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Ex-REW Executive Engineer, orderly sentenced to four years in bribery case

Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- The Special Judge Anti-Corruption Srinagar on Friday convicted former Executive Engineer of Rural Engineering Wing (REW) Ganderbal, Ghulam Nabi Dar and his then orderly Mohammad S... Read More


Homestays key to sustainable tourism growth in J&K: Chief Secretary

SRINAGAR, Aug. 15 -- Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday reviewed the renewed Homestay Policy aimed at expanding homestay infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir, promoting tourism in unexplored des... Read More


PM Modi extends 80th Independence Day greetings, pays tribute to freedom fighters

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day and paid tribute to the freedom fighters, remembering their... Read More


'Nobody hands you independence, you take it': Mumbai CEO on leaving US career for India

India, Aug. 15 -- A corporate leader recently detailed her transition from a prospective executive role in the United States to leading a business in India while sharing an Independence Day message. H... Read More


Shreejana Rana elected to Zonta International board

Kathmandu, Aug. 15 -- Nepal has marked a historic milestone in global women's leadership as Zontian Shreejana Rana was elected to the Zonta International Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 biennium ... Read More


DK Shivakumar hoists Tricolour for first time as Karnataka CM

Bengaluru, Aug. 15 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday, August 15, hoisted the national flag at his residence in Sadashivanagar, marking his first Independence Day flag-hoisting cere... Read More


How fashion designers are reimagining hotel and bar uniforms

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- When designer Payal Jain was brought in to design the uniforms for The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, she wasn't just asked to make the staff look the part. ... Read More


Arunachal Governor Parnaik calls for collective efforts to build prosperous, self-reliant India

Itanagar, Aug. 15 -- The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar, on Saturday, with Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik calling upon citizens to contribute to... Read More


Manipur CM stresses peace, normalcy for development on Independence Day

Imphal, Aug. 15 -- Manipur chief minister Yummam Khemchand Singh in his speech on the 80th Independence Day on Saturday stressed on restoring peace and normalcy in the state to bring development. "Pe... Read More


New resolution seeks to unlock OV resources for national development

Ho Chi Minh City, Aug. 15 -- The Politburo's Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW, issued on August 2, 2026, has introduced new perspectives and solutions to enhance the role and contributions of Vietnamese people... Read More