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Monorail rescue: 13 fire brigade personnel receive President's Medal

A Mumbai Monorail train broke down near Mysore Colony Station in Chembur in 2025, leaving 582 passengers stranded inside the train. It had stopped at a height of around 40 to 50 feet above the ground, creating a challenging and dangerous situation

15 Aug 2026 11:11 pm
Indonesia earthquake: 40 killed as 7.7-magnitude quake topples buildings

Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged coastal residents to move to higher ground, but later lifted the warning when Indonesia's meteorological agency said monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes that would pose a threat to coastal communities

15 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
India's achievements, potential fill us with awe: Australian PM Albanese

Albanese reflected on the significance of the occasion for the Indian-Australian community, highlighting the enduring bonds between the two countries and the communitys contribution to strengthening bilateral ties

15 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
Strait of Hormuz to be opened only under Iran's command: Deputy FM

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Iran has made no decision yet on the resumption of negotiations with the United States, the state-run IRIB news agency reported Saturday

15 Aug 2026 7:28 pm
Three schoolgirls killed after private bus hits two-wheeler in Wardha

Police said the three girls were travelling on a two-wheeler when a private bus allegedly hit them from behind. The impact caused the accident, resulting in the deaths of all three girls

15 Aug 2026 6:24 pm
Jammu and Kashmir: Five killed as Scorpio plunges into Chenab river in Kishtwar

Hilly districts of Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Ramban and Udhampur are notorious for deadly road accidents.Experts attribute these road accidents to bad road conditions, over-speeding, overloading, road rage and other rash and negligent driving behaviours

15 Aug 2026 6:14 pm
I-Day: Putin praises India's progress, says country enjoys high esteem globally

Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, also extended his warm wishes on India's 80th Independence Day, highlighting the countrys remarkable development journey and reaffirming Moscow's steadfast support for its progress

15 Aug 2026 5:54 pm
Modis I-Day speech lacked substance, govt should account for promises: Sapkal

Reacting to the Prime Ministers speech, Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal questioned whether the government had acted on the promises made in Modis earlier Independence Day addresses

15 Aug 2026 5:43 pm
Five Army personnel missing, 4 labourers die as floods, landslides hit Arunachal

A flash flood swept away two shelters at the 5th Grenadiers Pasu Pani Army Camp in Dibang Valley, according to officials from the State Emergency Operations Centre, the news agency reported

15 Aug 2026 5:29 pm
Video: On I-Day, FDA chief Mundhe calls for independence in food choices

Speaking to reporters on Independence Day, FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe said the quality of food has a direct impact on public health and the country's development

15 Aug 2026 5:15 pm
CM Fellowship will bring fresh ideas and technology to Maharashtra: Fadnavis

During an event, the Maharashtra government signed a memorandum of understanding with IIT Bombay for a new Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Technology Development and Public Policy, starting from the 2026-27 academic year

15 Aug 2026 4:57 pm
Seven suffer suffocation after fire breaks out at 7-storey building in Bandra

According to the officials, the fire was reported at M K Chamber building's B Wing, located at the Station Road in Bandra West area, at around 10.23 am

15 Aug 2026 4:36 pm
'Under-confident, nervous and shaky': Kejriwal targets PM Modi over I-Day speech

In the video shared by Kejriwal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is speaking about the progress made in India's bioeconomy sector. Kejriwal shared this part of the video to allege that the Prime Minister's demeanour was under-confident, nervous and shaky during his speech

15 Aug 2026 4:11 pm
Independence Day: 35,000-square-foot Tricolour unfurled in Dombivli

The participation of thousands of people in an event centred on the national flag, alongside the absence of BJP leaders, led to political discussion in the area

15 Aug 2026 3:53 pm
Tata Sons AGM on August 18 may not happen amid SRTT quorum hurdle

The meeting is scheduled to consider several matters, including the directorship of Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, who has decided not to seek another term when his current tenure ends in February 2027

15 Aug 2026 2:21 pm
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde opens bungalow premises to residents for morning walks

The initiative was announced on Independence Day after Tawde hoisted the national flag at the Mayors residence. Following the flag-hoisting ceremony, she personally opened the main entrance to the premises, allowing residents to use the designated area for morning walks

15 Aug 2026 2:03 pm
Omar Abdullah: J-K statehood, constitutional guarantees will be restored

I want to assure the people that we are for you, we will continue to represent you and work to bring Jammu and Kashmir to the level envisioned by the people who fought for freedom and were martyred, Abdullah said in his Independence speech at Bakshi Stadium here

15 Aug 2026 1:12 pm
Mumbai: Old bungalow collapses in Walkeshwar, three people rescued unhurt

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) received a call regarding the collapse at around 10.23 am. Emergency teams were alerted and rescue operations were carried out at the site

15 Aug 2026 1:02 pm
Independence Day: Mayor Ritu Tawde calls for developed, clean and safe Mumbai

Tawde hoisted the national flag at the BMC headquarters on August 15 to mark Indias 79th Independence Day. She also extended her greetings to Mumbai residents and paid tribute to the freedom fighters who contributed to the countrys independence

15 Aug 2026 12:57 pm
PM Modi Independence Day speech: Womens quota, Naxalism and Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 13th consecutive Independence Day address, urged political parties to support the early implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies

15 Aug 2026 12:17 pm
PM Modi's Independence Day speech shortest in 4 years at 75 minutes

PM Narendra Modi delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort as India marked its 80th Independence Day

15 Aug 2026 12:15 pm
Independence Day 2026: Rahul Gandhi stresses truth, Constitution and democracy

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi extended Independence Day greetings to citizens on Saturday, saying freedom is not merely a gift from the countrys freedom fighters but also a responsibility. He called on people to follow truth and non-violence, uphold constitutional values and protect democracy

15 Aug 2026 11:51 am
Thane Police book four in alleged Rs 40 lakh FMCG fraud

Thane Police have registered a case against the CEO and three partners of a Satara-based agribusiness firm for allegedly defrauding FMCG company Pitambari Products of Rs 40 lakh

15 Aug 2026 11:51 am
Mohan Bhagwat says many forces working against India's 'Vishwaguru' goal

Addressing a gathering at the RSS headquarters in Nagpur after hoisting the Tricolour on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, Bhagwat urged people to strengthen the nation without compromising on its core principles and to confront challenges facing the country

15 Aug 2026 11:50 am
NCP (SP) calls Fadnavis's response on 36,000 company closures 'verbal jugglery'

NCP (SP) cited a response from the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha regarding the shutdown of 36,211 companies in Maharashtra over the past five years

15 Aug 2026 11:26 am
Maharashtra to play key role in Viksit Bharat journey: Devendra Fadnavis

Speaking after hoisting the national flag at Mantralaya to mark the 80th Independence Day, Fadnavis said Maharashtra remained the country's largest economy and had recorded a growth rate of around 8.8 per cent in the first half of the year

15 Aug 2026 10:54 am
Judge rejects tribes bid to halt Trump border wall construction in Arizona

A US federal judge has rejected the Tohono Oodham Nations request to halt the Trump administrations plans to build 62 miles of border wall along its Arizona reservation

15 Aug 2026 10:46 am
Delhi Independence Day security: 25,000 personnel, 1,000 CCTV cameras

Delhi has been placed on high alert ahead of Independence Day, with more than 25,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel deployed across the capital. A multi-layered security grid has been established around the Red Fort

15 Aug 2026 10:42 am
Maryland court strikes down digital advertising tax, orders refunds

A Maryland state tax court has struck down the state's digital advertising tax, ruling that it violates federal and constitutional provisions. The court ordered officials to refund taxes already collected from companies including Apple, Google and Peacock TV. The first-of-its-kind tax was introduced in 2021 to raise funds for education

15 Aug 2026 10:35 am
Charges framed against Bangladeshi national accused of stabbing Saif Ali Khan

A Mumbai court has framed charges against Bangladeshi national Mohammad Shariful Islam in connection with the alleged stabbing of actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence in January last year

15 Aug 2026 10:05 am
Mumbai lake levels reach 91.52 pc, Vihar, Tulsi and Modak Sagar at full capacity

However, the lake levels remained significantly lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 13,48,606 million litres, accounting for 93.18 per cent of the total live storage

15 Aug 2026 10:03 am
Indonesia earthquake: 7.7-magnitude quake triggers tsunami warning

The initial quake was followed by several aftershocks.

15 Aug 2026 9:59 am
Mumbai weather update: City, suburbs likely to receive light to moderate rain

The city is expected to witness a high tide at 1:44 pm, when the tide is forecast to reach 4.73 metres. Another high tide of 4.35 metres is expected at 2:02 am on Sunday, August 16

15 Aug 2026 9:57 am
Delhi to redesign Okhla Barrage, relocate dhobi ghats to curb Yamuna frothing

The Delhi government plans to redesign the Okhla Barrage on the Yamuna to reduce recurring frothing at Kalindi Kunj. The plan includes relocating polluting dhobi ghats, stopping garbage dumping, clearing solid waste and removing water hyacinth

15 Aug 2026 9:49 am
Pew survey 2026: Indias global image remains broadly positive

According to the survey issued on Thursday, Sri Lanka stands out as Indias strongest supporter among the countries surveyed, with 79 per cent expressing a favourable opinion of India.

15 Aug 2026 9:23 am
Census 2026 to include caste questions for first time

The Centre has notified 40 questions for the population enumeration phase of Census 2026, including caste details for the first time. Enumeration will begin on September 1 in Ladakh and snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while the exercise will be conducted digitally across the country

15 Aug 2026 9:18 am
Jharkhand CID raids over alleged JPSC exam irregularities

The Jharkhand Crime Investigation Department has conducted raids at multiple locations across the state in connection with alleged irregularities in competitive examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission. The action comes as student protests over recruitment exam irregularities entered their 21st day

15 Aug 2026 8:52 am
Japan floods: Five dead, one missing after record rain hits Chiba

Record-breaking rainfall in Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo, flooded roads, homes and railway tracks, causing power outages and leaving at least five people dead and one missing

15 Aug 2026 8:34 am
689 fungal species found deep underground in Michigan, including 13 new species

A University of Michigan study has uncovered a diverse fungal ecosystem nearly 1,640 feet below Michigans surface. Researchers identified 689 fungal species in water from gas wells, including 13 previously unknown species

15 Aug 2026 8:30 am
'Viksit Bharat will be realised in 2047': PM Modi's Independence Day address

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, Modi said India's development journey was being driven by a new resolve and that the country had set itself an ambitious target for the coming decades

15 Aug 2026 8:27 am
Rare wasp-free summer in UK may bring surge in flies, aphids and caterpillars

UK residents are experiencing an unusually wasp-free summer following extreme heat and dry conditions, but researchers warn the relief may be temporary. Wasps play an important role in controlling flies, aphids, caterpillars and other insects, meaning their decline could lead to a rise in pest populations later this season

15 Aug 2026 8:23 am
Independence Day 2026: 'Vande Mataram' rendered at Red Fort for first time

An Army band played the tune of Vande Mataram as guests present at the venue joined in the rendering of the national song. This was followed by the Prime Minister hoisting the national flag and the national anthem being rendered

15 Aug 2026 8:17 am
Parliament dysfunction costs us dear

When disruption of the nations supreme legislative body is routine, taxpayers have the right to ask why they should keep paying for an institution where so much time is spent not working

15 Aug 2026 8:16 am
BMC must ensure its gardens are safe for all

The civic authorities need to undertake checks and thorough maintenance of the gardens they are looking after

15 Aug 2026 8:14 am
US to continue Iran naval blockade indefinitely, says Pete Hegseth

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday warned that the US Navy could maintain its naval blockade of Iranian ports indefinitely, saying ships would continue to be rotated in and out to sustain the operation. Hegseth made the remarks while speaking to reporters in Panama City

15 Aug 2026 8:12 am
PM Modi sports red tie-and-dye turban for Independence Day 2026 celebrations

PM Modi paired his white kurta with a chocolate brown vest and the traditional turban, which is commonly associated with the cultural traditions of Rajasthan and Gujarat

15 Aug 2026 8:08 am
Mumbai Crime Branch arrests five alleged bogus doctors

Mumbai Police Crime Branch Units 6 and 8, along with BMC medical officers, arrested five people allegedly practising as doctors without the required medical qualifications or licences. Four clinics were found in Zakir Hussain Nagar-Deonar, while another was located in Naupada-Bandra East

15 Aug 2026 8:07 am
Mumbai Police intensifies security checks across city ahead of Independence Day

Mumbai Police has intensified security measures across the city ahead of Independence Day, increasing nakabandis, patrolling and combing operations. Teams are monitoring suspicious persons, vehicles and activities, with checks extended to isolated spots, parking areas, markets, hotels and lodges

15 Aug 2026 8:03 am
Mumbai quick-commerce warehouses face FDA action over safety lapses

The Maharashtra FDA inspected quick-commerce delivery warehouses in Mumbai and across the state, flagging poor temperature control, pest infestation, improper food storage and missing safety records. The August 13 drive covered 86 establishments, with 60 improvement notices issued and 14 food-business licences suspended

15 Aug 2026 8:01 am
CJPs School Thik Karo campaign to begin in Hingoli village on August 15

The Cockroach Janta Party will launch its School Thik Karo campaign from founder Abhijeet Dipkes village in Hingoli district on Independence Day. The campaign will begin at 7.30 am from Santuk Pimpri, with Dipke urging the local sarpanch to repair the government school and provide basic amenities such as benches and drinking water

15 Aug 2026 7:59 am