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Bihar Police Raids Massage Centers, Arrests 13 in Muzaffarpur

Patna, August 14: A special police team in Muzaffarpur conducted simultaneous raids in the Kazi Mohammadpur and Nagar police station areas. This

1.87 Crore Voters Fall Under Uncollectable EF Category In Maharashtra

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is currently conducting the SIR exercise in Maharashtra, with August 17 set as the deadline for completion

Haldwani row in Parliament: JP Nadda condemns 'purification' event after Kharge's speech, promises probe

Rajya Sabha's opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge raised the Haldwani purification incident. He stated that BJP members performed a havan after

Post-Monsoon Session Huddle: DMK joins Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's tea party; Sudip Bandyopadhyay seeks NDA convener

During a tea meeting led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the landscape of politics was on display, with most opposition parties absent while the D

Parliament Watch: Mines & minerals update bill approved, EPFO declarations

Parliament has approved a bill to regulate state governments' powers on mining taxes. This new legislation aims to ensure global competitiveness

Major Drug Bust in Mizoram: Assam Rifles and Police Seize

Aizawl, August 14: A significant crackdown on drug trafficking has taken place in Mizoram. In a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Mizoram P

Behind the Parliament standoff: How HM's absence, delimitation bill and FCRA played out

Opposition circles feel they controlled the narrative during the monsoon session. They also forestalled the government's anticipated second push

EC Backs BJP Stand, FRC Not Valid For SIR, Says Ramchander Rao

BJP state president N. Ramchander Rao said the Election Commission has clarified that Family Register Certificates cannot be used for voter enrol

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Health Minister apologises after disability rights activists protested his use of term

Retired Judge Dhingra Critiques Investigation Report on Justice Vermas Cash Discovery

New Delhi, August 14: Retired Justice S.N. Dhingra has commented on the investigation report regarding the cash found at the residence of former

Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border tension escalates with firing, stone pelting at Likabali

Tension persists along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border after reports of firing and stone pelting. Police fired in the air to disperse proteste

Delhi govt. revises plan, new Secretariat to come up at ITO

U.P. teaching job aspirants to run social media campaign for recruitment

Slip road bridges opened over Ghazipur Drain, Hindon Canal in Delhi

Protect farmers rights before cement project, Meghalaya tribal body tells govt.

Oppositions Missed Opportunities Amidst Protests: Sanjay Nirupams Critique

Mumbai, August 14: Sanjay Nirupam, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, criticized the opposition for missing opportunities to address pressing issues, in

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Friday, August 14, 2026

Forecast: Partly cloudy sky. Light rain/ drizzle very likely to occur in parts of the city. Maximum and Minimum Temperatures are likely to be aro

Minerals belong to Jharkhand, land belongs to Jharkhand: CM

Group-I Evaluation Exposed YSRC Irregularities, Says Naidu

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu alleged irregularities in the evaluation of APPSC Group-I answer scripts under the previous YSRC government a

SUCC slams mode of protest against Sanskrit varsity V-C

Gujarat Police Arrests Fugitive in

Surat, August 14: The cybercrime police in Surat have apprehended a fugitive involved in an investment fraud case amounting to 19.60 lakh as part

PoK JAAC Calls For Non-cooperation Movement In Pakistan

PoK citizens urged not to pay electricity, water, gas bills and Income taxes

Sugar mills unlikely to advance crushing season despite promise to govt: Industry officials

Most sugar mills will not advance their crushing season by fifteen days. A significant shortage of migrant labor remains the primary obstacle for

Lorry Rams Stationary Tourist Bus On NH-44, Two Women Killed

Two women were killed and two others seriously injured after a lorry rammed a stationary tourist bus following a tyre puncture near Armoor on NH-

Liberias Foreign Minister Inaugurates Embassy in New Delhi During Official Visit

New Delhi, August 14: Liberias Foreign Minister, Sarah Besolo Nyanti, arrived in the national capital for a two-day official visit. According to

Onion prices jump to Rs 27/kg at Lasalgaon amid delayed kharif crop arrival from South India

Wholesale onion prices have surged significantly in the past week. The government plans to sell buffer stock onions to control rising prices. A d

Ministerial team to visit Aralam farm to review human-wildlife conflict mitigation measures

Three Protected Monuments in Telangana Under Encroachment, Says Centre

Revenue records continue to show the fort lands as government property rather than ASI land, complicating eviction efforts.

Jharkhand CM Soren urges PM Modi to reconsider mining bill, flags impact on States finances

In a letter to Mr. Modi, Mr. Soren said mining revenue accounted for 84.9% of the States own non-tax revenue in 2024-25, according to the State E

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Mumbais Connectivity Set to Get a Major Boost: Maharashtra CM

Mumbai, August 14: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Thursday that the central government has approved the construction o

Health Department to digitise field-level data collection by ASHA, community health workers

Apollo Hospital Canteen In Bengaluru Found Using Expired Raw Materials

Food safety officials found expired and misbranded food items, stale bread and unhygienic plastic chopping boards during an inspection at Apollo

Scrap Raidurg Land Auction, Harish Demands Revanth

BRS leader flags heritage status, ownership claims and pending legal disputes

From freebie to luxury: Coriander prices spike after rain disrupts Nashik supply chain

Fresh coriander prices have significantly increased due to heavy rains. Supplies from key producing regions like Nashik were disrupted by floodin

Russia Supplied Half Of Indias Crude Purchases In July: GTRI

For July, the government has disclosed that Indias total imports from Russia reached $8.9 billion but has not provided the value of crude oil in

In 2023, Wyoming proposed a 972-megawatt renewable-energy battery beneath its mountains, with water pumped to a reservoir 1,000 feet higher. 3 years later, the project reached final federal environmental review, bringing the giant water battery closer

Wyoming is proposing a 972-megawatt pumped-storage energy project at Seminoe Reservoir that would use water as a giant rechargeable battery. The

Tahsildar held on bribery charge in Kochi

Revanth Blames In-Charge Ministers for Telangana Losing 21% Votes

CM Revanth Reddy asks party leaders to expose BRS, BJP bid to get voters deleted

18 workers rescued in Uttarakhand tunnel mishap as rescue efforts continue

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India to present maritime progress and green initiatives at SMM Hamburg 2026

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IIT Kharagpur 2nd-Year Student Dies After Falling From Hostel Building

An engineering student died in an unusual incident at IIT Kharagpur in West Midnapore district on Thursday after reportedly falling from the four

Bar Council Takes U-Turn Over Ban on 2026 Nalsar Students

Earlier in the day, the BCI chairman directed all state Bar Councils not to enrol students who obtained their law degree from Nalsar in 2026 unti

Indian Foreign Minister Meets MP-LEADS Fellows to Discuss Foreign Policy

New Delhi, August 14: Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with young participants of the MP-LEADS (Members of Parliament Local Area Dev

Second-Phase ITI Admissions Open in Telangana

Last date for applications Aug. 15

US rushes new carrier to Middle East as sailors report burnout aboard USS Lincoln

A decade after his fateful fight with Terrel Williams, former boxer Prichard Coln dies at 33

Former boxer Prichard Coln has died at age thirty-three after a long battle. He sustained severe brain injuries during a 2015 boxing match which

India @ 80: Changing With Times

The transformation is visible across almost every sphere of life.

New parking rules seek four-way expansion of paid parking in Bengaluru

Instagram changes its wordmark logo after over a decade

The change was announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri on both Instagram and Threads, where he described the new logo as sharper and more modern

YSRCP Demands Exemption for Senior Teachers from TET Requirements

New Delhi, August 14: A delegation from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) met with Union Education Minister Prakash Javadekar in New Delhi on Thursd

Supreme Court To Hold Fresh Hearings in Revanth Reddys Cash-for-Vote Case

Case will restart after the judges who heard earlier proceedings retire

Collector, officials inspect Amirthi Zoo in Vellore

Japanese proverb of the day: 'Thirty-six plans of how to win the battle are not so good as one plan to...' - this inspirational Japanese saying teaches life lessons on strategy, knowing when to quit, hidden strength in stepping back and why not every battle is worth fighting

Japanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying highlights the wisdom of knowing when to step back from conflict. It suggests that withdrawing str

TNSTC conductor suspended in Tirupattur for smoking inside bus

Centre Urged To Push for UNESCO World Heritage Status for Lepakshi, Gandikota

Veeranjaneyulu also sought special funds for conservation and tourism infrastructure, including roads, drinking water, sanitation, information ce

Govt. college students stage road blockade near Sholinghur demanding better amenities, frequent bus services

1991 Jammu Blast Accused Arrested After 35 Years, Was Hiding As Businessman

The terrorist has been identified as Altaf Hussain Sheikh, son of Nazir Ahmed Sheikh and a resident of Marhama-Bijbehara in Anantnag. He was livi

Independence Day 2026 Advisory: Delhi Metro timings on August 15, traffic restrictions, road closures, bus restrictions and more

Independence Day 2026 Advisory: On August 15, 2026, Delhi Metro services will start early to accommodate Independence Day festivities. Significan

Sumit Sarkar, eminent scholar of modern Indian history, dies at 87

His works include Swadeshi Movement in Bengal, 1903-1908 (1973), Modern India (1989), and Writing Social History (1998), among others. He also co

Quote of the Day by the Dalai Lama: Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from... Inspiring life lessons on happiness, positivity, self-growth, gratitude, mindfulness, and inner peace and why taking small daily actions may be the real key to building a happier, more meaningful life

Quote of the Day by the Dalai Lama: Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. The thought offers a simple but demand

Controversy Erupts Over Priyanka Gandhi Vadras Cow Urine Expert Remark, Supported by 14,000 People Worldwide

New Delhi, August 14: The controversy surrounding Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadras remarks about the director of IIT Madras, Professor V. Kamak

RTC to Launch EV Buses to ASR Airport on Aug 16

The buses will operate from 4 am to 10 am. Depending on the demand from the airport, we will extend the timings beyond 10 pm, the regional manage

Three Held for Kidnapping, Attempt to Murder B.Tech Student

A student was allegedly attacked after overhearing plans to kidnap a minor for black magic

HBO originally approached this top actor to play the role of Joel in The Last of Us

Matthew McConaughey has officially passed on the opportunity to portray Joel Miller in HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us. Known for his iconic r

Vijay virtually inaugurates infrastructure facilities at SIPCOT complex in Ranipet

Officials said the facilities for non-leather companies would meet investors requirementsto set up new units and aid the welfare of staff; TIDCO

Jharkhand CM Discusses Tunnel Collapse in Chamoli with Uttarakhand Counterpart

New Delhi, August 14: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has taken note of the tunnel collapse incident in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. He s

Telangana Govt Approves Rs 13.5 Cr Water, Sewerage Works for TIMS Hospitals

The estimated cost includes water supply improvement works and sewerage infrastructure required for the three Tims facilities. While financial sa

Opinion: How A Regional War Became The World's Economic Problem

Vigilance Report Suggests Action Against Dwarampudi, Officials in TDR Bond Case

Complaints over the illegal issue of TDR bonds had been made to the Vigilance and Enforcement department in 202324, following which an inquiry ha

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma welcomes FCRA Bill referral to parliamentary panel

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MTCs e-buses achieve milestone of three crore kilometre, save one crore litres of diesel

MTC says the operation of e-buses in Chennai prevented nearly 25,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions since launch in June 2025

'Judiciary Does Not Take Sides, Constitution Supreme': Chief Justice

During an interview with DD News, the CJI described the Constitution as the greatest power in the nation, noting that safeguarding and strengthen

Captain Amarinder Singh Condemns Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh, August 14: Former Punjab Chief Minister and BJP leader Captain Amarinder Singh has strongly condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali D

SWU Delegation Urges TGSRTC Vice Chairman and MD to Discuss Long-Pending Issues of Corporation's Employees and Retired Staff

Led by INTUC president Dr G. Sanjeeva Reddy, the delegation raised key concerns related to merger issues, settlement of pending 2017 arrears, and

CJI flags misuse of live-streamed court proceedings on social media

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant says video of proceedings cannot be used for commercial gain, says his reference to cockroaches was misused and

SAAP Chief Alleges Corruption in Previous Govts Group-1 Recruitment

Ravi Naidu alleged that the APPSC chairman was sidelined and his powers curtailed, while instructions were issued from Tadepalli. He also alleged

MMC Collects 2.5 Tonne Sacred Waste From 3 Zones

The civic body is following an end-to-end process under which the collected material is ritually handed over by temple priests, dismantled and se

President Droupadi Murmu to Address the Nation on the Eve of 80th Independence Day

New Delhi, August 14: President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on the eve of Indias 80th Independence Day on August 14. According to an o

UK records hottest day of year as temperature crosses 38C in west London

One Student Dies, Four Injured In Tree Collapse

The accident occurred around 4.20 pm, about 10 minutes before classes ended, when more than 100 students were in the school ground for games bein

Meghalaya cabinet clears resolution against uranium mining

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Kitchen shelf cleaning tips? Try these viral deep-cleaning hacks to remove years of grease, grime and sticky buildup

Kitchen shelf cleaning hacks: Kitchen shelves can accumulate unseen dirt and grime, necessitating thorough cleaning routines. To reach neglected

Tummidihatti Barrage Long Way To Go for a Meeting With Maharashtra

Maharashtra seeks a pre-feasibility report before considering talks on the project

Ministers Say Amaravati Farmers Sacrifices Will Remain Etched in History

Recalling discussions with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on the development of Hyderabads Hi-Tech City, Manohar said the Seed Access Road s

India's Food & Beverage Growth Story Attracts Strong Global Participation as Anuga Select India 2026 Strengthens International Trade Partnerships

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13: India's growing importance in the global food and beverage industry will take centre stage at Anuga Sele

In 2008, Danish scientists followed strange white trails behind offshore wind turbines to understand what caused them. 18 years later, the research showed that blade-driven air mixing can contribute to shallow fog formation in winter

Offshore wind turbines can stir air layers, influencing fog formation and clearing. Specific winter conditions at Danish wind farms showed turbin

Political Reactions Emerge Following Arrest of TMC Leader in RG Kar Case

Kolkata, August 14: The arrest of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Nirmal Ghosh in connection with the rape and murder of a trainee female doc

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