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Baba Ramdev throws surprise demand for educational reforms, threatens to go on protest

India, Aug. 15 -- Just after the Cockroach Janta Party raised the issue of lack of proper infrastructure in schools and sought reforms under its 'School Thik Karo' campaign, famed yoga guru Baba Ramde... Read More


Manipur: CM Khemchand condemns Langka Naga ambush, calls for peace and inter-community harmony

Imphal, Aug. 15 -- Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday condemned the August 14 militant ambush at Langka Naga village in Kangpokpi district, in which two Naga civilians were kill... Read More


CRED-Backed NewTap Finance's FY26 Profit More Than Doubles To Rs.2.4 Cr

India, Aug. 15 -- CRED-backed NBFC NewTap Finance reported a net profit of Rs.2.4 Cr in the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26), more than doubling from Rs.1 Cr in the previous fiscal year, as ... Read More


Why August 15 Was Chosen as India's Independence Day Despite Astrologers' Objections

Goa, Aug. 15 -- India celebrates August 15 as its Independence Day, marking the end of British rule in 1947. However, the choice of the date was not without controversy at the time. Soon after Lord Lo... Read More


Awarapan 2 show in Hyderabad ends in an hour, audience furious

Mumbai, Aug. 15 -- Emraan Hashmi is back on the big screen with Awarapan 2, and fans have been turning up in large numbers to catch the much-awaited sequel. However, what was supposed to be an excitin... Read More


PM vows hassle-free retirement benefits for teachers

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday pledged that retired teachers and employees of non-government MPO-listed educational institutions would no longer have to visit offices repe... Read More


People-to-people ties, shared aspirations true beating heart of India-Bangladesh friendship: HC Trivedi as community celebrates 80th Independence Day in Dhaka

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- People-to-people ties, rooted in shared aspirations and mutual goodwill, remain the "true beating heart" of the enduring friendship between India and Bangladesh, Indian High Commissi... Read More


UN Security Council Reform: Power vs RepresentationPublished on: August 15, 2026 2:16 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- After the horrors of the Second World War, the United Nations was established in 1945 with the primary objective of maintaining international peace and security. However, its most... Read More


80th Independence Day: From golden turf to global turf, how India transformed into multi-sport powerhouse

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- As India marks 80 years of independence, its sporting story has changed. The era of relying on a single sport for global recognition has given way to world-class excellence acros... Read More


Nilachal Refractories reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.55 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Mumbai, Aug. 15 -- Net Loss of Nilachal Refractories reported to Rs 0.55 crore in the quarter ended June 2026 as against net loss of Rs 0.36 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2025. There we... Read More