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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'

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat Independence Day speech, Mohan Bhagwat Bhubaneswar flag hoisting, RSS vision for India as vishwa guru,

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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PM Modi I-Day top quotes: From Op Sindoor and nuclear blackmail, to Viksit Bharat by 2047Subscriber Only

August 15, 2025 09:56 IST

PM Modi hailed the success of Operation Sindoor, saying "The Indian Army did what it has never done before. Pakistan has lost its sleep after Operation Sindoor."

Indian Share Market 2025 August 15 Holiday Update: Check if the BSE and NSE are open or closed today, on Independence Day 2025. (File)

Independence Day 2025 Share Market Holiday: Are NSE and BSE open or closed today, August 15?

August 15, 2025 11:18 IST

India Stock Market Holiday on August 15, 2025: Indian stock markets, including the NSE and BSE, will be observing a closure today, Friday, August 14, 2025, on the occasion of Independence Day in India.

In a first, Independence Day celebrations will be held in Chhattisgarh villages where Naxals reigned supreme

In a first, Independence Day celebrations will be held in Chhattisgarh villages where Naxals reigned supremeSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 07:05 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

A strike in neighbouring states against cow vigilantes, an acute buffalo meat shortage in GoaSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 07:05 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

A local is attacked, prompting Meghalaya to seek fence closer to border with BangladeshSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 07:05 IST

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

Kerala Governor wanted state universities to mark ‘Partition Horror Day’. Not many did

Kerala Governor wanted state universities to mark ‘Partition Horror Day’. Not many didSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 07:05 IST

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan called the directive unconstitutional and unacceptable and his govt told higher education institutions it was not mandatory.

‘Acquainted elderly with smartphones’: Kerala to become India’s ‘first’ digitally-literate state

Kerala is set to become India’s ‘first’ digitally-literate state. Here’s howSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 07:05 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

India underlines ‘substantive agenda’ to mend strained ties with US over tariffs, Russia oilSubscriber Only

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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