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Cloudburst In J&K's Kishtwar Washes Away Langer Shed; Casualties Feared

IMD Srinagar has issued a Nowcast alert indicating moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by brief intense showers, thunder, lightning, and gusty wind.

14 Aug 2025 1:58 pm
Could Have Bought Rolls-Royce If I Had Removed More Kidneys: DMK MLAs Remark Triggers Backlash

DMK MLA Kathiravan's comments on kidney surgeries at his Trichy hospital sparked outrage. BJP's Annamalai and AIADMK's Palanisamy condemned it, alleging a kidney-stealing racket.

14 Aug 2025 1:56 pm
More Powerful Than BrahMos, This New Indian Missile Can Destroy Enemy Without Crossing Borders

DRDO is upgrading its Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon that will feature advanced guidance systems and integrate with Sukhoi Su-30MKI and Rafale jets

14 Aug 2025 1:47 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: SC's Remarks On J&K Statehood, Himachal Pradesh Cloudbursts & More

We are also covering: Cloudbursts Trigger Flash Floods In Himachal, Over 300 Roads Blocked and PM Modi Pays Tribute To Partition Survivors.

14 Aug 2025 1:42 pm
'Resolute, Steadfast': 16 BSF Jawans Awarded Gallantry Medals For Exceptional Bravery In Op Sindoor

Despite sustaining life-threatening wounds, these jawans remained conscious, continued their mission, and motivated fellow soldiers.

14 Aug 2025 1:30 pm
He Was In Illicit Affair With Chachi Who Had 4-Yr-Old Girl. Yrs Later He Raped That Same Baby Cousin

Police say a 33-year-old man was arrested for killing his aunts daughter on the same day she tied him a Rakhi.

14 Aug 2025 1:08 pm
'What If An Infiltrator Enters': SC Refuses To Put Stay On Detention Of Bengali Muslims

The apex court declined an interim stay on the detention of Muslim Bengali migrant workers, citing concerns about the potential consequences of not monitoring illegal immigration.

14 Aug 2025 12:58 pm
Three Terror Associates Linked To Pakistan Arrested In J&K's Handwara

Security forces launched a joint operation in Qalamabad based on specific intelligence and arrested three terrorist associates linked to handlers based in Pakistan.

14 Aug 2025 12:46 pm
'Reflects Political Deadlock': Mehbooba Mufti, Others React To SC's Stance On J&K's Statehood Row

SC asked the central government to respond to J&K's statehood petition after the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Mehbooba Mufti criticized the delay as political deadlock.

14 Aug 2025 12:44 pm
Delhi-NCR Sees Unusual Surge In Eye Flu Cases This Monsoon With Longer Recovery Time

The top symptoms include redness, continuous watering, sticky yellow or green discharge, swelling of the eyelids, and a gritty, burning sensation.

14 Aug 2025 12:11 pm
Brave BSF Jawans to be Honored on 79th Independence Day for Valor in Operation Sindhu | News18

| Govt to honour jawans martyr during OP Sindoor; Gallantry medals awarded to jawans for exemplary bravery in the operation. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

14 Aug 2025 12:03 pm
2 Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Shooters Arrested, Had Returned From Nepal For 'Sensational Crime' In Punjab

Preliminary investigation has revealed that the men, who have an extensive criminal history and over 15 heinous crime cases registered against them, fled to Nepal after a murder

14 Aug 2025 11:58 am
SC's Big Remarks On J&K Statehood: 'Can't Ignore Pahalgam, Ground Reality Must Be Considered'

The Supreme Court noted that what happened in Pahalgam cannot be ignored.

14 Aug 2025 11:54 am
'If 5-Star Treatment Is Given...': SC's Stern Suspension Warning For Jail Super In Darshan Case

The observation came as the Supreme Court scrapped actor Darshans bail in the Renukaswamy murder case, flagging serious charges, forensic evidence, & faults in high courts order

14 Aug 2025 11:36 am
From Prominent Kannada Star To Renukaswamy Murder Case Accused: Who Is Actor Darshan?

Renukaswamy Murder Case: Actor Darshan has been named the second accused in the 3991-page chargesheet submitted by police in the murder case.

14 Aug 2025 11:26 am
Train Driver Kept Blowing Horn But UP Sisters Didnt Move From Track. Their Bodies Torn Into Pieces

The sisters left home around 10:30 am on Tuesday and died after getting hit by the Netaji Express, which was en route from Kalka to Howrah.

14 Aug 2025 11:23 am
Soil Samples, Victims Blood: Karnataka's Evidence Against Actor Darshan In Supreme Court

Darshan, actress Pavithra Gowda and several others, are accused of abducting and torturing 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan who allegedly sent obscene messages to Pavithra

14 Aug 2025 11:16 am
Darshan's Bail Cancelled: Timeline Of Renukaswamy Murder Case That Shook Karnataka

The SC bench headed by Justice Pardiwala observed granting bail in a case of such grave nature carried serious risk of the accused influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence.

14 Aug 2025 11:14 am
They Will Kill Me: Woman Texted Her Boyfriend Before Getting Killed For Honour In Gujarat

An 18-year-old NEET qualifier was killed by her father and two uncles to save the family's 'honor'. She had moved to Palanpur and entered a live-in relationship.

14 Aug 2025 11:11 am
Supreme Court Begins Hearing On Removal Of Stray Dogs In Delhi-NCR | Latest Updates

A Supreme Court bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan had earlier said that all localities should be made free of stray dogs and there should not be any compromise.

14 Aug 2025 10:54 am
'Serious Case': SC Cancels Actor Darshan's Bail In Renukaswamy Murder Case, Orders Immediate Arrest

Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled actor Darshan's bail in Renukaswamy murder case and cited his influence.

14 Aug 2025 10:54 am
1,090 Personnel Honoured With Gallantry, Service Medals; Govt Shares List Of Awardees

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced 1,090 personnel from police, fire, home guard, Civil Defence, and correctional services awarded Gallantry and Service medals.

14 Aug 2025 10:52 am
Heavy Rainfall Hits Delhi, Triggers Waterlogging & Traffic Disruption | Check Routes To Avoid

In view of the rainfall, the Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory mentioning the waterlogging situation.

14 Aug 2025 10:47 am
Cloudbursts Trigger Flash Floods In Himachal, Over 300 Roads Blocked; Orange Alert Issued

A total of 325 roads, including NH-305 (Aut-Sainj) and NH-505 (Khab to Gramphoo), have been closed, including 179 roads in Mandi and 71 in Kullu.

14 Aug 2025 10:26 am
'Trump Miffed With India Because...': Ex-Envoy Says US-Pakistan Bonhomie A 'Strategic Mistake'

Former Indian High Commissioner Vikas Swarup said the US relationship with Pakistan was tactical and short-term in nature and that India should not cave into Trump's trade demands.

14 Aug 2025 10:22 am
'Tragic Chapter Of History': PM Modi Pays Homage To Partition Survivors, Honours Their Grit

PM Modi paid homage to millions affected by the 1947 partition on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, honoring their resilience and emphasizing the importance of national harmony.

14 Aug 2025 9:57 am
Tejashwi Alleges NDA MP Veena Devi, Husband Hold Two Voter IDs, Alleges EC Inaction

Tejashwi alleged that Veena Devi submitted two separate enumeration forms, bearing two different signatures during SIR process, both allegedly verified and signed off by EC.

14 Aug 2025 9:50 am
21-Year-Old Muslim Boy Beaten To Death In Maharashtra For Chatting With Girl, 4 Arrested

Suleiman Khan, 20, was beaten to death by ten people in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Four suspects were arrested; police are looking for the mastermind.

14 Aug 2025 9:46 am
No Cruelty, Mistreatment Or Starvation: SC Lists Strict Guidelines For Delhi Dogs Order

The Supreme Court order mandated that dogs should not face mistreatment, cruelty, or substandard care.

14 Aug 2025 9:44 am
Caught On Camera: Car Rams Into Scooter, Kills Rider In Ahmedabad; Family Alleges Murder

The victims family alleges murder, claiming that the accident was deliberate and are demanding a thorough investigation.

14 Aug 2025 9:28 am
Chennai Fans Go All Out For Coolie & Thalaivars 50 Years In Cinema | Rajnikanth #thebreakfastclub

' is in our blood!' Chennai fans go all out for & Thalaivars 50 years in cinema. Streets turn into a celebration zone watch @nimumurali live! Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

14 Aug 2025 9:27 am
Celebrating 50 Years of Cinematic Legacy: The Enduring Impact of Sholay | #thebreakfastclub

Celebrating 50 years of cinematic magic, the iconic film featuring Gabbar Singh continues to resonate with Indian families. Its unforgettable dialogues and epic visuals have etched it into pop culture, captivating even Gen Z audiences. Shole turns 52 this August! n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

14 Aug 2025 9:05 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today, August 14 Live: Karunya Plus KN-585 Bumper Winning Numbers

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 14-08-2025: Heres Guessing Numbers for Karunya Plus KN-585 for Thursday, August 14. Check the full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

14 Aug 2025 9:00 am
New 1.55 Lakh Sq M Museum At Raisina Hill To Showcase Bharat's Civilisational Journey | Exclusive

The Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum will be a cultural landmark that could come up in the next three years, as per the said document

14 Aug 2025 8:54 am
Shillong Teer Results Today, August 14, 2025: Winning Numbers For All Teer Games

Shillong Teer Result Today LIVE UPDATES. Here's full list of common and winning numbers for Shillong Teer, Juwai Teer, Khanapara Teer, and more for August 14, 2025 below.

14 Aug 2025 8:30 am
Rahul Gandhi To Withdraw Application Alleging 'Threat To Life' In Savarkar Defamation Case

The lawyer, in a new press statement, noted that Rahul Gandhi took serious exception to what was stated in the application.

14 Aug 2025 6:55 am
CJI-Led Supreme Court Bench To Hear Pleas Today On Restoring J&K's Statehood

The petitioners note that both the Lok Sabha elections and recent assembly polls were conducted peacefully, indicating that security concerns should no longer hinder the process

14 Aug 2025 6:05 am
2 Naxals Carrying Rs 35 Lakh Bounty Killed By Security Forces In Chhattisgarh Encounter

The anti-Naxal operation was a collaborative effort between the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the 27th battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

14 Aug 2025 5:52 am
Historic EVM Recount Ordered By Supreme Court Overturns Haryana Sarpanch Election

The recounting process, a truly remarkable event, was conducted inside the Supreme Court building on August 6

14 Aug 2025 5:22 am
15-Year-Old Girl Jumps Off Madras HC Building Over Custody Order, Survives With Injuries

The court has adjourned the case, awaiting the girl's psychiatric evaluation report to be submitted by August 26

14 Aug 2025 5:08 am
'Rudra, Bhairav, Shaktibaan': Army Ready For All-Arms Brigades, Exclusive Drone Units, Special Ops Battalions

This is the first phase of the Indian Army's 'Decade of Transformation' and was announced during Vijay Diwas on July 26 by the Chief of Army Staff to mark 79 years of independence

14 Aug 2025 5:00 am
NH-66 Infra Failures: Parliament Panel Pans MoRTH's Multi-Layered Sub-Contracting

Highlighting the road collapses, cracks, and substandard construction of the highway in Kerala, the panel warned that these issues could have led to tragic casualties

14 Aug 2025 4:34 am
'Can Wait, Nothing Happening Now': Supreme Court On Voter List Revision In West Bengal

The Election Commission of India is planning to undertake special intensive revision of voter lists in other states including West Bengal, where assembly elections are due in 2026

14 Aug 2025 12:37 am
Thanks EC For Unique Experience: Rahul Gandhi Has Tea With 7 'Dead' Voters From Bihar

Rahul Gandhi shared a video of meeting voters in Bihar who were declared dead by the Election Commission.

13 Aug 2025 11:24 pm
'Killed 2,800 Dogs, Buried Them Under Trees': Karnataka MLCs Shocking Claim

Karnataka Legislative Council member SL Bhojegowda admitted to poisoning 2,800 stray dogs, sparking controversy.

13 Aug 2025 10:40 pm
'Mumbai To Ratnagiri In 3 Hours': Minister Nitesh Rane Says Waterways High Priority For Maharashtra

Ports development minister Nitesh Rane said the new routes will have the M2M ferry offering Ro-Ro service for passengers and vehicles between Mumbai and Alibaug

13 Aug 2025 9:56 pm
Likes And Lies: Influencer Sandeepa Virk Arrested For Duping With 'Fake' Beauty Products Site

Sandeepa Virk was arrested on August 12 following searches in Delhi and Mumbai under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

13 Aug 2025 9:53 pm
Trump Tariffs To Have Limited Impact On Indias Growth, FY26 Forecast At 6.5%: S&P

S&P says Indias GDP likely to grow 6.5% in FY26 despite 50% US duty on Russian oil-linked imports.

13 Aug 2025 9:51 pm
'Decision In Place Since 1988': Fadnavis Clarifies Amid Row Over Independence Day Meat Ban

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cited a 1988 state government resolution empowering civic bodies to impose such restrictions

13 Aug 2025 8:51 pm
Small Room To No Room: What Other Countries Give Their MPs vs What India Bestows

In Delhi, newly built flats for MPs in the prestigious Lutyens Zone measure about 5,000 square feet where each unit has 10 rooms, including five bedrooms

13 Aug 2025 8:39 pm