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DC Edit | Pilot Drug Test Sets Off Alarm

Civil aviation rests on an unwritten compact. Passengers surrender control because airlines promise professional competence, regulatory vigilance

Uttar Pradesh Emerges as a Green Energy Hub with

Noida, August 14: The three-day India Bioenergy and Tech Expo (IBET) 2026 concluded in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. The expo s

Critical medical equipment lying idle across 26 govt. hospitals, says Delhi HC

Court directs Secretaries of the Health and Family Welfare, and Services departments to hold meetings with the Medical Superintendents and Direct

Jharkhand Chief Minister Appeals to President Over Mineral Amendment Bill Concerns

Ranchi, August 14: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has expressed serious concerns regarding the recently passed Mines and Minerals (Develop

HC Directs Police Not To Take Coercive Action Against YSRC Leader Bhumana, Family

The court questioned the district collectors connection with a dispute relating to a private approved layout and objected to describing Karunakar

UP Labourer Held In Kalaburagi Over Alleged Anti-National Social Media Links

City Police Commissioner Dr Sharanappa SD said on Thursday that the accused, Mohammed Sameer, is a native of Sadarpur village in Sitapur district

In 2019, an international team began monitoring Greenland's Petermann Glacier's floating ice tongue from space. 7 years later, 76.4 sq km broke away, creating a Manhattan-sized ice island, while two more could reduce the tongue by 254 sq km

Greenland's Petermann Glacier lost a large iceberg, its biggest since 2012. Scientists have monitored this glacier's floating ice tongue for seve

Chhattisgarh MP Advocates for International Status for Raipur Airport

New Delhi, August 14: Raipur Lok Sabha MP and senior BJP leader Brijmohan Agrawal met with Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in

Making transparency the foundation of trust in medicine

Transparency across regulatory bodies, hospital systems, and clinical care can strengthen public faith and trust

Two Get Seven-Year Jail Term In Murder Case

District and Sessions Judge Dr C. Yamini, who heard SC No. 57/2024, found P. Manindra (A2) and P. Nagendra (A3) guilty under Section 302 read wit

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Trump Out Of Options, Time To Stop Tormenting Tehran

Declassified CIA documents revealed how the US had targeted Irans sovereignty in a 1953 coup, which was widely known but acknowledged only in 201

Squadron Leader Bhavna Kanth Becomes Indias First Female Fighter Combat Leader

New Delhi, August 14: Squadron Leader Bhavna Kanth of the Indian Air Force has achieved a significant milestone in combat aviation and aerial war

Nepals former PM Deuba returns after over five months abroad for treatment

Mr. Deuba and his wife, former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, were seriously injured during violent protests on September 9, 2025, when anti-g

600 Spoiled Ice Creams Discarded At Karimnagar Dairy In Jagtial

Food safety inspector R. Anusha and her team conducted checks at the dairy and found ice creams stored in a refrigerator had melted and were emit

Four workers dead in Chamoli tunnel accident, rescue ongoing

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Six police personnel injured in clash with protesters blocking Ambala highway

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NALSAR Students Can Now Register with Preferred State Bar Councils: BCI

New Delhi, August 14: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has revoked its earlier order that prevented the 2026 batch students of the National Academy

A predictable rise: On inflation

Inflation will remain high in the foreseeable future

Awami League Criticizes Bangladesh Government Over Energy Crisis

Dhaka, August 14: The Awami League of Bangladesh has accused the ruling BNP government of plunging the nation into an unprecedented energy crisis

US launches multinational attack drone task force. Will Gulf allies join amid war?

US launches multinational attack drone task force Will Gulf allies join amid war

Sticks and goals: On India at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

India might see its best finish in 50 years in hockey World Cup

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CMs Medaram Visit: Tribal Deity Darshan, Pension Launch As Highlights

The Chief Minister would also inaugurate some development projects at the district headquarters.

Kennedy Center Board Votes To Restore Trump Name On Building: Reports

The venue's board of trustees, which is stacked with Trump allies, reportedly voted to approve a workaround by adding the inscription Restored an

West Bengal Government Offers

Guwahati, August 14: The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, has announced a financial aid of 10 crore to assist Assam amidst the on

Joint Task Force To Deal With Obesity In AP

Andhra Pradesh health minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced plans to form a joint task force involving health, education, sports and women welfare

Jharkhand stir: FIR against 300 unnamed people over August 10 march

Following a student-led protest on August 10 near the Jharkhand assembly, police filed an FIR against approximately 300 unidentified individuals.

Archbishop Kalathiparambil reappointed to Vatican Dicastery

In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity record

South Korean women are projected to surpass ninety years of life expectancy by 2030. This milestone is driven by widespread healthcare access and

CPM Seeks Merger Of Six Villages With KMC By Month-End

The CPM has urged the Andhra Pradesh government to merge six Kakinada Rural villages with the Kakinada Municipal Corporation by August-end and in

Social Security Payment alert: Social Security Administration updates key list, major points you need to know

Social Security payments play an important role in the financial lives of millions of Americans, providing a source of income for retirees, disab

Ram Temple CEO race narrows; Yogeshwar Mishra, Rajesh Pandey emerge as frontrunners

Ram Temple CEO race narrows Yogeshwar Mishra Rajesh Pandey emerge as frontrunners

How family legacy translates into political leadership

Reporters sometimes get a chance to see how family reputation and standing translate to political capital over generations

SC to hear MP's plea on facial recognition tech at protest sites

The Supreme Court will hear a plea against police facial recognition technology deployment. This plea challenges biometric surveillance measures

Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express to get 16 coaches

Regular NCD Surveys, Follow-Up Essential, Says Hyderabad DMHO

Hyderabad DMHO Dr Putla Srinivas directed health officials to intensify NCD screening, online registration and follow-up care, with special focus

Kerala High Court denies bail to accused in organ trafficking

Organ trafficking exploits vulnerable populations, fuels transnational crime networks, and undermines public trust in legitimate medical systems,

Nurse found dead in govt-run hospital washroom in Kolkata

A nurse was discovered deceased in a hospital washroom on Wednesday night. Her body was sent for a post-mortem examination as requested by her fa

Will frame policy on rail concessions for acid attack victims: Centre to top court

The Centre has tentatively approved a policy granting railway concessions to survivors of acid attacks. This initiative is designed to facilitate

18 Monuments Delisted From Protected Sites List Since 2021: Centre

Bara Khamba Cemetery in Delhi and a banyan grove of great antiquity containing traces of ancient buildings are among the 18 sites which have been

Hospitals Oppose Panels Hospital Room Tariff Proposal

Private hospitals have opposed a parliamentary panels proposal to benchmark basic room tariffs against nearby three-star hotels, saying hospital

Bengal govt strips BJP MP of 'Banga Bibhushan' over Netaji remarks

The West Bengal government has withdrawn the Banga Bibhushan award from BJP MP Nagendra Ray. This action followed his derogatory remarks about Ne

2 Workers Die In Accident At Mega Textile Park

Preliminary information suggested that a boiler explosion may have triggered the accident. Workers present at the company were reportedly thrown

Shillong Lajong FC Advances to Quarterfinals with Thrilling Draw in Durand Cup

Shillong, August 14: Shillong Lajong FC has secured its place in the quarterfinals of the 135th Durand Cup. The team played an exhilarating 3-3 d

China Border Situation: Rahul Gandhi asks questions; govt side denies any inroads

Rahul Gandhi stated China is preventing Indian patrols in Arunachal Pradesh. He questioned Prime Minister Modi and his cabinet's actions regardin

Soft ball, hard questions: Indias inexperienced attack has no clear template to follow as conditions remain difficult to read

Galle's pitch preparation remains uncertain for the upcoming India-Sri Lanka Test match. Home side strategizing involves balancing traditional sp

ET Graphics | Parliament Report Card: Low productivity, more Bills passed in Monsoon Session

Parliament's Monsoon Session concluded with sharply lower productivity in both Houses. Lok Sabha functioned for only fifteen percent of its sched

Bihar Police Raids Massage Centers, Arrests 13 in Muzaffarpur

Patna, August 14: A special police team in Muzaffarpur conducted simultaneous raids in the Kazi Mohammadpur and Nagar police station areas. This

1.87 Crore Voters Fall Under Uncollectable EF Category In Maharashtra

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is currently conducting the SIR exercise in Maharashtra, with August 17 set as the deadline for completion

Haldwani row in Parliament: JP Nadda condemns 'purification' event after Kharge's speech, promises probe

Rajya Sabha's opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge raised the Haldwani purification incident. He stated that BJP members performed a havan after

Post-Monsoon Session Huddle: DMK joins Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's tea party; Sudip Bandyopadhyay seeks NDA convener

During a tea meeting led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the landscape of politics was on display, with most opposition parties absent while the D

Parliament Watch: Mines & minerals update bill approved, EPFO declarations

Parliament has approved a bill to regulate state governments' powers on mining taxes. This new legislation aims to ensure global competitiveness

Singapore-based Hillhouse plans to double India investments with real estate, data centres in focus

Hillhouse Investments plans to double its India investments over the next few years. Real estate is a key focus area for the global investment fi

Behind the Parliament standoff: How HM's absence, delimitation bill and FCRA played out

Opposition circles feel they controlled the narrative during the monsoon session. They also forestalled the government's anticipated second push

EC Backs BJP Stand, FRC Not Valid For SIR, Says Ramchander Rao

BJP state president N. Ramchander Rao said the Election Commission has clarified that Family Register Certificates cannot be used for voter enrol

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Health Minister apologises after disability rights activists protested his use of term

Retired Judge Dhingra Critiques Investigation Report on Justice Vermas Cash Discovery

New Delhi, August 14: Retired Justice S.N. Dhingra has commented on the investigation report regarding the cash found at the residence of former

Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border tension escalates with firing, stone pelting at Likabali

Tension persists along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border after reports of firing and stone pelting. Police fired in the air to disperse proteste

Delhi govt. revises plan, new Secretariat to come up at ITO

AIUDF rejects Congress offer for joint fight in Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, fields own candidate

AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal rejected the Congress party's offer for the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat. He stated that AIUDF will field Rejaul Karim S

Slip road bridges opened over Ghazipur Drain, Hindon Canal in Delhi

Protect farmers rights before cement project, Meghalaya tribal body tells govt.

Oppositions Missed Opportunities Amidst Protests: Sanjay Nirupams Critique

Mumbai, August 14: Sanjay Nirupam, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, criticized the opposition for missing opportunities to address pressing issues, in

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Friday, August 14, 2026

Forecast: Partly cloudy sky. Light rain/ drizzle very likely to occur in parts of the city. Maximum and Minimum Temperatures are likely to be aro

Minerals belong to Jharkhand, land belongs to Jharkhand: CM

Ambala Sikh protest turns violent; cops use tear gas, lathi charge to clear highway

Ambala Sikh protest turns violent cops use tear gas lathi charge to clear highway

Group-I Evaluation Exposed YSRC Irregularities, Says Naidu

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu alleged irregularities in the evaluation of APPSC Group-I answer scripts under the previous YSRC government a

Gujarat Police Arrests Fugitive in

Surat, August 14: The cybercrime police in Surat have apprehended a fugitive involved in an investment fraud case amounting to 19.60 lakh as part

Morkel backs KL Rahul to play key role in India's Test series against Sri Lanka

Rahul is the sole survivor from Indias 2017 touring sides batting group, with Morkel highlighting his experience as a valuable asset for the team

PoK JAAC Calls For Non-cooperation Movement In Pakistan

PoK citizens urged not to pay electricity, water, gas bills and Income taxes

Sugar mills unlikely to advance crushing season despite promise to govt: Industry officials

Most sugar mills will not advance their crushing season by fifteen days. A significant shortage of migrant labor remains the primary obstacle for

Lorry Rams Stationary Tourist Bus On NH-44, Two Women Killed

Two women were killed and two others seriously injured after a lorry rammed a stationary tourist bus following a tyre puncture near Armoor on NH-

Liberias Foreign Minister Inaugurates Embassy in New Delhi During Official Visit

New Delhi, August 14: Liberias Foreign Minister, Sarah Besolo Nyanti, arrived in the national capital for a two-day official visit. According to

Onion prices jump to Rs 27/kg at Lasalgaon amid delayed kharif crop arrival from South India

Wholesale onion prices have surged significantly in the past week. The government plans to sell buffer stock onions to control rising prices. A d

Ministerial team to visit Aralam farm to review human-wildlife conflict mitigation measures

Jharkhand CM Soren urges PM Modi to reconsider mining bill, flags impact on States finances

In a letter to Mr. Modi, Mr. Soren said mining revenue accounted for 84.9% of the States own non-tax revenue in 2024-25, according to the State E

Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'One must imagine Sisyphus happy...' What a man pushing the same rock up a mountain forever can teach you about work, failure, frustration, freedom and the search for happiness

Motivational quotes: Quote of the day today: Albert Camus' essay explores life's repetitive nature and the search for meaning. He used the myth o

Astroguide for Friday, August 14, 2026

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Mumbais Connectivity Set to Get a Major Boost: Maharashtra CM

Mumbai, August 14: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Thursday that the central government has approved the construction o

Health Department to digitise field-level data collection by ASHA, community health workers

Apollo Hospital Canteen In Bengaluru Found Using Expired Raw Materials

Food safety officials found expired and misbranded food items, stale bread and unhygienic plastic chopping boards during an inspection at Apollo

Scrap Raidurg Land Auction, Harish Demands Revanth

BRS leader flags heritage status, ownership claims and pending legal disputes

From freebie to luxury: Coriander prices spike after rain disrupts Nashik supply chain

Fresh coriander prices have significantly increased due to heavy rains. Supplies from key producing regions like Nashik were disrupted by floodin

Russia Supplied Half Of Indias Crude Purchases In July: GTRI

For July, the government has disclosed that Indias total imports from Russia reached $8.9 billion but has not provided the value of crude oil in

US citizenship not for sale, says Rubio. Internet points to Trump's Gold Card

US citizenship not for sale says Rubio Internet points to Trumps Gold Card

In 2023, Wyoming proposed a 972-megawatt renewable-energy battery beneath its mountains, with water pumped to a reservoir 1,000 feet higher. 3 years later, the project reached final federal environmental review, bringing the giant water battery closer

Wyoming is proposing a 972-megawatt pumped-storage energy project at Seminoe Reservoir that would use water as a giant rechargeable battery. The

Rohan Gupta Urges Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal to Visit Jharkhand

Mumbai, August 14: BJP leader Rohan Gupta responded to the conclusion of the parliamentary session. Speaking to a news agency on Thursday, he sta