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From food shortages to record harvests: How India learnt to feed itself

India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on Saturday. Eight decades after Independence, one measure of the country's economic transformatio

West Asia war LIVE: Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices

This strait will be opened and closed only under Irans command, and so long as you do not accept the reality of defeat and stop indulging in fant

Independence Day LIVE updates: PM Modi greets people

The nation will is commemorating the 80th Independence Day, a red-letter day in the history of India

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Telangana SIR: Botched-up enumeration phase leaves 94 lakh electors at the mercy of 119 EROs

With 119 EROs endowed with quasi judicial powers set to adjudicate over 94 lakh cases in this short window, they would get less than a minutes ti

Rishabh Pant can make Virender Sehwag-like impact: Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews has been a part of a Sri Lankan team which had heady battles with India, especially on their own turf. He believes a player like R

Morning Digest: President stresses Viksit Bharat goal by 2047, lauds youth and women empowerment in I-Day eve address; Mahua Moitra claims ordered to vacate circuit house, and more

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Indonesia quake triggers tsunami warning, damages homes off Flores

Indonesia quake triggers tsunami warning damages homes off Flores

PM Modi honours freedom fighters on Independence Day, says 'their dreams inspire Viksit Bharat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his greetings to the country on the occasion of 80th Independence Day and paid tributes to Indi

75+ Happy Independence Day messages, greetings, wishes, and quotes

Messages for Independence Day instill a sense of pride and optimism about the future. Through both digital platforms and personal encounters, the

Independence Day 2026: When and where to watch Modi's speech on Aug 15?

India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on 15 August with PM Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort. PM is expected to outline t

Independence Day: For Telangana

Hyderabad:Nearly eight decades ago, when India was formally declared an independent sovereign nation, Hyderabad was cautiously silent. Not that i

LIVE: PM to Lead 80th I-Day Celebrations, Address Nation for 13th Time

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

Rubio greets India on Independence Day, says US ties stronger than ever

Rubio greets India on Independence Day says US ties stronger than ever

Batwara 1947 opens at Rs 5.75 crore, trails behind Awarapan 2

'Batwara 1947', a partition-themed drama starring Sunny Deol, hit the big screens on Friday, garnering an impressive Rs 5.75 crore net on its ope

Independence Day 2026: PM Modi hails freedom fighters, says their dreams inspire Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored India's freedom fighters on Independence Day. He stated their sacrifices inspire the nation's journey toward

Best of BS Opinion: The case for keeping UPI free outweighs its infra costs

Today's columns examine the case for keeping UPI free, Punjab's shifting political landscape, General A S Vaidya's forgotten legacy and the rise

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude strikes Indonesia, no casualties reported; tsunami warning issued

An earthquake of 7.7 magnitude struck the Flores Island in eastern Indonesia on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning and forcing hundreds of pe

Amit Shah hails Boston India Day as Massachusetts issues India Day proclamation

Amit Shah hails Boston India Day as Massachusetts issues India Day proclamation

Independence Day 2026 Live Streaming: When and where to watch PM Modi speech and Red Fort flag hoisting ceremony online

Independence Day 2026 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch PM Modi Speech, Parade and Flag Hoisting Live: India's 80th Independence Day will b

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Awarapan 2 box office day 1: Emraan Hashmi starrer opens at Rs 27 crore

Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' has achieved a strong opening at the Indian box office. The film earned an estimated Rs 21 crore net on its first da

Gujarat CM urges greater women

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Reliance to partner Rolls-Royce to develop fighter jet engines

Pocso on online companies for child sex abuse content? SC to examine

SC clears way for Tamil Nadu to give Karur victims kin jobs

Tata Sons' Tuesday AGM faces uncertainty as SDTT flags lack of quorum

The Sir Ratan Tata Trust faces curbs, impacting Tata Sons' annual general meeting. The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust noted a lack of quorum for the upco

Anti-Red fighters bag bulk of police gallantry awards

7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, early tsunami warning issued

7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, early tsunami warning issued

PM Modi to lead 80th Independence Day at Red Fort, mark 150 years of

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7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued

A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.

Lord's to Lahore: A look at India's milestone Tests before the 600th at Galle

The men-in-Blue, led by Shubman Gill, are set to become only the third team after England and Australia to reach the milestone, that too on the d

Strong 7.7-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS

Indonesias Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned of the possibility of tsunami waves being generated by the earthquake

IPS Nupur Prasad, who led Sushant Singh Rajput CBI probe, to get President's Medal

IPS Nupur Prasad who led Sushant Singh Rajput CBI probe to get Presidents Medal

Welfare schemes and achievements must reach the people, says Uttar Pradesh Information Director

Four arrested in Mumbai in connection with 30 crore Ponzi, multi-level marketing scheme

Police said the company was accepting illegal investments, even in the form of cash, promising continuous, fixed returns of 5-7% monthly, without

J&K administration says no work from home order for Pandits in Kashmir; CM Abdullah says a credible threat cannot be taken lightly

Rakesh Handu, a Pandit social activist, said he was in touch with the six Pandit employees whose names and mobile numbers figured in the threat l

CCRAS-NIIMH Signs MOU for Digitization of Medical Manuscripts

New Delhi, August 15: The Ministry of AYUSHs Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel urges unity to build developed Gujarat

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IREL Recruitment Alert: Apply Now for 73 Technical and Non-Technical Positions

Mumbai, August 15: A significant opportunity is about to slip away for job seekers. IREL (India) Limited has announced vacancies for 73 regular t

7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Issued

A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to Visit Bihar on August 16-17

New Delhi, August 15: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will embark on a two-day visit to Bihar on August 16 and 17, accompanied by a hig

India Urges Global Attention on Human Rights Violations in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

New Delhi, August 15: Indias Ministry of External Affairs has called on the international community to focus on the human rights violations occur

Large Cache of Gelatin Sticks Seized in West Bengal, One Arrested

Kolkata, August 15: Police in West Bengals Birbhum district conducted a raid in Rampurhat on Friday, uncovering a significant stash of gelatin st

Two American jets with same flight number avoid mid-air disaster

Violence Erupts in Manipur: Two Naga Volunteers Killed by Armed Attackers

Imphal, August 15: In a tragic incident in Manipurs Kangpokpi district, armed militants have killed two Naga village volunteers and injured two o

Unmarked proforma being served to West Bengal madrasas by police seeking details of foreign funding, visitors

A group of activists from Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) has written to CM Suvendu Adhikari and the police seeking clarificati

BJP Reacts Strongly to Rahul Gandhis Comments on PM Modi and Foreign Policy

New Delhi, August 15: The political landscape in India has heated up following Congress leader Rahul Gandhis remarks targeting Prime Minister Mod

Rahul Gandhis Statement on Meloni Called a Political Joke by Majid Memon

Mumbai, August 15: Senior advocate and former Rajya Sabha MP Majid Memon has dismissed the statement made by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi re

Trump asks Supreme Court to revive White House ballroom construction

Trump asks Supreme Court to revive White House ballroom construction

Cockroaches, expired food: Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart face Maharashtra FDA crackdown

Cockroaches expired food Blinkit Zepto Instamart face Maharashtra FDA crackdown

Tiranga Yatra held along India-China border in Nyoma on Independence Day eve

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NTA to release provisional answer keys for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET on August 16

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Judge lets Trump build border wall on Tohono O'odham land without consent

Judge lets Trump build border wall on Tohono Oodham land without consent

Thousands participate in Tiranga Yatra in Bihar, Jharkhand

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary led the Tiranga Yatra as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign-2026 in Munger district, whereas the 209 CoB

SEBI Expands Online Bond Platforms to Include GIFT City Products

Mumbai, August 15: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced an expansion of the product offerings available through online

40 queries in Census Phase-II: Caste, bank accounts, Covid jabs...

19 Children Die from Infection and Contaminated Water in Balaghat: Umang Singhar

Mumbai, August 15: Umang Singhar, the Leader of the Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, has visited the disease-stricken villages in Balag

Former Trinamool MLA Nirmal Ghosh mobbed outside police station

A day back he was arrested from Odisha for his alleged involvement in the hurried cremation of the RG Kar rape and murder victims dead body

Savarkar remark: Supreme Court quashes case against Rahul Gandhi

Satisfied with the offer but would be happy when those killed Bharat Tiwari be punished, hanged: demands Tiwaris family members

Tiwari was killed in an alleged police encounter on June 17, 2026, at Bilauti village in Bhojpur district of Bihar

Aditya Sahu Accuses Hemant Soren of Misleading Politics Over MMDR Amendment Bill

Ranchi, August 15: The BJP has responded to Chief Minister Hemant Sorens opposition to the recently passed Mines and Minerals (Development and Re

Rahul Gandhi's remarks unacceptable: BJP

Privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi over remarks against Amit Shah

CBI Arrests Fugitive in Murder Case of Trinamool Leader Bhadu Sheikh

Mumbai, August 15: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Masad Sheikh, a proclaimed offender, in connection with the murder of T

US homicide rate hits 75-year low as FBI records sharp 2025 crime fall

US homicide rate hits year low as FBI records sharp crime fall

Maharashtra government to set a task force for drone policy implementation

The policy need is to strengthen existing drone ecosystem and for that government has to assist the existing companies as well attracting new inv

Passenger aboard Air-India Phuket-Delhi flight details harrowing experience

Passenger aboard AirIndia PhuketDelhi flight details harrowing experience

Apply Now: 42 Positions Open at ITAT, Deadline August 16

Mumbai, August 15: Securing a government job is a dream for millions of youth in India. If you are among them, a golden opportunity is knocking a

Passenger lashes out at IndiGo staff after flight cancellation

Passenger lashes out at IndiGo staff after flight cancellation

Police Uncover Fake Gold Scam in Greater Noida, Five Arrested

Greater Noida, August 15: The police in Greater Noida have dismantled a gang that deceived people by showcasing fake gold. Five individuals, incl

ED Arrests Shivanand Neelannavar In Multi-State, Multi-Crore Ponzi Scheme Case

Neelannavar was arrested on August 13 under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. He was produced before the Special

Kids' pothole video went viral, but was their road finally fixed?

Kids pothole video went viral but was their road finally fixed

Pretty soon: Trump vows to claim Hormuz as US territory; Iran hits back

President Murmu Highlights Progress in Uplifting Marginalized Communities Ahead of Independence Day

New Delhi, August 15: President Droupadi Murmu stated on Friday that prioritizing the upliftment of marginalized communities in recent years has

Ustad Amir Khan: The Pioneer of the Indore Gharana in Hindustani Classical Music

Mumbai, August 15: Ustad Amir Khans unique approach to presenting ragas set him apart in the realm of Hindustani classical music. This distinctiv

800+ girls protest school merger plan in Ujjain

girls protest school merger plan in Ujjain

Security tightened in Delhi and Gurugram after bomb threats ahead of 80th Independence Day

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Indian Youth Congress adopts five-point PANJA framework

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Tragic Tunnel Accident in Chamoli: BJP MP Visits Injured Workers in Hospital

Chamoli, August 15: BJP MP Anil Baluni visited the district hospital in Gopeshwar on Friday to meet the injured workers from the THDC tunnel acci

Kapurthala: Woman beggar assaulted outside temple, women's commission steps in

Kapurthala Woman beggar assaulted outside temple womens commission steps in

President Murmu Approves 78 Gallantry Awards Ahead of Independence Day

New Delhi, August 15: On the eve of Independence Day 2026, President Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 gallantry awards to honor heroes who have dem

Zameer Seeks To Step Down As Vijayanagara In-Charge, Basavanthappa To Hoist Flag

Basavanthappa will hoist the national flag at the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the district stadium in Hosapete at 9 am on Friday, accor

Missing Minor Rescued from Bengaluru, Accused Arrested in Tripura

Agartala, August 15: A minor girl missing from Bengaluru has been safely rescued and brought back to South Tripuras Sabroom. The police arrested

Water Management Must Follow Water Movement Plan: CM

Reviewing the water resources department functioning at the secretariat on Friday, Naidu stressed optimum utilisation of reservoir and tank stora

India Achieves Record Defense Production and Exports Amid Reforms

New Delhi, August 15: Over the past decade, extensive reforms in the defense sector have positioned India as a strong, self-reliant, and globally

Crop Insurance Deadline Likely To Be Extended

Collector Harendhira Prasad said water was being released from the Yeleru Reservoir on a rotational basis to address the impact of El Nino.