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PK Narayanan, one of the few remaining performers of the Raveli pattu, is striving to keep the oral tradition alive

ADNOC confirmed that one of its vessels was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of August 14, 2026

An Army band played the tune of Vande Mataram as the guests present on the occasion sung the national song

Indias independence was the culmination of nearly two centuries of political change, resistance, and negotiation. This timeline revisits the milestones that shaped Indias struggle for independence, as recorded by The Hindu.

Sexual violence is not the preserve of monsters. It can also emerge from ordinary assumptions about flirting, persistence, seniority, alcohol, womens accommodation of male behaviour, and men being disinclined to intervene when another man crosses a line

On August 15, 1947, Congress and Communist workers defied restrictions to hoist the tricolour, while the Nizams supporters celebrated Independent Hyderabad Day

Modi also paid tributes to the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule

This strait will be opened and closed only under Irans command, and so long as you do not accept the reality of defeat and stop indulging in fantasies, Iran will continue to enforce the blockade, Irans Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said

The nation will is commemorating the 80th Independence Day, a red-letter day in the history of India

With 119 EROs endowed with quasi judicial powers set to adjudicate over 94 lakh cases in this short window, they would get less than a minutes time to verify each elector even if they worked 24 hours a day

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Indonesias Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned of the possibility of tsunami waves being generated by the earthquake

Police said the company was accepting illegal investments, even in the form of cash, promising continuous, fixed returns of 5-7% monthly, without obtaining any license/registration from the Reserve Bank of India or the Securities and Exchange Board of India

Rakesh Handu, a Pandit social activist, said he was in touch with the six Pandit employees whose names and mobile numbers figured in the threat letter online and were shifted to Jammu

A group of activists from Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) has written to CM Suvendu Adhikari and the police seeking clarification over the survey and also urged to maintain transparency

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary led the Tiranga Yatra as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign-2026 in Munger district, whereas the 209 CoBRA Battalion (CRPF) organised a motorcycle Tiranga Yatra to foster patriotism, national integration, and respect for the Tricolour in Jharkhand

A day back he was arrested from Odisha for his alleged involvement in the hurried cremation of the RG Kar rape and murder victims dead body

Tiwari was killed in an alleged police encounter on June 17, 2026, at Bilauti village in Bhojpur district of Bihar

The policy need is to strengthen existing drone ecosystem and for that government has to assist the existing companies as well attracting new investments, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has discussed topics including track and fields ban on Russian athletes, private equity in sports and FIFAs credibility crisis following a controversial overturned red card at the World Cup

Third seed Refaay rallied to defeat top seed compatriot Mohamed Gohar 6-11, 11-7, 11-7, 11-4

Two-time European Cup-winning goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at age 78; he was at United from 1965-74 and then had three years at Arsenal before playing for Villa from 1977-83

TNTA president Vijay Amritraj said that almost all the corporates that had supported the tournament in the past had come forward again to back the event in its third year

The Ministry says there is adequate competition within the TV industry and between TV and digital media, and the government has therefore decided to remove the duration cap

The drive against encroachers is being taken up ahead of laying pipelines to the city from a 190-mld water treatment plant that has been planned

The Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service was conferred on Assistant Inspector General of Police Shobha Dutta, Additional Superintendent of Police Manoj Banerjee, Additional Superintendent of Police Ginni Rana, Deputy Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar Samal, Assistant Sub-Inspector Ramesh Chand, and Assistant Sub-Inspector Madan Lal Dhiman

Arday died after being found unresponsive in south London, according to British media; the plagiarism scandal erupted after some academics and media reports accused Arday, who became Cambridges youngest black professor in 2023, of plagiarising parts of his doctoral thesis

Carcasses of 10 animals found in Vorkady panchayat over the past two weeks; residents urge authorities to ensure that the carcasses are safely disposed of to prevent any possible health risk

Action was taken against the officers following allegations of misconduct during the investigation into a theft case

While the BJP dares government to ban RSS, Home Minister wonders if the RSS was a terrorist/underworld organisation or a group of criminals to threaten those who questioned it

Trinamool leader repeatedly claimed a crowd had gathered outside the circuit house chanting Jai Shri Ram

Indians must confront the countrys democratic failings and reclaim hope

Proposal was passed through voting amid stiff opposition from LDF councillors at the Corpn. council meeting.The plant will have capacity to treat 150 tonnes of biodegradable waste

The new Speaker, besides being a politician, is a farmer, educationist, sportsperson and cooperative leader

Twelve years of Jan Dhan have led to financial inclusion and independence

A 450-camera grid, upgraded anti-drone system, 3,000 personnel keep watch over historic venue; e-mail bomb threats reported from six spots, including HC, IGI Airport; declared hoax after search