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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
Strong 7.7-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS

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

15 Aug 2026 4:55 am
Satisfied with the offer but would be happy when those killed Bharat Tiwari be punished, hanged: demands Tiwaris family members

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

15 Aug 2026 3:43 am
Maharashtra government to set a task force for drone policy implementation

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

15 Aug 2026 3:34 am
Government removes 12-minute ad duration cap for TV channels

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

15 Aug 2026 2:25 am
Jason Arday, former Cambridge University professor at centre of plagiarism scandal, found dead

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

15 Aug 2026 1:55 am
Death of wild boars raises concerns in Keralas Kasaragod

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

15 Aug 2026 1:53 am
Three police officers suspended for allegedly taking money from scrap dealer in Kochi

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

15 Aug 2026 1:34 am
Financial democracy, the Jan Dhan transformation

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

15 Aug 2026 1:05 am
I shot Mr Thompson: Luigi Mangiones stunning confession UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompsons killing

Mangione has long denied his role in the killing but pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges on August 14, 2026

15 Aug 2026 12:55 am
Defence production rises nearly four-fold to 1.78 lakh crore, says Rajnath Singh

Addressing soldiers through Akashvani on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, Mr. Singh highlighted the transformation of the defence sector over the past 12 years under initiatives such as Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India

15 Aug 2026 12:25 am
Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on U.S. aircraft carrier

Asked by reporters whether family members were worried about the situation on the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, Mr. Trump said no, theyre not

15 Aug 2026 12:10 am
14 Aug 2026 11:24 pm
India reaffirms longstanding ties with Afghanistan

In the last few months and over a year now, we have had several engagements and several ministerial visits from Afghanistan, says Randhir Jaiswal

14 Aug 2026 11:05 pm
Lower oil prices, not Irans nuclear programme, now top priority: U.S.

Goal number one is to keep oil and gas cheap for Americans; and then obviously goal number two is ensure that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon, says Vice President J.D. Vance; the U.S. is set to announce new economic punishment for Iran soon

14 Aug 2026 10:26 pm