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Banshidhar Tiwari hoisted the national flag at Uttarakhand’s Information and Public Relations Department on Independence Day 2026 and urged officials to uphold honesty, transparency, accountability and public duty. Celebrations of the Independence Day at Information and Public Relations Department in Uttarakhand were based on patriotism and public responsibility and the sacrifice that came into being … Read more

The Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by Parliament, aims to create a predictable fiscal regime and encourage investment in domestic mining without affecting states’ rights over minerals or their revenue share, says the Ministry of Mines. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by both Houses of Parliament on … Read more

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan paid tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal in New Delhi on his death anniversary, remembering his remarkable leadership, statesmanship and enduring service to the nation, along with other leaders. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday paid tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari … Read more

A KFC outlet in Mangaluru was raided by food safety officials after a spoiled chicken complaint. The outlet’s go-down was sealed. The drive was extended to Mysuru, where expired meat was seized from three other hotels. KFC Outlet Raided in Mangaluru Food safety officials executed a surprise raid on a KFC outlet located at the … Read more

A 34-year-old man named Parampreet Singh died outside AIIMS Hospital in Raipur after being run over by a car. The incident occurred following a dispute, reportedly over a romantic relationship, where he climbed onto a moving car, fell off, and was subsequently run over by the same vehicle which then fled the scene. A 34-year-old … Read more

Russia has introduced a new multiple-entry talent visa aimed at highly skilled foreign professionals, top university graduates, entrepreneurs and individuals with rare expertise in science, creative industries and sport. For foreign professionals, the biggest attraction is the route to Russian permanent residency without some of the usual hurdles. New Talent Visa The new Talent Visa … Read more

Delhi-NCR is likely to experience intermittent rainfall over the next seven days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds in the national capital. The weather remained humid despite rainfall in several parts of Delhi on Saturday. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, while … Read more

Gold, Silver Rate Today, August 16: Gold prices continue to fluctuate amid the ongoing US war against Iran, causing uncertainty across global markets. Earlier, Gold prices surged 0.86 per cent on a weekly basis as slew of weaker-than-expected US economic data reinforced expectations that the US Federal Reserve will hold interest rates unchanged. Speaking to the … Read more

South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur are likely to get the heaviest rainfall, between 7 and 11 cm. Other districts like North 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur, Purulia, and Bankura will also experience spells of rain starting from the morning.

For the first time since Independence, the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ was rendered at the Red Fort on August 15. PM Narendra Modi, in his address, called it a historic moment, noting that the chant of ‘Vande Mataram’ resonates in every heart. The National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ was rendered for the first time during Independence … Read more