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Tamil Nadu Premier League | Dragons breathe fire with a big win over Spartans

Guardians of the gentle giants: Mahouts from indigenous communities and their bond with elephants

With World Elephant Day (August 12) and the International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples (August 9) observed back-to-back this month, a loo

Warmth, friendliness of Chennai people are truly special to me, says Janani Sankar

Madras on Stage: from performances to protests, photographs aplenty at The Hindus Made of Chennai Archival Photo Exhibit

TASL, NIBE bag 1,577-crore Army contracts for loiter munitions

The contracts, signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi, have been processed under the Buy Indian category thr

Ex-Minister Ambati Rambabu Gets Relief From HC

A single judge bench headed by Justice Y. Lakshmana Rao was hearing Rambabu's petition seeking quashing of a police case registered against him.

Honoring Freedom Fighters in Bhopal Ahead of Independence Day

Bhopal, August 15: In a heartfelt tribute to the sacrifices made by freedom fighters, Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel organized a special

CRPF 77th Battalion organises Har Ghar Tiranga rally

Temporary traffic diversion at Sholinganallur Junction

Konaseema Authorities to Develop 105 Pushkar Ghats in the District

He called for advance planning to avoid any lapses. He said the primary objective should be to ensure a safe environment for devotees at the Push

Two arrested for cheating physiotherapist of 1,500

Learn handspinning and handloom weaving at this workshop in Chennimalai

Nurpu Handloom Collective is hosting the workshop that will show participants the entire lifecycle of a woven piece of fabric

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DC Edit | Aug. 15: Spirit Of Indias Youth Reignites Optimism

The anxieties of what tomorrow will bring may weigh heavily on younger generations even as we celebrate where India has reached in her 79-year jo

Japanese proverb of the day: 'When you do something wholeheartedly, you are...' - can commitment, determination, self-belief help you achieve your goals without relying on others? This motivational saying teaches life lesson on self-reliance, taking initiative and pursuing what matters with purpose

Japanese proverb of the day: When individuals genuinely commit to a task, they frequently exceed their own expectations. This steadfast devotion

Cyberabad Police Arrest Kondapalli Ganesh for Duping Investors of 33 Crore

Ganesh had gained prominence after winning the My Home Bhooja Ganesh laddu auction for `29 lakh in 2024 and placing a record bid of `51.07 lakh i

Indian Hockey Team Draws Inspiration from 1975 World Cup Victory Ahead of Match Against Wales

Amsterdam, August 15: The FIH Mens Hockey World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands, is set to kick off on Saturday. Ahead of Indi

PD Act invoked against rice miller over repeated custom-milled rice diversion

3 zodiac signs enter a lucky new chapter as Mercury meets Jupiter on August 15

On August 15, 2026, the cosmic spectacle of Mercury and Jupiter aligning heralds a time of great promise for three zodiac signs. Gemini will expe

Homoeopaths Can't Practice Other System Of Medicine: Homoeopathy Panel

The regulation states that a Homoeopathic practitioner shall not practise any other system of medicine other than Homoeopathy. At the same time,

20 police officers from Tamil Nadu get Presidents Medals

The awards were announced by the Government of India on the occasion of Independence Day

Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital opens new centre in Kelambakkam

14,975 Students Allotted Provisional Seats in DOST 2026 Special Drive

Among courses, 6,198 seats were allotted in commerce, 2,798 in physical sciences, 3,080 in life sciences, 2,878 in arts and 21 in other streams.

Devadula Waters Come to Farmers Rescue

Station Ghanpur MLA says every acre will be supplied with irrigation water

Athletic Bilbaos New Coach Edin Terzi

Madrid, August 15: Athletic Bilbaos newly appointed coach, Edin Terzi, is confident that his team will challenge for European qualification in th

Saidai Duraisamy seeks inclusion of healthcare in school curriculum

'Our blood has been sucked': J&K CM Omar hits back at Pak PM Shehbaz over IWT

Libya's Khalifa Haftar played key role in release of US hostage Kevin Rideout held by Islamic State: Sources

An American hostage, Kevin Rideout, was freed from an Islamic State affiliate. Eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar helped broker the deal for

Rahul Gandhis Comment on Giorgia Meloni Labeled as Political Joke by Majid Memon

Mumbai, August 15: Senior Advocate and former Rajya Sabha member Majid Memon has dismissed opposition leader Rahul Gandhis remarks regarding Ital

Imagine the audacity: Mahua Moitra alleges late-night eviction bid from Circuit House

Priyadarshan calls Saif Ali Khan greedy after first collaboration in Haiwaan

Priyadarshan calls Saif Ali Khan greedy after first collaboration in Haiwaan

Class 12 boy dies after assault by gang of 11 students in Chennai

ABVP, NSUI members clash at EFLU campus, cases booked

Reselling expired food products with fresh labels is calculated assault on public health: Karnataka High Court

The court refuses to quash the criminal case against the food recycling firm for allegedly reselling expired food items with a new label of a fre

AI Must Not Replace Human Consciousness: Allahabad High Court Judge

Addressing a dialogue on Human Consciousness in the Age of Artificial Intelligence here, he said excessive dependence on AI could weaken essentia

YTD Trust Board Approves Major Development Works

ISB to prepare Vision-2047 action plan for temple development

Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on U.S. aircraft carrier

Asked by reporters whether family members were worried about the situation on the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, Mr. Trump said no, theyre not

India Says Examining Bangladesh's Request for More Fuel Amid Energy Crisis

We have an ongoing arrangement with Bangladesh for the supply of diesel. Insofar as the request for additional supplies is concerned, it will be

Rahul Gandhis Remarks Spark Debate in Italy: Lawyer Urges Respectful Language for Foreign Leaders

Rome, August 15: Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi made a statement that has sparked discussions in both India and Italy. Giuseppe Filippo Papik Ger

Girl Falls Into Water While Filming Reel At Dam, Friend Jumps In. Both Die

A group of around 15 students of a pharmacy college visited the dam after their college hours. Of these students, Mohini Gautre and Amruta Khedka

Man held for killing wife and head constable in Vellore over family dispute

Man held for killing wife and head constable in Vellore over family dispute

Internship scheme aims to bridge skill gap among youth: Nirmala Sitharaman

The PM Internship Scheme is designed to bridge the gap between industry requirements and the skill sets of job seekers. Recognizing a significant

District police organise blood donation camp in Tirupattur

District police organise blood donation camp in Tirupattur

Nana Patekar praises Uttar Pradesh Police at song launch in Lucknow

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Oscar-nominated director Mark Rydell dies aged 97

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Defence Attachs to undergo language proficiency evaluation

The move comes amid an expansion of Indias defence diplomatic footprint and a renewed push to leverage military missions abroad to promote defenc

Defence Attachs to undergo language proficiency evaluation

The move comes amid an expansion of Indias defence diplomatic footprint and a renewed push to leverage military missions abroad to promote defenc

4amFresh Achieves Operational Profitability Within Nine Months of Pre-Seed Funding, Eyes Seed Funding

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: 4amFresh, India's first fresh grocery platform built around the promise of 'Made Today' freshness, toda

Over 4 Million Participate in Odishas Cyber Security Campaign for Students

Bhubaneswar, August 15: The Odisha government launched a state-wide cyber awareness campaign on Friday to combat the rising threat of cybercrime.

Over 2,500 police personnel deployed for Independence Day celebrations in Vellore, nearby districts

Russian Proverb of the Day: They meet you by your clothes, but see you off by Life lessons on human nature, first impressions, character, intelligence, social perception and why you can't judge a person by their appearance

Russian Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of They meet you by your clothes, but see you off by your mind. The saying reflects how first i

Karnataka minister seeks to skip I-Day flag-hoisting duty, BJP demands his removal

Karnataka minister seeks to skip IDay flaghoisting duty BJP demands his removal

India Ushers In 80th Independence Day, PM Modi To Address Nation From Red Fort

For the first time, the National Song, 'Vande Mataram', will be rendered during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.

In 2015, Indonesia's devastating El Nio fires burned 2.6 million hectares and sent toxic haze across Southeast Asia. 11 years later, restoration efforts had helped cut burned peatland area by 70% in 2023 compared with 2019, showing the value of rewetting

Indonesia is facing renewed wildfire concerns as a strong El Nio brings the prospect of reduced rainfall in 2026. The countrys devastating 2015 f

Tata Steel transfers Jamshedpur FC ownership to Churchill Brothers for 2026-27 ISL season

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Wholesale inflation eases to 9.8% on softer energy prices

In July, India's wholesale inflation decreased marginally to 9.8 percent, aided by falling energy prices which alleviated the pressures from incr

Shikha Mukerjee | Modi, Shah In a Fix: How To Tackle Opp. Challenge

Asking the home minister to explain who ordered the use of pellets against the protesters at Jantar Mantar is an entirely legitimate question and

80th Independence Day: The Economic Times wishes everyone a Happy Independence Day

80th Independence Day: The Economic Times wishes everyone a Happy Independence Day

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Regrets Anti-Netaji Remarks

Six FIRs have been registered. Police have arrested five persons and deleted 282 social media posts

Dhirendra Shastris Message to Gen-Z: Progress Towards the Nation and Ram Will Make India a World Leader

Chhatarpur, August 15: A vibrant Tiranga Yatra was held at Bageshwar Dham on Friday, where the head priest, Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, emp

Dhirendra Shastris Message to Gen-Z: Progress Towards the Nation and Ram Will Make India a Global Leader

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49 Horoscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for August 15

Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 15, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecti

Colleges Told Not To Charge MBBS Internship Fee

TAFRC says tuition applies only to a four-and-a-half-year academic course

We See India As Critical Power: US After Pacific Command Name Change

Under Secretary of War for Policy, Elbridge A. Colby, said the change from INDOPACOM to PACOM reflected Washington's military focus on the Wester

In A First, India Post Delivers National Flag By Drone In Himachal Pradesh

The initiative was carried out virtually by the Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, o

La Liga kicks off tonight, but Barcelona and Real Madrid willhave to wait another week to begin their campaigns

La Liga kicks off this weekend, even as several matches have been pushed back. The defending champions, Barcelona, along with Real Madrid, will l

New Development Bank plans $7.5 billion funding to deepen rupee lending

The New Development Bank is set to invest $7.5 billion in India, focusing on local currency financing aimed at strengthening emerging economies.

Maharashtra FDA suspends 14 licences linked to Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart

Of the 14 suspended licences, five belonged to Blinkit establishments, five to Zepto, two to Instamart, one to Bhagwati Stores and one to Swinsta

Assam Floods Claim 104 Lives, Over 78,000 Affected

Guwahati, August 14: The death toll from flood-related incidents in Assam has risen to 104. Thousands remain affected across seven districts in t

EFLU Students Clash Over Hostel Row

A dispute over alleged sexist remarks by a hostel warden at EFLU escalated into clashes between ABVP and NSUI students, with both groups accusing

Concerned citizens urge CJI to uphold liberty of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam

The signatories, who wrote to CJI on the eve of Indias 80thIndependence day, invoked the Supreme Courts 2021 judgment in K.A. Najeeb, which held

Software Engineer From Khammam Dies in US

The family received information on Friday morning that Parthasarathy had suffered a heart stroke while asleep and died.

Huge Disparity In Private Hospital Fees: Allahabad High Court Flags Lack Of Regulation

A Lucknow bench of justices Rajan Roy and Manjive Shukla passed the order on a public interest litigation filed by local NGO We The People. The m

US State Leaders Extend Greetings On Eve Of India's 80th Independence Day

Governors from Washington, South Dakota, Montana and Alaska extended formal greetings ahead of the official flag-hoisting ceremony scheduled for

Your Horoscope for August 15 is here: Why this could be the most fortunate day of Eclipse season

Saturday is a good time to identify habits, situations or routines that have stopped serving you. Releasing one outdated pattern could create roo

West Bengal Government Mandates Chief Ministers Approval for Senior Officer Promotions

Kolkata, August 14: The West Bengal government has announced that promotions for officials above a certain pay scale will now require approval fr

Govt mulls single-window clearance for space sector

The government is actively considering a single-window system designed for space sector approvals, aiming to enhance efficiency in business opera

Cabinet Okays Telangana Rising Summit in December

Invest Telangana theme to spotlight Future City and investment opportunities

Minister inspects tribal hamlets atop Alleri hillock in Vellore to provide basic amenities

Elon Musk's SpaceX completes $60 billion acquisition of AI startup Cursor

The deal became effective on Aug. 14, according to a regulatory filing, two months after SpaceX formally announced it had agreed to acquire the c

Accel India IV offloads 2 crore Urban Company shares, cuts stake to 4.84%

Accel India IV (Mauritius) has offloaded a 1.3 per cent stake in home services platform Urban Company through an open market transaction. Accordi

8 Members of Chain-Snatching Gang Arrested

Superintendent of police B. Rohith Raju, who presented the arrested persons at a media conference, said the gang targeted women who slept outside