On behalf of the US, Rubio extended congratulations and warm wishes to the people of India on the occasion of the country's Independence Day on Friday
15 August,2025 10:57 AM IST | APFollowing a meeting on Thursday with top government officials on the summit, Putin said in a short video released by the Kremlin that the Trump administration was making 'quite energetic and sincere efforts to stop the hostilities' and to 'reach agreements that are of interest to all parties involved'
15 August,2025 10:55 AM IST | APA total of 2,500 cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, along with 'My Bharat' volunteers, were seated on Gyanpath opposite the Rampart, forming the 'Naya Bharat' logo
15 August,2025 09:52 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentOn India’s 79th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi praised the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, targeting terror sites in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. Speaking from Red Fort, he vowed zero tolerance for terrorism, slammed the Indus Water Treaty, and affirmed India’s right over its share of river waters.
15 August,2025 09:51 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentA large number of devotees had gathered there for the annual Machail Mata yatra, which began on July 25
15 August,2025 09:50 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe order also seeks to “enhance American greatness in space by enabling a competitive launch marketplace” that can “substantially increase” commercial space activities in the next five years
15 August,2025 09:35 AM IST | AgenciesThe technology is based on photophoresis, the flow of gas generated around an object when light shines on it. This effect is particularly strong at low pressures, as in the mesosphere (50-85 km above Earth
15 August,2025 09:32 AM IST | Agencieshe 31-year-old woman searched for diamonds during much of July in a 37-acre field that is part of the eroded surface of an ancient volcanic crater
15 August,2025 09:30 AM IST | AgenciesIn a post on X, Grandi stated that over 700 refugees and migrants have lost their lives in the Central Mediterranean so far in 2025, while emphasising the urgent need to enhance all aspects of the response to deal with such situations
15 August,2025 09:07 AM IST | AgenciesPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the announcement at an event late on Wednesday night to mark the 79th Independence Day and to commemorate the recent four-day military confrontation with India.
15 August,2025 09:05 AM IST | AgenciesA bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order while hearing pleas challenging the June 24 ECI decision to conduct the SIR. It directed the list of 65 lakh voters whose names featured in the electoral roll but dropped from the draft roll published on August 1
15 August,2025 09:04 AM IST | AgenciesWhile Gowda, was taken into police custody on Thursday, the top court directed the authorities to take Darshan and other accused into custody forthwith and ordered that the trial be conducted expeditiously
15 August,2025 08:58 AM IST | AgenciesPM Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolour at Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day, assisted by Flying Officer Rashika Sharma, with flower petals showered from IAF helicopters. The ‘Naya Bharat’ theme shone through with 5,000 special guests, grand tributes, and nationwide band performances marking Operation Sindoor’s victory.
15 August,2025 08:41 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAs India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi shared heartfelt wishes on X, urging citizens to work towards a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Ahead of his 12th address from Red Fort, the celebrations feature the theme ‘Naya Bharat’, Operation Sindoor tributes, and participation from achievers across India.
15 August,2025 08:22 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, hearing a batch of petitions challenging the SIR process, asked the poll panel to display the names district-wise on the websites of the respective district election officers
14 August,2025 11:02 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria was hearing a suo motu case and other pleas regarding stray dogs. It noted that authorities in Delhi-NCR have failed to act despite rules being framed by Parliament
14 August,2025 10:28 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe gallantry awards recognise troops who carried out daring missions, including destroying enemy surveillance cameras and neutralising drone attacks along the India-Pakistan border. The BSF guards the 2,290-km-long International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) under the Army’s operational control on India’s western front
14 August,2025 09:17 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentLabelling the killing of innocent civilians in Pahalgam as “cowardly and inhuman”, President Murmu said India’s retaliation through Operation Sindoor will be remembered as an example of humanity’s fight against terrorism
14 August,2025 08:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 1,01,020 per 10 grams in the previous session
14 August,2025 08:10 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIAn Indian Army officer said troops stationed along the LoC have been tasked with ensuring that no infiltration takes place. "Our task as the troops deployed on the ground is to establish, maintain, and ensure zero infiltration and create a zero infiltration grid in this area... We do that in three layers," the officer
14 August,2025 07:49 PM IST | Kupwara | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the weather office, Friday will remain mostly overcast, with the maximum temperature likely to hover between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature possibly settling between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius
14 August,2025 06:42 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
The United States has warned India that secondary tariffs could increase if President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska fails to make progress on Ukraine. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the EU should also join in imposing secondary sanctions. Trump already imposed a 25% penalty on India, bringing the total tariff on Indian goods to 50%, linked to India’s increased purchases of Russian crude and weapons. India has defended its energy choices, importing cheap Russian oil to protect millions of citizens from rising costs. Delhi has called the US tariffs “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable” and promises to safeguard national interests.
Earlier this month, NATO started coordinating regular deliveries of large weapons packages to Ukraine after the Netherlands said that it would provide air defence equipment, ammunition and other military aid worth 500 million euros (USD 582 million)
14 August,2025 10:30 AM IST | Berlin | APNetanyahu addressed Iranians in a video message on Tuesday, pledging that Israel would help solve the country's severe water shortages once Iran is 'free' from the current government, according to Israeli media
Thirteen people were in the two vehicles, including 10 in the van, the sheriff's office said. 'Multiple passengers were ejected from the van and the pickup,' the sheriff's office said on Facebook
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05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe passenger who was about to board the plane was detained after he told the airline's security officer that he had a bomb with him, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said
In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees
The 11-year-old, a member of a mandal, reportedly fell during the formation of a human pyramid in Ketkipada, Dahisar, and succumbed to his injuries on the spot
14 August,2025 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | The EditorialADVERTISEMENT
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