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PM Modi announces civil defence network in Independence Day speech, flags threats within borders: Here's what he said

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- In his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday, August 15, that a comprehensive network of civil defence pe... Read More


BRS working president KTR condemns Revanth Reddy's "skilled labourers" remark

Hyderabad, Aug. 15 -- BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Saturday criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over his alleged remarks categorising an entire community as "skilled labourers", ... Read More


Independence Day Exclusive| Suryakumar Yadav talks patriotism, captaining India: There's always a Tiranga in my kit bag

India, Aug. 15 -- Be it in Barbados lifting the T20 World Cup or putting up a masterclass of 117 off 55 balls in England, Indian cricketer and former World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has oft... Read More


Independence Day Special| Suryakumar Yadav talks patriotism, captaining India: There's always a Tiranga in my kit bag

India, Aug. 15 -- Be it in Barbados lifting the T20 World Cup or putting up a masterclass of 117 off 55 balls in England, Indian cricketer and former World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has oft... Read More


Free coaching classes, AI training: PM Modi's big Gen Z outreach in Independence Day speech

India, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced free online coaching for various examinations to help students. He also said 10 million youths will be trained in Artificial Intell... Read More


'How much is enough?': Pune DINK couple with rRs.r11.5 crore net worth plans to retire in three years

India, Aug. 15 -- Balancing high-pressure careers with personal well-being often leads couples to re-evaluate their long-term financial priorities. A Pune-based DINK (double-income, no-kids) couple in... Read More


Truck, pickup workers announce indefinite strike on two Sylhet routes

Truck, Aug. 15 -- van workers have announced an indefinite work stoppage on the Sylhet-Sunamganj and Sylhet-Chhatak routes from 6am Sunday, demanding an end to toll collection on all bridges in Sylhet... Read More


Basarnas evacuate three people from NTT earthquake debris

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) evacuated three people trapped under building debris after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on Sa... Read More


Punjab to expand scope to Safe Smart Cities project to every tehsil and UCPublished on: August 15, 2026 9:15 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday announced plans to extend the Safe Smart Cities project to every tehsil and union council of the province and install another 1... Read More


Assam: Ashok Singhal inaugurates new hospital building in Pathsala, raises mental health concerns

Pathsala, Aug. 15 -- Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal expressed concern over the growing prevalence of mental health problems in India, stressing the need for greater awareness and proper healthcar... Read More