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PM to lead I-Day with 'Naya Bharat' theme
Around 5,000 guests have been invited to witness the historic event
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August 14, 2025
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Kerala Govt Directs Colleges Not To Implement Guv's Order Of Observing Partition Horror Day
The Kerala government on Wednesday directed all colleges in the state not to implement Governor Rajendra Arlekar's directive to observe 14 August as 'Partition Horror Day'.
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August 14, 2025
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3-Judge Bench to Hear Stray Dog Issue Amid Conflicting SC Orders
The Supreme Court will on Thursday hear the contentious issue of community and stray dog regulation after two different benches issued conflicting directions — one in May 2024 and another on 11 August 2025.
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August 14, 2025
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SEBI bans Wadhawans, fines ₹120 cr in DHFL case
Capital markets regulator SEBI has banned Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd's former Chairman and Managing Director Kapil Wadhawan, ex-director Dheeraj Wadhawan, and four others from the stock markets for up to five years and slapped a penalty of Rs 120 cr on them for diverting funds and fabricating books.
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August 14, 2025
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Verma Urges Delhiites to Change Behaviour Towards Yamuna River
Sending out a strong message of commitment towards the vision of a cleaner and greener national capital, Delhi's Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday actively participated in the cleanliness campaign initiated by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
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August 14, 2025
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ODI batting rankings: Rohit overtakes Babar
Gill stays No. 1 as India dominates top 15 with Kohli (4th), Iyer (8th), and Rahul (15th)
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August 14, 2025
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Ph.D. scholar refuses to receive degree from Tamil Nadu governor
In a strong rebuff to Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, a Ph.D. scholar refused to receive her degree from him at the convocation of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in Tirunelveli on Wednesday.
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August 14, 2025
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Savarkar case: Rahul tells court that he faces threat to his life
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi told a Pune court on Wednesday that he faces a threat to life due to his recent political battles and the lineage of the complainant Satyaki Savarkar in the defamation case against him.
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August 14, 2025
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ED searches in Delhi, Mumbai lead to arrest of influencer in PMLA case
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted search operations at multiple locations in Delhi and Mumbai on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of an ongoing probe against Sandeepa Virk, who allegedly defrauded people by soliciting money under pretences through misrepresentation.
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August 14, 2025
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Congress' "Vote Adhikar Yatra" in Bihar from 17 August: Venugopal
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal announced Wednesday that his party would launch a massive \"Vote Adhikar Yatra\" in Bihar on 17 August.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
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Chip Politics
Field Marshal Asim Munir's latest nuclear outburst marks a chilling escalation in Pakistan's strategic rhetoric.
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August 14, 2025
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3 Dead, Thousands Displaced as Wildfires Sweep Southern Europe
Wildfires intensified across southern Europe on Wednesday after a nightlong battle to protect the perimeter of Greece's third-largest city, with at least three more deaths reported in Spain, Turkey, and Albania.
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August 14, 2025
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60 lakh voters deleted, none added to Bihar electoral rolls, alleges Gehlot
\"What is happening in the country is a serious development; it is a threat to democracy. For instance, in Bihar 60 lakh voters have so far been deleted from the revised electoral rolls and not even a single name added,\" the senior Congress leader alleged.
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August 14, 2025
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Boland gears up preparation for England face-off as Ashes beckons
Scott Boland believes he is better prepared to counter England's aggressive approach when the Ashes return to Australia later this year.
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August 14, 2025
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Army felicitates World War II veteran Lt Colonel Jamwal on his 100th birthday
In a solemn and dignified ceremony, the Tiger Division of the Indian Army honoured the World War II veteran Lt Colonel Sharak Dev Singh Jamwal (Retd) on the occasion of his 100th birthday, recognising his exemplary service and contribution to the nation.
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August 14, 2025
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HP Imposes Penalty of ₹44.31L in 895 Illegal Mining Cases
Illegal mining in Himachal Pradesh has come under tighter scrutiny, with the Industries Department imposing penalties of over Rs 44 lakh in four months.
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August 14, 2025
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Army foils infiltration attempt in Uri; soldier killed in fierce LoC firefight
JAMMU, 13 AUGUST
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August 14, 2025
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BJP MLC Grills His Own Govt in UP Over Road Scam in Deoria
In a dramatic turn of events during the Question Hour in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council on the opening day of the monsoon session, BJP MLC Devendra Pratap Singh (photo) on Monday raised serious allegations of corruption in a road construction project in Deoria district, questioning his own party-led government.
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August 14, 2025
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Netanyahu: Gaza ceasefire talks centre on releasing all hostages
Ceasefire talks resume in Cairo after a month-long breakdown, with Hamas delegation present
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August 14, 2025
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Jr Men's Hockey Nationals: Kerala, others win in Div 'C'
Mohit Nayak led Chhattisgarh's 13-0 win, scoring an impressive six goals in a one-sided match
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August 14, 2025
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TRAI Issues Manual to Assess Digital Connectivity in Properties
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Wednesday issued the Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity, the country's first standardized framework to evaluate how effectively buildings are equipped for high-speed, reliable digital access.
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August 14, 2025
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HUDCO Celebrates Har Ghar Tiranga With Patriotic Fervour
The Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO), a Navratna NBFC-IFC under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), on Wednesday organised a vibrant two-day celebration at the India Habitat Centre (IHC), as part of the ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga campaign by the Government of India from 2nd to 15th August 2025.
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August 14, 2025
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Long-time RSS functionary, AIADMK leader joins DMK; blames EPS, hails Stalin's leadership
In a setback to the principal opposition AIADMK, the party's Organising Secretary and long-time RSS functionary V Maitreyan joined the ruling DMK in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday.
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August 14, 2025
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Govt-industry synergy key to next phase of India-Singapore ties
The India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable discussions focused on six pillars of cooperation
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August 14, 2025
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Occasional Note
The voting in the Bengal Legislative Council for the election of the President, in place of Sir Evan Cotton, was even closer than had been expected and it was only after a second ballot that Kumar Sibshekhareswar Roy was chosen by a majority of six votes.
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August 13, 2025
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Nepal's men's cricket team undergoing training at BCCI's COE ahead of T20 WC qualifiers
The Nepal's men's cricket team is undergoing a two-week training camp at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru as part of its preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers, a move that is supported by the Indian government to \"connect the youth of the two countries\".
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August 13, 2025
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A Theme for Youth
To build a disciplined and resilient young citizenry, India could consider introducing mandatory military service for all youth under 25, ranging from six months to one year. Such a programme would instill survival skills, deepen patriotism, and strengthen respect for our defence forces. India often sees Israel as a role model in resisting terrorism, an achievement that is not a free gift, but the result of a strong nation built on a strong, well-prepared community. One key factor behind that strength is universal military service
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August 13, 2025
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SC transfers Telangana lawyer couple's murder probe to CBI
The Supreme Court on Tuesday handed over the probe into the 2021 Telangana lawyer couple's murder to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
1 min |
August 13, 2025
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Trump to Place Washington Police Under Federal Control
US President said he will be activating 800 members of the National Guard to crack down on crime
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August 13, 2025
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UN-backed investigators allege torture and sex crimes in Myanmar detention facilities
A UN-backed investigator says his team has turned up significant evidence of \"systemic torture\" in Myanmar's detention centers, including electric shocks, strangulations, gang rape and burning of sexual body parts over the last year.
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