New Delhi, August 17, 2026; Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Indian banks are entering a stronger phase of growth and reform, with non-performing assets (NPAs) declining to their lowest level ever recorded in the country’s banking sector. Speaking at the opening of PSB Confluence 2026, a two-day gathering of public sector bank leadership, Sitharaman…
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Lisbon, August 17, 2026; Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have married in a private ceremony at their Portugal home, choosing to celebrate the occasion with their children before hosting a larger gathering for family and friends. The couple reportedly exchanged vows in a civil ceremony in Cascais on August 11. Details of the wedding were…
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Tiruchirappalli, August 17, 2026; Vice President of India C P Radhakrishnan arrived at Tiruchirappalli International Airport on Monday as part of his two-day Tamil Nadu visit and proceeded towards Tiruvarur to attend the 11th convocation of the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN). After landing at the airport from Chennai, the Vice President travelled by…
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New Delhi, August 17, 2026; President Droupadi Murmu on Monday expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede at the Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district and conveyed her condolences to the families of those who died. The President said the incident was deeply distressing and extended sympathies to the bereaved families.…
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Bengaluru, August 17, 2026; Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President B.K. Hariprasad has triggered a fresh political controversy after drawing a comparison between the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and internationally designated militant organisations Jaish-e-Mohammed and the Taliban. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Hariprasad questioned the legal status of the three organisations and said their lack of…
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New Delhi, August 17, 2026; The Congress on Monday questioned the accountability of the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the agency announced a retest for three papers of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination, arguing that students should not have to face the consequences of errors in the examination process. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam…
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New Delhi, August 17, 2026; A political confrontation has intensified over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reference to “Dimagi Naxal” during his Independence Day address, with BJP National Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi questioning the Congress over its response to the remark. Trivedi sought to draw a comparison between the Congress party’s present criticism of the terminology and…
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New York, August 17, 2026; New York City turned into a vibrant centre of Indian culture and patriotism as the 44th India Day Parade brought together thousands of members of the Indian-American community, elected leaders and dignitaries to commemorate India’s 80th Independence Day. The annual celebration featured New York Governor Kathy Hochul alongside lawmakers, community…
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New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour, cultural festivities and strong community participation at the Type-5, Sarojini Nagar residential complex. The programme began with a senior citizen unfurling the National Flag, followed by the singing of the National Anthem by officers, residents and their families. A range of…
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Chennai, August 15, 2026; Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, in his first Independence Day address, called for an end to caste and religious divisions, saying true freedom would be achieved when society breaks such barriers. Addressing the Independence Day ceremony at Fort St George in Chennai on Saturday, Vijay said the spirit of India’s freedom…
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