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Indian flag raised atop Seattle Space Needle to mark 79th Independence Day celebrations

Seattle, Aug. 16 -- In a landmark and historic first in Seattle, the flag of India was raised on top of the Space Needle today in honour of India's 79th Independence Day celebrations. Built in 1962 fo... Read More


Army brings hope to remote J-K village: Young boy finds his voice after eight years of silence

Kathua, Aug. 16 -- For eight years, Akshay Sharma, a young boy from a poor family in Duggan, lived in silence. Born with a cleft lip and palate, he underwent surgery at the age of three, but still cou... Read More


Death toll due to monsoon rains reaches 261 in Himachal

Shimla, Aug. 16 -- Several places in Himachal Pradesh continue to reel under the impact of the heavy monsoon rains. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), the state has recorde... Read More


Second edition of Women's Delhi Premier League kicks off on August 17

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- The second edition of the Women's Delhi Premier League (WDPL) is set to take place in Arun Jaitley Stadium from August 17 to 24. Four teams -- South Delhi Superstarz, North Delh... Read More


From Dahi Handi in Mumbai to Mangala Aarti in Mathura: A glimpse of how India celebrated Janmashtami 2025

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, was celebrated across India and beyond with devotion, joy, and vibrant traditions on Saturday. From breaking Dahi Handis in M... Read More


Heavy rainfall alert in Maharashtra from August 16 to 21: IMD

Mumbai, Aug. 16 -- According to the information received from the Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai, the State Emergency Operations Centre has notified that there is a likelihood of heavy rainfal... Read More


Tamil Nadu: Special 'Abhishekams' mark Krishna Jayanthi at 200-year-old temple in Trichy

Trichy, Aug. 16 -- In celebration of Krishna Jayanthi, significant rituals and abhishekams were conducted for Lord Krishna at the Sri Venugopala Krishna Temple in Trichy. This event attracted a substa... Read More


Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi pays floral tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary in Lucknow

Lucknow, Aug. 16 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow. The C... Read More


Assam: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates GTC Football Academy in North Guwahati

Guwahati, Aug. 16 -- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday formally inaugurated the Gauhati Town Club (GTC) Football Academy at its permanent site at Uttar Fuling in North Guwahati. Accordin... Read More


Maharashtra: Piyush Goyal takes part in Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai on Janmashtami

Mumbai, Aug. 16 -- Union Industry and Supply Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday took part in celebrations for Dahi Handi on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami and presented a trophy to a group of w... Read More