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The Stairs to the Podium: India's Sporting Rise under PM Modi

Ninety-two years later, Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, 2026, a very different India walked out.

Bengaluru residents may have to pay up to 25,000 annually for residential road parking

The proposed framework seeks to regulate scarce road space, strengthen parking enforcement and ensure adequate room for traffic and pedestrians.

Morning Digest: Six workers die as water, debris enter under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand; Rahul scoffs at PMs foreign policy, his remarks crude and vulgar, says BJP, and more

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Uttarakhand Tunnel Mishap: 18 Workers Rescued, Operations Continue: CM Dhami

CM Dhami also shared that he has personally updated the Chief Ministers of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh regarding the safety and medical treatment

Best of BS Opinion: Mining reforms risk undermining fiscal federalism

Today's pieces examine mining reforms and fiscal federalism, India's need for a caregiving policy, stronger bank boards, urban governance and les

Quote of the day by Hillary Clinton, 'To me you cannot be fully human, fully civilised, unless you recognise humanity in everyone' teaches gratitude, compassion, empathy, charity, kindness, caring, positive impact, human connection

Quote of the day by Hillary Clinton teaches us that civilization is not simply what humanity builds around itself; it is also the standard by whi

Delhi increases security ahead of 80th Independence Day celebrations

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Yash's Toxic gets 'A' certificate from censor board; plot details revealed

Yashs Toxic gets A certificate from censor board plot details revealed

Farmers Demand Action by August 18 or Face Protest on August 24

Greater Noida, August 14: Under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the Bharatiya Kisan Union led a massive bike rally in Greater Noida on Th

SC tells UPSC to defer call on Odisha DGP pick

US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, report says

US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump report says

For decades, weather prediction has relied on numerical models running on supercomputers, now AI can produce forecasts in a fraction of the time. Will it be accurate? Here's what experts are saying

While AI systems are becoming an increasingly important complement to conventional forecasting because of their speed and lower computing costs,

'Jana Nayagan' box office day 22: Thalapathy Vijay film crosses Rs 320 cr worldwide

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has successfully generated sixty-seven lakhs on its twenty-second day since release. With a staggering domestic

Phuket-Delhi A320 lost flight controls for 4 seconds, Airbus preliminary probe finds

Australian PM Says Asked Trump For Tariff Exemption In Phone Call

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday he had asked US President Donald Trump in a phone call for an exemption from tariffs sl

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy meets jailed MLA Virupakshi, accuses Chandrababu Naidu of conspiracy

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In 1950, world witnessed strongest El Nino but weather forecasters warn of more powerful climate phenomenon that will push nearly 49 million people into acute food insecurity

El Nino is a phenomenon that occurs naturally, when weakening trade winds cause warmer ocean waters to build up in the central and eastern equato

Omar Abdullah condemns attack on SAD leaderSukhbir Singh Badal

What is shocking is that after Sukhbir survived an attempted assassination attempt in Amritsar earlier, nothing seems to have been done to protec

Jammu and Kashmir police arrest accused in 1991 railway station blast after 35 years

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World War II Memorial In Washington Vandalised With Bubbles, Graffiti

The World War Two memorial in Washington was vandalized with bubbly soap and graffiti on Thursday, prompting vows from the US government to find

Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu defends Amaravati masterplan designs amid criticism

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Uttar Pradesh teaching job aspirants to run campaign to pressurise government for recruitment drive

Various education related social media platforms run by students and aspirants of U.P. have extended their support

Jewar MLA hits back at opposition over criticism of water logging video

During the SP rule, nothing happened for the construction and development of the airport, Jewar MLA Dhirendra Singh said

JMM Spokesperson Addresses Protests in Jharkhand, Urges Students to Understand Underlying Forces

Ranchi, August 14: Manoj Pandey, spokesperson for the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has dismissed calls to cancel the CGL exam and demands for a

Uttar Pradesh government accelerates disposal of revenue cases

Under Section 24, related to demarcation/measurement, 28,556 cases were pending as of December 31, 2025. From January 1 to July 31, 2026, 91,472

Seven dead as water and debris flood under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand

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Two arrested after Muslim man dies following alleged assault by Kanwariyas

Hapur Police have arrested two men, Lokesh and Shivam, in connection with the death of 27-year-old Mohd Azeem, who died from injuries sustained d

BCI Halts Enrollment of NALSAR 2026 Batch Amid Protests Against CJI Suryakant

New Delhi, August 14: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has directed all state bar councils to suspend the enrollment of any graduates from the 2026

SP Questions Yogi Governments Economic Assistance Plan for Women in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, August 14: Political activity is intensifying in Uttar Pradesh as the 2027 assembly elections approach. Amidst this, discussions are ong

Indian Army Chief Meets ASEAN Women Military Officers in New Delhi

New Delhi, August 14: Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth met with women military officers from ASEAN countries on Thursday in New Delhi. Duri

Justice Beyond Compensation: Prashant Kishors Call for Accountability in Bihar

Patna, August 14: Prashant Kishor, the architect of Jan Suraj and newly elected MLA from Bankipur, is actively engaging with his constituents fol

Akali Dal To Continue Punjab Bachao Rallies Despite Attack On Sukhbir Badal

The Shiromani Akali Dal has decided to go ahead with its pre scheduled Punjab Bachao rallies despite the attack on party president Sukhbir Singh

Outrage in Palamu Over Minor Rape and Abduction of Two Sisters

Ranchi, August 14: In a significant protest, Babulal Marandi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, visited Sakaldeepa village

India-Israel hackathon spurs youth-led restorative healthcare innovation

India-Israel hackathon spurs youth-led restorative healthcare innovation

Rahul Gandhi Crosses Political Boundaries, Congress to Face Setback: Gaurav Vallabh

New Delhi, August 14: BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh has responded to Congress MP Pawan Kheras protest in Parliament, accusing the Congress party of s

SSP Clarifies No FIR Against Students in Ranchi Assembly Protest

Ranchi, August 14: Rakesh Ranjan, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Ranchi, Jharkhand, stated that the student protest during the asse

Shreyas Iyers Leadership Shines as Punjab Kings Prepare for IPL 2027

New Delhi, August 14: The Punjab Kings (PBKS) have faced challenges since their final appearance in 2014, struggling in subsequent seasons. Howev

Vinay Kumar Appointed Head Coach of Karnataka Senior Mens Cricket Team

Bengaluru, August 14: Former Indian fast bowler Vinay Kumar has been appointed as the head coach of the Karnataka senior mens cricket team for th

Uttarakhand to Expand Nine Roads with

New Delhi, August 14: The central government has made a significant decision to enhance road connectivity in Uttarakhand. Union Minister for Road

Gorakhpur teen fakes own kidnapping, uses AI to extort father for online gaming

Gorakhpur teen fakes own kidnapping uses AI to extort father for online gaming

Riddhima Maintains Three-Shot Lead at WPGT 2026, Eyes Fourth Title in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, August 14: In the 12th leg of the Womens Professional Golf Tour (WPGT) 2026, Riddhima Dilawari has successfully maintained her three-s

UN Appoints Chinese Snowboarding Champion Su Yiming as Sport for Land Champion for Resilience

Beijing, August 14: The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) announced on August 12 that Chinese snowboarding champion Su

Monsoon Session washed out; INDIA bloc skips customary tea

LS Posts 19% Productivity And RS 39%

Seven arrested in Jharkhand CID raids over JPSC exam irregularities

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Parliamentary panel endorses Assam

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Indian officials may join Talibans Victory Day celebrations

US saw most cases of attack on Indians abroad in 2021-25: MEA

Rajasthan High Court Denies Bail to Former Minister Mahesh Joshi in Corruption Case

Jaipur, August 14: The Rajasthan High Court has dealt a significant blow to former Water Supply Minister Mahesh Joshi by rejecting his bail appli

Disproportionate assets case: Rahul questions Allahabad HC order, says shift case

Adani Groups Karan Adani Discusses Clean Energy Investments with Odishas Deputy CM

Bhubaneswar, August 14: Karan Adani, Executive Director of the Adani Group, met with Odishas Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister, Kanak Var

Sonam Wangchuk seeks 'peaceful revolution' to reshape India's politics

Sonam Wangchuk seeks peaceful revolution to reshape Indias politics

SC slams Centre &FSSAI, says you cant take court for a ride

Political Leaders Condemn Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

New Delhi, August 14: Political leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), and the Gurudwara Management Committee

Consumer forums cant be mere rehabalitaion centres for retired: SC

Prashant Kishor Criticizes Bihar Government, Announces Education and Employment Initiatives in Bankipur

Patna, August 14: Following the Bihar governments decision to provide financial assistance and a government job to a family member of Bharat Bhus

Bihar to provide financial assistance, job to Bharat Bhushan Tiwaris family

UAE Says 2 Oil Vessels Hit By Iran In Strait Of Hormuz

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said two of its vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening, with no injuries

Chinas Environmental Quality Shows Significant Improvement

Beijing, August 14: The Chinese State Councils News Office held a briefing on Thursday, highlighting the progress in creating a beautiful China.

Delhi Health Minister Responds to Oppositions Allegations of Corruption

New Delhi, August 14: Delhis Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh addressed allegations of corruption in government hospitals made by the oppositio

Devi Kar | Choosing A School For Your Child: The Things You Should Be Focusing On

But a steady record of good results cant be the only criterion for choosing a school for your child. When parents are seeking admission at the pr

Protect farmers rights before pushing cement project: Meghalaya tribal body tells government

The authorities in East Jaintia Hills have been unable to hold public hearings following opposition to a 1,800-crore integrated cement plant and

Alok Kumar Advocates for Cow Protection and National Heritage Status

New Delhi, August 14: Alok Kumar, the international president of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), has reiterated the demand for a comprehensive c

International location, multiple mule accounts and a physical property sale: police report on hybrid digital arrest scam in Delhi HC

KCR's Brother-In-Law Passes Away

Following this, party working president K.T. Rama Raos planned meetings with party leaders from the erstwhile 10 unified districts in the state o

DDA inks pact to develop 5-star hotel in Delhis Dwarka; opening set for 2030

It is the first of four special licence-fee projects to reach deal stage; expected to generate 6,000 crore revenue over 55 years and create 800 j

Expert Debunks China Squeeze Theory as Political Illusion

Beijing, August 14: Recently, several Western media outlets and think tanks have exaggerated the so-called China Squeeze Theory. They claim that

90 million years ago, Antarctica had a temperate forest just 900 kilometers from the South Pole despite months of darkness. 90 million years later, scientists found its roots, pollen and spores preserved in seafloor sediment beneath today's frozen continent

Ancient West Antarctica hosted a temperate rainforest approximately ninety million years ago. Fossil roots and pollen indicate dense vegetation g

Two children drown in rainwater-filled pit in Delhis Narela

The boys, both residents of Bawana, had entered the pit to play and swim

AIIMS Mangalagiri Holds Walkathon, Flash Mob On Organ Donation

The walkathon began at 6 am from the IPD-OPD Junction and culminated at the auditorium. Executive director Ahanthem Santa Singh and other faculty

Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy Criticizes Coalition Government for Revenge Politics

Panchalingala, August 14: Former Chief Minister and YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has reiterated that the law and order situation in the

Vizag: Man Held For Swapping Debit Cards, Stealing Money

Police recovered Rs 1.93 lakh in cash and a motorcycle from his possession.

Candidates of STET Can Apply for TRE-4, Admit Card Issued Only After Passing

Patna, August 14: A significant update for candidates preparing for teacher recruitment in Bihar has emerged. Those participating in the Teacher

Minor Schoolboy Drowns In Polavaram Canal

The boy then took his bicycle and went to a temple. His parents and family members searched for him, found him and asked him to return home.

Punjab Assembly polls: BJPs pro-Sikh strategy gives AAP scope for Hindu outreach

With the BJP busy promoting its pro-Sikh image and the Congress currently caught up in internal fighting, the AAP is trying to capture a share of

Karnataka Cabinet approves bill to regulate use of government premises

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Delhi CM hands over appointment letters to 1,368 newly recruited teachers

Gupta says the occasion is also about strengthening the responsibility of ensuring better education for lakhs of children and their families

Bihar Government Distributes Appointment Letters to Over 2,000 Successful Candidates

Patna, August 14: A significant ceremony took place at the Bapu Sabhagar in Bihars capital, Patna, where the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPS

Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down playing Joel in

Los Angeles, Aug 14 (IANS) Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey has shared that he turned down playing the main character of Joel in The Last of U

Centre steps in with jobs, Kerala govt boosts by awarding cash rewards for sporting personalities

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 14 (IANS) Four Malayali sportspersons have received the Centres recognition in the form of government jobs, with the Mumb

Gujarat Minister meets HM Shah in Delhi, discusses expansion of Ahmedabad Science City

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Gujarat Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia has met the Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in New

Over 4,000 young Indians attend Independence Day musical evening at Bharat Mandapam

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) More than 4,000 young Indians, predominantly Gen Z, came together at the Bharat Mandapam here for an inspiring Independe

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hands over appointment letters to 1,368 teachers

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has handed over appointment letters to new teachers at a programme held at the Bharat M

CM Khemchand Singh calls for collective efforts to build peaceful, prosperous Manipur

Imphal, Aug 14 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has called for collective efforts to build a peaceful, prosperous and united

Imam Advocates for Loudspeakers in Mosques Within Legal Limits

Kolkata, August 14: Amid ongoing debates regarding the use of loudspeakers in West Bengals mosques, Imam Athur Kasmi of the Masjid-e-Kuba on Azad

Delhi HC seeks Centres stand on plea by Central Secretariat Club against eviction, revocation of recognition

The petitioners counsel urges the court to pass an order directing status quo in the matter, stating that nothing would be left if such a protect

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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