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Criminal cases against MPs/ MLAs: HC seeks status of CBI, ED cases from Punjab, Haryana

Chandigarh, Aug. 14 -- The high court has directed the Punjab and Haryana governments to file complete details of cases instituted against MPs/MLAs by the Central Bureau of Investigation, Enforcement ... Read More


Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel performs puja at historic Shri Nagnath Mahadev temple

Gandhinagar, Aug. 14 -- The state-level celebration of the 80th Independence Day is being held in Amreli this year. On the eve of Independence Day, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited Amrel... Read More


Indonesia targets lower budget deficit at 2.40 percent in 2027

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced that the deficit target for the 2027 Draft State Budget (RAPBN) is set at 2.40 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). The target ... Read More


Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill passed

India, Aug. 14 -- The Parliament on Thursday passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to restrict states' powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and... Read More


'Salary hike is absolutely necessary': Odisha Minister backs pay revision of MLAs, ex-MLAs

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 14 -- Odisha Transport Minister Bibhuti Jena on Thursday has backed a hike in the salary and pension of public representatives, saying the existing remuneration is inadequate to meet... Read More


Ambala: DSP among 7 cops injured as protestors clash with police

Karnal, Aug. 14 -- At least six police personnel including a DSP-rank officer were injured in Ambala as police removed Sikh protestors from their dharna on the Amritsar-Delhi National Highway (NH-44) ... Read More


Indian Army to get loitering munitions worth rRs.r1,577 crore

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- The defence ministry on Friday signed two contracts worth Rs.1,577 crore with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd and Nibe Pvt Ltd for loitering munitions (or kamikaze drones) and associat... Read More


'Vande Mataram' to be rendered at Red Fort on Independence Day

India, Aug. 14 -- In a first for Independence Day celebrations, 'Vande Mataram' will be rendered at the Red Fort complex during the 79th anniversary of the historic occasion on August 15, followed by ... Read More


"Opposition has problems with this as well": Shivraj Chouhan on farmer agreements made with countries worldwide

Chandigarh, Aug. 14 -- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday accused the Opposition of objecting to trade agreements made with countries around the world for farmers, saying such ... Read More


Congress' Meloni jibe: MEA harps India-Italy ties, BJP hits out

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- A day after an exchange between two senior Congress leaders during a party event sparked a controversy involving Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, India on Friday, August 14... Read More