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India welcomes meeting, Trump sends positive signals on secondary tariffSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 08:01 IST

Trump seems to believe that his decision to slap 25 per cent “penalty” on India brought Russia to the table.

Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Man from Rajasthan, who posed as Raja Raghuvanshi friend to dupe family, arrestedSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 03:10 IST

Police have arrested the man, Bajrang Lal from Rajasthan, who they say had mined social media coverage of the murder to craft his backstory and dupe the family

The module quotes Muhammad Ali Jinnah as saying he never thought partition would happen or that he would see Pakistan in his lifetime. Jawaharlala Nehru is quoted saying it was as "bad" but "unavoidable"

BJP, Congress war of words over NCERT special module on ‘culprits’ of Partition

August 17, 2025 03:13 IST

Both modules open with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2021 message announcing the observance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.

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On Modi’s praise for RSS, Kerala CM Pinarayi’s response: ‘Selecting I-Day to glorify those subservient to British insults freedom struggle’Subscriber Only

August 17, 2025 03:18 IST

‘Attempt to attribute parenthood of independence to RSS, which was banned post-assassination of Gandhi, and to V D Savarkar, who faced trial in the conspiracy, is a denial of history’

The announcement is in line with last month’s Cabinet decision to generate one crore jobs by 2030 across both public and private sectors.

Industries providing more employment to get free land: NitishSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 04:55 IST

The announcement is in line with last month’s Cabinet decision to generate one crore jobs by 2030 across both public and private sectors

Eco-sensitive Western Ghats: Centre’s forest panel declines final nod for Hindalco’s mine in KolhapurSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 03:11 IST

Mining prohibition in eco-sensitive areas of the Western Ghats and the mining lease location in a conservation reserve were among the reasons cited by the Forest Advisory Committee for not considering the Hindalco mine proposal.

Following its launch, the Uttarpara-based company plans to raise the production.

Vande Bharat Sleeper: Titagarh Rail Systems to launch prototype train by September 2026Subscriber Only

August 16, 2025 16:29 IST

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: The Ministry of Railways has planned to launch the country's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train next month. This new semi-high-speed train will further redefine the overnight journeys in the days to come.

The railways has taken up construction of two Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC)

Railways plans to roll out Gati Shakti Freight trains for faster cargo movementSubscriber Only

August 16, 2025 15:08 IST

Indian Railways Freight Trains: The national transporter carry over 1.6 Billon tonnes of freight traffic every year. Transporting freight by rail helps cut carbon emissions, lowers fuel costs and eases highway congestion.

Rajasthan Police Lawrence bishnoi aid arrested

Lawrence Bishnoi gang members held for ‘Independence Day terror plot’, police saySubscriber Only

August 16, 2025 11:30 IST

The ADG said that in order to spread terror and extort money, the henchmen of Lawrence Bishnoi gang had thrown a grenade in front of a liquor shop in Nawanshahr and fled to Rajasthan.

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First Isro-Nasa collaboration satellite NISAR’s antenna reflector deployed in spaceSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 03:09 IST

The most expensive earth observation satellite ever built, NISAR was launched on July 30 from Sriharikota.

PM Modi pays tributes to Vajpayee on death anniversary

August 16, 2025 09:56 IST

Vajpayee was prime minister for over six years between 1998 and 2004 and is credited with pushing economic reforms that paved the way for a period of high growth

Krishna Janmashtami Bank Holiday on August 16, 2025: Find below a complete city-wise list of bank closure days in India (File).

Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed today on Saturday, August 16? Check here

August 16, 2025 17:36 IST

Krishna Janmashtami Bank Holiday Today 2025: It’s important to note that banks in few Indian cities will observe closure, while the remaining will be operational as usual. Check city-wise operational status of banks on Saturday, August 16.

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

Omar owes an apology, not a signature campaign: Opposition tears into CM over statehood ‘theatrics’Subscriber Only

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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Long-weekend trip from Indore to Puri turns fatal for 6 friends as car jumps over divider, crashes into oncoming truckSubscriber Only

August 16, 2025 05:45 IST

While the airbags saved the life of the person driving the Ertiga, the rest of the occupants were killed

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All hands on deck in Kishtwar as desperate search for the missing picks upSubscriber Only

August 16, 2025 05:45 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

A rush of pilgrims, and then, all swept away: Eyewitnesses recount Kishtwar flash flood horrorSubscriber Only

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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Self-reliance in critical tech crucial for Viksit Bharat, says PM ModiSubscriber Only

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.

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.

Opposition targets PM on RSS praise: ‘Insult to freedom struggle, shameful’

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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Jharkhand education minister Ramdas Soren, who was hospitalised after slipping and falling, dies at 62Subscriber Only

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.

the RVNL-led JV is set to manufacture 120 Vande Bharat Sleeper train sets.

RVNL targets to launch first Vande Bharat Sleeper train prototype in June 2026; to deliver full 120 train sets by 2032Subscriber Only

August 15, 2025 21:49 IST

Vande Bharat Sleeper trains: With a focus on comfort, speed and latest technology, the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains have been planned for long and medium distance journey.

79th Independence Day: CM Manik Saha says Tripura’s GDP rose by over 12%, urges youth to unleash passion for Viksit BharatSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 20:22 IST

On the occasion of Independence Day, veteran Congress legislator Gopal Chandra Roy the BJP and VHP had never participated in the nationalist movement.

Association of Malayalam Movie Artists first women president, AMMA elects Shweta Menon president, Cuckoo Parameswaran general secretary AMMA,

Disbanded after Hema report firestorm, Malayalam film artists’ body sees a historic first – a woman as presidentSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 19:25 IST

The election for the new office-bearers was held a year after its 17-member executive committee, headed by Mohanlal, quit in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations

Himanta’s warning: If Assamese people remain silent, ‘unknown CM’ will hoist Independence Day flag in 2 decadesSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 18:01 IST

Asks people not to sell land or rent property to ‘unknown people’; comments come less than a year ahead of assembly polls

The Jamalpur-Howrah Vande Bharat train will commence its commercial run from August 17 (Sunday).

Jamalpur to Howrah Vande Bharat train commences inaugural run – Check route, travel time, stoppages, ticket priceSubscriber Only

August 16, 2025 17:46 IST

Jamalpur to Howrah Vande Bharat Train Inaugural Run: The Jamalpur–Howrah Vande Bharat Express will begin its inaugural journey tomorrow, Saturday, August 16. The semi-high-speed train will be maintained and operated by the Eastern Railway (ER) zone.

‘Sudarshan Chakra’ defence shield and indigenous jet engine push: What Modi’s I-Day speech has for defence establishmentSubscriber Only

August 16, 2025 01:34 IST

Ahead of Janmashtami, PM draws on the Sudarshan Chakra legend to outline a nationwide security shield and jet engine push.

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