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PM Modi expresses gratitude to French President Macron on Independence Day wishes

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed thanks to French President Emmanuel Macron for his warm greetings as India celebrates its Independence Day. In a post on X on Friday, PM M... Read More


Lavrov's choice of attire for Russia-US summit in Alaska on Ukraine hints at Soviet nostalgia

Alaska, Aug. 15 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Alaska on Thursday (local time) for high-stakes talks with the United States aimed at finding common ground over the Russia-Ukraine... Read More


Centre proposes scrapping of 12% and 28% GST slabs, most items to move to 5%, 18% rates: Government sources

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- In a path-breaking initiative relating to the Goods and Services Tax structure, the Central Government has proposed to scrap the current slab of 12 per cent and 28 per cent of GS... Read More


I-Day: Delhi Police deploys AI surveillance, 20,000 personnel for Red Fort celebrations; security stepped up in key cities

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Security has been significantly heightened across the country ahead of Independence Day celebrations, with intensified patrolling, checkpoints for vehicles and individuals, and e... Read More


Steve Smith predicts tough times for England batters on Australian pitches ahead of Ashes 2025

London, Aug. 15 -- Aussie veteran batter Steve Smith believes the wickets in Australia for the last three to four years have been tricky, and it will be challenging for the England batters in the Ashe... Read More


Independence Day: Himachal Dy CM Agnihotri hoists tricolour, lists state's development, challenges

Shimla, Aug. 15 -- On the occasion of the country's 79th Independence Day, Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Mukesh Agnihotri, hoisted the tricolour at the historic Ridge Ground in Shimla on Fri... Read More


Gujarat announces several initiatives for welfare of children of prison inmates, elderly inmates

Gandhinagar, Aug. 15 -- Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, Director General of Prisons L N Rao, on Friday, announced significant initia... Read More


ISRO Chairman Narayanan lauds Tamil Nadu government for Abdul Kalam Award

Chennai, Aug. 15 -- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Dr V Narayanan on Friday thanked the Tamil Nadu Government for granting the Abdul Kalam Award and emphasised that the ISRO will b... Read More


Critically ill patients airlifted to district hospital: Dharali disaster relief efforts continue

Uttarkashi, Aug. 15 -- Uttarkashi district administration said that critically ill patients from Dharali and other border areas affected by the devastating cloudburst were sent to the district hospita... Read More


Hockey India Junior National Championship: Chandigarh, Uttarakhand register wins on day 3

Jalandhar, Aug. 15 -- Day 3 of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship featured Division 'B' matches where Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Uttarakhand won their fixtures while Hockey Himac... Read More