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Taliban Marks 5 Years In Power In Afghanistan As Rights Groups Sound Alarm

International organisations and the UN say the Taliban have struggled to address the natural and humanitarian crises Afghanistan has faced over the past five years, in part because Afghan women are under severe restrictions.

15 Aug 2026 5:46 pm
Goa Government To Create Up To 8,000 Jobs In Next Six Months: Says Pramod Sawant

Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces 6,000 to 8,000 government jobs in six months, along with new infrastructure projects and cultural initiatives.

15 Aug 2026 5:37 pm
6.9-Magnitude Quake Strikes Indonesia, Hours After Deadly Tremor Killed 40

The epicentre was located at Pematangsiantar, about 126 kilometres (78 miles) southeast of the island's capital Medan. It came hours after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed 40 in the country.

15 Aug 2026 5:34 pm
HPBOSE Supplementary Answer Key 2026 Out For Class 10, 12; Check Objection Deadline

HPBOSE Supplementary Answer Key 2026 for Class 10 and 12 is out at hpbose.org. Check answer key PDFs, objection process and August 17 deadline details.

15 Aug 2026 3:10 pm
Video: Drama At Hospital As Jharkhand Protest Leader Stopped From Joining Tiranga Yatra

Jharkhand police officials were seen in video dragging Devendra Nath Mahto into his hospital room as he struggled to leave

15 Aug 2026 3:01 pm
Felt Like A Trampoline: Survivors Recount Deadly Indonesia Earthquake

Indonesia experiences frequent earthquakes due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire, an arc of intense seismic activity stretching from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.

15 Aug 2026 2:57 pm
'Gen Z, Alpha Labels European Concept': Himanta Sarma Says Call Them 'Son, Daughter'

Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government would create a separate department focusing on skill development and empowerment of young people.

15 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
1st Test LIVE: Padikkal Slams 50, Rahul Also Nears Half-Century; India On Top

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: While there is no rain at the moment, wet outplayed has postponed the action.

15 Aug 2026 2:46 pm
Andhra Lawyers Protest, Boycott Courts Over Police Assault Of Advocate

According to the lawyers, junior advocate Gautam Raju was manhandled and verbally abused during a vehicle check. They alleged that police personnel held his hands and throat, making it difficult for him to breathe.

15 Aug 2026 2:46 pm
Death Count In Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse Rises To 8, Search On For 2 Others

Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: Eight bodies recovered in Pipalkoti tunnel accident.

15 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
5 Army Personnel Missing, 4 Labourers Feared Dead After Flash Flood, Landslide In Arunachal

The landslide occurred in the Upper Subansiri district, while the flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall washed away two shelters in Dibang Valley.

15 Aug 2026 2:35 pm
University Of Sheffield Scholarship 2027: Indian Students To Get Over Rs 8 Lakh Tuition Fee Discount

The University of Sheffield will offer eligible Indian students a 7,000 tuition fee discount for postgraduate taught courses starting in September 2027.

15 Aug 2026 2:34 pm
Opinion: Opinion | Attack On Sukhbir Badal: Time To Heal, Time To Rethink Panthak Politics

The motive behind the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal remains under investigation. But the incident raises questions about the direction of Sikh public discourse.

15 Aug 2026 1:45 pm
Austrian Woman Sets World Record With 12 Nose-To-Ground Handstand Push-Ups In One Minute

Stephanie Millinger achieved this feat by completing 12 such push-ups in one minute.

15 Aug 2026 1:43 pm
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15 Aug 2026 1:19 pm
PoK Would Have Joined J&K If...: Omar Abdullah's Statehood Pitch

Omar Abdullah said he was pained by the situation in PoK, where dozens of people were killed and scores jailed for demanding their democratic rights.

15 Aug 2026 12:50 pm
Jai Jawan With Saif Ali Khan:

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15 Aug 2026 12:40 pm
Independence Day Special: Saif Ali Khan Joins Jawans At Uri, Witnesses Life On The LoC

On India's 80th Independence Day, actor Saif Ali Khan travels to Uri, the Gateway to Kashmir, for a special edition of Jai Jawan. From forward posts overlooking Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to live patrols, combat drills and conversations with soldiers guarding the Line of Control, Saif gets a rare first-hand look at the courage, sacrifice and professionalism of the Indian Army. The special also captures heartwarming moments as he shares a meal with jawans, learns about life on the frontlines, expl

15 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Not Statues Or Memorials, Andhra City Honours Mahatma Gandhi With A Temple

The Gandhi Mandiram temple in Srikakulam honors Mahatma Gandhi's visit and the Indian freedom struggle.

15 Aug 2026 12:09 pm
'From Fragile 5 To World's Fastest-Growing Nation': PM Modi's I-Day Speech

The prime minister highlighted specific sector-wise growth recorded during his 12-year tenure. Defence production has quadrupled and electronic manufacturing has expanded seven times, he said

15 Aug 2026 12:08 pm
Israeli Settlers Divert Palestinian Water To Fill West Bank Tourist Pool

The spring served as a lifeline for the nearby village of Fasayil in the fertile Jordan Valley, where Palestinians have relied on it for generations for food, employment and to supplement irregular Israeli supplies to their domestic taps.

15 Aug 2026 12:01 pm
Trisha Krishnan Salutes Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay At Independence Day Event, Video Goes Viral

Trisha was among the notable guests at the ceremony and was seated in the front row alongside Vijay's parents

15 Aug 2026 11:59 am
Andhra Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector Scales Mount Elbrus, Unfurls 100-Metre Tricolour

Andhra Pradesh Police SI V Venkateswara Rao scaled Mount Elbrus and unfurled a 100-metre Tricolour to mark India's 80th Independence Day.

15 Aug 2026 11:57 am
RCB Star Joins Australia's 300th Wicket Club After Fifer vs Bangladesh

Josh Hazlewood reached the landmark in his 26th over when Mehidy Hasan Miraz edged behind while attempting to drive on the up.

15 Aug 2026 11:56 am
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15 Aug 2026 11:55 am
Yashasvi Jaiswal Dismissed Run-Out After Terrible Mix-Up. Sri Lanka Star's Action Goes Viral - Watch

A terrible mix-up led to Yashasvi Jaiswal's run-out on Day 1 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.

15 Aug 2026 11:51 am
US Signals Indefinite Naval Blockade Of Iran Amid Declining Global Oil Supply

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the US military could keep a naval presence in the region to enforce its blockade of Iran, which has inflicted severe economic damage on the country.

15 Aug 2026 11:43 am
US Envoy Calls West Bank Settler Siege 'Act Of Terror' As Israel Moves In

Settlers at Qusra near Nablus have since Sunday been blockading Palestinian homes, including one owned by a US citizen, with residents saying they have been cut off from food and other supplies.

15 Aug 2026 11:43 am
Virat Kohli's Blockbuster Post On India's Independence Day Leaves Fans Impressed

India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with members of the country's sporting fraternity taking to social media to extend their wishes.

15 Aug 2026 11:39 am
Shoutout To Gen Z, Warning For Rivals In Vijay's First Independence Day Speech

Vijay said forces working against his government will be defeated and conspiracies against his regime will also be thwarted.

15 Aug 2026 11:35 am
Three Things To Watch As FCNR(B) Scheme Winds Down

RBI moves swap deadline up by five weeks as scheme nears $57 billion mark, with SBI Research pencilling in $80-85 billion by close.

15 Aug 2026 11:28 am
Sachin Tendulkar's Special Post On India's Independence Day Goes Viral

Indian cricketing legends and prominent players extended greetings to the nation on Saturday, with several taking to social media to mark the country's 80th Independence Day.

15 Aug 2026 11:26 am
US To Tell Partners To Pick Sides In AI Competition With China: Report

The race between the US and China for technological leadership has reached a pivotal moment, as Chinese open-weight AI models have made rapid gains against proprietary systems from US companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.

15 Aug 2026 11:13 am
Gautam Gambhir's Our Responsibility Message On India's Independence Day Takes Internet By Storm

Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Saturday paid tribute to the freedom fighters on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.

15 Aug 2026 11:09 am
Box Office: Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 Earns Rs 8.34 Crore Worldwide On Day 1

Batwara 1947 got off to a modest start at the box office, collecting Rs 5.75 crore net on its opening day across 8,721 shows nationwide

15 Aug 2026 11:04 am
Rajasthan Boy Murders Grandfather Over Fight, Searched Methods To Kill Online

A 16-year-old allegedly killed his grandfather in Rajasthan and dumped the body in a river over domestic issues.

15 Aug 2026 11:02 am
New Tax Laws For Small Taxpayers: Immunity To 100% Penalty On Undisclosed Income

CBDT has notified Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers-Disclosure Scheme Rules, 2026, effective August 16; sets Rs 1 crore and Rs 5 crore thresholds for eligibility.

15 Aug 2026 10:58 am
80th Independence Day: IPL Teams Extend Greetings, Celebrate Spirit Of India

Several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises extended Independence Day greetings to the nation on Friday, celebrating the spirit of freedom, unity and patriotism on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.

15 Aug 2026 10:55 am
6, Including Suspect, Dead After Shootings Across Michigan In US

The names and ages of the people killed are not being released until their families have been notified, according to police.

15 Aug 2026 10:53 am
Students Give Emotional Farewell To Professor After 33 Years Of His Academic Service

Professor Manish Singhal shared the emotional moment in a post, recalling his long association with Professor Pingali.

15 Aug 2026 10:50 am
How Team India Celebrated Independence Day Before 1st Test Against Sri Lanka - Watch

The Indian men's cricket team celebrated the country's 80th Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at their hotel on Saturday, before taking the field for the opening Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka.

15 Aug 2026 10:44 am
Independence Day: PM Modi Announces AI Training For 1 Crore Youth, Free Online Coaching

The prime minister announced free online coaching for young people preparing for various competitive examinations. He also said that one crore youth would be trained through artificial intelligence skilling programmes.

15 Aug 2026 10:41 am
Massive Honour: Kuldeep Yadav On Featuring In India's 600th Test On Independence Day

Calling it a massive honour' to be part of India's milestone 600th Test match, star left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Saturday said the team has had ample time to adapt to local conditions in Sri Lanka.

15 Aug 2026 10:41 am
Opinion: Opinion | 79 Years Later, India's Enduring Answer To Those Who Had Predicted Its Collapse

Our young people are rightly impatient for progress, understanding that genuine development cannot occur in an atmosphere of communal friction, political polarisation, or majoritarian triumphalism

15 Aug 2026 10:40 am
BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Released: Check Detailed Exam Schedule Here

BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 has been released, including dates for the 72nd CCE and other recruitment exams. Check the detailed schedule to prepare for exams.

15 Aug 2026 10:40 am
Pune DINK Couple With Rs 11.5 Crore Net Worth Plans Early Retirement, Sparks Debate Online

A Pune-based DINK couple with a net worth of Rs 11.5 crore plans to retire within three years, citing work-related stress and health concerns.

15 Aug 2026 10:38 am
Bengal Man Arrested In Bengaluru For Terror Links, Wanted To Go To Afghanistan, Fight Pak

Mallik allegedly confessed that he was angry over what he believed were the Pakistani military's alleged atrocities against Muslims in Pakistan

15 Aug 2026 10:32 am
AI Training, Free Coaching: PM Modi's 6 Big Announcements On Independence Day

The announcements included a nationwide AI skilling programme for one crore youth, free online coaching for competitive examinations, a sports talent hunt, expansion of semiconductor manufacturing among others

15 Aug 2026 10:31 am
Your Sugar Daddy Is Rich, Dress Better: Sunita Ahuja's Brutal Swipe at Govinda and Komal Rani

Govinda later praised Komal for remaining silent and said her refusal to respond publicly had saved him from further trouble

15 Aug 2026 10:30 am