Ahmedabad, Aug 15 — Bagodra Police in Ahmedabad Rural district seized 7,164 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) valued at Rs 26.81 lakh from a truck during vehicle checking at the Bagodra toll plaza, police said on Saturday. The total value of the seized liquor, vehicle and other items…
Itanagar, Aug 15 — Rescue operations are still underway to locate and rescue the Army personnel who went missing after a flash flood swept away two shelters at an Army camp in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley district, officials said. Officials of the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) said…
Jamnagar, Aug 15 — Students, parents and educators in Jamnagar have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of free online coaching for competitive examinations, saying the initiative could make exam preparation more accessible to students who cannot afford private coaching or live in…
Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug 15 — The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), India’s only Tri‑Services Command, celebrated Independence Day on the high seas with a spectacular ‘Parade of Sails’ led by Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, Commander‑in‑Chief, ANC. The event took place off the iconic Flag Point, Sri…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday thanked the Foreign Ministries of several nations for their warm wishes, emphasising expanding ties further with the nations.The Ministry thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Russia, which said that the two countries…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — The enlisting of as many as 7.99 lakh Waqf properties has been completed on the UMEED Central Portal-2025 on August 7, according to official data from the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The process of uploading details of waqf properties data on the portal began last year, and…
Vadodara, Aug 15 — Women and students in Gujarat's Vadodara have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcements from the Red Fort on Saturday, particularly his appeal to political parties to support the implementation of women's reservation and his announcement of free online coaching for…
Patna, Aug 15 — A tragic road accident near Supanchak under Fatuha police station limits in Patna district of Bihar claimed the life of a government employee on Independence Day. The deceased was identified as Pramod Kumar, son of Shatrughn Prasad Agarwal of Salimpur Ahra in Kadamkuan, Patna. He…
Vadodara, Aug 15 — The opening of global markets through free trade agreements (FTAs) could create new opportunities for Indian farmers to increase their incomes, particularly by expanding exports of agricultural and processed food products, Vadodara-based farmer Hrithik Purohit said on Saturday,…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — A controversy erupted after visuals from the Congress party’s 80th Independence Day celebrations at its headquarters showed senior leaders interacting while the national song Vande Mataram was being played. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly criticised the Congress and…
Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 — The flood situation remains grim in Odisha even as water levels in some major rivers of the state have started receding, with several areas continuing to remain inundated and thousands of people affected by the flooding. Meanwhile, low-pressure-induced incessant rainfall…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar, Lokpal of India Chairperson, on Saturday reaffirmed commitment to clean and corruption-free governance. Justice Khanwilkar urged officials to treat every complaint with seriousness and objectivity…
Washington, Aug 15 — India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Saturday praised the Indian diaspora for its contribution to India's development and the strengthening of India-US relations. Kwatra spoke to IANS as the Indian Embassy marked India's 80th Independence Day at…
Mumbai, Aug 15 — More than 1,000 students from over 40 schools across Dharavi on Saturday showcased their vision for the neighbourhood through drawings, paintings, science models and projects at an inter-school competition and exhibition organised to mark the 80th Independence Day.The event 'Mere…
Ahmedabad, Aug 15 — Gujarat’s three major municipal corporations marked the 80th Independence Day on Saturday with flag-hoisting ceremonies in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Rajkot, combining tributes to freedom fighters with announcements on infrastructure, cleanliness, public services and future…
Jaipur, Aug 15 — Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant is scheduled to arrive in Jodhpur on Saturday for a day‑long visit on Sunday, during which he will participate in multiple programmes at Jodhpur National Law University (JNLU), the Rajasthan High Court and the District Court, besides…
Kolkata, Aug 15 — Several parts of West Bengal briefly became a part of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) from August 14, 1947, due to a blunder by Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who was entrusted with redrawing the map of India and dividing the country into two. His mandate was to leave areas with a larger…
Jaipur, Aug 15 — Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday said the state government is working towards introducing the Rajasthan Civil Code‑2026 in accordance with the constitutional spirit of Article 44, which directs states to move towards a Uniform Civil Code for citizens.…
Kohima, Aug 15 — Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to facilitating an early, honourable and acceptable solution to the longstanding Naga political issue, while highlighting various measures taken to strengthen law and order and combat the…
Chennai, Aug 15 — Twenty personnel from the Tamil Nadu Police have been selected for prestigious service medals announced by the Union government on the occasion of Independence Day, officials said on Saturday. Three police officers will receive the President's Medal for Distinguished Service,…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Reflecting its evolution from a 24-hour television news channel into one news brand across screens, platforms and formats, NDTV has unveiled a new brand identity anchored in the thought, ‘When It Really Matters’, as NDTV 24x7 becomes simply NDTV.The new name is accompanied by a…