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Govt. trying to liquidate cooperative sugar factories in Anakapalli: YSRCP

Internet unbound: On the summoning of Meta staff

Indias social media now resemble Chinas tightly controlled cyberspace

Kolkata Unveils One of the Tallest National Flags in the City

Kolkata, August 15: The Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port Authority (SMPA) proudly hoisted a 60-meter tall Indian flag at its Netaji Subhas Dock on Fri

CM Rekha Gupta says Delhi aims to become India's most dynamic urban economy

CM Rekha Gupta says Delhi aims to become Indias most dynamic urban economy

Innovative tribute to freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju

Political activity to intensify in J

NC & BJP all set to grill each other Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Aug 14: As the government has informed that the 6thAssembly session will be held f

HC streamlines filing, listing of cases

Srinagar, Aug 14: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has issued fresh guidelines to streamline the filing, scrutiny and listing of ca

Two Minors Rescued at Ahmedabad Station, Two Arrested in Human Trafficking Case

Ahmedabad, August 15: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Ahmedabad successfully rescued two minors who were allegedly lured away from Jodhpur.

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

Homestay Policy a bedrock to boost Sustainable Tourism: CS

Srinagar, Aug 14:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a meeting of the Tourism Department to review the renewed Homestay Policy aimed at expandi

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

Another Arrest in VHP Leader Vikas Prabhakar Murder Case

Amritsar, August 15: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another suspect in the murder case of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leade

BSNL expands 4G reach in J

Satellite phones launched for authorised users Jammu Tawi, Aug 14:Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday announced an expansion of its tel

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

No change in Indus Waters Treaty stance: India

J&K, Ladakh belong to India; World must note PoJK developments New Delhi, Aug 14:Days after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned that an

Rain, hailstorm lash J

Jammu Tawi, Aug 14:Hailstorm accompanied by intense rain lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, damaging orchards in parts of Shopi

Tragic Death of Jaipur Student Sparks Protests Over Schools Negligence

Jaipur, August 15: The tragic death of a 12th-grade student named Prince at Maharana Pratap Senior Secondary School in Jhotwara has led to protes

200 images found: Indian-origin man pleads guilty to accessing child abuse material

images found Indianorigin man pleads guilty to accessing child abuse material

SL vs IND: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of 1st Test, Sri Lanka vs India Test series 2026

SL vs IND 1st Test,Approaching Milestones and Records :Team India will be in action in the longest format, as they are scheduled to face Sri Lank

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

BRS Files Complaint Against CMs Brother Over Land Allocation in Telangana

Hyderabad, August 15: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has lodged a complaint with the Lokayukta against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The par

Scores of Palaniswamis supporters join stir, AIADMK rebels suffer split

The State-wide demonstrations were held to criticise theTVK-led regime for not fully waiving cooperative crop loans and on its lax handling of th

Couple arrested for allegedly cheating software professional of 8.53 lakh, gold jewellery

CJI, Nalsar students have one query for BCI: Who are you?

Gujarat Reports 27 Deaths Due to Chandipura Virus Amid Rising Cases

Gandhinagar, August 15: The ongoing surveillance period in Gujarat, which began on June 30, has confirmed 41 laboratory cases of the Chandipura v

Flight from Hyderabad makes a go-around before landing safely at Chennai airport

Unsafe access to platforms puts Radha Nagar pedestrians at risk

Lack of a direct walkway from newly opened subway forces commuters, including students, to take risky routes to Chromepet station

Farmers, khap panchayats block toll plazas in Haryana over a dairy operatives murder

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.

Former TNCC president M. Krishnasamy chosen for Thagaisal Thamizhar Award

Hailing from a political family, he represented the erstwhile Vandavasi Lok Sabha constituency from 1991 to 1996 and the Arani Lok Sabha constitu

18-year-old hacked to death near Gummidipoondi

Telangana NRI Panel, MLAs to Study Labour Practices in Philippines

The team will hold discussions with experts working in the field and officials of the Indian Embassy in Manila.

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

India at 80: Indian define what freedom means to them?

As India marks 80 years of Independence, The Hindu travelled across the country to ask Indians a simple question: What does freedom mean to you?

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

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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Elderly woman murdered at her apartment in T.Nagar; domestic help and two others detained

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

Defence production rises nearly four-fold to 1.78 lakh crore, says Rajnath Singh

Addressing soldiers through Akashvani on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, Mr. Singh highlighted the transformation of the defence sector ove

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

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

Trump shrugs off USS Abraham Lincoln strain as Democrats press Pentagon

Trump shrugs off USS Abraham Lincoln strain as Democrats press Pentagon

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

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

Indias 600th Test: Rain interruptions, three spinners and toss could shape Galle clash

As India prepares for the Galle Test match, unpredictable weather threatens gameplay. The batting lineup is pivotal in restoring morale and achie

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

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

UGC-NET 2026 Answer Key To Be Released On August 16: Testing Agency

The NTA said the provisional answer keys for CSIR-NET and ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE (PhD) 2026 will also be published on the same day on its websi

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

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

Trump-branded resort delays digital token plan

World Liberty Financial, along with its partners, has pushed back the launch of a digital token sale linked to a luxury Maldives resort. This tok

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

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

Man dies in hit-and-run in Salem

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