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Overseas Indians Mark I-Day With Fervour
For Indians living far from home, Independence Day often brings a bittersweet wave of nostalgia.
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August 16, 2025
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Bengal nurse found dead in Singur nursing home
A 24-year-old nurse was found dead at a private nursing home in West Bengal's Hooghly district, police said on Friday, triggering political unrest and allegations of a cover-up.
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August 16, 2025
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Defend identity of Assam from going extinct: CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hoisted the Tricolour at Veterinary College Field, Khanapara in Guwahati on the 79th Independence Day on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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China's economy lags in July under pressure from tariffs and weak property market
China's economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed and housing prices dropped further, according to data released Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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Four years on: The new Taliban regime and its quest for global recognition
On August 15, 2025, the Taliban will complete four years since their dramatic return to power in Kabul—a development that upended two decades of international efforts and altered the geopolitical calculus across South and Central Asia.
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August 16, 2025
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6 Killed After Roof Collapse at Humayun's Tomb, 11 Rescued
A search operation was launched immediately after the collapse, with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Fire Department, and local police deployed at the site.
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August 16, 2025
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13 Haryana Police Personnel Honoured with Medals on I-Day
On the occasion of Independence Day 2025, 13 officers and personnel of the Haryana Police have been selected for the prestigious President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPMDS) and Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PMMS) in recognition of their outstanding and commendable contributions.
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August 16, 2025
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MP Criticizes 'Bulldozer Policy' as Rights Get Crushed
Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq criticizes the government's demolition drives in Sambhal, arguing they infringe on citizens' rights.
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August 16, 2025
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Bengaluru: 1 Dies, 9 Hurt in Cylinder Blast in Wilson Garden
One person was killed and nine others were injured due to a suspected cylinder explosion in Bengaluru's Wilson Garden, officials mentioned on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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Over 150 Dead as Heavy Rains Lash Pakistan, PoK
At least 154 people were killed and several injured as heavy rains lashed several parts of Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir over the past 24 hours, officials said on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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ED Conducts Searches in Bihar Illegal Liquor Smuggling Case
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Patna Zonal Office, on Wednesday conducted search operations in case of illegal supply of liquor in the state of Bihar, the agency said in a release on Thursday.
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August 16, 2025
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Japan Marks 80th Anniversary of WWII Surrender as Concern Grows About Fading Memory
Japan paid tribute Friday to more than 3 million war dead as the country marked its surrender that ended World War II 80 years ago, as concern grows about the rapidly fading memories of the tragedy of war and the bitter lessons from the era of Japanese militarism.
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August 16, 2025
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Nitish Vows Jobs for One Crore Youth in Bihar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday pledged to provide government jobs and other employment opportunities to one crore youth in the state \"in the coming years\".
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August 16, 2025
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Mi-17 Helicopters Shower Petals, Display Operation Sindoor Banner
While the celebration of India's 79th Independence Day is underway, two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force flew above the Red Fort, showering petals.
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August 16, 2025
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Thousands Made Sacrifices for Independence, Says LS Speaker
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla spoke words of inspiration on the 79th year of Independence on Friday, saying that this is a festival of enthusiasm and resolutions and that thousands of people have made sacrifices.
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August 16, 2025
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Cong stalled Fairchild in 1964: Vaishnaw on Ramesh's attack
Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday hit out at Congress leader Jairam Ramesh over his criticism of Prime Minister Modi's remarks during his Independence Day address that the idea of semiconductors was \"killed in the womb\" 50-60 years ago, with the Union Minister stating that Fairchild founder Robert Noyce came to India in 1964 and \"license-permit raj of Congress did not allow setting up a semiconductor plant\".
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August 16, 2025
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Dhami Hoists Tricolour, Vows Rehabilitation for Dharali and Other Disaster-Hit Areas
Paying homage to those who lost their lives in the recent disaster in affected areas, he expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
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August 16, 2025
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Yamuna River flows below danger level mark
The Yamuna River in the national capital was flowing below the danger mark on Sunday morning.
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August 16, 2025
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Rise of Cyber Fraud and Data Privacy in Today's Digital Age
In today's digital world, cyber frauds have emerged as one of the most pervasive and dangerous forms of criminal activity.
4 min |
August 15, 2025
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Kishtwar Devastated: 32 Dead as Cloudburst Unleashes Fury
A massive cloudburst in J&K's Kishtwar killed 32, left many missing, and triggered large-scale rescue operations.
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August 15, 2025
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SC directs ECI to publish list of 65 lakh omitted Bihar voters
The Congress on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court's directive to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish the names of around 65 lakh voters omitted from the draft electoral rolls in Bihar, calling it a \"courageous\" decision and a \"gigantic first step\" towards protecting democracy.
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August 15, 2025
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India Steps Up Engagement With China To Secure Rare Earth Supply
India is in talks with China to secure uninterrupted access to rare earth materials—vital for sectors such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, electronics, and defence—amid global supply chain concerns.
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August 15, 2025
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Trump Warns Putin of 'Very Severe Consequences' Ahead of Alaska Summit
US President Donald Trump has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of \"very severe consequences\" if Moscow refuses to halt its war against Ukraine, ahead of their high-stakes meeting in Alaska on Friday.
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August 15, 2025
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The Prithvi Sukta – A Vedic Salutation to Bharat Mata
To recite this hymn today is to revive a worldview where Ganga is not just a river but a goddess, where forests breathe epics, where mountains guard the soul of a civilization. Without these, temples become cold monuments. With them, every stone sings.
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August 15, 2025
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India gets credit boost from S&P; U.S. tariff threat minimal
S&P Global Ratings, in its latest report, has raised India's long-term sovereign credit rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-', with a stable outlook, and upgraded the short-term rating to 'A-2' from 'A-3'.
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August 15, 2025
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SC Reserves Order on Pleas Against Stray Dog Removal in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on petitions seeking a stay on its 11 August directive mandating the removal of all stray dogs from localities in Delhi-NCR to shelter homes.
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August 15, 2025
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THE MOST COMFORTABLE PRISON
Last Tuesday in Bengaluru, a 28-year-old software engineer stepped off his apartment balcony into silence. His suicide note was short: \"I cannot keep up anymore. The EMIs, the expectations, the endless performance. I thought I was living my dream, but I was just living someone else's idea of success.\"
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August 15, 2025
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'Operation Sindoor' a reminder, says India in warning to Pakistan
India on Thursday hit out at Pakistan over recent nuclear war threats by its Army Chief, cautioning that any misadventure would have \"painful consequences\" as demonstrated in the past.
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August 15, 2025
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Arab World Slams Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' Remarks
The League considered these statements to be a violation of the sovereignty of Arab states and an attempt to undermine security and stability in the region.
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August 15, 2025
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Telangana: BJP Welcomes Handing Over Lawyer Couple Murder Case to CBI by SC
Rao said, as a former MLC, he had repeatedly demanded that the state government bring the Advocate Protection Act to protect lawyers. But his demand was ignored by the previous government.
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