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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Minahassa Peninsula; third to strike Indonesia

This comes as a magnitude 6.5 quake struck Indonesia, hours after a devastating 7.7-magnitude quake in the morning killed more than 40 people, CBS News reported

16 Aug 2026 2:30 am
Myanmar says over 3,00,000 Rohingya refugees verified for repatriation as exodus enters ninth year

The operation drove more than 7,00,000 Rohingya across the border into Bangladesh, joining hundreds of thousands of others already living there for decades in the wake of waves of previous violence perpetrated by Myanmar's military

15 Aug 2026 11:44 pm
Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a U.S. territory

Mr. Trump has repeatedly said the strait, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of the West Asia war in late February, is under U.S. control an assertion the Islamic Republic denies

15 Aug 2026 10:56 pm
Street rallies held as Taliban government marks five years ruling Afghanistan

Hundreds gathered around a square beside the former U.S. embassy, while fresh flowers were thrown from military helicopters over a parade of athletes that featured only men because women are banned from sport in Afghanistan

15 Aug 2026 10:47 pm
Yemen government says Houthi missiles kill at least four civilians in port city

The armed forces aligned with the Yemeni government said the attack targeted civilian infrastructure and national assets at the port. Initial reports said four civilians were killed and several fishing boats were set on fire

15 Aug 2026 10:45 pm
Iran calls for release of pilots captured in Qatar during West Asia war

Three Iranian pilots were captured alive by Qatari forces after their Su-24 fighter jets crashed during the war, said General Mohammad Bagherzadeh of the Iranian armed forces, Fars news agency reported

15 Aug 2026 10:27 pm
Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry capsizing rises to 68: police

Officials say the boat was authorised to carry 90 people but was packed with 114 adults, five crew members and an unspecified number of children

15 Aug 2026 10:00 pm
Leading countries extend greetings to India on 80th Independence Day

French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu were among leaders who hailed ties with India on the occasion

15 Aug 2026 9:27 pm
Meta regulates hate speech less in India than globally

On Facebook and Instagram, Metas proactive enforcement on posts related to hate speech, bullying, harassment, has drastically decreased in India since June 2025

15 Aug 2026 7:42 pm
Guard Indias unity, secular values: Basheer

Addressing the crowd at the MSP Parade Ground, Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer urged people to remain vigilant against communalism and divisive tendencies and said protecting constitutional values, secularism, and communal harmony was the duty of every citizen.

15 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
CAG audit flags major gaps in Green India Mission implementation

The audit attributed the shortcomings to several factors, including inadequate convergence with other programmes, insufficient funding, deficiencies in planning and weak monitoring mechanisms

15 Aug 2026 7:13 pm
Indias young population can become powerful engine of growth if nurtured properly: RSS chief

Mohan Bhagwat warns youth could become a burden if not properly equipped, employed and guided

15 Aug 2026 6:29 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
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
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
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
Independence Day 2026: PM Modi leads India in commemorating 80 years of freedom

For the first time, the national song, 'Vande Mataram', was rendered during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort

15 Aug 2026 2:38 pm
Atleast 20 killed in clashes between Kambari, Fulani in central Nigeria

A lawmaker representing Borgu Federal Constituency, Jafar Muhammad, confirmed the clashes, said there were 20 dead and called for the deployment of security forces

15 Aug 2026 2:05 pm
Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, Lebanese state media say

State-run National News Agency said the airstrike targeted a home on the edge of the village of Ansar and that paramedics were still searching through the rubble

15 Aug 2026 1:55 pm
Freedom means living without fear and with dignity, says Kerala Minister Bindhu Krishna in Independence Day address

In Kozhikode, Minister says freedom was not merely liberation from foreign rule, but the right to live without fear, express opinions, protect faith and culture, access equal opportunities, and live with dignity

15 Aug 2026 1:30 pm
Jharkhand job exam protesters take out 'Tiranga Yatra' in Ranchi; Devendra Mahta not allowed to leave hospital

On the 22nd day of the agitation seeking reforms in the State's recruitment examination process, the 'Tiranga Yatra' was organised from the protest site of Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk

15 Aug 2026 1:29 pm
Security guard held for alleged terror plot targeting Pakistan Army, TTP links in Bengaluru

The accused is a native of North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal who had been working as a security guard at a company in Jigani Industrial Area since December 2025

15 Aug 2026 1:09 pm
Mehbooba asks Centre to reflect if India has lived up to Constitutions vision

The BJP government at the Centre should think if, after 80 years, we have realised the dream of India as envisioned in the Constitution, Ms. Mufti told reporters after attending the Independence Day function at Bakshi Stadium.

15 Aug 2026 12:53 pm
How student protests changed the course of parliaments monsoon session | The Hindu Editorial

Indias Monsoon Session witnessed intense political battles, student protests, major legislative debates and strong confrontations between the government and the opposition. From the demand for Dharmendra Pradhans resignation and the controversy over the police crackdown on student protesters to debates surrounding delimitation, FCRA amendments and key legislation, the session saw several dramatic developments that reshaped the political narrative. In this editorial, we break down the biggest eve

15 Aug 2026 12:44 pm
A.P. witnessing significant progress with initiatives of government: Minister for MSME Kondapalli Srinivas

Development and welfare were being given equal priority for the overall benefit of the people of the State, said Minister for MSME and NRI Affairs Kondapalli Srinivas

15 Aug 2026 12:43 pm
Indonesia hit by 7.7 magnitude quake, tsunami waves recorded

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia on August 15, killing at least two people and triggering tsunami warnings. Several aftershocks followed the quake, while tsunami waves of less than one metre were recorded in some areas. Rescue teams are working to recover victims and evacuate residents in Maumere.

15 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Telanganas per capita income higher than national average: CM Revanth

Telangana CM hoists the national flag at the historic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad on the occasion of 80th Independence Day

15 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
In 2047, 'Vikshit Bharat' dreams will be realised through 'Viksit Bengal': Suvendu

The Vikshit Bharat dreams of our Prime Minister by 2047 will be realised through Viksit Paschim Banga by that year, says West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

15 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Ahead of Onam, Kerala Police seize 3,030 litres of illicit spirit in Thrissur

Police bust illicit liquor stockpiling operation; van driver arrested, key accused under scanner. Seizure as part of Operation Toofan

15 Aug 2026 12:09 pm
Committed to goal of J&Ks State restoration, its constitutional guarantees: Omar

M.r Abdullah said the people in PoK would have been fighting to join Jammu and Kashmir if the Centre had not revoked the special constitutional guarantees in 2019

15 Aug 2026 11:54 am
After Gen-Z, its Gen Alpha's turn to seek accountability: Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal said children across the country were protesting for basic facilities, citing examples from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur, Dehradun and Barmer

15 Aug 2026 11:54 am
Country needs informed citizens, not blind followers for strong democracy, says Deputy CM K. Pawan Kalyan

In the era of technology, information is reaching the people at good speed, but speed is not truth; for a strong democracy, the country needs informed citizens and not blind followers, said K. Pawan Kalyan

15 Aug 2026 11:52 am
Officer hoists national flag twice in Belagavi district due to glitch

Kalagouda Patil, Tahsildar, hoisted the national flag at Gadad Maradi gate in Saundatti

15 Aug 2026 11:39 am
NALSAR Student Bar says provisions cited by BCI do not authorise restrictions on enrolment of entire batch

The SBS demands M.K. Mishras apology for the language used against members of the NALSAR community

15 Aug 2026 11:35 am
Bihar witnesses decline in number of major criminal cases of murder, dacoity, riots

Murder cases fell by 10.1%, dacoity by 31.32% & riots by 18.97%. More than 50,000 appointments made into police force in the past one and half years.

15 Aug 2026 11:26 am
CJPs Instagram handle briefly taken down, restored later

What a shame that those who oppose CJP chose India's Independence Day to try to muzzle our voice. We will not be intimidated by such cowardly acts! the outfit said in a post

15 Aug 2026 11:13 am
PM Modi lays out seven-point Sapta Dhara framework for Viksit Bharat

We must build a complete value chain. From design to manufacturing, India must establish itself as a trusted global supply chain partner for the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said

15 Aug 2026 10:55 am
Independence Day 2026: PM Modi appeals to Oppn. to help implement women quota, says you may take the credit

The Prime Minister also warned against individuals with Maoist mindset dimagi Naxals as he termed them who have entrenched themselves within the corridors of power in the country for decades

15 Aug 2026 10:44 am
CityUHK achieves stellar results again in the ARWU, ranking 2nd in Hong Kong and maintaining its position among the global top 100

CityUHK achieves stellar results again in the ARWU, ranking 2nd in Hong Kong and maintaining its position among the global top 100

15 Aug 2026 10:30 am
Women unite in Keralas Thiruvananthapuram for Resurge celebrating safety and empowerment in public spaces

Students, hostellers, working women, activists all took part in Resurge Safe Women, Safe Kerala that was organised by the Women and Child Development department

15 Aug 2026 10:08 am
UAE state oil company says vessel attacked in Hormuz Strait

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

15 Aug 2026 8:50 am
West Asia war LIVE: Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices

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

15 Aug 2026 6:59 am