15 August

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  What Is FASTag Annual Pass? Features, Price, And Benefits Explained Ahead Of Aug 15 Launch

  The FASTag Annual Pass allows free passage of private car/jeep/van at designated National Highway and National Expressway fee plazas.

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  Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2025: Best Deals on Air Conditioners

  Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2025 has entered its second day. The sale, which is being hosted on the occasion of India's annual Independence Day celebration on August 15, went live on Thursday at noon for all users of the platform. It offers discounts on a wide range of products, including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, earphones, washin...

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  Mahindra Vision X Rear Teased In Fresh Video Ahead Of August 15 Debut

  The Mahindra Vision X will be one of the four vehicles to be revealed on August 15.

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  Vivo V60 5G India Launch Date Set for August 12; Colour Options and Key Features Revealed

  The Vivo V60 5G is set to launch in India on August 12 at 12pm IST and will be available in Auspicious Gold, Mist Grey, and Moonlit Blue shades. It will feature a quad-curved display, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, and a 6,500mAh battery. The phone will offer a Zeiss-backed 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 10x zoom and multifocal portrait modes. Runni...

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  PM Modi Invites Citizens To Share Ideas For Independence Day Speech 2025

  As India prepares to celebrate Independence Day on August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon citizens across the country to share their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for his traditional address from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

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  Trump Says Tariffs Making America 'Great And Rich Again,' Calls US 'Hottest Nation'

  US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the tariffs he has imposed on nations around the world were making the country "great & rich again" as governments raced to strike deals with Washington less than 24 hours before an August 1 deadline.

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  Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2025: Best Deals on Laptops under Rs. 30,000

  The Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2025 is now live for all platform users. On the occasion of India’s annual Independence Day celebration, celebrated on August 15, the e-commerce giant is hosting a platform-wide sale with discounts on a wide range of products. During the sale, users can find price cuts on smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, ...

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  Trump Tariff Deadline Looms Large: Trade Deals US Has Announced So Far

  The clock is ticking closer to the US President's latest tariff deadline of August 1. And while several more deals or frameworks for deals have been reached, trade talks with many countries are still in flux.

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  Ontario Cancels Internet Deal With Musk's Starlink Amid US Tariff Fight

  The Canadian province of Ontario has cancelled $68.12 million satellite high-speed internet contract with Musk's company Starlink, following through with a vow by the province's premier to cut ties in retaliation for US tariffs imposed on Canada.

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  Tirupati Temple Board Announces New Timings For Srivani Darshan Ticket Holders

  The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board is planning to launch new timings for SRIVANI offline darshan ticket holders from August 1 till 15 on trial basis.

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  Maharashtra Government To Cancel Fake Birth Certificates Of Bangladeshi Migrants

  The Maharashtra government will cancel the fake birth certificates issued to Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in the state by August 15, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Wednesday.

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  BJP To Hold Nationwide 'Tiranga Yatra' To Highlight Op Sindoor Success

  The BJP is set to launch a nationwide Tiranga Yatra across all mandals (local units) from August 10 to 14. The campaign aims to spread patriotism and highlight the success of Operation Sindoor, according to sources.

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  "To Protect Moral, Ethical Values": Kyrgyzstan Bans Online Porn

  Japarov's office said the ban on pornography is to "protect moral and ethical values" in mostly Muslim Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous Central Asian country of 7 million people which gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

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  Upcoming Smartphones in August 2025: Google Pixel 10, Oppo K13 Turbo Series 5G, Vivo V60, and More

  July shaped up to be an exciting month for phone enthusiasts in India but August is expected to bring down the hype when it comes to smartphone launches. That said, there are still a few exciting launches happening this month. So, if buying a new smartphone is on your mind, then it might be prudent to wait a little while. We have compiled a list of...

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  Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2025: Best Smartphone Deals Revealed Ahead of Sale

  Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2025 sale in India begins on August 1, with lucrative discounts on a wide range of products. Phones such as Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, iPhone 15, OnePlus 13R, and more are offered with heavy discounts. Here are the best smartphone deals during the Amazon sale.