New Delhi, August 15, 2026; Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a warm and memorable moment with schoolchildren at the Red Fort on Saturday after delivering his Independence Day address to the nation. As soon as the Prime Minister concluded his speech, a group of schoolchildren dressed in white, green and saffron moved towards him. Modi…
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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Information and Public Relations Department will make its monthly magazine ‘Uttar Pradesh Sandesh’ more youth-friendly by introducing English-language articles and a dedicated online platform, Information Director Vishal Singh said on Friday. Speaking at an event where writers of the April-May and June-July editions were honoured, Vishal Singh said the initiative aims…
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New Delhi, August 14, 2026; Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to people who suffered during the Partition, recalling the displacement, loss and hardships faced by countless families during one of the most painful chapters in India’s history. Marking Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, the Prime Minister said the tragedy left families separated, homes…
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New Delhi, August 14, 2026; The University of Delhi has omitted a specialised paper on the Delhi Sultanate from its newly revised postgraduate History syllabus, according to reports. The course, earlier listed for Semester III under the title “The Delhi Sultanate: Structures of Authority in Medieval North India (13th–14th Centuries),” focused on the political and…
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New Delhi, August 14, 2026; The rainy season brings relief from scorching temperatures, but for many people, it can also leave them feeling unusually sluggish and less motivated. Longer periods of cloudy weather, increased humidity and changes in daily routines may contribute to a noticeable dip in energy levels. One major reason is the humid…
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New Delhi, August 14, 2026; India’s 80th Independence Day is being celebrated with growing enthusiasm across the world, with Indian diplomatic missions organising cultural events, community programmes and official engagements ahead of August 15. In the United States, several state and local authorities have formally recognised India Day on August 15. The Indian Consulate in…
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Riyadh, August 14, 2026; Cristiano Ronaldo has quickly returned to football duties with Al-Nassr after marrying longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez earlier this week. The Portuguese superstar shared photographs from his latest training session with the Saudi Arabian club on social media, accompanying the post with a brief “Back” message. His return comes as Al-Nassr prepares…
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Washington, August 14, 2026; Singer and actor Selena Gomez and her mother, Mandy Teefey, have been named in a lawsuit filed by two companies accusing them of misleading investors over the financial condition and business prospects of mental health venture Wondermind Global. The case, filed by Wondermind SRS 44 LLC and Bespoke Wondermind LLC, also…
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Mumbai, August 14, 2026; IDFC FIRST Bank has achieved a major milestone in its international expansion after S&P Global Ratings assigned the lender its first international investment-grade issuer credit ratings. The global ratings agency gave the bank a ‘BBB-’ rating for long-term credit and ‘A-3’ for short-term credit, accompanied by a Stable Outlook. The rating…
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Ranchi, August 14, 2026; Jharkhand Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey on Friday rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party’s allegations over the ongoing student agitation, saying the state government remains in dialogue with student representatives and is working on demands that have already been agreed upon. Tirkey said the government has been maintaining contact with students involved in…
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