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Rani Mukerji gets honorary doctorate from La Trobe University, IFFM honor

La Trobe had previously conferred an honorary doctorate on Shah Rukh Khan in 2019 for his contribution to cinema and philanthropy and announced a

Afghanistan Marks 5 Years Under Taliban

Kabul residents welcome reduced conflict but urge Taliban to expand employment and reopen schools for girls

Congress Defends Karnataka Minister Amid Controversy Over Flag Hoisting Request

Bengaluru, August 14: The Karnataka BJP criticized Minister B.Z. Jamir Ahmed Khan on Friday. Allegations surfaced that he requested an exemption

Nifty settles below 24,400 level; pharma shares decline

The Nifty settled below the 24,400 level, while sentiment remained subdued amid a lack of strong directional cues. Investors will monitor the mov

Kashmirs Changing Symbols: From Pakistan Flags to Tricolours Amid Tight ID Security

But over the past few years, the landscapeboth physical and emotionalhas undergone a striking transformation. For an entire week leading up to In

OTT Releases This Weekend: 5 Movies to Watch Around Independence Day 2026

The Independence Day weekend is bringing a fresh lineup of movies to OTT platforms, giving film lovers plenty of options to stream from home. Sev

Shipperocket IPO Draft Reveals Legal and Tax Disputes

New Delhi, August 14: E-commerce logistics and shipping platform Shipperocket, preparing for its public listing, has disclosed several ongoing le

Gashmeer Mahajani: Freedom Is About Owning Your Truth

Ahead of 108 Base Hospital URIs August 15 premiere, Gashmeer Mahajani opens up about personal liberty, parenting, family relationships and the li

YSRCP Accuses Andhra Government of Distracting Public from DSC Recruitment Issues

Amaravati, August 14: The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has alleged that the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, led by Chief Minister N. Chandr

Insta360 X6 Debuts in India, Bringing Flagship 8K 360 Capture to Creators, Moto Riders, and Adventure Filmmakers

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Insta360, the world's best-selling 360 camera brand, today launched X6, its new flagship 8K 360 camera,

Heavy rains to lash Telangana districts on Indepedence Day

Hyderabad: Heavy rains are likely to lash the northern and eastern parts of Telangana on Saturday, August 15, according to weather enthusiast T B

Devendra Fadnavis Fact Checks Sharad Pawar's Claim On 36,000 Firms Shutting Down

Of the companies that are closed, 76 per cent are defunct, meaning the companies that never actually started operations, Devendra Fadnavis said.

Why JNU students and teachers want the Vice Chancellor removed over recruitment row

Why JNU students and teachers want the Vice Chancellor removed over recruitment row

Heroin Peddler Escapes From Patancheru Excise Station

Early on Wednesday, Rehman escaped after excise constable Sanjay Kumar went to relieve himself. Police said the excise staff was to record the st

Tricolour coral display beneath the sea sparks curiosity

Captured by CMFRI researchers near Minicoy, the unusual coral formation highlights why some colonies withstand rising sea temperatures while othe

Shipperockets IPO Draft Reveals Legal and Tax Disputes Amid Criminal Cases

New Delhi, August 14: Shipperocket, an e-commerce logistics and shipping platform preparing for its IPO, has disclosed several ongoing legal and

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Happy Independence Day 2026 Wishes: 100+ messages, quotes, Instagram captions and WhatsApp statuses

India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026. This occasion commemorates the end of British colonial rule and honors freedom

Pakistan marks 80th Independence Day with unity, peace and security call

Pakistan marks th Independence Day with unity peace and security call

Delhi Drops Twin-Tower Plan, New Secretariat To Rise On 10 Acres At ITO

Rising Tensions in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir: Joint Action Committee Reports Injuries from Security Forces

Islamabad, August 14: The Joint Action Committee (JAC), leading the movement in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK), has alleged that two

Miles To Go Before I Sleep: IIT Hyderabad Graduate's Journey From Amazon Offer To IIM Ahmedabad

IIT Hyderabad alumnus Vivekananda Pasam rejected an Amazon offer, cleared UPSC Prelims thrice and scored 99.92 percentile in CAT after 45 days of

Trump to highlight record US violent crime decline ahead of midterms

In a strategic move ahead of the midterm elections, President Donald Trump will showcase FBI data revealing a substantial drop in violent crime.

Retired BDA Officer Jailed for 3 Years in Bribery Case

In a major boost to Odishas fight against corruption, the Additional Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar, today convicted Tarini Charan Das, a

Targeted Hits On Sukhbir Badal Expose Simmering Discontent In Punjab Ahead Of Polls

Two brutal attacks hint that the unresolved sacrilege cases have not only made Sukhbir Badal a recurring target of radical anger but have also gi

Union Minister attends World Elephant Day programme at Visakhapatnam school

Shiprocket, Behari Lal Engineering IPOs see over 80 times subscription as issues close today

Shiprockets IPO was subscribed 80.39 times, while Behari Lal Engineerings issue was subscribed 85.07 times.

Bombay House battles: How Ratan Tata once defeated the old guard

Ratan Tatas rise as Tata Sons chairman in 1991 triggered a dramatic power struggle with the Tata Groups old guard. Russi Mody, Darbari Seth and A

Farooq Abdullah Raises Issue Of Threats To Kashmiri Pandits, Seeks Probe

Abdullah said people from different faiths live and work in Kashmir and questioned why Kashmiri Pandits had been specifically targeted.

Keralas UPSC Protest Ends After 17 Days Following Government Assurances

Thiruvananthapuram, August 14: The 17-day-long protest by the UPSC Rank Holders Association in front of the Kerala Secretariat concluded on Frida

Psychology says people who walk through an entire store before choosing anything may be resisting impulsive decisions

Nobody wants to make a purchase only to discover a better or more affordable option a few minutes later. Taking time to browse the store first ca

From Bar to Beverage: Manam Gives Indian Craft Chocolate a New Avatar

At its new Chocolate Beverage Bar, Manam is turning craft chocolate into hot and cold drinks, shakes and plant-based blends, while letting custom

Rupee logs weekly decline, with RBI intervention curbing losses

Data on Friday showed that Indias wholesale price inflation rose 9.78% year-on-year in July, easing marginally from June due to lower energy infl

Hold separate TET papers for maths, physics and biology, teachers body asks government

The association said candidates in the mathematics-science category had to answer questions from subjects outside their specialisation, unlike th

India vs Sri Lanka: Ahead of first Test, Gill stresses need to qualify for WTC final

The aesthetics around the first Test venue came in for praisebutGilladded a note of caution: In grounds which are open, wind plays a crucial part

Ecuador Police seize 469kg of Cocaine in bags bearing Erling Haaland's face

Ecuador Police seize kg of Cocaine in bags bearing Erling Haalands face

Natco Pharma Q1 results: Profit falls 57% to 206 cr, revenue at 735 cr

Natco Pharma Ltd on Friday reported a 57 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 206.5 crore in the first quarter ended June 2026, hit

Campus placements rebound in 2026 as IT firms step up fresher hiring

Better visibility among major service firms alongside increasing demand from start-ups and core sectors is contributing to a rebound in fresher h

Swiatek beats Rybakina in Toronto for first WTA Tour title of 2026

The hard-serving Rybakina, who leads the tour in aces, struggled to find her rhythm

The new rules of office romance: How Indian workplaces are rethinking love at work

Workplace relationships are alive and well, but in 2026 the bigger conversation is about consent, hierarchy, disclosure and reputation

Quote of the Day by Melinda French Gates: To bring about a revolution of the heart, you have to let your heart break. Letting your heart break means... A powerful message about pain, anger, healing and hatred

The powerful quote by Melinda French Gates To bring about a revolution of the heart, you have to let your heart break. Letting your heart break m

Congress Criticizes Government, Emphasizes Need to Avoid Repeating Historical Facts

New Delhi, August 14: Congress leader Pawan Khera has sharply criticized the RSS in support of Rahul Gandhis remarks during a Lok Sabha session.

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit India for Brics Summit next month: Report

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New Delhi next month to attend the upcoming Brics Summit. News agency ANI reported citing sour

Workshop on kidney diseases and transplantation held in Chennai

The one-day workshop brought together specialists to discuss kidney disease, renal pathology and transplantation

Nearly one in two adults in Andhra Pradesh overweight, says Health Minister

Satya Kumar Yadav said the force would draw officials from the Health, Education, Sports, and Women and Child Welfare departments, and that an ac

Dumping of boulders into Geddai stream in Nilgiris under probe

Is NCR closing the gap with Mumbai in the billionaire race?

Is NCR closing the gap with Mumbai in the billionaire race

Seven states plan 1,380 new GCCs, to help create 12 lakh jobs by 2031: CBRE

CBRE mentioned that Karnataka is targeting 500 GCCs that will create 3.5 lakh jobs. Maharashtra is aiming 200 GCCs with scope of 4 lakh new jobs

USA Records Highest Number of Attacks on Indians Abroad in 5 Years, MEA Tells Parliament

Government data reveals a shocking sevenfold increase in violence against Indians overseas since 2021.

Over 68,000 Students Trained Under Chips to Startups Program, Strengthening Indias Semiconductor Ecosystem

New Delhi, August 14: The Chips to Startups (C2S) program has successfully trained over 68,000 students to bolster Indias semiconductor design ec

Indias Wholesale Inflation Eases Marginally To 9.78 Per Cent In July As Fuel Costs Cool

On cam: Eggs, muck thrown at ex-TMC MLA held in RG Kar victim's 'hurried' cremation case

IFFM 2026 announces award winners: Dulquer Salmaan wins Best Actor, Rishab Shetty adjudged Best Director

The Malayalam film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra was named Best Film while Freedom At Midnight season 2 won Best Series

Man allegedly kills father, injures aunt in Chittoor district

The 22-year-old had reportedly visited his father at Ksheerasagaram village on Thursday night to discuss the division of family property, and ret

HCL Technologies expands collaboration with NetApp

To offer hybrid cloud STaaS solution to enterprises

Rs 1,322 cr leaves Largecaps in July. Is Investor Money Moving to Midcaps?

Investors are rebalancing within equity portfolios rather than making a wholesale shift towards defensive assets, says CEO of Anand Rathi Wealth

Japan stocks extend rally on rate hopes and AI gains

Markets now see about a 35% chance of a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike in September, down from 55% a week earlier. At home, investors are also watc

US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, representing 25% fleet worth $1.3 bn: Report

The US military has faced the loss of forty-five MQ-9 Reaper drones amid its ongoing tensions with Iran. This figure not only highlights a consid

Germany evacuates about 2,000 people as wildfire reaches western village

Residents were urged to carry only essential belongings, identification papers and necessary medicines

'Serious doubts on intent': Congress attacks Centre over caste census format

Sanjay Raut Supports Rahul Gandhis Joker Remark, Targets RSS

Mumbai, August 14: Sanjay Raut, a Rajya Sabha member from Shiv Sena (UBT), has expressed his support for Congress leader Rahul Gandhis recent jok

RG Kar victim's 'hurried cremation': Mob attacks arrested ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh, aide

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was assaulted by a mob outside a police station. He was arrested in connection with the hurried cremation of a doctor

How clocks, calendars and time zones came to be?

NEW YORK, August 14, 2026 (AP) It flies. It heals all wounds. It can be of the essence, and it can be money. We thrill in the best of it, lament

India in U.S. crosshairs again White House report cites countries enabling Chinas tariff evasions

The report has identified more than 40 countries associated with elevated illegal transshipment risk; the U.S. has named the Pune-Gujarat-Chennai

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Never saw him as Gauahar

Mumbai: The cigarette joke that dragged Gauahar Khans name into the Alliance drama has finally received a clarification from Kushal Tandon. The a

Chiba rain kills five as record downpour strands thousands near Tokyo

Chiba rain kills five as record downpour strands thousands near Tokyo

After 3 H-1B lottery rejections, Mumbai techie shares $13,000 alternate way to stay in US

After facing three unsuccessful H-1B lottery attempts, a professional from Mumbai finally triumphs with an O-1 visa. Spending countless hours enh

Apprenticeship degrees promise jobs, but students face low-quality work and weak hiring

The Life and Legacy of Rakhi Gulzar: A Journey Through Fame and Heartbreak

New Delhi, August 14: August 15 marks a day of celebration for Indias independence, but it also commemorates the birth of a remarkable actress in

OTT releases this week: Cocktail 2, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata and more

This Independence Day 2026 weekend brings a fresh lineup of films and shows across major streaming platforms, offering something for every viewer

Tamil Star Vikram Lands in Trouble Over Lar Gibbon

The clip was reportedly filmed at the actors relatives residence in Injambakkam, south Chennai. The gibbon is believed to be around two to three

Kharge seeks Govt. answers over alleged increased Chinese activity on Arunachal Pradesh border

After Galwan, now Arunachal Pradesh? Mr. Kharge said in a post on X, describing reports that China was attempting to push further into areas of A

AUS vs BAN, 1st Test: Tanzid century puts Bangladesh in command on Day 2

AUS vs BAN st Test Tanzid century puts Bangladesh in command on Day

Drug Kingpin Wanted In Rs 13,000-Crore Case Brought Back From UAE

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has brought alleged drug kingpin Virendra Singh Basoya back to India from the United Arab E

Putin is willing to meet US envoys again on Ukraine, Lavrov says

Putin wants Ukraine to surrender the remainder of its eastern Donetsk region to Russian forces that have failed to capture the territory in fight

Independence Day 2026: How IITs, NITs and other campuses are celebrating August 15

Independence Day How IITs NITs and other campuses are celebrating August

Vikram Solar inaugurates 6 GW solar plant in Tamil Nadu

The 6-GW solar module manufacturing plant is expected to generate employment opportunities for more than 800 skilled professionals in the region

Nationwide Preparations for Independence Day: Markets Adorned in Tricolor

Kausambi, August 14: Preparations for Independence Day celebrations are in full swing across the country. Markets are beautifully decorated in th

Odisha Cracks Down on Illegal Ganja Cultivation on Government Land in 6 Districts

The Odisha government has stepped up its efforts to prevent illegal ganja cultivation on government land, directing field-level revenue officials

Indefinite bandh in Arunachal Pradesh's Lekang over recruitment eligibility rules

An indefinite bandh began in Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district on Friday morning. Protests erupted over new uniform eligibility criteria for go

From hunters to hunted: Arsenal ready to retain Premier League crown

Mikel Arteta faces the difficult task of defending Arsenal's Premier League title. He aims to join an elite group of managers who have retained t

DMK likely to increase district units to over 100 as part of organisational revamp

Sources said the committee constituted by party president M.K. Stalin to revamp the organisation and infuse fresh energy into its structure had s

Over 500 Ashram Students Death In 2 Years: Maharashtra Government Data

Maharashtra reports 584 deaths among ashram school students over two years due to snakebite, illness, accidents, and suicide, with fatalities occ