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Chinas Environmental Quality Shows Significant Improvement

Beijing, August 14: The Chinese State Councils News Office held a briefing on Thursday, highlighting the progress in creating a beautiful China.

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 oppositio

Devi Kar | Choosing A School For Your Child: The Things You Should Be Focusing On

But a steady record of good results cant be the only criterion for choosing a school for your child. When parents are seeking admission at the pr

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 c

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International location, multiple mule accounts and a physical property sale: police report on hybrid digital arrest scam in Delhi HC

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 j

Expert Debunks China Squeeze Theory as Political Illusion

Beijing, August 14: Recently, several Western media outlets and think tanks have exaggerated the so-called China Squeeze Theory. They claim that

90 million years ago, Antarctica had a temperate forest just 900 kilometers from the South Pole despite months of darkness. 90 million years later, scientists found its roots, pollen and spores preserved in seafloor sediment beneath today's frozen continent

Ancient West Antarctica hosted a temperate rainforest approximately ninety million years ago. Fossil roots and pollen indicate dense vegetation g

Two children drown in rainwater-filled pit in Delhis Narela

The boys, both residents of Bawana, had entered the pit to play and swim

AIIMS Mangalagiri Holds Walkathon, Flash Mob On Organ Donation

The walkathon began at 6 am from the IPD-OPD Junction and culminated at the auditorium. Executive director Ahanthem Santa Singh and other faculty

Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy Criticizes Coalition Government for Revenge Politics

Panchalingala, August 14: Former Chief Minister and YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has reiterated that the law and order situation in the

Independence Day 2026: traffic snarls hit Delhi amid full-dressrehearsal restrictions; police on high alert

Road closures and diversions disrupt morning rush-hour commute as police intensify patrols, airport checks, and mock drills across the Capital

Vizag: Man Held For Swapping Debit Cards, Stealing Money

Police recovered Rs 1.93 lakh in cash and a motorcycle from his possession.

Minor Schoolboy Drowns In Polavaram Canal

The boy then took his bicycle and went to a temple. His parents and family members searched for him, found him and asked him to return home.

Punjab Assembly polls: BJPs pro-Sikh strategy gives AAP scope for Hindu outreach

With the BJP busy promoting its pro-Sikh image and the Congress currently caught up in internal fighting, the AAP is trying to capture a share of

Karnataka Cabinet approves bill to regulate use of government premises

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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

Bihar Government Distributes Appointment Letters to Over 2,000 Successful Candidates

Patna, August 14: A significant ceremony took place at the Bapu Sabhagar in Bihars capital, Patna, where the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPS

Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down playing Joel in

Los Angeles, Aug 14 (IANS) Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey has shared that he turned down playing the main character of Joel in The Last of U

Assam Police seize drugs valued at Rs 39.4 crore; two held

Guwahati, Aug 14 (IANS) Drugs worth an estimated Rs 39.4 crore were seized in Guwahati after police intercepted a truck near the Inter-State Bus

Centre steps in with jobs, Kerala govt boosts by awarding cash rewards for sporting personalities

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 14 (IANS) Four Malayali sportspersons have received the Centres recognition in the form of government jobs, with the Mumb

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 Independe

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hands over appointment letters to 1,368 teachers

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has handed over appointment letters to new teachers at a programme held at the Bharat M

CM Khemchand Singh calls for collective efforts to build peaceful, prosperous Manipur

Imphal, Aug 14 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has called for collective efforts to build a peaceful, prosperous and united

Imam Advocates for Loudspeakers in Mosques Within Legal Limits

Kolkata, August 14: Amid ongoing debates regarding the use of loudspeakers in West Bengals mosques, Imam Athur Kasmi of the Masjid-e-Kuba on Azad

Delhi HC seeks Centres stand on plea by Central Secretariat Club against eviction, revocation of recognition

The petitioners counsel urges the court to pass an order directing status quo in the matter, stating that nothing would be left if such a protect

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DC Edit | Pilot Drug Test Sets Off Alarm

Civil aviation rests on an unwritten compact. Passengers surrender control because airlines promise professional competence, regulatory vigilance

Uttar Pradesh Emerges as a Green Energy Hub with

Noida, August 14: The three-day India Bioenergy and Tech Expo (IBET) 2026 concluded in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. The expo s

Jharkhand Chief Minister Appeals to President Over Mineral Amendment Bill Concerns

Ranchi, August 14: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has expressed serious concerns regarding the recently passed Mines and Minerals (Develop

HC Directs Police Not To Take Coercive Action Against YSRC Leader Bhumana, Family

The court questioned the district collectors connection with a dispute relating to a private approved layout and objected to describing Karunakar

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Umar Abdullah Condemns Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, Calls for Strong Action

New Delhi, August 14: The political climate across the country has intensified following the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the

UP Labourer Held In Kalaburagi Over Alleged Anti-National Social Media Links

City Police Commissioner Dr Sharanappa SD said on Thursday that the accused, Mohammed Sameer, is a native of Sadarpur village in Sitapur district

In 2019, an international team began monitoring Greenland's Petermann Glacier's floating ice tongue from space. 7 years later, 76.4 sq km broke away, creating a Manhattan-sized ice island, while two more could reduce the tongue by 254 sq km

Greenland's Petermann Glacier lost a large iceberg, its biggest since 2012. Scientists have monitored this glacier's floating ice tongue for seve

Chhattisgarh MP Advocates for International Status for Raipur Airport

New Delhi, August 14: Raipur Lok Sabha MP and senior BJP leader Brijmohan Agrawal met with Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in

Two Get Seven-Year Jail Term In Murder Case

District and Sessions Judge Dr C. Yamini, who heard SC No. 57/2024, found P. Manindra (A2) and P. Nagendra (A3) guilty under Section 302 read wit

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Trump Out Of Options, Time To Stop Tormenting Tehran

Declassified CIA documents revealed how the US had targeted Irans sovereignty in a 1953 coup, which was widely known but acknowledged only in 201

Squadron Leader Bhavna Kanth Becomes Indias First Female Fighter Combat Leader

New Delhi, August 14: Squadron Leader Bhavna Kanth of the Indian Air Force has achieved a significant milestone in combat aviation and aerial war

Nepals former PM Deuba returns after over five months abroad for treatment

Mr. Deuba and his wife, former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, were seriously injured during violent protests on September 9, 2025, when anti-g

Europes AI rules may become Indias opportunity

India could build an industry around the paperwork and proof required under the European Unions Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act

600 Spoiled Ice Creams Discarded At Karimnagar Dairy In Jagtial

Food safety inspector R. Anusha and her team conducted checks at the dairy and found ice creams stored in a refrigerator had melted and were emit

Four workers dead in Chamoli tunnel accident, rescue ongoing

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Six police personnel injured in clash with protesters blocking Ambala highway

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A predictable rise: On inflation

Inflation will remain high in the foreseeable future

Awami League Criticizes Bangladesh Government Over Energy Crisis

Dhaka, August 14: The Awami League of Bangladesh has accused the ruling BNP government of plunging the nation into an unprecedented energy crisis

US launches multinational attack drone task force. Will Gulf allies join amid war?

US launches multinational attack drone task force Will Gulf allies join amid war

Sticks and goals: On India at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

India might see its best finish in 50 years in hockey World Cup

T.S. Singh Deo Calls for Action Against Paper Leak, Urges Fair Investigation

Raipur, August 14: Former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, T.S. Singh Deo, expressed his sorrow over the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal Pres

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CMs Medaram Visit: Tribal Deity Darshan, Pension Launch As Highlights

The Chief Minister would also inaugurate some development projects at the district headquarters.

West Bengal Government Offers

Guwahati, August 14: The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, has announced a financial aid of 10 crore to assist Assam amidst the on

Joint Task Force To Deal With Obesity In AP

Andhra Pradesh health minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced plans to form a joint task force involving health, education, sports and women welfare

Jharkhand stir: FIR against 300 unnamed people over August 10 march

Following a student-led protest on August 10 near the Jharkhand assembly, police filed an FIR against approximately 300 unidentified individuals.

Archbishop Kalathiparambil reappointed to Vatican Dicastery

Karimnagar: ACB Traps Beerpur RI While Accepting Bribe

The RI allegedly asked the complainant to pay Rs 30,000 on Thursday and the remaining Rs 10,000 after completion of the work.

In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity record

South Korean women are projected to surpass ninety years of life expectancy by 2030. This milestone is driven by widespread healthcare access and

CPM Seeks Merger Of Six Villages With KMC By Month-End

The CPM has urged the Andhra Pradesh government to merge six Kakinada Rural villages with the Kakinada Municipal Corporation by August-end and in

Social Security Payment alert: Social Security Administration updates key list, major points you need to know

Social Security payments play an important role in the financial lives of millions of Americans, providing a source of income for retirees, disab

How family legacy translates into political leadership

Reporters sometimes get a chance to see how family reputation and standing translate to political capital over generations

SC to hear MP's plea on facial recognition tech at protest sites

The Supreme Court will hear a plea against police facial recognition technology deployment. This plea challenges biometric surveillance measures

Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express to get 16 coaches

Regular NCD Surveys, Follow-Up Essential, Says Hyderabad DMHO

Hyderabad DMHO Dr Putla Srinivas directed health officials to intensify NCD screening, online registration and follow-up care, with special focus

Bar Council U-turns On Nalsar Ban

Earlier in the day, the BCI chairman directed all state Bar Councils not to enrol students who obtained their law degree from Nalsar in 2026 unti

Kerala High Court denies bail to accused in organ trafficking

Organ trafficking exploits vulnerable populations, fuels transnational crime networks, and undermines public trust in legitimate medical systems,

Nurse found dead in govt-run hospital washroom in Kolkata

A nurse was discovered deceased in a hospital washroom on Wednesday night. Her body was sent for a post-mortem examination as requested by her fa

Will frame policy on rail concessions for acid attack victims: Centre to top court

The Centre has tentatively approved a policy granting railway concessions to survivors of acid attacks. This initiative is designed to facilitate

Hospitals Oppose Panels Hospital Room Tariff Proposal

Private hospitals have opposed a parliamentary panels proposal to benchmark basic room tariffs against nearby three-star hotels, saying hospital

Bengal govt strips BJP MP of 'Banga Bibhushan' over Netaji remarks

The West Bengal government has withdrawn the Banga Bibhushan award from BJP MP Nagendra Ray. This action followed his derogatory remarks about Ne

2 Workers Die In Accident At Mega Textile Park

Preliminary information suggested that a boiler explosion may have triggered the accident. Workers present at the company were reportedly thrown

Shillong Lajong FC Advances to Quarterfinals with Thrilling Draw in Durand Cup

Shillong, August 14: Shillong Lajong FC has secured its place in the quarterfinals of the 135th Durand Cup. The team played an exhilarating 3-3 d

Syama Prasad Mookerjee's contributions in Bengal curriculum from 2027

West Bengal's education department will incorporate Syama Prasad Mookerjee's contributions into the curriculum. This inclusion will span from sch

China Border Situation: Rahul Gandhi asks questions; govt side denies any inroads

Rahul Gandhi stated China is preventing Indian patrols in Arunachal Pradesh. He questioned Prime Minister Modi and his cabinet's actions regardin

Soft ball, hard questions: Indias inexperienced attack has no clear template to follow as conditions remain difficult to read

Galle's pitch preparation remains uncertain for the upcoming India-Sri Lanka Test match. Home side strategizing involves balancing traditional sp

ET Graphics | Parliament Report Card: Low productivity, more Bills passed in Monsoon Session

Parliament's Monsoon Session concluded with sharply lower productivity in both Houses. Lok Sabha functioned for only fifteen percent of its sched

1.87 Crore Voters Fall Under Uncollectable EF Category In Maharashtra

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is currently conducting the SIR exercise in Maharashtra, with August 17 set as the deadline for completion

Haldwani row in Parliament: JP Nadda condemns 'purification' event after Kharge's speech, promises probe

Rajya Sabha's opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge raised the Haldwani purification incident. He stated that BJP members performed a havan after

Post-Monsoon Session Huddle: DMK joins Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's tea party; Sudip Bandyopadhyay seeks NDA convener

During a tea meeting led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the landscape of politics was on display, with most opposition parties absent while the D

Parliament Watch: Mines & minerals update bill approved, EPFO declarations

Parliament has approved a bill to regulate state governments' powers on mining taxes. This new legislation aims to ensure global competitiveness

Major Drug Bust in Mizoram: Assam Rifles and Police Seize

Aizawl, August 14: A significant crackdown on drug trafficking has taken place in Mizoram. In a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Mizoram P

Singapore-based Hillhouse plans to double India investments with real estate, data centres in focus

Hillhouse Investments plans to double its India investments over the next few years. Real estate is a key focus area for the global investment fi

Behind the Parliament standoff: How HM's absence, delimitation bill and FCRA played out

Opposition circles feel they controlled the narrative during the monsoon session. They also forestalled the government's anticipated second push

EC Backs BJP Stand, FRC Not Valid For SIR, Says Ramchander Rao

BJP state president N. Ramchander Rao said the Election Commission has clarified that Family Register Certificates cannot be used for voter enrol

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Health Minister apologises after disability rights activists protested his use of term

Retired Judge Dhingra Critiques Investigation Report on Justice Vermas Cash Discovery

New Delhi, August 14: Retired Justice S.N. Dhingra has commented on the investigation report regarding the cash found at the residence of former

Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border tension escalates with firing, stone pelting at Likabali

Tension persists along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border after reports of firing and stone pelting. Police fired in the air to disperse proteste