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Har Ghar Tiranga Certificate 2025: How to take part in India’s 79th Independence Day celebration

August 13, 2025 15:46 IST

Harghartiranga.com, Har Ghar Tiranga 2025 Certificate Download, Volunteer Registration: Citizens across the country can join the campaign by hoisting the national flag at home and taking a photo with it.

The Supreme Court is hearing cases challenging the electoral rolls revision in Bihar; PM Modi is likely to meet US President Donald Trump in September

Top News Headlines of August 13, 2025 | Harvey Weinstein to be tried for a third time in New York

August 14, 2025 02:30 IST

Top News Headlines of August 13, 2025 | The 73-year-old Weinstein will face trial in the sexual assault case of Jessica Mann, in which a jury in New York could not reach a verdict in June.

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Whale strandings along India’s southwest coast rose tenfold in past decadeSubscriber Only

August 14, 2025 03:22 IST

Kerala, Karnataka and Goa emerged as the key hotspots, with high vessel traffic, fishing activity and environmental factors to blame

The murder took place outside Annapurna Dhaba in Bhoyna village, around 78 kilometres from the state capital Raipur.

Three knifed to death for trying to stop drunk men from ransacking dhabaSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 13:53 IST

Incident took place in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district, less than 80 km from the state capital.

Out of the four new expert members, two are Indian Forest Service Officers – Sudhir Kumar Chaturvedi, retired principal chief conservator of forest, Gujarat, and Ishwar Singh, retired principal chief conservator of forest, Delhi.

In the understaffed NGT, Centre appoints 2 judicial members and 4 new expert membersSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 13:56 IST

Until the Centre’s latest order, NGT had only five expert members and six judicial members. Now, a strength of six judicial members will continue, and there will be seven expert members.

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‘Terror threat’ scribbled on Jagannath Temple walls, police jump into actionSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 13:38 IST

Puri police have formed a special team to identify the person who scribbled the messages and to determine the motive.

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‘Will look into it’: CJI Gavai to examine plea on vaccination, sterilisation of community dogs in Delhi

August 13, 2025 18:01 IST

CJI Gavai stray dog plea: The plea by an organisation, Conference for Human Rights (India) in 2024, challenged the Delhi High Court's August 2023 order following its Public Interest Litigation (PIL), which had sought directions for the sterilisation and vaccination of community dogs.

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SC sets aside order granting bail to Olympian Sushil Kumar, directs him to surrender

August 13, 2025 20:51 IST

The Supreme Court order came on an appeal challenging the March order of the Delhi High Court granting bail to Sushil Kumar that was filed by the father of wrestler Sagar Dhankhar, the ex-wrestling champion who was murdered.

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CM Manik Saha warns students about HIV, substance abuse; says Tripura saw 103% rise in drug seizures in 2023-24Subscriber Only

August 13, 2025 11:50 IST

Speaking on International Youth Day, CM Manik Saha said Tripura currently ranks fourth in the Northeast region when it comes to HIV cases, and urged schools to increase awareness activities in this regard.

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Soldier killed in gunbattle along LoC in North Kashmir’s BaramullaSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 11:38 IST

Jammu-Kashmir Uri Encounter News: This comes three days after two soldiers were killed and two were injured in a fierce gunfight in Akhal forests of South Kashmir’s Kulgam.

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EC ‘colluding’ with BJP to ‘steal’ votes in Bihar, alleges RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav

August 13, 2025 11:16 IST

He also alleged that the poll panel was "helping BJP leaders secure two voter cards".

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Our relationship with both India and Pakistan is ‘good’: US

August 13, 2025 10:31 IST

In an interview on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that “credit goes to” Trump for helping bring several conflicts around the world to an end.

7 children among 11 from UP killed in Rajasthan accident

7 children among 11 from UP killed in Rajasthan accident

August 14, 2025 10:12 IST

Twenty people were on board the pickup vehicle when it rammed into a stationary truck in the service lane of the highway, the SP said, adding one of the eight injured is critical.

Bank Holiday on August 13, 2025: Find below a complete state-wise list of bank closure days in India (FIle)

Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed today on Wednesday, August 13? Check here

August 13, 2025 09:35 IST

Patriot's Day Bank Holiday Today 2025: It’s important to note that banks in only one Indian city will observe closure, while the remaining will be operational as usual. Check city-wise operational status of banks on Wednesday, August 13.

Venkateswara temple management mandates FASTags for vehicles to enter Tirumala, starts EV push

Vehicles without a FASTag will no longer be allowed to enter Tirumala, temple management saysSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 09:15 IST

Officials said the TTD is also considering allowing only electric vehicles entry into Tirumala in the future.

‘Lost trust in police’: Mother of 19-year-old killed in police shooting after Assam evictions seeks judicial probe

‘Lost trust in police’: Her teenage son killed in police shooting amid Assam evictions, a mother seeks judicial probeSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 08:06 IST

On July 12, a massive eviction drive took place, in which the homes of around 1,080 families had been bulldozed to clear land in Goalpara’s Paikan Reserve Forest.

‘Minta Devi, 124 Not Out’ — error in Bihar woman’s age on voters’ list gives ammo to Opposition; she says gave correct details

‘Minta Devi, 124 not out’ – error in Bihar woman’s age on voter list gives ammo to Opposition; she says gave correct detailsSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 07:41 IST

The district administration claimed the discrepancy was a clerical error during the online application process, but Opposition leaders took it as fresh ammunition to question the SIR process.

If lawyer commits an offence, no exceptions should apply, SG tells SC

If lawyer commits an offence, no exceptions should apply, SG Tushar Mehta tells Supreme Court

August 13, 2025 06:38 IST

A bench of Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria was hearing a suo motu case on summoning of 2 senior advocates by probe agencies while representing clients in cases.

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Amid disruptions, Lok Sabha passes Mines and Minerals, Ports Bills

August 13, 2025 05:01 IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the behaviour of Opposition members, who also tore up documents in the House, and alleged that the Opposition members were insulting the Chair and lowering the dignity of the House.

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Parliament clears Income Tax, Sports Bills amid Opp protest over roll revision, walkout

August 13, 2025 06:20 IST

The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, which reinforces NADA's autonomy as required by the World Anti-Doping Agency, was also passed by the Parliament. The two Bills now await the President’s assent to be notified as Acts.

CJI not superior to other SC judges, has same judicial powers: Justice Gavai

CJI not superior to other SC judges, has same judicial powers: Justice GavaiSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 06:19 IST

Can a bench, merely because it sits in court no. 1, sit in appeal over another bench judgment, asks CJI.

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Modi likely to be in US next month for UNGA meet, bilateral talks with TrumpSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 08:25 IST

The ostensible reason is to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York, but a key objective will be to meet US President Donald Trump, iron out the issues on trade and arrive at a common ground on tariffs.

Amicus report flagged ‘fundamental right’ to move freely without fear of dog bite or assault

Supreme Court’s stray dog order: Amicus report flagged ‘fundamental right’ to move freely without fear of dog bite or assaultSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 07:41 IST

On Monday, the Supreme Court directed the authorities in Delhi-NCR to relocate all stray dogs to dedicated dog shelters, underlining that they should not be released back on the streets.

Develop database of Railway bridges in high-risk location, says House panel

Develop database of Railway bridges in high-risk location, says House panelSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 06:20 IST

The committee submitted its report on “Construction and maintenance of Rail tunnels and Bridges including Road Over Bridges/Road Under Bridges” in Parliament on Monday.

Illegal betting app case: Suresh Raina to appear before ED today

Illegal betting app case: Suresh Raina to appear before ED today

August 13, 2025 09:15 IST

The agency is probing multiple such cases involving illegal betting apps that are alleged to have duped many people and investors.

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