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Chhattisgarh Celebrates First Independence Day Following Maoist Free Status
Chhattisgarh observed its Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 2026, marking a historic transition as the first national holiday since the state officially achieved…
Political Dispute Erupts Over Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day Attire
A political confrontation has emerged between the Indian National Congress and the office of Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the Prime Minister's public appearance…
Should India Remain Underdeveloped? Supreme Court Raps Centre Over Packaged Food Warning Labels
The Supreme Court of India has issued a sharp rebuke to the Central Government over its prolonged failure to implement a standardized visual format…
Uttar Pradesh Teen Alleges Sexual Harassment During Rapido Ride, Records Video; Company Permanently Bars Driver
Rapido has permanently banned a bike-taxi driver from its platform following allegations of sexual harassment involving a 17-year-old passenger in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The…
Semiconductor Plants and Energy Security: PM Modi Renews Push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed the Indian government's commitment to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India), identifying the development of domestic semiconductor manufacturing and enhanced…
Google Doodle Honors India's 80th Independence Day With Vibrant Textile Art
Google has commemorated the 80th anniversary of India's independence on August 15, 2026, by replacing its standard search engine logo with a custom Doodle…
Dishonest Pitch: Congress Hits Back at PM Modi Over Women's Quota Appeal
The Indian National Congress has launched a sharp critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the central government of employing a "dishonest pitch" regarding…
The Greatest Showman Musical Set for West End Debut in 2027
The cinematic spectacle of The Greatest Showman is transitioning from the silver screen to the live stage, with an official West End production scheduled…
Iran Says No Decision Yet on a Return to Talks with the US
Iran has not yet reached a decision regarding the resumption of nuclear negotiations with the United States, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. In…
India Commemorates 80th Independence Day as Prime Minister Modi Addresses Nation
India marked its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with official ceremonies centered at the Red Fort in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Greets Nation on Independence Day, Honors Freedom Fighters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Independence Day, extending greetings to citizens and centering his speech on the enduring legacy of India’s…
Jammu and Kashmir Administration Denies Work From Home Order for Kashmiri Pandits Amid Targeted Threats
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has formally denied issuing a general "work from home" order for Kashmiri Pandit employees, despite the physical relocation of…
Meghalaya Economy More Than Doubled Since 2018, Chief Minister Reports
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has declared Meghalaya one of India's fastest-growing states, reporting that the state's economy has more than doubled in size since…
Tripura Ranks Second in Northeast for GDP and Per Capita Income
Tripura has emerged as one of the leading economic performers in Northeast India, currently ranking second among the region's states in both Gross Domestic…
Telangana Cabinet Approves ₹200-Crore Subsidy Scheme for Electric Auto Conversion
The Telangana state cabinet has formally approved a ₹200-crore initiative aimed at transitioning the state's existing fleet of fuel-powered auto-rickshaws to electric vehicles (EVs).…
Fragile 5 No More, Eyes on 100 GW Nuclear Energy Target: Key Numbers by PM Modi from Red Fort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a strategic objective for India to achieve 100 GW of nuclear energy capacity, marking a significant escalation in…
Tunnel Collapse in Uttarakhand's Chamoli Leaves Seven Dead, Three Trapped
Seven workers are confirmed dead and three others remain missing following the structural collapse of an under-construction tunnel in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.…
9 Kirti Chakras, 13 Posthumous Medals Among 78 Gallantry Awards Approved by President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 gallantry awards to be conferred on Independence Day, recognizing exceptional courage and distinguished service across India's security and…
Buenaventura Residents Criticise State Neglect After Colombia’s Earthquake
Residents of Buenaventura are reporting a critical lack of adequate government support following a recent earthquake in Colombia, alleging that the slow and insufficient…
Death Toll Reaches 20 Following Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake in Indonesia
At least 20 people have been killed following a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Indonesia, triggering widespread panic and causing significant structural damage…
Apple Seeks Judicial Approval for 15 Percent Commission on External App Store Purchases
Apple has requested that a federal judge grant the company permission to collect commissions of up to 15% on transactions conducted via external links…
Teachers Demand Scrutiny of Catholic School Funding Amid Allegations of Political Ties
The Independent Education Union (IEU) in New South Wales has sounded the alarm over the potential misuse of public funding allocated to Catholic schools,…
Pocket to Shut Down Operations as Read-It-Later Market Shifts
Pocket, a cornerstone of the asynchronous content consumption market for over a decade, is shutting down its operations. Users of the read-it-later service have…
Usha Uthup Maintains Attachment to Idea of India Amidst Societal Shifts
Veteran singer Usha Uthup has reaffirmed her deep-seated commitment to the "idea of India," acknowledging that while the nation has undergone profound transformations, her…