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Karnataka CM orders probe after forest departments kills 3 ‘poachers carrying dear meat’

August 15, 2026 22:25 IST

The three alleged poachers who died in the Cauvery Wildlife Reserve have been identified as Antony Swamy, 50, John Rose Peter, 42 and Kumar alias Sawariyappan, 33, who are residents of local villages situated in the fringe of the wildlife reserve.

Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Saturday hoisted the Tricolour at Lok Niwas on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day in the presence of freedom fighters and their families; RWA representatives; youth icons; students, and residents of Delhi. Emphasising upon the need for seamless coordination between the Union Government, the Delhi government, municipal bodies, neighbouring states, and citizens, he said that complex challenges can be converted into enduring opportunities with better collaboration.

Energy of the youth real strength of modern Delhi: LG on Independence Day

August 15, 2026 22:18 IST

Addressing the city’s youth, Sandhu said they remain the ultimate drivers of Delhi’s future. “Their energy, creative ideas, and civic sense are the real strength of a modern Delhi,”

JNU has sought permission for use of 2.262 hectares of land for construction of a lecture hall complex, incubation centre and special centre for e-learning.

Land-use proposal of parade ground near Rashtrapati Bhavan among 34 Ridge projects under review

August 15, 2026 20:58 IST

Minutes of the July 29 meeting of the SCDRMB, made available this month and accessed by The Indian Express, show that the committee has selected 10 of the 34 proposals for physical inspection.

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Villagers, police clash ahead of Haryana CM’s I-Day event; video shows cops throwing stones

August 15, 2026 20:05 IST

Clashes broke out in Hansi after villagers protested the delay in arresting the main accused in dairy operator Jeevan Kundu’s murder.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay addresses the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Fort St. George, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (PTI Photo)

In maiden Independence Day speech, Vijay calls for ‘zero tolerance towards corruption’

August 15, 2026 19:04 IST

Declaring that “the people are the rulers”, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister called upon his supporters to help “defeat the forces working against our government”

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‘Teach you a lesson’: Meerut Blinkit agent thrashed over late grocery delivery

August 15, 2026 17:50 IST

The incident came to light after a video of the assault began circulating widely on social media, drawing the attention of local authorities.

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‘Kirpan pierced Sukhbir’s wrist, touched his chest’: Harsimrat recounts Nanded attack

August 15, 2026 17:40 IST

Harsimrat Kaur Badal condemned the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal inside a Nanded gurdwara, calling it an assault on Sikh principles and Punjab’s harmony.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari sets ‘Developed Bengal’ goal in his first Independence Day address

August 15, 2026 16:32 IST

On the auspicious occasion of the country’s Independence Day, the tune of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ resonated for the first time in the parade grounds of Kolkata’s Red Road.

Chandigarh Mohali border Qaumi Insaaf Morcha protest

Chandigarh-Mohali border tense: Water cannons, tear gas used to stop protesters

August 15, 2026 15:49 IST

The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha has been demanding the release of Sikh prisoners who have been in jail since the 1980s and 1990s, and parole for Beant Singh assassin Jagtar Singh Hawara.

Mehrauli-Badarpur Road traffic: Congestion likely for a month due to metro work (Image generated using AI)

Delhi traffic alert: Metro work to affect traffic flow on Mehrauli-Badarpur Road for 1 month

August 15, 2026 16:10 IST

Delhi traffic alert: Mehrauli-Badarpur Road is likely to remain congested for a month due to ongoing metro construction work on the route.

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Independence Day: From corruption to better education, Delhi speaks up

August 15, 2026 15:17 IST

Amid barricades and security checks, citizens across generations in Delhi reflect on what independence means today.

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In Independence Day speech, Shivakumar formalises Bengaluru police split

August 15, 2026 14:55 IST

Shivakumar also announced measures on AI education, rural employment, professional-course reservations, and agricultural machinery subsidies.

She also said that Delhi’s youth have the capability to provide job, not just seek employment.

Delhi’s development model can be benchmark for other cities: CM Rekha Gupta on Independence Day

August 15, 2026 22:24 IST

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said the capital’s development model can guide other cities, highlighting Rs 2,600 crore funding and 61 new projects.

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Heritage autorickshaws to reels: PM Modi’s hometown in spotlight ahead of his birthday

August 15, 2026 14:01 IST

Vadnagar heritage gets a fresh push with a new train service, revamped autorickshaws, cultural events and projects showcasing its 2,500-year-old history. 

Bawankule said he forwarded the matter to the ACS to avoid a possible political controversy given Parth Pawar’s connection to the firm. (File photo)

Mundhwa land deal: Parth Pawar-linked firm’s appeal over Rs 21 crore tax sent to top official

August 15, 2026 13:33 IST

Govt says the appeal was referred to the official to avoid a political angle

Bengaluru garbage contract jail gangster threat

Bengaluru man alleges threat from jailed gangster to give up garbage contract

August 15, 2026 13:22 IST

Garbage contractor Imran Anjum alleged he was threatened by gangster Grace Walter Joseph to give up a contract he had been awarded for the Padmanabhanagar region.

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How an exclusive gated residential society in Aundh has roots in Partition

August 15, 2026 15:45 IST

Spread across 125 acres, the community has retained its bungalow-only character while becoming increasingly cosmopolitan

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PGIMER cardiac triage unit treats 3,049 patients in under five months

August 15, 2026 12:44 IST

The initiative has been led by Professor of Cardiology Dr Rajesh Vijayvergiya. The team has proposed that the model be considered for adoption at other high-volume tertiary-care hospitals.

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urges youth to drive India’s future, embrace entrepreneurship

August 15, 2026 12:57 IST

Bhagwat said the youth must retain their courage and not allow concerns about family, career or the future to diminish their determination.

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‘Much water has flown since 2020, shouldn’t be a proxy war’: HC on Arnab Goswami’s plea against abetment to suicide case

August 15, 2026 12:13 IST

Goswami had challenged his arrest in connection with the interior designer Anvay Naik suicide case.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announces a new Youth Policy during his Independence Day address. (Image: X/ Yogi Adityanath)

UP’s Gen Z push amid protests: Coaching on campuses, IAS-IPS mentors, youth panel

August 15, 2026 12:55 IST

On Independence Day, CM Yogi Adityanath announced a new Youth Policy focused on skills, innovation and employment. Here’s the broader plan

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US court upholds $565m award for Indian startup, blow to ISRO’s Antrix Corp

August 15, 2026 12:30 IST

The US court dismissed Antrix Corp’s argument that the case should have been decided in India, noting that foreign courts cannot order the seizure of assets in the US to enforce arbitration awards.

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On Independence Day, Bhagwant Mann spares rivals, warns those disturbing peace

August 15, 2026 11:37 IST

Mann showcased the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana, Aam Aadmi Clinics, and other schemes while pitching peace.

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No body, 40+ hostile witnesses: How Gujarat cop was convicted for murdering live-in partner

August 15, 2026 14:27 IST

What made the case trickier was that of the 40 witnesses who had gone hostile were the victim's brother Jaydeep Patel who was also the complainant in the case and the 'first informant' who had stated that Desai had strangled his sister fatally.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari (File photo)

Bengal joins ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’; Rs 2k aid for schoolgirls from 2027

August 15, 2026 11:03 IST

On ‘Kanya Ratna Divas’, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that annual scholarship for schoolgirls has been doubled from Rs 1k to Rs 2k as West Bengal joined Centre's flagship scheme.

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