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India accounts for over half of worlds real-time digital transactions, says President on the eve of 80th Independence Day

The National Song Vande Mataram was played ahead of her address, followed by the National Anthem

14 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Attack on Badal: Accused sent to police custody till August 24

He was interrogated for hours but police were yet to find any concrete reason for his act, says officials

14 Aug 2026 7:24 pm
Once a showpiece of the area, Corporation Park in Thillai Nagar presents a picture of neglect, apathy

Overgrown vegetation, damaged play equipment, poor lighting in the play area and dirty toilets reflect poor maintenance of the facility; following several complaints, Tiruchi Corporation has ordered survey of all parks

14 Aug 2026 7:22 pm
Kerala Chief Minister to present Forest Medals on Independence Day

The medals are awarded annually to personnel ranging from forest beat assistants to range forest officers for exemplary dedication to forest and wildlife protection

14 Aug 2026 7:22 pm
14 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
#THTalksBengaluru: Bengalurus interior roads to get 5,000 crore worth facelift, says Krishna Byre Gowda

While the focus will be on taking up more roads, the Minister acknowledged that the quality of existing road works has been a persistent concern.

14 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
Govt. moving with clear-cut plan to speed up irrigation projects, revive stalled LI schemes, says AP Water Resources Minister Ramanaidu

Ninety percent of Polavaram projects civil works have been completed, 600 crore will be released for the Veligonda project-displaced families soon, and a 10-year repair and operation-and-maintenance plan is being worked out to revive 1,040 Irrigation Development Corporation lift schemes, says the Water Resources Minister

14 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
WRD seeks NOC from Fisheries Dept. six months after Mamallan reservoir work begins

The then-Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the 342.60-crore project at Nemmeli on January 19, 2026, flagging-off the construction work

14 Aug 2026 7:19 pm
Free HPV vaccine for girls aged 14 in Kozhikode till August 31

The vaccine, which costs 4,000 in the private market, is being administered free of cost

14 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
Gurus and sishyas unite for Desh Ek Raag 3 to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram

Desh Ek Raag 3 brings together generations of Hindustani musicians to celebrate the spirit of nationhood.

14 Aug 2026 7:15 pm
Kerala Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh to inaugurate Onam celebrations in Kollam

The week-long celebrations will take place across multiple key locations in the district from August 25 to August 30

14 Aug 2026 7:15 pm
Rights panel orders officials to ensure safety measures around abandoned quarries in Ernakulam

Officials told to identify owners of abandoned quarries and legally instruct them to construct protective fencing around them

14 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Are Satellite Towns the way ahead to decongest our megacities? | In Focus podcast

Champaka Rajgopal speaks to us about Bengalurus proposed greenfield city, the politics of land acquisition, and whether satellite cities are the answer to Indias urban congestion.

14 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
NALSAR row: Can BCI freeze enrolment of an entire graduating batch?

The BCI Council subsequently modified the Chairmans order and said that all NALSAR 2026 graduates would be entitled to enrol with the State Bar Council of their choice

14 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
India hopes to revive WTC fortunes on Sri Lankan shores

Gills men will draw inspiration from a superior head-to-head record; the visiting sides batters need to come good to make life easier for their bowlers; left-arm spinner Prabath could be the trump card for the home team

14 Aug 2026 6:48 pm
Four die of asphyxiation after inhaling toxic gas inside well in Bihars Gaya Ji

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over the incident and directed officials concerned to provide ex gratia of 4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased

14 Aug 2026 6:47 pm
Payment of 500 a quintal bonus for fine rice varieties to continue for kharif crop

State Cabinet approves 1.5 lakh subsidy for conversion of diesel/petrol autos to electric vehicles

14 Aug 2026 6:42 pm
Record number of women join Duke-NUS as Class of 2030 brings diverse life and work experiences into medicine

Record number of women join Duke-NUS as Class of 2030 brings diverse life and work experiences into medicine

14 Aug 2026 6:30 pm
Binance Research: Gen Z Leads Net Accumulation Across Every TradFi Product

Binance Research: Gen Z Leads Net Accumulation Across Every TradFi Product

14 Aug 2026 6:30 pm
Gelatin sticks, crude bombs among large cache of explosives seized in Bengal ahead of Independence Day

One person was arrested after 304 gelatin sticks were allegedly found at his house in the Pathanpara area under Rampurhat police station limits, says police

14 Aug 2026 6:29 pm