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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

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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 Bharat

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

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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.

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‘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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Escalating standoff with Raj Bhavan, Stalin says will skip Governor’s At Home event, takes aim at Centre in I-Day speechSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 17:46 IST

'While states increasingly needed more power, rights of state governments being snatched in key sectors, such as education, and medicine'

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World faltering, India has to guide with solutions: RSS chief Bhagwat’s Independence Day messageSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 16:20 IST

Statement comes not long after Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Sangh from the ramparts of the Red Fort

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65 and counting: Why assessing toll of Kishtwar cloudburst is proving difficultSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 19:19 IST

‘One of the witnesses said there were around 200 pilgrims near the langar when it was swept away’

India’s hydrogen-powered engine is set to be the most powerful in the world.

India’s first Hydrogen train clears key trials ahead of launchSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 16:57 IST

Hydrogen Train India Launch Date: India’s first hydrogen trainset is ready for its official launch. Recently, this train has cleared load tests and is set for final commissioning.

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‘Stale, hypocritical, insipid’: Congress tears into PM Modi over Independence Day speech

August 15, 2025 15:05 IST

Other Opposition parties accused PM Modi of speaking from a perspective of “dog-whistling and politics”, and "over-promising and under-achieving".

Presently, a total of 8 Amrit Bharat Express trains are running across the country.

Indian Railways to manufacture Amrit Bharat 3.0 trains for all passenger segmentsSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 15:58 IST

Launched in 2023, the Amrit Bharat trains are meant to provide affordable service and high-quality travelling experience for people in the lower-income and lower-middle-income category.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurls the National Flag at the Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day of India

Independence Day 2025 Speech: Full Text of PM Modi Speech on Independence Day

August 15, 2025 14:30 IST

India's 79th Independence Day 2025 PM Narendra Modi Speech: Speaking for 103 minutes, it was PM Modi’s longest Independence Day speech, going past the 98-minute address he had delivered last year.

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With no consensus, global plastics treaty talks collapse yet again, India reiterates ‘no product phase-out’Subscriber Only

August 15, 2025 15:33 IST

India had aligned with an opposing bloc of "like-minded countries" of oil-producing countries, and added its concerns during negotiations on the global plastics treaty.

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Kishtwar cloudburst death toll 65, Janmashtami celebrations muted as rescue op dragsSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 17:01 IST

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has augmented health care facilities at the Atholi sub-district hospital and the Kishtwar district hospital

Teenage girl killed in Rajasthan after balcony of under-construction school collapses on her

Teenage girl killed in Rajasthan after balcony of under-construction school collapses on her

August 15, 2025 13:11 IST

Two girls were grazing goats on the premises when the balcony collapsed on them. One of them died on the spot, while the other sustained injuries. Following news of the death, angry villagers staged a protest.

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PM’s longest Independence Day speech: Calling for self-reliance, Modi promises reforms, warns against infiltration threatSubscriber Only

August 16, 2025 03:39 IST

PM hails the RSS, says he will stand like a wall to protect farmer, dairy interests

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PM Independence Day speech: From GST reforms to Sudarshan Chakra Mission, here are Modi’s key announcements

August 15, 2025 11:45 IST

Here's a look at all the key announcements he made on Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers his Independence Day address from the Red Fort.

79th Independence Day: At 103 minutes, PM Modi delivers longest Independence Day speech

August 15, 2025 09:55 IST

PM Modi Speech Independence Day 2025: The Prime Minister also broke Indira Gandhi’s record by delivering 12 consecutive speeches from the ramparts of Red Fort to stand next only to Jawaharlal Nehru who delivered 17 Independence Day addresses in a row.

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