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Number of rail passengers grew by 9.07% in Thiruvananthapuram Division, says DRM

Inaugurating the Independence Day celebrations, Divyakant Chandrakar says the division recorded a revenue of 2,513.83 crore in the 2025-26 period

15 Aug 2026 6:27 pm
One more death in flooded Chamoli tunnel, 8 casualties so far; search on for two stuck

The incident occurred at the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation's (THDC) Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Mayapur (Pipalkoti), when landslides and subsidence caused debris and water to fill half of the tunnel

15 Aug 2026 5:55 pm
Freedom of a nation and naval strategy

India has held the sea before, decisively and on its own terms, and knows precisely what it takes to do so again

15 Aug 2026 5:53 pm
Earthquake rocks Spain's tourist jewel Granada

The fire service received 300 calls and performed 85 interventions, especially in southern Granada and the city's metropolitan area, said Antonio Sanz, the Andalusia region's top emergencies official

15 Aug 2026 5:34 pm
Waiting at the gates: Gautamnagars long struggle for a rail underpass

Frequent movement of MMTS, passenger and freight trains has made the Gautamnagar level crossing a major bottleneck in Malkajgiri, with gates remaining shut for up to an hour during peak periods. While commuters seek a RUB or LHS, delays in land acquisition, funding and coordination have held up several railway projects. The proposed 34-crore RUB now offers hope of relief

15 Aug 2026 5:28 pm
Community inMandavelidoes notwaste the waste

Following trial and error,RagamalikaApartments had cracked the waste management code: it now sells compost to outside entities

15 Aug 2026 5:24 pm
Attempt to stigmatise dissent: Opposition hits out at PM Modi over dimagi Naxal jibe

Opposition leaders described the Prime Minister's reference to individuals with a Naxal mentality as an attempt to target the Opposition.

15 Aug 2026 5:22 pm
While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, UN official warns of rights crisis

At the Loya Jirga, high-ranking officials were joined by some foreign representatives and thousands of ordinary citizens for speeches marking what they said was Afghanistan's liberation from American forces

15 Aug 2026 5:20 pm
Gallantry awards: Honouringthe Bravehearts of nation

As India celebrates the 80th Independence Day, a look at the major gallantry awards, when they were instituted and more about how the nation honours its Bravehearts.

15 Aug 2026 5:16 pm
11 juveniles escape from Chengalpattu Government Special Home

In the past eight months, juveniles have allegedly assaulted security guards and escaped on three occasions

15 Aug 2026 5:11 pm
Puducherrys per capita income increases to 3,06,119: CM Rangasamy

Delivering his Independence Day address after hoisting the national flag during the celebrations held at the Beach Promenade, the Chief Minister said the government had taken several measures to improve the livelihoods of all sections of society

15 Aug 2026 4:59 pm
I-Day celebrations held in Kollam

He highlighted the importance of democracy and the ongoing efforts to protect citizens from natural disasters, particularly praising the fishing communitys role in crisis response.

15 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
Five people killed as vehicle plunges into Chenab river in J and K's Kishtwar

Rescue teams are ascertaining the identities of the deceased and the exact number of occupants while carrying out operations

15 Aug 2026 4:49 pm
Three common medicines have been declared carcinogenic. What does this mean for patients? | In Focus podcast

Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan explains the International Agency for Cancer Researchs findings with regard to the widely-prescribed medications, how these findings should be interpreted, what alternatives are available and why patients must not stop their medication without a doctors advice.

15 Aug 2026 4:31 pm
One crore jobs by 2030 and reforms in exams are top priorities of Bihar govt., says Chief Minister

Amid students agitation in the country, CM Samrat Choudhary asserted in his first I-Day speech that to ensure the prompt redressal of their grievances, a Student Support Portal will be launched on August 17 to receive applications from across Bihar

15 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
Watch: Jharkhand police forcefully stop JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto from joining Tiranga Yatra

Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 14 days over the alleged recruitment exam irregularities in Jharkhand, claims police are not allowing him to attend the Tiranga Yatra

15 Aug 2026 4:21 pm
Palakkad railway division celebrates Independence Day

He pointed out the divisions performance, including its second rank among 69 railway divisions across the country.

15 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
Inde Navarrette, Adam Driver join Sadie Sink in Marvel's 'X-Men' film

The announcement was made on Friday at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which is held in Anaheim, California, according to the entertainment news outlet Deadline.

15 Aug 2026 4:15 pm
We want people of Tamil Nadu to develop zero tolerance for corruption: CM Vijay

Delivering his I-Day address after hoisting the national flag at the ramparts of Fort St. George, CM Vijay thanked the people for breaking away from caste and religious considerations and rejecting money and muscle power

15 Aug 2026 4:12 pm
Funds sanctioned for re-tendered stretches in Kollam under PMGSY

Kollam MP N.K. Premachandran calls for intensified oversight and swift action on Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road projects, citing ongoing delays that burden local residents and commuters.

15 Aug 2026 4:06 pm
Preserve democracy and secularism, says Minister Roji M. John in his Independence Day message

Like B.R. Ambedkar said, independence will be complete when along with political freedom, the social and economic freedom of every citizen is ensured, said Minister for Higher Education.

15 Aug 2026 3:56 pm
Inside Wild Kashmir, a documentary taking viewers on an immersive journey into Dachigam National Park

A conversation with Malaika Vaz and Nitye Sood of Untamed Planet, who are behind Wild Kashmir, a new documentary which premieres on August 15on Animal Planet.

15 Aug 2026 3:55 pm
Kerala freedom fighter Raghavji lived Gandhis ideals, but his legacy now lies neglected at Shoranur

Raghavji was among the 78 followers who accompanied Mahatma Gandhi on the historic Dandi March in 1930

15 Aug 2026 3:54 pm
Vande Mataram and Tamil Thai Vazhthu: what is the protocol | Explained

The development comes days after the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution making Tamil Thai Vazhthu the first song at State functions, and the State government issued a Government Order to that effect.

15 Aug 2026 3:54 pm
AUS vs BAN Test Day 3: Bangladesh close in on historic win as Australia falter

Bangladesh needs six wickets to secure its first Test victory in Australia and arguably the biggest win in its history in the format.

15 Aug 2026 3:41 pm
The Bar and Bench walk with you, CJI tells youth in I-Day message a day after Bar Council overreach

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant commends the remarkable resilience, tech know-how, and awareness of social realities in the younger generation

15 Aug 2026 3:37 pm
Sony Pictures Networks India unveils Tamil entertainment channel Sony VIZHA

As per a press release, the channel will offer premium content that is deeply rooted in Tamil culture, emotion, language and lived realities

15 Aug 2026 3:29 pm
Rashtraraksha Samithi holds parallel I-Day celebration in protest at Thrissurs Thekkinkadu Maidan with full Vande Mataram rendition

Congress alleges violation of norms and disrespect to official Independence Day celebrations

15 Aug 2026 3:14 pm
BJP claims Sonia 'objected' to full version of Vande Mataram at event, Congress denies charge

The Congress asserted that there was no attempt to stop the singing of the full version of the national song and Ms. Gandhi was only asking for a chair for party chief Mallikarjun Kharge as he was standing for a while

15 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
Abhijeet Dipke launches School Thik Karo campaign in Maharashtra

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke launched the School Thik Karo campaign in Maharashtra on Independence Day, highlighting the lack of basic facilities in government schools. He said the campaign would focus on improving schools in villages and ensuring better access to education for rural children.

15 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
After 80 years of independence, electricity finally reaches UP village

For generations, darkness was a way of life in Raja Bagh village in Uttar Pradeshs Barabanki district. But just days before India celebrated its 80th Independence Day, the village witnessed a historic moment as electricity reached homes for the first time.

15 Aug 2026 3:04 pm
Tiruchi International Airport maintains a 100% safe operational record

Airport records growth in both passenger and cargo movements during 2025-2026

15 Aug 2026 3:03 pm