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Tiranga Yatra held along India-China border in Ladakh's Nyoma on eve of Independence Day

A Tiranga Yatra was organised along the India-China border in eastern Ladakh's Changthang-Nyoma district as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign on the eve of Independence Day.... read..

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80th Independence Day: Tricolour hoisted at Indian High Commission in Canberra under Suryapath Tiranga initiative

The national flag was hoisted at the Indian High Commission in Canberra on Saturday (local time) as part of the 'Suryapath Tiranga' initiative to mark India's 80th Independence Day, which seeks to carry the Tricolour across the globe from one sunrise to t... read..

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Indian, US Navy EOD teams exchange operational best practices in Kochi

The Indian and United States Naval teams undertook cross-training, practical demonstrations and exchanged operational best practices during the Indian Navy-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026, the Indian Navy said in a statement.... read..

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"Long live India-Russia friendship": Russian envoy extends greetings on 80th Independence Day

Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov extended greetings to India on its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, expressing confidence in the country's continued development and reaffirming the ties between the two countries.... read..

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US Governors extend 80th Independence Day greetings to India, hail strong India-US ties

Governors from several US states have extended their warm greetings to the people of India on the occasion of the country's 80th Independence Day, highlighting the growing friendship between India and the United States and acknowledging the contributions ... read..

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India dispatches first tranche of 20 tonnes of relief material to earthquake-hit Colombia

India has dispatched the first tranche of a 20-tonne consignment of relief supplies to Colombia to assist the nation in its ongoing post-earthquake recovery and relief operations after the disaster left 265 people dead and 3,494 injured.... read..

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State GCC policies target 1.18 mn jobs, over 1,300 centres as India eyes next wave of multi-city growth: CBRE

India's state-level policies for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are targeting around 1.18 million new jobs and nearly 1,380 GCCs by 2029-31, with the next phase of growth likely to extend beyond established hubs into tier-II and tier-III cities, accordi... read..

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Key overseas drug operative Virender Basoya facilitated export of Mephedrone consignments from India to other countries

India's wanted fugitive Virender Singh Basoya, who was taken into custody upon his arrival at IGI Airport in the national capital early Friday morning after his return from United Arab Emirates (UAE), was a "key overseas operative" and alleged conspirator... read..

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India's data centre capacity grows over four-fold to 1,575 MW since 2020

India's installed data centre capacity has more than quadrupled since 2020 to around 1,575 megawatts (MW), as the country expands its digital infrastructure to support the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), according to the Ministry of Elec... read..

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Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out from India squad for Women's Asia Cup, Asian Games due to hamstring injury

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the upcoming Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games after suffering a high-grade right hamstring tear while playing in England's franchise-based cricket tournament, The Hundred, the BCCI said on Friday.... read..

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US states, cities and counties declare August 15 as 'India Day' ahead of 80th Independence Day

State governments, municipal councils, and civic leaders across the US Pacific Northwest have issued a series of official proclamations and greetings designating August 15, 2026 as "India Day" to commemorate India's landmark 80th Independence Day.... read..

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Shraddha Kapoor pays tribute to late star Sridevi, calls her stardom 'Pan-India'

Shraddha Kapoor paid tribute to the late actress Sridevi by sharing the cover of the book 'Empress: The Definitive Biography of Sridevi'.... read..

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FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet Singh-led India eye new chapter

India enters the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 with history on their shoulders and a new generation ready to create its own chapter.... read..

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India-Japan skill meet: MoS Jayant Chaudhary calls for innovative funding to accelerate human resource mobility

The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Jayant Chaudhary, on Friday urged domestic and international stakeholders to bridge institutional gaps, develop innovative funding pathways, and ... read..

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KRAFTON India Drops New Redeem Codes for August 13, Unlock Exclusive Smiling Pal Backpack

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India's TB elimination goal needs stronger diagnostic infrastructure at the point of care: peer-reviewed study

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Satyukt Analytics Marks Eight Years of Advancing Satellite-Based Agricultural Intelligence from India to the World

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Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin finish in top 8 as India's Chess campaign ends at Esports World Cup 2026

India's challenge at the Chess tournament of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 came to an end in the quarterfinals, with Gen.G Esports' Arjun Erigaisi and S8UL Esports' Nihal Sarin both finishing among the tournament's top eight players.... read..

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MCX launches crude sunflower oil futures as India imports nearly 2.8 million tonnes annually

Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has introduced futures contracts on crude sunflower oil, providing importers, refiners, processors and traders with an exchange-traded mechanism to manage price risks in a segment where India meets most of its requi... read..

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"We have multi-faceted cooperation": MEA on India-Russia talks over Arctic's Northern Sea Route

India and Russia are engaged in active deliberations to deepen bilateral cooperation along the Northern Sea Route (NSR), a vital Arctic maritime corridor that Moscow is seeking to develop into a major trade link between Europe and Asia, the Ministry of Ex... read..

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Heartnet India Signs MoU with IIT Jodhpur Technology Park to Advance Healthcare and MedTech Innovation

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SC quashes FIRs against comedian Samay Raina, 4 others over 'India's Got Latent' remarks

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed all FIRs against comedian Samay Raina and four others over the controversial and insensitive remarks concerning persons with disabilities made on his show 'India's Got Latent'.... read..

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HSBC India Offers Zero Forex Markup Across All Its Credit Cards

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"Very big honour and privilege": Shubman Gill on leading India in 600th Test match on Independence Day

India Test captain Shubman Gill on Friday described leading the country in its landmark 600th Test match as a "big honour and privilege", with the historic fixture against Sri Lanka set to begin at the Galle International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.... read..

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Handloom Hackathon 2026 Concludes with Breakthrough Innovations to Modernize India's USD 5 Billion Handloom Industry

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'Spinners play a huge role in both countries': Gill highlights similarities between India, Sri Lanka conditions ahead of first Test in Galle

India captain Shubman Gill highlighted the prominent role of spin in both India and Sri Lanka, while pointing to the extra bounce and influence of wind as key differences ahead of the first Test of the two-match series at the Galle International Cricket S... read..

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India's forex reserves jump USD 14.14 billion to USD 707 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves jumped by USD 14.14 billion to USD 707 billion during the week ended August 7, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.... read..

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In a $102.8B Indian Apparel Market, Estilocus Targets the Gap Between Premium and Cheap Fast Fashion Menswear

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Rajnath Singh, COAS General Dhiraj Seth interact with Indian Army sportspersons who excelled at CWG 2026

General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), interacted with Indian Army sportspersons who delivered outstanding performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, winning 16 medals, including eight Gold, seven Silver and one Bronze.... read..

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Kaise Banta Hai Season 3 Concludes on a High Note, Celebrating Another Successful Journey into India's Manufacturing Excellence

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From 'Chak De! India' to 'Sam Bahadur': How Bollywood taught generations of Indians the language of patriotism

It won't be wrong to say that every Independence Day witnesses a familiar cinematic ritual! While somewhere, someone is watching Sunny Deol's classic war film 'Border', another person is revisiting Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chak De! India'.... read..

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India's Next Infrastructure Priority: Quality, Safety and Lifecycle Performance

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India has long-standing ties with Afghanistan: MEA

Underlining India's historical and enduring partnership with Afghanistan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday stated that New Delhi is actively working to further consolidate its bilateral relations with Kabul across multiple domains.... read..

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From Silence to a Standing Ovation: India's Only Public Speaking Championship Ends Season One in Tears, Triumph, and a New Voice for Leaders

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India trains over 68,000 students in semiconductor design; 254 chip designs taped out under C2S programme

More than 68,000 students have been trained in semiconductor chip design and 254 chip designs have been successfully taped out under the government's Chips to Start-ups (C2S) Programme as per the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.... read..

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"Blood, water cannot flow togethe"r: MJ Akbar hits back at Sharif over IWT, says Pak must answer for every drop of Indian blood lost to terror

Former Union Minister MJ Akbar on Friday hit back at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), saying Islamabad must first answer for every drop of Indian blood lost in terror attacks before raising concerns over w... read..

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SECURESTORE Takes Indian Green Technology Global as Sunil Uplap Signs Mexico Partnership to Bring Safe Water Storage Innovation to Latin America

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Organic Recycling Systems' Subsidiary Secures Second O&M Contract from Indian Oil for Gorakhpur CBG Plant

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India to examine Bangladesh's request for additional diesel supplies keeping own requirements in focus: MEA

On Dhaka's request for enhanced fuel assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday stated that whilst the existing operational arrangement for supplying diesel to Bangladesh remains ongoing, any decision regarding supplementary consignments... read..

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US leaders extend greetings on eve of India's 80th Independence Day

US state governors, federal senators and members of the House of Representatives joined celebrations marking India's 80th Independence Day in Seattle, underscoring the vital contributions of the Indian-American diaspora and the expanding strategic partner... read..

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'Mr India' director Shekhar Kapur shares rare picture with Sridevi, says "I doubt there'll be another Sridevi... she was a gift to us"

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who directed the legendary Sridevi in his 1987 sci-fi superhero classic 'Mr India', remembered the late actress on her birth anniversary.... read..

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Smart Garage and Oriental Insurance Announce Strategic Pan-India Cashless Tie-Up to Revolutionize Motor Insurance Claims

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MEA reaffirms India-Liberia partnership as new embassy opens in Delhi

The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated India's resolve to build a mutually beneficial alliance with Liberia as the West African state officially opened its resident mission in the national capital.... read..

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This 80th Independence Day, Ilashrei Anand Brings Therapy Back to India's Roots Through Advaita Vedanta and Yoga Psychology

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Students are architects of India's future, government taking steps to reform public examinations: President Murmu

Asserting that students are the architects of India's future, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that everyone must contribute through joint and concerted efforts to safeguard the present and future of students while noting that public examinations b... read..

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Letsurety Accelerates India's Digital Surety Bond Ecosystem as Infrastructure Demand Grows

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City Streets to India's Borders: How Brihaspathi Technologies Is Strengthening Critical Surveillance Infrastructure

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50% cut in Russian oil purchases could raise India's oil bill by USD 5-10 bn, push inflation: Economist

A 50 per cent reduction in Russian oil purchases could increase India's annual oil import bill by USD 5-10 billion and push inflation higher, economist Santosh Mehrotra said, amid the US proposal to impose punitive tariffs on countries buying Russian crud... read..

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"India's tolerance should not be mistaken for weakness; can take risks, hit hard": NSA Ajit Doval on Operation Sindoor

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, in his first interview since Operation Sindoor, said India had decided to destroy enemy camps responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack and asserted that India's tolerance should not be mistaken for weakness.... read..

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"Anti-national elements wanted to destabilise Punjab and India": Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal after dagger attack

A day after being attacked with a dagger at a gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday said that the attack was done to "destabilise" Punjab and India, vowi... read..

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Indian Embassy in Japan marks Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

The Indian Embassy in Japan commemorated 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' on Friday, paying solemn tribute to the individuals who lost their lives during the Partition of 1947.... read..

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