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From Red Fort, reflection of nation's hopes
As India marks its 79th year of Independence, the tradition of the Prime Minister addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort remains more than a powerful and symbolic ritual reflecting the country's hopes, direction, and its evolving place in history.
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August 15, 2025
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Humanitarian support groups call upon Israel to end 'weaponisation' of aid in Gaza
MORE than 100 nonprofit groups warned Thursday that Israel's rules for aid groups working in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank will block much-needed relief and replace independent organisations with those that serve Israel's political and military agenda, charges that Israel denied.
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August 15, 2025
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Nine IAF, four Army personnel get Vir Chakra for role in Op Sindoor
Two others from MHA; 127 Gallantry Awards given to Armed Forces, CAPFs on I-Day eve
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August 15, 2025
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Pvt schools file contempt plea against TN over pending RTE reimbursement
Though HC had ordered state to settle expenditure in 2024, funds are yet to be released: Petition
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August 15, 2025
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Zelenskyy Meets UK's Keir Starmer
Putin, Trump to hold 'one-on-one' talks in Alaska; war in Ukraine tops agenda
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August 15, 2025
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Sky Is Not the Limit for Journey to the Stars
FROM ancient stargazers and astronomers to the invention of zero and grand architectural marvels aligned with celestial events, India's scientific temper was evident long before the space age began.
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August 15, 2025
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Tethered cattle, snakes and trash greet kids at anganwadis
CATTLE tied near the gate, garbage dumped near the premises, and snakes slithering in the bushes remain the scenes greeting children at some of the anganwadi centres (AWCs) in the district, sparking outrage among parents and activists.
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August 15, 2025
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Centre Issues Guidelines on Floodplain Zones, Bans High-Risk Constructions
WITH flash floods causing destruction, the Centre has issued guidelines on floodplain zoning to encourage the states to adopt non-structural measures and reduce the impact of flood-related disasters.
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August 15, 2025
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With 3L stray dogs, 900 bite cases daily in Punjab
IN Punjab, there are over 3,00,000 stray dogs out of a total dog population of about 650,000. On average, about 882 dog bite cases are reported each day, showing a significant increase over the past five years.
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August 15, 2025
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Day after detaining sanitary staff, TN floats six schemes
IN the backdrop of the criticism from its allies as well as opposition parties regarding the manner in which the DMK government handled the strike of sanitation staff in Chennai, especially how they were evicted from the protest site on Wednesday night, the state government on Thursday announced six special schemes for these workers across the state.
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August 15, 2025
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SC Directs EC to Upload List of 65L SIR Deletions With Reasons
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish the list of about 65 lakh proposed deletions of voters in Bihar, with reasons, by Tuesday.
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August 15, 2025
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Guv says crime on rise in TN; DMK retorts Ravi lacks culture
IN his customary address on the eve of the 79th Independence Day, Governor RN Ravi said there is an urgent need to address the challenges the state is facing.
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August 15, 2025
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Indus water row: India warns Pak of 'painful consequences'
INDIA on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan over a series of provocative remarks by its top leadership, cautioning that any \"misadventure\" would be met with \"painful consequences.\"
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August 15, 2025
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Arms licences for indigenous people: Himanta
The Assam government on Thursday launched a special scheme for the grant of arms licences to \"original inhabitants and Indian indigenous citizens\" living in \"sensitive\" areas of the state.
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August 15, 2025
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SP Expels MLA for Praising Yogi's Action Against Gangster Atiq
The Samajwadi Party on Thursday expelled party MLA Puja Pal for anti-party activities, a day after she praised Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, describing the decimation of the empire of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, culminating in his killing, as the delivery of justice to women.
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August 15, 2025
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Man falsely declared drunk gets clean chit after 1 yr
NEARLY a year after G Bala Sundararaj (31), was falsely declared drunk by a doctor in the casualty ward, the Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital (TvMCH) administration has given him a clean chit, officially confirming that there was no medical or test-based evidence to suggest he was intoxicated during admission.
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August 15, 2025
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Efforts on to restore rare earth imports, says govt
THE country's trade relations with China are gradually showing renewed momentum, as negotiations are underway to commence imports of rare earth magnets, according to a senior government official.
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August 15, 2025
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Patriotism push: Sam Manekshaw, Usman now in NCERT textbooks
Move aimed at motivating youth for nation-building
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August 15, 2025
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Why Poverty Hasn't Led To Social Unrest
It's a puzzle why the immiserated haven't risen in popular revolt. Disaggregated govt handouts have helped in patches. It isn't utopian to consider a more stable solution
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August 15, 2025
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PARTITION REMEMBERED
AS India marks Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14, the country confronts one of the darkest chapters of its independence—the violent and chaotic Partition of 1947 that created two nations, India and Pakistan, at a staggering human cost.
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August 15, 2025
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Massive cloudburst in J&K's Kishtwar FLASH FLOODS KILL 46
AT least 46 people, mostly pilgrims, were killed after a massive cloudburst struck Chositi village in the mountainous Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday between 12 noon and 1 pm, triggering flash flood and mudslide along the route of the ongoing Machail Mata Yatra.
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August 15, 2025
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Upgrade to bring down credit costs for govt, cos
INDIA's sovereign rating upgrade to BBB from BBB- with stable outlook, which comes after 18 years gap, will make the country an attractive investment destination, apart from bringing cost of borrowings for both the government and corporates, according to analysts.
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August 15, 2025
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Really wish I could have helped Vece get replica of his lost Oly bronze
DR VECE PAES, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning India's men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, passed away at the age of 80 on Thursday morning.
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August 15, 2025
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Paliyekkara toll suspension: SC asks NHAI to 'do something'
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed its unwillingness to interfere with the Kerala High Court's order suspending toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza in Thrissur district.
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August 15, 2025
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Model school where 2 students died gets new HM
The headmaster of the government model school in Thuvakudi, where two students allegedly died by suicide in the last two months, has been transferred to government higher secondary school in Arasankudi.
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August 15, 2025
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Jul Goods Trade Deficit Hits 8-Month High of $27.35 Billion
The country's merchandise trade deficit touched an eight-month high of $27.35 billion in July, as a sharp rise in imports outpaced a moderate gain in exports, ahead of the looming US tariffs.
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August 15, 2025
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Vi loss rises to ₹6,608 cr; ARPU up by 15% to ₹177
VODAFONE IDEA (Vi) on Thursday reported a consolidated net loss of ₹6,608 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1FY26), compared to ₹6,426.7 crore in the same quarter last year, mainly on account of an increase in finance cost.
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August 15, 2025
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Cognizant Announces Salary Increase for 80% of Eligible Employees
IT services major Cognizant will roll out salary hikes for about 80% of its eligible employees effective November 1, 2025, the company said on Thursday.
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August 15, 2025
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Vincent makes winning move
After being Gukesh's 2nd for World Championship tie, Keymar is now gunning for his crown
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August 15, 2025
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Semmencherry police station on waterbody: HC seeks original master plan
TALKING tough against reclassifying waterbodies for other purposes without following the relevant laws, the Madras High Court on Thursday sought the respondent authorities to produce the original master plan to find out whether the Semmencherry police station was constructed on a waterbody land.
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