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Freedom, Reimagined

This Independence Day, four women are proving that the most powerful expression of freedom is not celebration, but responsibility, writes Swati S

Europe wildfires spread as record heat triggers evacuations across continent

Europe wildfires spread as record heat triggers evacuations across continent

Naveen Patnaik Urges CM Mohan Chandra Majhi to Oppose MADR Amendment Bill

Bhubaneswar, August 14: Opposition leader and BJD president Naveen Patnaik has written to Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi, urging the state go

Batwara 1947 Review: A Predictable but Sincere Plea for Communal Harmony

The films intentions are honourable, but things in Batwara 1947 move along predictable routes.

Live-event industry growth of 44% boosts travel and local economies

Travel is one among the major contributors in indirect expenses with outstation visitors accounting for nearly three-fourths of total spending

Karnataka releases 170 crore towards pending salaries of transport employees

Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced the release of 170 crore towards pending salaries of employees of the States four transport

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SEBI eases InvIT rules to allow debt-funded road maintenance costs in distributions

Regulator allows major maintenance expenses funded through external debt to be added back while calculating distributable cash flows

An accident left him wondering if he would ever walk again, yet this physicist who grew up in a poor Rajasthan village became the first Indian to win the Wolf Prize

Indian-origin physicist Jainendra K. Jain has made history by winning the esteemed Wolf Prize in Physics for his innovative composite fermion the

Defence Ministry Signs Rs 1,577-Crore Loiter Munition Deal For Army

The acquisition is aimed at enhancing the combat capabilities of the Army's artillery regiments and strengthening overall operational readiness.

Har Ghar Tiranga Rally Held on RK Beach Road

District tourism officer J. Madhavi, district education officer Prem Kumar, information department RJD K. Sadarao, hotels association president P

Trucks not permitted to ply inside Puducherry town during peak hours, says SSP/ pic S S Kumar

E-commerce platforms dial back discounts as mid-year sales growth moderates

The mid-year sales, coming ahead of Raksha Bandhan, are being viewed as a precursor to Diwali sales

FDA Takes Major Action: 16 Licenses Suspended in Maharashtra Hotels and E-commerce

Pune, August 14: The neglect of food safety regulations is now leading to serious consequences. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspen

Quote of the Day by Malcolm X: 'If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed...'- Powerful life lessons on media, oppression, narrative control and independent thinking by one of the most influential voices of the civil rights era

Quote of the Day by Malcolm X: Malcolm X's life offers lessons on media influence and critical thinking. He urged questioning narratives and look

Skyways Air Services IPO to open August 24 at 138 upper band

The company reported revenue from operations of 2,812.9 crore in FY26, more than doubling from 1,289.1 crore in FY24

EPFOs Mysuru Regional Office launches enrolment campaign

Bhubaneswar Charts a Future-Ready Path Against Urban Flooding

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) marked a significant milestone in its quest to make the temple city flood-resilient. During the 43rd

Zameer Ahmed Khans refusal to hoist the National Flag is the height of unapologetic irresponsibility', says Capt. Chowta

Eight-Member Motorcycle Theft Gang Held in Markapuram

They later hid the stolen vehicles in Bestavaripeta and Markapuram

Libra Moon on August 15 could finally lift the pressure for these 3 zodiac signs and bring unexpected blessings

The deeper message of this Libra Moon Horoscope is about perspective. Sometimes life doesn't feel lighter because our circumstances have changed

Russian drones kill woman, child in Sumy as UN warns of rising civilian deaths

Russian drones kill woman child in Sumy as UN warns of rising civilian deaths

Illegal Abortion Kits Racket Busted In Maharashtra, Case Against 8

The FDA, in a statement here, said its Nagpur and Solapur offices acted on August 12 against illegal sale of Clear Kit and Prega End, medicines u

Neithal art festival begins in Thoothukudi with traditional performances

Air India plans 16 B787-8 retrofits in 2027, over 100 new aircraft in two years

Fleet transformation remains on track despite geopolitical, fuel and operational pressures

Central Railway to upgrade 22 Mumbai locals to 15-car rakes from Aug 15

Central Railway will augment twenty-two suburban services to fifteen-car rakes starting August fifteenth. This move will increase carrying capaci

Seediri Appala Raju released from jail as Sompeta court grants him bail

The YSRCP leader has been arrested on July 22 on charges of misleading the Police Department in a road accident case, in which his son Arav is th

SIR Spotlights Identity Crisis Among Women From Other States Marrying Haryana Men

Many of these women have lived in Haryana for decades, raised families and voted in successive elections. But the absence of their names or those

SBI loan fraud case: man who escaped police custody in 2025 held in Hyderabad

A local court on Friday sent the accused, Kavala Venkata Narasimham, to Rajamahendravaram Central Prison on judicial remand

Newtap Finance gets CRISIL A-rating on back of disciplined growth

As of March 31, 2026, Newtaps managed loan portfolio stood at 4,582 crore, with on-book assets under management of 859 crore

US consumer sentiment drops by 4.2% in Aug as West Asia conflict drags on

US consumers' one-year inflation expectations rose to 4.3% in August from 4.2% in July as the Middle East conflict raised concerns over living co

Rahul Gandhis Remarks Spark Political Tensions; Foreign Ministry Emphasizes Strong Ties with Italy

New Delhi, August 14: Political tensions have escalated following opposition leader Rahul Gandhis personal remarks about Indias foreign policy an

Datanomics: Jharkhand student protests expose deep socio-economic fractures

Jharkhand's student protests over exam paper leaks have renewed questions about the state's education spending, unemployment and persistent pover

FinMin advises easing procedures for selection of project consultants

Move to break the dominance of very small group of companies

Kerala Schools Told To Skip Vande Mataram

Only the National Anthem at state ceremonies on August 15: Reports

Russian drones kill woman, 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties surge

Russian drones killed a mother and son in northern Ukraine on Friday. July saw the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since the invasion beg

HAL partners with Adani Defence, BEML to produce LCH Prachand

HAL on Friday said it has entered into partnerships with the Indian industry-Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Ltd and BEML-for manufacturin

Ashok Leyland Q1 net profit rises 0.8% to 616 crore, revenue up 12%

Ashok Leyland posted its highest-ever first-quarter revenue and net profit, driven by record volumes, even as rising material costs weighed on op

Houthis hit Saudi's Aramco Jazan refinery for second time in a week

The Houthis said two drones hit the Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan, days after an earlier attack set a crude storage tank ablaze.

Karnataka to introduce Command and Control Centre as part of measures to stop pilferage of PDS supplies

Political Tussle Intensifies Between Bhumana and Tirupati Collector

He also alleged that the collector had ordered an inquiry against him through the vigilance and enforcement department and the district police

SC/ST Commission has no power to adjudicate land disputes or direct mutation of Revenue records: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has no jurisdiction to adjudicate disputes over immovable property or is

Telangana Raising Summit During Dec 7-9

This was one of the decisions taken by the State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Friday.

Trilegal advises Motilal Oswal on 1,500 crore investment on renewable energy

The deal marks a significant capital commitment by Motilal Oswals alternatives business into Indias clean energy sector, which has seen sustained

Mandal-Level Prajavani To Begin From August 17: Chinna Reddy

560 MPDOs named nodal officers to lead local grievance redressal

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Partition Memorial at Sealdah Railway Station

Kolkata, August 14: A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday at Sealdah Railway Station to honor the victims of the 1947 Partition. This even

Murder case accused found dead in Kozhikode

The 34-year-old had been arrested by police in connection with the death of a young woman who was reportedly in a relationship with him. She was

New initiative for scientific flood mitigation in Kerala

Kerala Flood Resilience Initiative envisaged as a model for nation; team of experts from IITs submits preliminary report

Arteta eyes early silverware as Arsenal face Manchester City in Community Shield

Arteta eyes early silverware as Arsenal face Manchester City in Community Shield

During the Cold War, Soviet physicist Lev Landau created an exam so difficult that only 43 candidates passed it in nearly 30 years

Soviet physicist Lev Landau created a rigorous Theoretical Minimum exam for aspiring scientists. This challenging test required deep understandin

UAE blames Iran for drone strikes on ADNOC tankers in Strait of Hormuz

UAE blames Iran for drone strikes on ADNOC tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Quote of the day by Edgar Allan Poe: 'There is something in the unselfish and self-sacrificing love of a...' - motivational quote by The Fall of the House of Usher author teaches life lessons on unconditional love, pain of broken trust and why animal loyalty can mean more than human friendship

Quote of the day by Edgar Allan Poe: Edgar Allan Poe's quote highlights animal devotion's power. He contrasted this with the unreliable friendshi

Naveen Patnaik Sounds Alarm Over MMDR Bill, Urges CM Majhi to Defend Odisha

In a strongly worded letter that underscores deepening Centre-State tensions, Odisha Leader of Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Nav

Tejashwi Yadav Questions Bihar Governments Investment Claims

Patna, August 14: Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the opposition in Bihar, has launched a sharp attack on the state government regarding its claims

Odisha HPC Approves RIDF Projects for FY 2026-27

In a significant step towards strengthening rural infrastructure across the state, the first meeting of the High Power Committee (HPC) on the Rur

India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: Check IND vs SL match schedule, live streaming, predicted playing 11 and full squads

Beginning August 15, 2026, cricket fans can look forward to an exciting two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka. Led by Shubman Gill, t

Motor racing-Formula E aiming for female drivers in 2-3 years

Formula E hopes to see women drivers competing at championship level soon. The all-electric series will soon announce a major expansion of its wo

Public trust in aviation will not be allowed to be broken: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

AAIB report awaited; stringent steps to strengthen regulations, if shortcomings found

NCP Leader Zeeshan Siddique Gets Death Threat From Rohit Godara Gang Member

He allegedly threatened to kill Siddique, while claiming that he had asked a fellow gang member to eliminate Zeeshan's father Baba Siddique two y

Ancient coins to modern notes: Mysuru expo traces Indias currency journey

Saleem Ahmed elected new Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman after he defeats BJP nominee P.H. Pujar

Amid misgivings expressed by the Bharatiya Janata Party over the exit of former Chairman of Legislative Council Basavaraj Horatti, senior Congres

Police use water cannons to disperse DYFI protest march to Kerala CM VD Satheesan's residence

In a dramatic turn of events, police intervened to disperse DYFI activists rallying outside the residence of Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan.

Amit Shah approves Rs 2,117.85 crore for flood relief in seven states

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Oracle layoffs August 2026: 6am layoff email may hit inboxes next month on this date as managers asked for names, after 10,000+ workers were cut in March

Oracle layoffs 2026: Oracle employees could face another layoff wave on September 1, with reports suggesting 6am job-cut emails may arrive as man

Rs. 6.23 Crore to Modernise Gunturs Mondigate Drainage

The funds were sanctioned this year and the remaining works would be completed after the monsoon

Arab woman tourist found dead in Kozhikode hotel

Police sources said the exact cause of death could be ascertained only after post-mortem report was received, though it was suspected to be a cas

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody in RG Kar Case

Kolkata, August 14: Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Nirmal Ghosh has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody by a district court. This d

New annadanam and laddu facilities to open on August 21 at Durga temple

Hormuz traffic slows further after US threatens more economic pressure on Iran

Transit through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped after two ships were attacked. The United States stated it can maintain a naval blockade

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury defends Rahul Gandhi over recent diplomatic remarks

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Karnataka Cabinet clears Bill to regulate private organisations activities in public spaces

From Narmada To Velsao: Medha Patkar

From the Narmada Valley to Velsao, Medha Patkars activism has kept displacement, peoples rights at the centre of Indias development debate.

APJUDA members stage protest demanding stipend hike in Ongole

White House report flags India in China-linked transshipment network

The White House report places India in Tier 1 of China's alleged transshipment network and flags the Pune-Gujarat-Chennai production belt as a po

President Murmu Highlights Government Achievements, Emphasizes Development for a Prosperous India

New Delhi, August 14: On the eve of Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation, outlining significant advancements in variou

BSNL announces initiative to improve services in Salem

Heavy Rain Alert: Heavy rain in many states including Jharkhand-Odisha, alert in Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh also

Heavy Rain Alert: Rain is expected to continue in many parts of the country for the next few days. The Meteorological Department has warned of he

Gill Says Big Honour on Leading India in 600th Test Match on Independence Day

India will become the first Asian team and only the third side after England and Australia to play 600 Tests when the first Test of the two-match

President Murmu Highlights Government Achievements Ahead of Independence Day

New Delhi, August 14: In her address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the governments achievemen

Kerala raises caregiver assistance under Ashwasakiranam scheme to 1,000

It is a monthly aid to caregivers of chronically bedridden, disabled persons or persons with other terminal or chronic illnesses or the elderly.

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NEDFi study finds microplastic pollution threatens Brahmaputra

A NEDFi report identified microplastic pollution as a critical environmental challenge in freshwater systems. The study focused on the Brahmaputr

Independence Day: Minister Bindu Krishna to hoist national flag in Kozhikode

A total of 22 platoons will take part in the parade, featuring personnel from the police, Excise, Fire and Rescue Services, Forest department, Na

HSBC India opens new branch in Thiruvananthapuram

This will be the second branch for the bank in Kerala after its branch in Kochi