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Jailed Extremist's Video Surfaces Ahead Of 'Bandi Sikh' March In Chandigarh
- Aug 14, 2026 23:39 pm IST
- Reported by: Mohammed Ghazali
The August 15 agitation has also received the backing of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), giving the march added institutional weight.
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Tukaram Mundhe Went To Dinner With Friends. Then Fake Paneer Was Served
- Aug 14, 2026 23:38 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
Tukaram Mundhe's methods have also attracted criticism, particularly over the suspension of licences and whether such measures are proportionate in individual cases.
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Centre Drops 12-Minute-Per-Hour Advertisement Cap On TV Channels
- Aug 14, 2026 23:30 pm IST
- Press Trust India
The decision comes months after the Delhi High Court upheld the restriction, introduced in 2006, and ruled that there was "no constitutional guarantee of profitability or unlimited monetisation of public resources".
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After Putin's Remarks, India Confirms Talks On Northern Sea Route With Russia
- Aug 14, 2026 23:24 pm IST
- Asian News International
Addressing a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that enhancing logistics linkages remains central to India's "multi-faceted cooperation" with Russia, adding that discussions on the Northern Sea Route are already underway.
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India Slams Norway's Kashmir Remarks, Says Focus Should Be On PoK Terrorism
- Aug 14, 2026 23:23 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal trashed the Norwegian foreign minister's remarks and said the whole of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India.
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Lok Sabha Seeks Rahul Gandhi's Reply On Privilege Notice Over Amit Shah Remark
- Aug 14, 2026 23:13 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
Jaiswal, who is also the chief whip of the BJP in the Lok Sabha, shared a copy of the Lok Sabha secretariat's communication to Gandhi as well as his complaint against the LoP, alleging that the Congress leader's remarks made in the House against Shah during the debate were "unparliamentary".
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Lotte Choco Pie Batch Declared "Unsafe" In Chhattisgarh, Recall Push Begins
- Aug 14, 2026 22:34 pm IST
- Reported by: Anurag Dwary
Officials have warned that legal action may be taken against anyone found selling or distributing the prohibited batch
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Rajasthan Set To Table Uniform Code Bill, Could Be Turning Point For Tribal Identity
- Aug 14, 2026 22:24 pm IST
- Reported by: Harsha Kumari Singh
The Bhajan Lal government's decision to keep tribal communities outside the ambit of the civil code law has triggered a new debate, especially in south Rajasthan.
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Cockroaches, Lizards: Licences Of Blinkit, Instamart And Zepto Facilities Suspended
- Aug 14, 2026 22:21 pm IST
- Reported by: Puja Bhardwaj
The inspections were carried out across Maharashtra on Thursday, with 86 establishments involved in the storage, sale and delivery of food through online platforms.
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Security, Ganga Waters: Issues Ahead Of Proposed PM Modi-Tarique Rahman Meeting
- Aug 14, 2026 22:01 pm IST
- Reported by: Saurabh Gupta
India had planned investments in railways and road infrastructure in Bangladesh and the conversations will focus on addressing some of those areas where Indo-Bangladesh cooperation has been completely halted
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Trump Requests Supreme Court To Let White House Ballroom Construction Continue
- Aug 14, 2026 22:00 pm IST
- Associated Press
Trump's solicitor general petitioned the high court to suspend last week's decision by a three-judge panel from the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
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Independence Day 2026: When, Where To Watch PM Narendra Modi's Speech On August 15
- Aug 14, 2026 21:34 pm IST
- Edited by: Abhinav Singh
Independence Day 2026: This year will be PM Modi's 13th consecutive address to the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort.
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President Murmu Approves 78 Gallantry Awards, Including 13 Posthumously
- Aug 14, 2026 21:32 pm IST
- Asian News International
The awards include nine Kirti Chakras, of which seven are posthumous. The awards also include one Bar to Shaurya Chakra, 19 Shaurya Chakras, one of them posthumous, five Bars to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 36 Sena Medals, five of them posthumous, three Nao Sena Medals and five Vayu Sena Medals.
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Suspending Indus Treaty With Terror-Harbouring Nation Decisive Step: President
- Aug 14, 2026 21:13 pm IST
- Edited by: Debanish Achom
"During the commemoration of one year since the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7, we remembered the unmatched valour of our armed forces," the President said in her message to the nation
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Young, Qualified, Unemployed: What Data Says On Gen Z's Job Prospects
- Aug 14, 2026 20:55 pm IST
- Reported by: Subham Singh
The latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) indicates that unemployment among people aged 15-29 has been rising, with young women and urban job seekers facing the highest joblessness rates.
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Defence Ministry Signs Rs 1,577-Crore Loiter Munition Deal For Army
- Aug 14, 2026 20:25 pm IST
- Indo Asian News Service
The acquisition is aimed at enhancing the combat capabilities of the Army's artillery regiments and strengthening overall operational readiness.
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Illegal Abortion Kits Racket Busted In Maharashtra, Case Against 8
- Aug 14, 2026 20:22 pm IST
- Press Trust India
The FDA, in a statement here, said its Nagpur and Solapur offices acted on August 12 against illegal sale of Clear Kit and Prega End, medicines used for abortion.
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SIR Spotlights Identity Crisis Among Women From Other States Marrying Haryana Men
- Aug 14, 2026 20:21 pm IST
- Reported by: Mohammed Ghazali
Many of these women have lived in Haryana for decades, raised families and voted in successive elections. But the absence of their names or those of their parents from the 2002 electoral rolls has left many struggling to establish their electoral identity.
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Bigger Than Sanchi? Ujjain May Be Sitting On 2,200-Year-Old Buddhist Mystery
- Aug 14, 2026 19:58 pm IST
- Reported by: Anurag Dwary
The mound believed to contain the principal stupa was estimated to be around 350 feet in diameter and at least 100 feet high. By comparison, the Great Stupa at Sanchi is roughly 120 feet in diameter and about 54 feet high.
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'My Remarks Misused With Malicious Intent': Chief Justice On 'Cockroach' Row
- Aug 14, 2026 19:54 pm IST
- Press Trust India
The Chief Justice's comment sparked widespread youth backlash, inspiring the satirical online movement "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP).