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Water levels of both Jhelum and Chenab flowed dangerously high Wednesday as heavy rain continued to batter the Union Territory, prompting evacuations at several places. The rising water levels has prompted the J & K government under Omar Abdullah to go into a huddle
August 16, 2025 09:16 IST

Saying that such campaigns have no legal or constitutional sanctity, the opposition questioned his "reluctance" in passing a resolution for statehood in the assembly

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August 16, 2025 05:32 IST

The Governor of Nagaland since February 2023, Ganesan was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on August 8 after a brief illness. His condition worsened over the following week, hospital officials said.

Kishtwar flash flood, flash flood, Kishtwar, Kishtwar flood, Jammu & Kashmir flash flood, Extreme weather events in J&K, Indian express news, current affairs
August 16, 2025 05:34 IST

From J&K Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, Kishtwar District Development Council chairperson Pooja Thakur to local NGO Ababeel, people across the spectrum came forward to help

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August 16, 2025 05:33 IST

'There is an invisible penetration by someone into the inquiry that leads to the preparation of a report favourable to the suspected officer,' the court said

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August 16, 2025 10:03 IST

Many pilgrims had just disembarked from their vehicles and were taking a break before travelling on. Several people were sitting at the langar set up near the nullah

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August 16, 2025 04:29 IST

Addressing the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, the PM highlighted the technology initiatives that are underway, like in clean energy and space, and emphasised the need to develop capabilities in areas like semiconductors and fighter jets.

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August 16, 2025 04:18 IST

At an event Thursday, celebrating the deepest underwater human dive by two Indian aquanauts, Union Minister Jitendra Singh couldn’t resist drawing a parallel with the country’s space mission.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called it a “bogus” case and alleged a vendetta against the party’s top leaders by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
August 16, 2025 04:16 IST

Modi on Friday hailed 100 years of RSS as a “very proud and glorious” journey of the “world's biggest NGO” and lauded all its volunteers for their dedicated service to the nation.

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August 16, 2025 07:44 IST

Soren had suffered a serious brain injury and blood clot after slipping and falling in the bathroom and was airlifted to Delhi's Apollo Hospital for emergency treatment on August 2.

Open House in Uttar Pradesh: A 27-hour-plus day for MLAs and MLCs
August 15, 2025 04:53 IST

Legislators survive on coffee, tea, soup and some snacks shared under the benches as Assembly, Legislative Council hold a marathon session to discuss ‘UP Vision 2047’.

In a first, Independence Day celebrations will be held in Chhattisgarh villages where Naxals reigned supreme
August 15, 2025 07:00 IST

As Amit Shah’s March 2026 deadline to eradicate Left Wing Extremism in the country approaches, security forces continue their anti-insurgency push in the state.

A strike in neighbouring states against cow vigilantes, an acute buffalo meat shortage in Goa
August 15, 2025 07:00 IST

The Qureshi community in Maharashtra, involved in the cattle trade, has been on a strike for more than a month.

A local is attacked, prompting Meghalaya to seek fence closer to border with Bangladesh
August 15, 2025 07:02 IST

State has a 443 km long international border with Bangladesh, in which a stretch of around 40 km remains unfenced.

‘Acquainted elderly with smartphones’: Kerala to become India’s ‘first’ digitally-literate state
August 15, 2025 07:02 IST

The programme, launched in 2023, first surveyed 83 lakh households to identify the ‘digitally illiterate’ and then held training modules.

India underlines ‘substantive agenda’ to mend strained ties with US over tariffs, Russia oil
August 15, 2025 06:05 IST

This announcement is significant since it gives out the message that India is not closing its doors of engagement with Washington DC.

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August 15, 2025 18:48 IST

The agency has alleged that Sethuraman and Virk were together trying to “influence” their probe into the Anil Ambani group in relation to the alleged scam.

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August 15, 2025 03:48 IST

As Opposition MPs seek clarity on the whereabouts of former vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar after his sudden resignation, it is learnt that he is where he has been all along — the Vice President’s Enclave.

Bengaluru police
August 15, 2025 17:20 IST

Om Prakash, 68, was found lying in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds on his body at his home in Southeast Bengaluru's HSR Layout in April this year.

India backs two-state solution, calls for Gaza truce & hostage release amid Israel offensives
August 15, 2025 06:24 IST

This statement came at a time when Mossad spy chief David Barnea is visiting Qatar to revive Gaza peace talks.

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August 15, 2025 01:54 IST

“India also categorically rejects Pakistan’s selective and misleading references to the so-called 'award',” Jaiswal said.

thieves
August 15, 2025 02:15 IST

CCTV shows the men breaking into the home around 4:30 am and leaving less than 10 minutes later

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
August 15, 2025 06:05 IST

India described the statements by Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir and top Pakistan leaders including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as “reckless, war-mongering and hateful”.

The CAG’s performance audit report on ‘Mining in Uttar Pradesh and Socio-Economic Impact of Illegal Mining’ was tabled in the UP Assembly on Tuesday, August 12.
August 15, 2025 06:44 IST

Audit report says lax monitoring by Director of Geology and Mining enabled five years of illegal mineral transport in Uttar Pradesh.

Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa was granted bail by the Karnataka High Court on December 13, 2024.
August 15, 2025 02:17 IST

The Supreme Court said it is satisfied that the case of Darshan being given bail in the Renukaswamy murder case calls for the “exercise of its extraordinary jurisdiction” under CrPC.

Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra with her husband Raj Kundra
August 15, 2025 02:19 IST

Shilpa Shetty Raj Kundra case: The Juhu-based businessman has said Shilpa Shetty Kundra and her husband Raj Kundra asked for the loan in 2015.

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