New Delhi, Aug 14 — The CBI's 21 officers have been honoured with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on the occasion of Independence Day 2026. According to an official statement, six Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) personnel have…
Guwahati, Aug 14 — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday paid tribute to the victims of the 1947 Partition and said the country must never forget the suffering and loss caused by the division of India.Marking Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, CM Sarma said the scars left by the…
Mumbai, Aug 14 — In a major push towards leveraging information technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver fast, seamless, and transparent public services, the Maharashtra state government will issue an integrated digital identification number called the ‘Maha-ID’ to every citizen. This…
Chamoli, Aug 14 — At least seven people were killed and several others injured after a sudden influx of water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, officials said on Friday. The deceased have been identified as Pradeep Singh Pawar, Mukesh, Durlabh…
Bhopal/Barwani, Aug 14 — Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will on Friday review public grievances and the implementation of government schemes in Barwani as part of the second district-level programme under the Jan Vishwas Abhiyan, launched a week ago.CM Yadav will chair a district-level…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal's wife, on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for enquiring about Badal's health and said that their concern, support and wishes during this difficult time mean a…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal has accused the Opposition of deliberately disrupting Parliament and repeatedly changing demands for discussion, saying that they wanted to tell lies and run away. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Meghwal said…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said that he was born to parents who bore the brunt of Partition and carried its scars throughout their lives. He said he grew up with a deeply personal understanding of…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Delhi-NCR is expected to witness widespread rainfall on Friday as favourable monsoon conditions, coupled with a developing weather system over eastern India, continue to influence the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted intermittent to heavy showers,…
Patna, Aug 14 — A day after a youth was shot at in Bihar's Saran district, local police launched a massive manhunt to nab the accused, said officials on Friday. On Thursday evening, bike-borne assailants shot Bajrang Prasad Soni, younger brother of BJP leader Jitendra Kumar Soni, in Rasulpur…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, and other BJP leaders on Friday said that Partition Horrors Remembrance Day serves as a reminder of the tragedy of India's Partition, which filled the lives of millions of families with profound…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marked Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, paying tribute to those who suffered during the Partition and recalling the courage of people who rebuilt their lives despite immense loss and displacement.In a post on X, PM Modi said: “Today we…
Guwahati, Aug 14 — Assam has expanded its welfare initiatives for construction workers, with more than seven lakh registered workers eligible to avail 22 different benefits under the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.…
Guwahati, Aug 14 — Drugs worth an estimated Rs 39.4 crore were seized in Guwahati after police intercepted a truck near the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT), leading to the arrest of two persons, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Taking to his official X account on Thursday, Sarma…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 14 — Four Malayali sportspersons have received the Centre's recognition in the form of government jobs, with the Mumbai Income Tax Department appointing them under the sports quota, while Kerala steps up its financial rewards for sporting excellence. Sandra Mol Sabu, Jilna…
Bengaluru, Aug 14 — P.H. Poojar, a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council and the NDA alliance candidate for the post of Chairman of the Legislative Council, has filed his nomination papers with the Legislative Council Secretary Jyoti. Poojar filed his nomination on Thursday in the presence of…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Gujarat Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia has met the Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed the proposed expansion of Ahmedabad's Science City, along with plans to strengthen the state's science, innovation and technology…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — More than 4,000 young Indians, predominantly Gen Z, came together at the Bharat Mandapam here for an inspiring Independence Day Cultural Musical Evening centred on the theme "Nasha Mukt Yuva Bharat", combining patriotism, culture and a collective resolve against drug abuse.…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has handed over appointment letters to new teachers at a programme held at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, reiterating the state government's commitment to ensure bright future for all students. A total of 1,368 teachers received…
Imphal, Aug 14 — Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has called for collective efforts to build a peaceful, prosperous and united state, stressing the need for people to work together towards lasting peace and development. Manipur on Thursday observed the 135th Patriots' Day with…
Agartala, Aug 14 — Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that the state government's primary objective is to ensure that the benefits of development reach people at the grassroots, including those living in remote and far-flung areas. The Chief Minister said on Thursday that the state…