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PM Modi Calls President Murmus Independence Day Address Inspirational

New Delhi, August 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described President Droupadi Murmus address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day a

Q1 Results Today Highlights: BDL, Ashok Leyland, 3M India Q1 PAT rise y-o-y, Electrotherm, NATCO Pharma, Alkem Lab PAT decline, NMDC, Voltas, Cochin Shipyard, Physicswallah, PTC Ind, Borosil to announce Q1 results

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Fractal Analytics beta launches Indias first healthcare AI model under India AI Mission

The pilot in partnership with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will provide a Health AI Chatbot on WhatsApp

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case: Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges

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Juniper Hotels to invest 850 cr to build luxury hotel in Delhi

This development is part of Junipers broader strategy to further solidifying its position in Indias competitive hospitality market

Energy Edits Newsletter for August 14, 2026

Friendship Conference in Amritsar Emphasizes Peace and Stronger Ties Between India and Pakistan

Amritsar, August 14: The 31st India-Pakistan Friendship Conference held in Amritsar highlighted the urgent need for peace, mutual understanding,

Two transgender persons held for beating man to death in Kakinada

BJP, not Opposition, responsible for disruptions in Parliament: Raichur MP

Indias exports diversify towards Asian, emerging markets in Q1

Exports to Asean, North East Asia surge 62% and 30%, respectively during Q1 FY27

Allegations of illegal sand mining against E.V. Velu will be probed, says the Tiruvannamalai Collector

VandanaGargs reaction came after an NGO lodged a complaint with the DVAC, alleging that a large quantity of sand from the dry lake bed was illega

Jadeja on the Brink of a Major Milestone Ahead of Test Match Against Sri Lanka

New Delhi, August 14: The first Test match of the two-match series between India and Sri Lanka is set to take place this Saturday at the Galle In

Shoaib Akhtar's big regret: Could have reached 400 Test wickets under Imran Khan

Shoaib Akhtars big regret Could have reached Test wickets under Imran Khan

Editorial. Lending transparency

Disclosures on loan rates to benefit small borrowers

President Droupadi Murmus address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day

Full text of English version of the Presidents address

T.N. Governor Arlekar extends Independence Day greetings

He calls upon everyone, particularly youth, to work with determination towards creating a better, stronger, and more prosperous India for future

BSNL expands indigenous 4G network in J&K, Ladakh; unveils I-Day offers

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has announced a series of customer-centric initiatives and special offerings, including expansion of its indigenous

Prashant Kishor Criticizes Bihar Government, Predicts Continued Crime and Migration

Patna, August 14: Following his victory in the Bankipur assembly by-election, Prashant Kishor has intensified his criticism of the Bihar governme

SC stays Madras HC order striking down compassionate appointments for Karur stampede victims

The Madurai Bench of the High Court had quashed the government orders granting jobs to the victims family members on compassionate grounds on Jul

NMDC Q1 net up marginally to 2,007 cr

The momentum is firmly underway towards achieving our target of 60 million tonnes of production in the current financial year and scaling up to 1

Vocalist Ramakrishnan Murthy enthrals audience at music festival

Defence projects worth over 8.75 trn approved in last 1 yr: Rajnath Singh

Military projects worth over Rs 8.75 lakh crore have been approved in the last one year as the government is committed to modernise the armed for

Pew survey: What US, UK and others think about India at 80

India's standing on the global stage reveals a mixed bag of perceptions among nations, with only 45% viewing it favorably. While Pakistan's outlo

Kerala Education Minister, V-Cs, condemn SFI protest against SSUS V-C; student organisation rejects allegations

Minister Roji M. John condemns protest by SFI at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit as the student organisation rejects reports that it st

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce Forge Strategic Alliance to Power India

In a landmark move set to reshape Indias defence manufacturing landscape, Reliance Industries Limited and British engineering giant Rolls-Royce o

Highway turning dangerous for speeding vehicles at dead of night

Presidents Medal for Meritorious Service award to CPI

Presidents Medal for Meritorious Service award to CPI

Akhilesh Attacks BJP Government; Claims Exploitation of PDA Community at Its Peak

Lucknow, August 14: Akhilesh Yadav, the national president of the Samajwadi Party, has launched a fierce attack on the BJP government in Uttar Pr

Investment frauds account for 60% of cybercrime losses in Telangana: TGCSB

Investment frauds account for 60% of cybercrime losses in Telangana: TGCSB

Government stresses strong India-Italy ties, calls for respectful remarks over Congress' 'Meloni' jibe

On Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit's remarks while sharing the stage with Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India

Watch: Karur Stampede: Supreme Court stay on govt. jobs for victims families| Above the Fold| 14.08.2026

The Supreme Court has stayed the Madras High Courts order on government jobs for Karur stampede victims families. Also in focus: the Chamoli tunn

Watch: Karur Stampede: Supreme Court stay on govt. jobs for victims families| Above the Fold| 14.08.2026

The Supreme Court has stayed the Madras High Courts order on government jobs for Karur stampede victims families. Also in focus: the Chamoli tunn

SCCL CMD inaugurates rooftop solar plants at Corporate Area in Kothagudem

SCCL CMD inaugurates rooftop solar plants at Corporate Area in Kothagudem

RGUKT Students organise Har Ghar Tiranga rally

Grant of licence for Neyveli airport is subject to clearance of regulatory and security requirements, says Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation

Grant of licence for Neyveli airport is subject to clearance of regulatory and security requirements, says Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation

Telangana CM to unveil statues of Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi in Sangareddy, address public meeting

Telangana CM to unveil statues of Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi in Sangareddy, address public meeting

Congress Criticizes Central Government Over Mining Bill, Claims Threat to Democracy

Ranchi, August 14: The Congress party has rallied against the central government regarding the Mining Bill, supporting Chief Minister Hemant Sore

Dalit farmer killed over goat grazing in Bidar

Dalit farmer killed over goat grazing in Bidar

Action plan on cards to avert traffic snarls in Keralas Kozhikode during Onam

Entry of solo-driven cars to Kozhikode city likely to be restricted as part of crowd control measures

Traffic restrictions in place for Independence Day in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place from 6 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, August 15, owing to the Independence Day flag-hoi

SEBI overhaul aims to cut settlement costs by 50%

Fast-track route proposed for cases up to 10 lakh; settlement window extended to 60 days pre-SCN and 90 days post-SCN

Disability should be the criteria and not income

Puravankara posts 29 crore profit in Q1FY27 as revenue jumps nearly 62%

Puravankara's revenue from operations rose 61.84 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 848.72 crore, while its Ebitda margin expanded to 25 per cent from 15 per c

The Hindu photographers win top honours in district photography competition

US wants Netanyahu to condemn Jewish settler siege; envoy calls it act of terror

US wants Netanyahu to condemn Jewish settler siege; envoy calls it act of terror

7 dead, 3 missing as surge of water, debris enters under-construction hydro tunnel in Uttarakhand

Continuous rains hinder rescue efforts, with three workers still trapped; 12 injured workers, including two critically hurt; poor safety regime r

Letters to the Editor dated August 14, 2026

Watch retailer Just in Time looks to double down on retail footprint expansion, eyes 1000 cr revenue-mark

This expansion comes as consumer spending on watches remains robust, with the company reporting annual revenue growth of 35-38%, outpacing indust

Weekly Horoscope August 17-23: Virgo Season brings a strong message for all zodiac signs, heres who is on spotlight

For all 12 Zodiac Signs, the message is simple: dream big, but make a plan. The second half of August rewards patience, consistency and the willi

Ayush Badoni shares Virat Kohli's advice to him, says ready for any role to play for India

Ayush Badoni is currently in Indias scheme of things as far as ODI cricket is concerned. The Delhi all-rounder received a call-up for the ODI ser

In 1974, Vietnam veteran moved to Alaska; 14 years later he made US history

Vigilance to be intensified for curbing illegal mining in Ballari, says Deputy Commissioner

Surveillance should cover not only mining lease areas but also the movement of ore entering and leaving the district

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: Nation Recalls Millions Uprooted In 1947 And Survivors Who Rebuilt Lives

India observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day by remembering those displaced and killed in 1947 and the survivors who rebuilt their lives.

NALSAR alumni condemn BCI letters

Letters, issued on August 13, reflected a lack of empathy towards students, disregarding fundamental right to free speech and arbitrary and high-

Captain Gill Faces Challenge to Maintain Strong Record Against Sri Lanka

New Delhi, August 14: The two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka is set to begin on Saturday, August 15. The first Test will take plac

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TNPCB yet to submit action-taken report on contaminated site in Tiruppur

Robust accretion to FCNR-B deposits: RBI decides to pull the plug on concessional swap facility

The concessional swap facility will now be available only for FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 years maturity mobilised till August 31, against the earlie

Something is thawing beneath Alaska and the price tag could be $43 trillion

Alaska's tundra holds immense frozen carbon stores which are thawing. This thaw releases greenhouse gases, potentially causing significant global

SRTT ban may delay Tata selection committee formation

As per the Articles of Association of Tata Sons, both Sir Dorab Tata Trust (SDTT) and SRTT have to jointly nominate three members to the five-mem

The Mandalorian and Grogu OTT release date revealed: When and where to watch the Star Wars movie starring Pedro Pascal

Exciting news for Star Wars fans! The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is coming to OTTs. After its theatrical release in May the film has made $344.8

Police deploy water cannons on DYFI march to CMs MLA office in North Paravur

DYFI workers were demanding CMs resignation over the alleged links of Youth Congress activists arrested on synthetic drug peddling charges with t

ULBs introduce Aadhaar-based authentication for accessing citizen services

It is purely voluntary and is aimed at making civic service delivery faster, simpler and more secure, says the government

Presidents Medal for Rajahmundry Central Prison Superintendent

Bombay HC grants interim protection to former TISS student accused of shouting slogans supporting Umar Khalid

The Bombay High Court granted interim protection from arrest to a former TISS student. Kamakhya Prasad Das sought anticipatory bail after his ple

Telangana to deposit Rs 2,400 cr fee reimbursement in advance

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government would deposit Rs 2,400 crore towards fee reimbursemen

Luigi Mangione says he will plead guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case

Luigi Mangione plans to plead guilty in the federal case concerning Brian Thompson's death. This plea could avert a federal trial and potentially

Opposition Blamed for Disruption in Parliament Session: Sanjay Nirupam

Mumbai, August 14: Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Nirupam has held the opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accountable for the alleged dis

345 encroachments removed in Cyberabad on August 14 as part of Walk Free drive

CAG finds 89% of audited railway stations deficient in basic amenities

Of 512 stations audited, 458 stations were deficient in one or more minimum essential amenities, including fans, water coolers, drinking water ta

Minor boy arrested for womans murder in Coimbatore

Railway as the Backbone of Economic and Social Progress, Says Chief Secretary

Lucknow, August 14: Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary S.P. Goyal emphasized that the railway system is a crucial foundation for the countrys economic

Health insurance reforms must go beyond rates to address the cost of care: Industry experts

Standardising costs across private and government hospitals could help keep expenditure on tertiary and super-speciality care within manageable l

Watch: India caught in Trumps tariff crosshairs?

The Trump administration has flagged more than 40 countries, including India, as potential risks for helping China evade U.S. tariffs by routing

Rahul Gandhi gets privilege notice over remarks against Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi gets privilege notice over remarks against Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Telangana delegation to visit Philippines to study migration and labour policies

Despite the conflict in West Asia, opportunities for skilled workers available

North Odisha Rivers on the Rise: Jalaka Crosses Danger Mark, Baitarani and Subarnarekha Swell

Heavy rains in the upper reaches have sent water levels soaring across multiple rivers in north Odisha, creating a tense flood situation that cou

Coimbatore Corporation removes Junior Assistant following HC order setting aside 54 appointments

Thanjavur West Police Inspector moved to Reserve List

T.N. Minister for Housing inaugurates completed development projects in Cuddalore