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"PM made dishonest pitch for women's reservation": Jairam Ramesh says Centre's 'double-faced hypocrisy' stalled implementation

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address was a "dishonest pitch" for women's reservation, while remembering tha... Read More


Trump's hidden flight, Netanyahu's defiance and India's China problem

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- It has been quite a week in foreign policy, with developments offering a glimpse into the pressures-and contradictions-shaping the US and its relationships with allies and rivals... Read More


Vadodara's century-old library cooperative keeps reading culture alive

Vadodara, Aug. 15 -- At a time when digital screens are increasingly becoming part of children's daily lives, a century-old library movement in Vadodara continues to promote reading and community lear... Read More


POJK crisis forces Islamabad to take self-defeating measures

Bangladesh, Aug. 15 -- Blood is becoming cheaper than water in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK). In just two days, at least 31 people were killed in the latest violent crackdown by the Pakis... Read More


Ghana beat Ivory Coast 2-1 at WAFCONPublished on: August 15, 2026 6:44 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Ghana came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 Thursday and earn one of Africa's last two chances to qualify for the Women's World Cup. Nigeria were to play South Africa for the ... Read More


I need your help: PM Modi's Independence Day appeal to youth

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, August 15, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the historic Red Fort in Delhi. In a first fo... Read More


Italy's Curtis betters own 50m backstroke world recordPublished on: August 15, 2026 6:42 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Italy's Sara Curtis broke her own 50m women's backstroke world record on Thursday when she won gold in 26.56 seconds at the European Championships in Paris, a day after she had se... Read More


Physics Wallah: Alakh Pandey offers 'unconditional support' to PM Modi for free online classes, seeks no profit

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- On 15 August, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free online coaching during his Independence Day address. He spoke from the historic Red Fort, addressing competitive exam as... Read More


Independence Day: From Lutyens' Delhi to Malabar Hill, why heritage bungalows remain the crown jewels of real estate

India, Aug. 15 -- From Lutyens' Delhi to Mumbai's Malabar Hill and South Mumbai, marquee bungalows have evolved into some of India's most coveted ultra-luxury residential assets. Nearly eight decades ... Read More


Independence Day 2026: From Lutyens' Delhi to Malabar Hill, heritage bungalows that define India's ultra-luxury market

India, Aug. 15 -- From Lutyens' Delhi to Mumbai's Malabar Hill and South Mumbai, old bungalows have become the crown jewels of Indian real estate, irreplaceable addresses for billionaires where herita... Read More