Kolkata, Aug 15 — Former Member of Mayor‑in‑Council (MMIC) of Howrah Municipal Corporation and Trinamool Congress leader Shyamal Mitra has been arrested in the New Town area of Kolkata, police said on Saturday. There are various allegations of extortion, intimidation and assault against the…
Bengaluru, Aug 15 — Three wildlife hunters were killed in an encounter with forest department personnel in the Shagya forest area of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka on Saturday, prompting outrage among the families of the deceased and residents. Chief…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Saturday came in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'dimagi Naxals' remark even as the Opposition launched criticism, asking PM Modi to clarify whom was he referring to.During his address on the 80th Independence Day, PM…
Jammu, Aug 15 — Joint forces on Saturday busted a terror hideout in J&K’s Poonch district and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, averting a major tragedy. Officials said the operation was carried out in the Draba area of Surankote sector following specific inputs. A joint team…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Chairperson Manoj Kumar Dwivedi on Saturday called upon Team NDMC to gear up for the upcoming BRICS Summit with the same commitment, professionalism and preparedness demonstrated during the G20 Summit. Hoisting the National Flag on the 80th…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — On India’s 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a bold vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 from the historic ramparts of the Red Fort. He placed citizens, youth, farmers, entrepreneurs and innovators at the heart of the nation’s transformation. The speech…
Kolkata, Aug 15 — Eggs were thrown at Upasana Chowdhury, the Trinamool Congress youth leader affiliated to the Mamata Banerjee-led faction, during a flag hoisting event on Saturday. The incident took place at the Asutosh College in Kolkata.The Trinamool leader vented her anger over 'egg therapy'…
Patna, Aug 15 — The murder and robbery of around 60‑year‑old Rajkumari Devi in Nardiha village of Nawada district has triggered shock and anger among residents. The woman, who lived alone, was found dead inside her house on Saturday morning. Preliminary investigation reveals that valuables worth…
Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 — Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced the scrapping of the six-attempt limit for the Odisha Civil Services Examination and free textbooks for students of Classes 9 and 10, while outlining several other initiatives in education, youth employment and…
Raipur, Aug 15 — For the first time since Independence, the national flag was hoisted in nine villages of Abujhmad, Chhattisgarh, on the 80th Independence Day, marking a historic moment for communities long trapped under the shadow of Naxal violence. Villagers in Korskodo, Hachekoti, Adnar, Boter,…
Chennai, Aug 15 — Residents of Ekanapuram village in Kancheepuram district on Saturday unanimously adopted a resolution thanking Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for opposing the proposed Parandur greenfield airport and urged the government to name the village’s main road “Thalapathy Vijay Road”.…
Gandhinagar, Aug 15 — Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Jagdish Vishwakarma said on Saturday that freedom should be understood not merely as the enjoyment of rights but as the responsible exercise of those rights and the disciplined discharge of duties towards the nation and society.…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Delhi University (DU) students on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement to provide artificial intelligence (AI) skills training to youngsters over the next year, saying that the youth consider him as their "idol".Addressing the nation from the ramparts of…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Among the top four Prime Ministers of India by tenure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has delivered the longest cumulative duration of Independence Day addresses from the Red Fort on Saturday. Data released by Infoindata on social media platform X shows that his speeches total…
Patna, Aug 15 — A jewellery shop owner was seriously injured after being shot while resisting an alleged robbery attempt in a posh locality under the Kankarbagh police station area of Patna on Friday night. Deepak Kumar, owner of Aanchal Alankar Jewellers, sustained a gunshot injury to his abdomen…
Chennai, Aug 15 — Lok Sabha MP and MDMK leader Durai Vaiko has warned that the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, could severely affect Tamil Nadu’s revenue and undermine the fiscal autonomy of States. In a statement, Durai Vaiko said he met Tamil Nadu Finance…
Ranchi, Aug 15 — Agitating students in Jharkhand on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement regarding 'Yuva Shakti', while urging the Central as well as the state government to take the strictest possible measures against exam paper leaks.Addressing the nation from the ramparts…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Demanding an apology, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Harsh Malhotra on Saturday condemned the reported attempt to stop the singing of "Vande Mataram" at the Congress headquarters on Independence Day, calling the episode an "insult to the nation". "I strongly…
Jaipur, Aug 15 — A controversy erupted during the BJP's Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony at Badi Chaupar in Jaipur after an incorrect tune was played instead of the original version of the national song Vande Mataram.Following the incident, Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore publicly…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of free online coaching for needy students, saying that quality education should be accessible free of cost to every child in India. Pandey took to his official X account and…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta hoisted the National Flag at his official residence on Saturday and emphasised commitment to democratic values and national development. The solemn ceremony was marked by patriotic fervour and ceremonial dignity, featuring a ceremonial…