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India has around 440 space technology startups

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Around 440 space technology startups are registered in India, as per the DPIIT Start-up India Portal. IN-SPACe has granted 113 authorisations to 52 Non-Government Entities (NGEs... Read More


LG Sinha calls for integrity, inclusive growth as he hoists Tricolour at Lok Bhavan

Srinagar, Aug. 16 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday hoisted the National Flag at Lok Bhavan on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day and called upon citizens to work with integrity, s... Read More


Delhi's 2047 Master Plan faces housing, floodplain tests

India, Aug. 16 -- Delhi's new master plan must balance housing expansion with affordability, infrastructure and flood protection. Delhi's next two decades of growth are being mapped out on paper, but... Read More


Punjab fully prepared to deal with flood threat: ministerPublished on: August 16, 2026 2:44 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- Punjab Minister for Health and Chairman Cabinet Committee for Disaster Management Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that the health, rescue, livestock and other relevant departments... Read More


India to host BRICS Environment Working Group meetings in Delhi on Aug 17-18

India, Aug. 16 -- India will host BRICS Environment Working Group meetings in the national capital from August 17-18 at Bharat Mandapam, the environment ministry said on Sunday. The event will be hel... Read More


Dy CM hoists Tricolour at Jammu's M.A. Stadium, stresses jobs, development and environmental protection

Jammu, Aug. 16 -- Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Saturday hoisted the National Flag at M.A. Stadium here to mark the 80th Independence Day and called for the early restoration of st... Read More


From Times Square to Seattle: Indian-American community marks 80th Independence Day with historic milestones across US

New York, Aug. 16 -- The Indian Tricolour resonated across iconic landmarks on both coasts of the United States as the Indian-American diaspora and friends of India gathered to celebrate India's 80th ... Read More


Islamabad Police get 30 new vehicles after 14 yearsPublished on: August 16, 2026 2:38 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- After a gap of 14 years, 27 police stations in Islamabad have been provided with 30 new vehicles to improve police mobility and response time. The keys to the new vehicles were h... Read More


PM Modi pays floral tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee at 'Sadaiv Atal' on death anniversary

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at his memorial 'Sadaiv... Read More


"Proud to be Dimagi Naxal": P Chidambaram hits back at PM Modi's Red Fort remark

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "Maoist mentality" remarks, saying "proud to be dimagi naxal!" In a post on X, C... Read More