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  Vande Mataram to 21-gun salute, Independence Day celebrations to witness 6 firsts this year

  August 14, 2026 23:50 IST

  For the first time, 'Vande Mataram' will be rendered during the celebrations at Red Fort. After his arrival at the Red Fort, the Prime Minister will be received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.

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  PM Modi to address nation from Red Fort for 13th consecutive time on 80th Independence Day

  August 14, 2026 23:58 IST

  India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day with PM Modi leading the ceremony at Red Fort, including 'Vande Mataram' and a 21-Gun Salute. More than 1,000 AI-enabled CCTV cameras and a multi-layered anti-terror plan have been deployed for heightened security in Delhi.

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  Rahul Gandhi gets Lok Sabha privileges panel notice over remarks against Home Minister Amit Shah

  August 14, 2026 23:51 IST

  In the three-page notice, Anurag Thakur requested Om Birla to refer this matter to the Privilege Committee for a detailed enquiry and appropriate action, including a direction to Gandhi to tender an unconditional apology to the House as well as to Amit Shah.

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  Govt stresses strong India-Italy ties, calls for respectful remarks over Congress' 'Meloni' jibe

  August 14, 2026 23:51 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs also called for mutual respect in diplomatic discourse after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sandeep Dikshit made a reference to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni while taking a swipe at PM Modi’s foreign policy.

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  Independence Day 2026: President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards | Check full list of honourees

  August 14, 2026 23:53 IST

  President Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 gallantry awards on the eve of Independence Day 2026, including 13 posthumous honours. The list features Kirti Chakras, Shaurya Chakras, Sena Medals, Nao Sena Medals and Vayu Sena Medals for acts of bravery.

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  Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's capability for strikes against terrorism: President Murmu

  August 14, 2026 23:51 IST

  Talking about Indus Waters Treaty, President Murmu said the suspension of Indus Waters Treaty with country harbouring terrorism a decisive step in national interest, particularly for farmers.

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  Reliance, Rolls-Royce join hands to develop indigenous combat engine for India's AMCA fighter jet

  August 14, 2026 23:53 IST

  Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce plan to explore a sovereign combat engine for India's AMCA fighter programme and a dedicated Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex. The proposed partnership aims to build end-to-end aerospace propulsion capabilities in India and strengthen defence self-reliance.

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  CM Dhami hits out at Rahul Gandhi on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, says 'nation is watching'

  August 14, 2026 18:34 IST

  Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attacked Rahul Gandhi over his alleged remarks against PM Modi during a Partition Horrors Remembrance Day event in Haridwar. Dhami also targeted the Congress over the Haldwani controversy and accused the party of doing divisive politics.

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  OPINION | Monsoon session washout: It's the opposition's loss

  August 14, 2026 17:03 IST

  The monsoon session of Parliament ended amid repeated disruptions, with more than 80 per cent of the scheduled time reportedly lost to Opposition protests, resulting in significant public expenditure going to waste.

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  Punjab man's video exposes 'Donkey' route horror, says 'I made a mistake' in tearful appeal | WATCH

  August 14, 2026 16:46 IST

  A viral video of a Punjabi Sikh man allegedly stranded in Mexico highlighted the dangers of the illegal 'donkey' route. The youth claimed he was assaulted after trying to escape and urged others not to make the same mistake.

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  Independence Day 2026: Uttarakhand Governor Gurmit Singh outlines roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047

  August 14, 2026 16:08 IST

  Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh has outlined a vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, calling for technology, research and youth-led innovation to drive India's next phase of growth. He also stresses women's empowerment, ethical governance and Uttarakhand's potential in several sectors.

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  'Won't be afraid': Sukhbir Badal calls Nanded attack a 'mission to disturb' Punjab's peace

  August 14, 2026 23:54 IST

  Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked inside a gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded on Thursday. He underwent a surgery and was discharged from a hospital later.

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  Another shocker in Air India flight fiasco, plane lost all controls for 4 seconds as it fell 300ft

  August 14, 2026 14:09 IST

  Airbus' preliminary investigation, based on data from the aircraft's Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR), found that the Green hydraulic system failed first at 04:02:44. About a second later, the Blue and Yellow hydraulic systems were also affected, indicating a sequence of failures.

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  Census 2027: Centre notifies 40 questions, caste and Covid vaccination details included

  August 14, 2026 14:03 IST

  The list of 40 questions include name, sex, date of birth, age, nationality, religion, mother tongue, details on caste - whether Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Aadhaar and Covid vaccination details.

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  Health Minister JP Nadda admitted to AIIMS Delhi after complaining of uneasiness

  August 14, 2026 13:17 IST

  JP Nadda was rushed to AIIMS Delhi after he complained of uneasiness, following which doctors performed a coronary angiography on him on Thursday night. He is currently under observation.

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  'Dialogue between me, students': CJI Surya Kant slams BCI over order on NALSAR University graduates

  August 14, 2026 13:15 IST

  CJI Surya Kant, expressing displeasure over the BCI order, said the body should not have interfered over the issue and said no punitive action should be taken against the NALSAR's students. He also stressed that students have the right to protest.

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  'Biggest liability of Indian politics': BJP vs Congress over Rahul Gandhi's 'hug' gesture row

  August 14, 2026 11:01 IST

  Rahul Gandhi on Thursday questioned the Modi government's foreign policy and said it was all about hugging leaders. However, this caused a row, with the BJP calling the former Congress president the "biggest liability" of Indian politics.

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  Drug mafia Virender Baisoya brought to India from UAE; Shah hails zero-tolerance policy on narcotics

  August 14, 2026 10:17 IST

  Top drug syndicate mafia Virender Baisoya has been brought back from the UAE to India, which is a huge victory for the country in its crackdown on narcotics. Baisoya, a close associate of Sandeep Dhunia, is an accused in the Rs 6,000 crore Pune drug case.

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  'People rebuilt their lives from nothing': PM Modi remembers Partition victims, calls for harmony

  August 14, 2026 8:56 IST

  PM Modi praised the resilience of those who endured the hardships of Partition, noting that many overcame immense challenges, rebuilt their lives from scratch and went on to make significant contributions to the country's growth and development.

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  7 dead, 13 injured as water, debris enter tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli; 3 still trapped | Updates

  August 14, 2026 10:33 IST

  The incident left seven people dead after water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel at Pipalkoti in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Two people are still trapped and a rescue operation is underway for them.

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  BCI takes U-turn, clears NALSAR 2026 graduates for bar enrolment after CJI Suryakant invite row

  August 13, 2026 23:53 IST

  The Bar Council of India has modified its earlier restriction on the enrolment of NALSAR's 2026 graduates, allowing all students to enrol with State Bar Councils of their choice. The decision came after the Council found that most students were not involved in the alleged campaign linked to the CJI.

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  Rahul Gandhi mocks PM Modi, Amit Shah; BJP hits back at 'uncouth, obscene' remarks

  August 13, 2026 23:49 IST

  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the BJP's 'political philosophy is to impose an order on India that benefits them and certain other people, and that our job is to make India express itself.'

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  Four workers trapped, 18 rescued as tunnel collapses in Uttarakhand's Chamoli; rescue ops underway

  August 13, 2026 23:54 IST

  More than 20 workers were trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Chamoli's Pipalkoti area after debris and water entered the structure. 18 workers have been rescued so far, while NDRF, SDRF and local administration teams are continuing a major operation to evacuate the remaining workers.

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  Supreme Court issues advisory against fake websites impersonating its official portal

  August 13, 2026 20:14 IST

  The Supreme Court has warned people about a fake website that mimics its official website. It could be used to obtain personal and banking information.

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  Two UP men arrested in Karnataka over alleged Pakistan and ISIS links; maps recovered from room

  August 13, 2026 19:40 IST

  The Uttar Pradesh ATS has arrested two men from Kalaburagi who are originally from Uttar Pradesh over alleged links with Pakistan and ISIS. The suspects, who worked at a beef factory, are being questioned by officials.

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  Who is Jaspal Singh, 62-year-old lawyer, arrested for attacking Sukhbir Singh Badal?

  August 13, 2026 23:53 IST

  Dressed in Nihang attire, Jaspal Singh Tejpal allegedly approached Badal and attacked him with a kirpan. Police personnel who were present at the spot immediately intervened and overpowered him. He is now being questioned as police investigate the circumstances and motive behind the attack.

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  OPINION | Modi's advice to GenZ: Don’t just make reels, read books also

  August 13, 2026 18:18 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Gen Z and young people to spend less time watching social media reels and more time reading books. He was speaking at the launch of former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography.

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  Akali Dal demands probe into attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, calls it a 'tragic incident'

  August 13, 2026 23:53 IST

  In the meantime, PM Narendra Modi spoke to Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal’s wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, over the phone and inquired about his health.