alliance with BJP, alleges Minister Nirmalkumar
The Minister was responding to a question during a press conference at the Secretariat in Chennai on DMK parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in New Delhi on Thursday
9-month delivery delay, repeated defects: JLR told to replace Rs 1.57 crore luxury SUV
A Delhi consumer commission found Jaguar Land Rover and its dealer guilty of service deficiency. The brand-new luxury vehicle developed multiple defects within weeks of purchase. The commission ordered a replacement vehicle or a refund of Rs 1.57 crore. The dealer also faced liability for significant delivery delays and missing accessories. Compensation was awarded for mental agony and litigation costs.
Health Minister JP Nadda hospitalised at AIIMS Delhi
Union Health Minister J P Nadda was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, after he experienced uneasiness, the hospital said on Friday. Nadda was admitted to the hospital on Thursday...
India and Germany Hold First Air Staff Talks to Enhance Defense Cooperation
New Delhi, August 14: The first Air Staff Talks between the air forces of India and Germany were held in New Delhi. The Indian Air Force announced on Friday that this dialogue marks a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral defense cooperation between the two nations. According to the Indian Air Force, this inaugural meeting provided ... Read more India and Germany Hold First Air Staff Talks to Enhance Defense Cooperation
Union minister JP Nadda admitted to AIIMS Delhi after uneasiness
Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran Pressure Precious Metals, Gold and Silver Prices Drop by 1.6%
New Delhi, August 14: Rising tensions between the United States and Iran have put pressure on precious metals, leading to a decline in prices on the last trading day of the week. Following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Basents warning of unprecedented economic measures against Iran, investor sentiment was affected, resulting in a drop of up ... Read more Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran Pressure Precious Metals, Gold and Silver Prices Drop by 1.6%
Direct Export-Import Cargo Operations to Launch at Vizhinjam Port on August 18: Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi, August 14: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor announced on Friday that direct export-import (exim) cargo operations will commence at the Vizhinjam International Seaport starting August 18. This marks a significant step towards establishing the port as a gateway for Indias foreign trade through its international transshipment hub. On the social media platform X, Tharoor ... Read more Direct Export-Import Cargo Operations to Launch at Vizhinjam Port on August 18: Shashi Tharoor
Delhi-NCR to see cloudy skies, heavy rain likely across several states
IMD forecasts light to moderate rain in Delhi through August 20; widespread rainfall likely across northwest India as depression over Jharkhand weakens
New Delhi [India], August 14: Increasing numbers of professionals are focusing on their online presence, but few are safeguarding the very thing that forms the backbone of it.
Enroll in IIT Delhi's New AI and Cybersecurity Certificate Program
IIT Delhi is introducing a new 'Certificate Programme in Cybersecurity and AI' as part of its Continuing Education Programme. This six-month course is designed for IT professionals and those looking to enter the field. Applications are open until November 7, 2026, with classes starting on November 14, 2026. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum at a fee of 1,40,000 plus GST. Admission is based on profile evaluation, making it accessible to a wider range of applicants. Learn how to apply and secure your spot in this prestigious program.
SC stays Madras HC order on jobs for Karur stampede victims
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, August 14, stayed an order of the Madras High Court which quashed Chief Minister C Joseph Vijays order providing government jobs to relatives of people who died in a stampede at Karur last year. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran issued notice to the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Foreign policy isn't hugging politicians: Rahul Gandhi takes a swipe at Modi government in Delhi
BJP Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Comments on Foreign Policy
New Delhi, August 14: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi following his remarks mocking the central governments foreign policy and comments about Italys Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Union Health Minister JP Nadda criticized Gandhi, stating that it is unfortunate for the countrys democracy to witness such ... Read more BJP Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Comments on Foreign Policy
Delhi weather update: IMD forecasts cloudy skies, light rain ahead of Independence Day
Weather forecast issued specifically in view of the Independence Day celebrations scheduled to be held at the Red Fort on August 15
FSSAI trains food businesses on labelling, advertising rules amid scrutiny over food warnings
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday said that it conducted a training session for food business operators (FBOs) on regulations governing food labelling, display, advertising and claims, amid heightened focus on consumer awareness and public health safeguards for packaged food products. The session Understanding []
India building domestic capabilities from chip design to indigenous AI models
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) In the fast-evolving AI era, India is building domestic capabilities across the semiconductor value chain, from chip design and fabrication to advanced packaging, equipment and materials, and seven chips have been successfully fabricated at various nodes including advanced nodes such as 12 nm, according to an official factsheet. India has []
Vizhinjam to begin direct EXIM cargo operations from Aug 18: Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Direct export-import (EXIM) cargo movement at Keralas Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin from August 18 which is a major step in the ports transition from an international transhipment hub to a gateway for Indias overseas trade, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Friday. Taking to the social media platform X, []
Kotak Mahindra Bank has been ordered to pay Rs 1.5 lakh in compensation after the Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found it raised a demand of Rs 19,788 against a customer who had already cleared all 12 EMIs totalling nearly Rs 45,000 for a Samsung TV purchase, and then threatened to damage his CIBIL score when he refused to pay.
FSSAI Conducts Training on Labeling and Advertising Regulations for Packaged Foods
New Delhi, August 14: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced on Friday that it has conducted a specialized training session for food business operators (FBOs) regarding the regulations on labeling, display, advertising, and claims of food products. This training comes at a time when there is a growing public discourse on ... Read more FSSAI Conducts Training on Labeling and Advertising Regulations for Packaged Foods
Understanding Your Sweet Cravings: What They Might Indicate About Your Health
New Delhi, August 14: Many people often crave something sweet after a meal. This desire can lift your mood and provide a quick energy boost. Its common for individuals to reach for sugary treats when feeling tired or excessively hungry. However, if you find yourself frequently craving sweets throughout the day, its essential not to ... Read more Understanding Your Sweet Cravings: What They Might Indicate About Your Health
Must visit these places in Delhi on 15th August; you will get a feeling of patriotism.
Independence Day 2026: Visit these special places in Delhi on August 15. Learn about the country's independence and experience a sense of patriotism by visiting the Red Fort, Rajghat, India Gate, and the National War Memorial.Independence Day 2026Places to visit on August 15th: August 15...
Monsoon to drench Delhi-NCR for 36 hours: Rain clouds converge, alert out
Monsoon to drench DelhiNCR for hours Rain clouds converge alert out
International Drug Trafficker Virender Singh Basoya Extradited from UAE to India: Amit Shah
New Delhi, August 14: Home Minister Amit Shah announced the successful extradition of international drug trafficker Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE to India. In a post on X, Shah stated, The central government is consistently tracking drug traffickers hiding abroad and adopting a strict approach to dismantle their entire network. Setting a new milestone ... Read more International Drug Trafficker Virender Singh Basoya Extradited from UAE to India: Amit Shah
Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Lost Control for 4 Seconds Before Dropping 300 Feet
Air India's Phuket-Delhi A320 briefly lost key flight controls for around four seconds during a 300-foot altitude drop. Airbus' preliminary findings and the pilot's drug test are under investigation.
NHRC Demands Report on Analog Paneer from FSSAI and States Within Two Weeks
New Delhi, August 14: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern regarding analog paneer, a product marketed as an alternative to traditional paneer made from milk. A bench led by NHRC member Priyank Kanungo has requested detailed information on the regulatory, nutritional, and food safety aspects related to its production, licensing, sale, and ... Read more NHRC Demands Report on Analog Paneer from FSSAI and States Within Two Weeks
Delhi Police Arrest Two Cybercriminals in Loan Fraud Case
New Delhi, August 14: The Shahdara Cyber Police Station has apprehended two cybercriminals involved in a loan fraud case. Authorities seized two mobile phones, two SIM cards, and an ATM card from the suspects. The arrests stemmed from a complaint filed by Krishna Avatar Sehgal, a resident of Shahdara, Delhi. He reported that while processing ... Read more Delhi Police Arrest Two Cybercriminals in Loan Fraud Case
India Strengthens Tech Ecosystem with AI and Semiconductor Developments
New Delhi, August 14: In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technology, India is making significant strides to bolster its domestic capabilities. According to an official fact sheet, the country is developing competencies across every critical segment of the semiconductor value chain, including chip design, wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, equipment manufacturing, ... Read more India Strengthens Tech Ecosystem with AI and Semiconductor Developments
Air India PhuketDelhi flight lost control for seconds full nosedown input recorded confirms Airbus
CBI Honors 21 Officers with Presidential Medals on Independence Day
New Delhi, August 14: On the occasion of Independence Day 2026, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) awarded Presidential Medals and commendation medals to 21 of its officers and staff for their distinguished service. Six CBI officers received the prestigious Presidential Medal. Among them is Shobha Dutta, an Assistant Inspector General/Superintendent of Police assigned to ... Read more CBI Honors 21 Officers with Presidential Medals on Independence Day
DPL 2026: Purani Dilli 6 Seal Last-over Thriller Against North Delhi Strikers
North Delhi Strikers: Purani Dilli 6 pulled off a thrilling four-wicket win over North Delhi Strikers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, chasing down a challenging target in a dramatic last-over finish. Batting first, North Delhi Strikers posted 186/6 in 20 overs, with captain Sarthak Ranjan and Yash Bhatia leading the way with the bat. The Strikers got off to a steady start as Ranjan and Vaibhav Kandpal added 45 runs for the opening wicket. Kandpal was dismissed for 14 off 11 balls, bringing Yash Bhatia to the crease. Ranjan and Bhatia then took control of the innings, putting together a 61-run partnership for the second wicket. Ranjan continued his excellent form and scored a well-made 59 off 37 balls, while Bhatia also struck 59 off 41 deliveries. Yash Dabas provided the late push with a valuable 36 off 22 balls, helping North Delhi Strikers finish on a strong 186/6 and set Purani Dilli 6 a tough target. In reply, Purani Dilli 6 endured a difficult start and were reduced to 53/4, leaving the chase in serious trouble. However, Ashwini Chillar and Lalit Yadav produced a brilliant fightback. The pair added 105 runs for the fifth wicket, completely changing the momentum of the game and bringing Purani Dilli 6 back into contention. Yadav played a crucial knock of 64 off 41 balls before he was dismissed, but Chillar continued to keep the chase alive. Chillar was later joined by Rohan Rathi, and the duo brought the equation down to seven runs needed from the final over. However, Chillar was dismissed for a fighting 45 off 36 balls, leaving the match on a knife edge. Yadav played a crucial knock of 64 off 41 balls before he was dismissed, but Chillar continued to keep the chase alive. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The dramatic finish completed a remarkable comeback for Purani Dilli 6, who recovered from 53/4 to chase down 187 and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Article Source: IANS
Delhi University Revises History Syllabus, Drops Delhi Sultanate Paper: Report
Delhi University has revised its postgraduate History syllabus, dropping the Delhi Sultanate paper and several other long-running courses.
CR Keshavan Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Comments as Shameful Politics
New Delhi, August 14: BJP national spokesperson CR Keshavan has targeted the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, calling Rahul Gandhis remarks on foreign policy and comments about the Prime Minister shameful acts and examples of third-rate politics. Keshavan stated, Rahul Gandhis disgraceful stunt and his derogatory comments on the Prime Ministers foreign ... Read more CR Keshavan Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Comments as Shameful Politics
Telangana seeks 8-lane Hyderabad-Bengaluru, Vijayawada highways
Hyderabad: The Telangana government will press the Centre to widen the Hyderabad-Vijayawada (NH-65) and Hyderabad-Bengaluru (NH-44) national highways to eight lanes each, scaling up an earlier demand for six-lane expansion amid rising traffic on both corridors. According to an ABN report, State Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy is expected to travel to Delhi Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Todd Greenberg Optimistic About Lifting Contracting Ban in Big Bash League
New Delhi, August 14: The contracting ban for the Big Bash League (BBL) and Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) is expected to be lifted soon. Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg expressed hope that the ban will be removed next week. With just over two months until the WBBL begins, teams and players are in a ... Read more Todd Greenberg Optimistic About Lifting Contracting Ban in Big Bash League
Harsimrat Kaur thanks PM Modi, Amit Shah for their concern, support after attack on Sukhbir Badal
Harsimrat Kaur thanks PM Modi, Amit Shah for their concern, support after attack on Sukhbir Badal New Delhi: Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badals wife, on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for enquiring about Badals health and said that their concern, support and [] The post Harsimrat Kaur thanks PM Modi, Amit Shah for their concern, support after attack on Sukhbir Badal appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Opposition Disrupts Parliament Proceedings Under Rahul Gandhis Direction: Arjun Ram Meghwal
New Delhi, August 14: In response to the ongoing deadlock in Parliaments monsoon session, Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal criticized the opposition, particularly the Congress party. He alleged that the opposition was disrupting the proceedings under the direct instructions of Rahul Gandhi. Speaking to a news agency, Meghwal stated that the ... Read more Opposition Disrupts Parliament Proceedings Under Rahul Gandhis Direction: Arjun Ram Meghwal
Oppn agreed to 2-day protest, discussion on 3rd day, but they did not: Arjun Ram Meghwal on Parliament disruptions New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal has accused the Opposition of deliberately disrupting Parliament and repeatedly changing demands for discussion, saying that they wanted to tell lies and run [] The post Oppn agreed to 2-day protest, discussion on 3rd day, but they did not: Arjun Ram Meghwal on Parliament disruptions appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Delhi NCR weather today, August 12: On Friday, August 14, Delhi and its surrounding regions are forecasted to have overcast skies. Temperatures will hover in the high 20s and low 30s Celsius range. Areas like Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad are likely to experience rainfall or thundershowers, with Gurugram reaching the highest temperature of 33 degrees Celsius. Generally, residents in Delhi and nearby cities should expect cloudy weather with intermittent light rain.
Remembering the Struggles of Partition: Rajnath Singhs Tribute
New Delhi, August 14: On the occasion of Partition Remembrance Day, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the partition of India and to families who suffered displacement. He emphasized that this day serves as a reminder of the horrific tragedy that filled millions of families with deep sorrow, ... Read more Remembering the Struggles of Partition: Rajnath Singhs Tribute
Delhi traffic restrictions on Independence Day: Check key road closures, bus diversions for Aug 15
Gold and silver prices today, 14 August: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.
Celebrating Hariyali Teej: A Guide for First-Time Observers
New Delhi, August 14: The festival of Hariyali Teej will be celebrated on August 15, coinciding with the Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Sawan. Married women celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm. Those observing the fast for the first time should familiarize themselves with the rituals and their significance. Unmarried girls can also observe the fast ... Read more Celebrating Hariyali Teej: A Guide for First-Time Observers
Law Ministry Organizes Bicycle Rally Under Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
New Delhi, August 14: Ahead of Independence Day 2026, the Ministry of Law and Justice organized a bicycle rally in Delhi to promote the central governments Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. Arjun Ram Meghwal, the Union Minister of Law and Justice, participated in the event. During the rally, Minister Meghwal stated that the Har Ghar Tiranga ... Read more Law Ministry Organizes Bicycle Rally Under Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
Delhi NCR developers tap fund houses for liquidity lifeline
Funds are partnering with Delhi NCR developers to acquire land and finish projects. This provides essential liquidity amid rising costs and market slowdown. Several developers are securing credit lines to maintain steady cash flows. Alternative Investment Funds are crucial for land acquisition in key growth hubs. Private equity inflows show a significant surge in the domestic real estate sector.
Delhi-based entrepreneur Kanika Jain shared how she hired a candidate who arrived 15 minutes late with an average resume and limited experience. During the interview, he honestly admitted, I dont know when asked a technical question. He explained that he would seek help rather than risk giving the wrong answer. Jain said honesty mattered because skills can be learned, but honesty is harder to teach.
How does Credit Card APR make your small bill big? How to protect yourself from extra interest!
The habit of paying only the minimum due on credit cards can trap you in the debt trap, as high APR and compound interest increase your bill manifold. New Delhi: If you use a credit card and have developed the habit of paying only the minimum amount due instead of paying the full bill on [] The post How does Credit Card APR make your small bill big? How to protect yourself from extra interest! first appeared on informalnewz .
Delhi-NCR braces for heavy rain ahead of I-Day; air quality remains in poor category
New Delhi Delhi-NCR is expected to witness widespread rainfall on Friday as favourable monsoon conditions, coupled with a developing weather The post Delhi-NCR braces for heavy rain ahead of I-Day; air quality remains in poor category appeared first on Bilkul Online .
India among countries flagged by US over Chinese goods 'transshipment risks'
A US report names India among over forty nations facing risks of transshipping Chinese goods. These countries could become conduits for products avoiding American import tariffs. The White House warns of intensified detection and penalties for such trade practices. India is categorized in the top-risk tier alongside major industrial economies. This development complicates ongoing trade negotiations between Washington and New Delhi.
India's Satwiksairaj-Chirag are podium pushers!
As Indias doubles stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have beaten the worlds top pairs in the last two years, a medal is definitely within reach at the BWF World Championships, starting in Delhi on Aug 17; World No. 1 Koreans Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae will eye gold
Delhi murder accused opens fire while escaping police custody
Waseem Akram alias Lambu, 29, who is wanted in a murder case in Delhi, allegedly snatched a service pistol from an officer and opened fire at the police team around midnight on August 11.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marked Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, paying tribute to those who suffered during the Partition and recalling the courage of people who rebuilt their lives despite immense loss and displacement. In a post on X, PM Modi said: Today we mark Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. []
Delhi Master Plan 2047: 40 lakh homes planned through small-format, rental housing
The plan aims to widen housing access by combining new construction, redevelopment and rental options across different parts of the national capital
Woman Dies After Fall From Delhi Flyover, Cops Says She Was 'Mentally Unwell'
Police said the Shakurpur resident, a mother of two, had left home without informing her family and had not been well for a week.
Purani Dilli 6 pulled off a thrilling four-wicket win over North Delhi Strikers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, chasing down a challenging target in a dramatic last-over finish.
Purani Dilli 6 complete last-over win against North Delhi Strikers in DPL 2026
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Delhi Didn't Exceed Average Rainfall In A Week, Weather Body Rectifies Error
A typing mistake at the Safdarjung observatory temporarily made it look like Delhi had exceeded its monthly rainfall average.
Shillong, Aug 13:Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma held a meeting with officials of the Union Coal Ministry in New Delhi earlier this week as a follow-up to his earlier discussion to make necessary changes to mining norms so that mine owners with smaller land holdings can also find place in the legal mining ecosystem. At [] The post CM talks coal & EAPs on recent trip to Delhi first appeared on Highland Post .
PM Modis Message on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: Strengthening National Unity
New Delhi, August 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute on Friday to all citizens who contributed significantly to the nations progress after enduring the horrific period of partition. In a message shared on the social media platform X, he stated, Today we observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. We remember the courage of those affected ... Read more PM Modis Message on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: Strengthening National Unity
Vertex Group to hire 2,000 people in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru this month
The recruitment drive comes as businesses expand customer-facing operations, creating fresh opportunities across several functions within the services sector.
Delhi security beefed up ahead of 80th Independence Day celebrations
Police personnel have been deployed at strategic points, while additional checking is being carried out at entry and exit routes
I-Day: Delhi Police digitally maps 7 parking locations near Red Fort
Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday said it has digitally mapped seven designated locations near the Red Fort to facilitate hassle-free parking and navigation for visitors and dignitaries attending the Independence Day celebrations. The initiative has been undertaken in collaboration with Google Maps and Mappls as part of the traffic police's technology-driven efforts to streamline vehicular movement during the event, traffic police said in a statement. The seven parking locations have been mapped on Google Maps, while QR codes have been generated for each location on Mappls, enabling users to scan and navigate directly to their designated parking areas, it said. The parking information is available on Delhi Traffic Police's official X handle. According to the statement, the initiative aims to reduce unnecessary vehicular movement, improve traffic management and provide commuters with real-time navigation support during the Independence Day celebrations.
EPFO starts local PF claim settlement in Leh, major relief for Ladakh subscribers
In a significant step towards strengthening social security services in the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has, for the first time, commenced settlement of provident fund claims pertaining to Regional Office Ladakh from Leh itself. As part of the landmark initiative, 42 claims have been processed locally at Leh, involving an amount of Rs 14,32,574. Until now, since the establishment of EPFO offices in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, account-related work pertaining to Ladakh was being handled by the Regional Office in Jammu. Consequently, subscribers residing in Ladakh were required to have their claims processed through Jammu, located more than 650 kilometres away. The commencement of claim settlement from Leh marks a significant shift towards decentralised, accessible and efficient delivery of EPFO services to subscribers in Ladakh. The initiative is expected to reduce dependence on the Regional Office in Jammu and facilitate timely delivery of services closer to the place of residence of EPFO members. The move assumes particular significance given the geographical and logistical challenges faced by subscribers in Ladakh. With claim settlement now being undertaken locally at Leh, members will have greater access to EPFO services closer to their homes, reducing the need to travel to Jammu and facilitating faster resolution of claims. Ajay K Mehra, Additional Central Provident Fund Commissioner, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, appreciated the initiative and said that commencement of claim settlement from Leh would enhance efficiency and substantially improve accessibility to EPFO services for members and subscribers in the region. He said the initiative would contribute to ease of living and ease of doing business for more than 7,800 subscribers and 2,700 establishments registered with EPFO in Ladakh. According to Mehra, the initiative would also expand the footprint of EPFO in the Union Territory and provide impetus to the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, Vishwas Scheme and Employees Enrolment Campaign 2026 in the region. The ongoing implementation of CITES 2.0 is expected to further streamline the claim settlement process. With auto-mode processing, the system will progressively reduce the requirement for physical intervention at the Regional Office level, enabling faster, technology-driven and more seamless delivery of services. Mehra said EPFO was also undertaking the systematic and phased upgradation of the Regional Office Ladakh. Steps are being taken for acquisition of a new office building to provide comprehensive EPFO services to subscribers in the region. The proposed infrastructure will include member-centric facilities, including an environment-controlled waiting area, aimed at providing a comfortable and accessible service environment for subscribers. Mehra also appreciated the efforts of Sumeet Singh, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I, Regional Office Jammu, along with the officers and staff of J&K and Ladakh, for taking the initiative forward and establishing the necessary infrastructure and operational arrangements for local claim settlement.
Weather alert: Heavy rain warning in 15 states including Delhi-UP-Bihar, know weather updates
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of heavy rain, thunderstorm and strong winds in many states for August 14, 2026. There is a possibility of stormy rain in about 15 states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar. Weather alert: The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of heavy rain, thunderstorm and strong winds in many [] The post Weather alert: Heavy rain warning in 15 states including Delhi-UP-Bihar, know weather updates first appeared on informalnewz .
Exclusive: For 4 Seconds, Air India Phuket-Delhi Plane Had No Flight Controls
The autopilot system of the airliner then disconnected, and the co-pilot who was flying at the time pushed his control stick forward after the aircraft's systems are believed to have generated stall warnings in the cockpit.
I need your help: Sonam Wangchuk calls for peaceful revolution ahead of Independence Day
Shahnawaz Choudhary meets Kharge, Venugopal in New Delhi, discusses J&K affairs
District Congress Committee President Poonch and senior Congress leader Shahnawaz Choudhary met AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence and AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K. C. Venugopal Ji at Indira Bhawan, New Delhi. During the meetings, Shahnawaz Choudhary discussed the prevailing social, political and organisational affairs of Congress party in Jammu and Kashmir, along with various issues concerning the people of the Union Territory. He also apprised the Congress leadership of the tragic cloudburst in the Pir Panjal region, which has claimed 27 lives, and briefed them about the situation following the tragedy. Shahnawaz Choudhary also exchanged views with the senior leadership on matters of political and organisational importance in Jammu and Kashmir. The meetings were meant to deliberate on the challenges facing the people of the region and the need to continue raising their concerns on appropriate platforms.
Delhi increases security ahead of 80th Independence Day celebrations
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Reactor, War & Pakistani Shadow
A civilian reactor is not a nuclear weapon, and it is worth saying so plainly before wading into the surrounding anxiety. Saudi Arabia cannot secretly build a bomb inside an American-built, IAEA-safeguarded plant. That reassurance, however, answers a narrower question than the one this agreement actually raises. The real question is whether Washington is helping Riyadh construct the institutional and fuel-cycle foundations of a nuclear-option state formally non-nuclear, but able to shorten the distance to a weapon if its security environment collapses. In an increasingly insecure Middle East, approaching that threshold without crossing it is fast becoming the regions preferred insurance policy. The Section 123 agreement and its accompanying safeguards arrangement were signed on July 22, 2026, the product of negotiations stretching back to 2008. The war did not create this proposal; it transformed its meaning. Before February 2026, Saudi nuclear power was an economic-modernisation story more oil freed for export, more capacity for desalination. After the US-Israeli war on Iran, and after Iranian missiles, Houthi drones and a joint Saudi-US strike on Iran-aligned militias in Iraq, the same reactors became inseparable from deterrence and strategic autonomy. Riyadhs lesson from the war has been uncomfortable: Washington may initiate escalation, but the Gulf lives inside its blast radius. Washingtons own reasoning is not purely strategic either. Saudi Arabia has diversified toward China and Russia for years, and a nuclear programme creates dependencies fuel, maintenance, training that last sixty years or more. Keeping that architecture American, alongside nearly a trillion dollars in Saudi investment commitments and prospective reactor contracts for firms like Westinghouse, is as much industrial policy as it is non-proliferation strategy. That is a reasonable case for selling safeguarded reactors. It is a much weaker case for legitimising an indigenous fuel cycle. Israels position deepens the murk. There is no evidence Tel Aviv formally approved the agreement as first reported; Netanyahus office stayed conspicuously silent on the nuclear provisions themselves, even as it welcomed Trumps later condition tying the deal to Saudi normalisation. Reuters has reported that Israeli experts believe their government was not meaningfully consulted on the terms. The most defensible reading is that Israel could tolerate American-supplied, fully safeguarded Saudi reactors especially bundled with recognition but would resist an autonomous Saudi enrichment programme, because political alignments change while enrichment infrastructure does not. Israel is reading this not against Mohammed bin Salmans present intentions but against what a Saudi fuel-cycle complex could mean under a different Saudi government twenty years from now. That lesson runs straight into a contradiction Washington cannot easily resolve. It justifies strikes on Iran partly on the ground that Tehrans enrichment programme could yield a weapon. Yet the same administration is reportedly willing to consider a future Saudi enrichment facility of its own. Its answer that Saudi Arabia is a transparent ally under IAEA safeguards, while Irans stockpile has vanished from inspectors view is real, but it does not settle the deeper problem. The Non-Proliferation Treaty cannot survive as a credible order if enrichment becomes permissible for American allies and intolerable for American adversaries. Non-proliferation needs consistent rules, not political favour and teaching the region that nuclear status determines who gets struck and who gets courted is precisely the lesson Iranian hardliners want it to learn. This is where Pakistan enters, and where the loosest language in this debate needs the most discipline. Saudi Arabia has bankrolled Pakistan for decades oil concessions, deposits, support through the sanctions that followed Islamabads 1998 nuclear tests. The September 2025 Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement between the two states declares that an attack on either is an attack on both; a senior Saudi official has said this covers all military means. What that phrase actually promises remains carefully undefined, and four distinct possibilities should not be collapsed into one. The first outright transfer of a completed Pakistani weapon to Saudi ownership is the least likely: an NPT violation of historic scale, inviting consequences from Washington, Israel, India and Beijing that neither country can absorb. The second deployment of Pakistani-controlled weapons on Saudi soil would still trigger an international crisis, though Islamabad could argue the weapons never left its command. The third, and most plausible, is deliberate ambiguity: an implied nuclear umbrella, never confirmed, never denied, whose deterrent value lies precisely in the uncertainty. The fourth is quieter still training, missile cooperation, dual-use expertise latency assistance that leaves no smoking gun. Pakistans weapons remain under its National Command Authority, oriented primarily toward India, and Islamabad has its own export-control law and its own dependence on Chinese goodwill to protect. Riyadhs money buys influence, not ownership. But there is no external, verified guarantee ruling out the ambiguous middle ground and ambiguity, in this region, has a way of hardening into fact. Widen the lens and a four-tier nuclear hierarchy is emerging: Israels undeclared arsenal; Irans uncertain, unverifiable stockpile; a Saudi Arabia acquiring reactors and, perhaps, a path to enrichment; and Pakistan standing behind Riyadh through an agreement no one will fully define. The likely outcome is not a race to build warheads openly, but a race for latency Turkey, Egypt and the UAE watching closely to see whether restraint or defiance is rewarded. The UAE in particular accepted the gold standard in 2009 no enrichment, no reprocessing and may now ask why its caution bought fewer rights than Saudi Arabias insistence. None of this need happen if the agreement is built on real safeguards: the IAEAs Additional Protocol, a ban on reprocessing, imported fuel under long-term guarantee, and an explicit, public bar on receiving nuclear assistance from any third country, Pakistan included. Such conditions exist elsewhere the UAE accepted every one of them in 2009. Nothing in the deal as reported yet requires them of Saudi Arabia, and on an agreement of this consequence, that omission is not a technicality. It is the difference between a genuine non-proliferation commitment and a diplomatic courtesy both sides can quietly outgrow. For readers in Jammu & Kashmir, this is not a distant Gulf transaction. Pakistans confidence on its western flank has always shaped its posture on its eastern one; a religiously prestigious, financially powerful patron standing however ambiguously behind Islamabads arsenal changes the weight Rawalpindi assigns to risk along the Line of Control. An emboldened Pakistan is not necessarily a more aggressive one, but it is one with more room to manoeuvre, diplomatically and militarily, in a dispute that has already cost this region a war within recent memory. That confidence sits alongside Pakistans own new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, signed within days of the reactor deal a reminder that Islamabads calculations are increasingly made in a wider, better-resourced company than New Delhi has been used to reckoning with. Indias own Gulf strategy built on treating Riyadh, Ankara and Tehran as separate, manageable relationships was not built to withstand this configuration. The decisive question, then, is not whether a Saudi reactor is a Saudi bomb. It is whether this agreement quietly establishes a regional principle: that nuclear latency, not restraint, is what sovereignty now requires. That would not stabilise the Middle East. It would replace the present order with a murkier one Israel armed, Iran opaque, Saudi Arabia latent, and Pakistan standing behind it all in a silence no one has yet been asked to break. The writer is a retired Indian Army officer and strategic analyst.
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No AQIS link to Red Fort blast has come to our notice: IGP Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 13:Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V K Birdi, on Thursday said that the United Nations Security Councils attribution of the November 10, 2025, vehicle-borne suicide blast near Delhis Red Fort to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) has not come to the notice of Kashmir Police so far. Responding to queries during Independence Day security reviews, Birdi said, No such thing has come to our notice so far. He underlined that robust, multi-layered security protocols are fully active across the Valley to ensure safe celebrations. The IGPs remarks came against the backdrop of the latest UNSC Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team report, which has officially linked the high-intensity blast to AQIS. The attack, which occurred at a busy traffic signal near the Red Fort, killed between 11 and 15 people and injured dozens. The suicide bomber was identified as Dr Umer Un Nabi, a medical professional and assistant professor from Kashmir who was working at Al-Falah University in Faridabad. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) later uncovered a highly educated white-collar terror cell operating out of Faridabad, Haryana. The module comprised multiple doctors and medical professionals who manufactured volatile TriacetoneTriperoxide (TATP) explosives. According to the UNSC report, AQIS is evolving into a more regional entity that relies on small, decentralised, urban-embedded cells rather than large logistics networks, enabling it to bypass traditional border security. The NIA has filed a voluminous 7500-page chargesheet against the accused, linking them to AnsarGhazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), a known AQIS offshoot. The trial is underway. While the international findings have drawn attention, Birdi made it clear that Kashmir Police have not received any such specific attribution so far. He reiterated that comprehensive security arrangements, including multi-layered grids, remain in place across the Valley to safeguard Independence Day festivities.
Parliament's Monsoon Session adjourned sine die
New Delhi, Aug 13:The Monsoon Session of Parliament which commenced on July 20 was adjourned sine die on Thursday.The session provided 19 sittings spread over a period of 25 days.During the session, 11 Bills were introduced in Lok Sabha and two Bills were introduced in Rajya Sabha. Twelve Bills were passed by Lok Sabha and 12 Bills were passed by Rajya Sabha.The total number of Bills passed by both Houses of Parliament during the session was 12. Two Bills replacing and encompassing the provisions of the Ordinances, The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, and the Income-Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, which were promulgated by the President before Monsoon Session, were considered and passed by both the Houses. Demands for Excess Grants for the year 2022-23 were taken up and the related Appropriation Bill was introduced, considered and passed by Lok Sabha on August 4 and returned by the Rajya Sabha on August 6. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, was referred to the Joint Committee of the Houses for examination and report. In order to address, with immediacy, the concerns of students relating to public examinations, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced to amend the parent act of 2024 as a major initiative to strengthen the integrity and credibility of the public examination system. The Bill seeks to ensure speedy investigation and time-bound trial of offences under the Act; empower state governments and union territory administrations to designate Special Fast Track Courts and appoint Special Public Prosecutors; mandate completion of investigations within two months and trials within three months; enable the Central Government to constitute Special Task Forces for investigation, wherever necessary; enhance penalties for offences; and provide for a time-bound appellate mechanism before a Division Bench of the High Court. The bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament and has been assented to by the President. Some other major Bills passed by both Houses during the Session are as under: The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeks to amend the Act of 1971 to bring VandeMataram, honoured as the National Song, within the ambit of Section 3 of The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 and proposes to make it an offence to intentionally prevent the singing of VandeMataram or cause disturbance to any assembly engaged in its singing, thereby extending legal protection to the National Song and making such acts punishable under the act. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to amend the parent Act of 1969 to make provisions for delayed registration of births and deaths more stringent by prescribing a streamlined verification mechanism. The Bill provides for registration after one year and up to two years only with the approval of the competent Executive Magistrate, and after two years only with the approval of a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeks to amend the Act of 2006 to provide for a national digital platform for free and voluntary registration of MSMEs and strengthen the MSME sector by improving access to finance, ensuring faster adjudication of delayed payment disputes of micro and small enterprises, promoting ease of doing business, and decriminalising offences regarding contravention of certain provisions, replacing conviction-based fines with graded penalties by including warning at the first instance. The Bankers Books Evidence Bill, 2026, seeks to expand the scope of the definition of bankers books to include all forms of records maintained by banks, whether in physical, electronic, digital, virtual, cloud-based or in any other form, thereby providing a comprehensive, technology-neutral and future-ready legal framework. It standardises certificates and recognises manual, digital and electronic authentication, while enabling electronic records to be produced physically or electronically. It further empowers the central government to extend coverage across the financial sector and defines special cause for judicial production. The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, seeks to amend the First Schedule to the Constitution by altering the name of State of Kerala as Keralam in accordance with article 3 of the Constitution. The National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeks to amend the National Co-operative Development Corporation Act, 1962, to expand the definition of foodstuffs to include any other food items as may be notified by the central government, remove the geographical restriction applicable to industrial goods, strengthen the cooperative sector by updating statutory references, removing obsolete provisions, and empowering the corporation with necessary incidental powers. These measures will facilitate the collection and sharing of credit and other relevant information with authorised institutions, while providing greater flexibility, legal clarity, and operational efficiency and enable timely, direct and responsive financial assistance for co-operative development. The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, seeks to improve the efficiency, ensure independence, transparency, and uniformity in the qualifications, appointment, terms and conditions of service of chairpersons and members of various tribunals, the administration and functioning of the tribunals, to establish a National Tribunals Commission and to make consequential amendments in related enactments and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, to provide certainty, stability and predictability in the fiscal regime in the mineral sector, thereby giving impetus to national economic growth which would facilitate the aims of Atmanirbhar Bharat and ultimately attaining the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The productivity of Lok Sabha was approximately 19 percent and that of Rajya Sabha was approximately 39 percent.
Gen Zskanwariyas: barefoot and bereft
On Haridwars holy but littered ghats, people in their 20s almost all men arrived in millions. Some had spent a months wage to get there; almost all could not afford a room for the night. Those who spoke to Ishita Mishra leaned heavily towards the BJP and believed their parents knew best. Less than a month after the youth protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar, at this Hindu religious gathering, where more than half the crowd were Gen Z-ers, the central idea was to conform, to abide by tradition and uphold the system
BCI Halts Enrollment of NALSAR 2026 Batch Amid Protests Against CJI Suryakant
New Delhi, August 14: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has directed all state bar councils to suspend the enrollment of any graduates from the 2026 batch of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, until further notice. This directive comes in response to a protest campaign initiated by NALSAR students against Chief Justice of India (CJI) ... Read more BCI Halts Enrollment of NALSAR 2026 Batch Amid Protests Against CJI Suryakant
Indian Army Chief Meets ASEAN Women Military Officers in New Delhi
New Delhi, August 14: Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth met with women military officers from ASEAN countries on Thursday in New Delhi. During this meeting, the Army Chief honored these officers who are participating in the ASEAN-United Nations Women Military Officers Course organized by the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping. General Seth engaged in ... Read more Indian Army Chief Meets ASEAN Women Military Officers in New Delhi
Shreyas Iyers Leadership Shines as Punjab Kings Prepare for IPL 2027
New Delhi, August 14: The Punjab Kings (PBKS) have faced challenges since their final appearance in 2014, struggling in subsequent seasons. However, under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, the team made a remarkable comeback in 2025, reaching the finals. Despite falling short of the title, their performance left a lasting impression. As the IPL 2026 ... Read more Shreyas Iyers Leadership Shines as Punjab Kings Prepare for IPL 2027
Uttarakhand to Expand Nine Roads with
New Delhi, August 14: The central government has made a significant decision to enhance road connectivity in Uttarakhand. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced the approval of 297.37 crore for the widening and strengthening of nine roads spanning 235.42 kilometers in the state. This initiative will be executed under the Central ... Read more Uttarakhand to Expand Nine Roads with 297.37 Crore Investment
Political Leaders Condemn Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal
New Delhi, August 14: Political leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), and the Gurudwara Management Committee have strongly condemned the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab and SAD chief, which occurred on Thursday. Bikram Singh Majithia, a leader from the Shiromani Akali Dal, expressed ... Read more Political Leaders Condemn Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal
Delhi Health Minister Responds to Oppositions Allegations of Corruption
New Delhi, August 14: Delhis Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh addressed allegations of corruption in government hospitals made by the opposition. He stated that he has requested a report from the health secretary regarding the purchases of ORS packets, bed sheets, pillows, and X-ray machines by August 17. In an interview, the minister said, We ... Read more Delhi Health Minister Responds to Oppositions Allegations of Corruption
Alok Kumar Advocates for Cow Protection and National Heritage Status
New Delhi, August 14: Alok Kumar, the international president of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), has reiterated the demand for a comprehensive central law for cow protection and conservation from the central government. He emphasized that this is not a new demand, as the VHP has long sought legislation at the national level to ensure ... Read more Alok Kumar Advocates for Cow Protection and National Heritage Status
DDA inks pact to develop 5-star hotel in Delhis Dwarka; opening set for 2030
It is the first of four special licence-fee projects to reach deal stage; expected to generate 6,000 crore revenue over 55 years and create 800 jobs
Two children drown in rainwater-filled pit in Delhis Narela
The boys, both residents of Bawana, had entered the pit to play and swim
Road closures and diversions disrupt morning rush-hour commute as police intensify patrols, airport checks, and mock drills across the Capital
Delhi CM hands over appointment letters to 1,368 newly recruited teachers
Gupta says the occasion is also about strengthening the responsibility of ensuring better education for lakhs of children and their families
Gujarat Minister meets HM Shah in Delhi, discusses expansion of Ahmedabad Science City
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Gujarat Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia has met the Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed the proposed expansion of Ahmedabads Science City, along with plans to strengthen the states science, innovation and technology ecosystem. During the meeting on Thursday, Modhwadia sought guidance on []
Over 4,000 young Indians attend Independence Day musical evening at Bharat Mandapam
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) More than 4,000 young Indians, predominantly Gen Z, came together at the Bharat Mandapam here for an inspiring Independence Day Cultural Musical Evening centred on the theme Nasha Mukt Yuva Bharat, combining patriotism, culture and a collective resolve against drug abuse. Hosted by the Member of Parliament Vikramjit Singh Sahney []
