Boat Rally organised at Sukhna Lake under Har Ghar Tiranga in Chandigarh

August 14, 2025 1:30 PM August 14, 2025 1:30 PM

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Boat Rally organised at Sukhna Lake under Har Ghar Tiranga in Chandigarh

As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to commemorate Independence Day, tomorrow, the Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO), under the aegis of the Chandigarh Administration, organised a grand Boat Rally at the famous Sukhna Lake in the city, yesterday. The celebrations...

Nasdaq, S&P 500 hit new closing highs on rate cut hopes

August 14, 2025 1:25 PM August 14, 2025 1:25 PM

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 hit new closing highs on rate cut hopes

US stocks extended their winning streak on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 settling at record closing highs for the second straight session.   Even though technology shares remained a bit sluggish compared to the previous day, positive momentum prevailed due to rate cut hopes.   The Dow J...

Cloud bursts increase water level of Punjab’s Beas river

August 14, 2025 1:13 PM August 14, 2025 1:13 PM

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Cloud bursts increase water level of Punjab’s Beas river

Continued rain in the hills of Himachal and incidents of cloud bursts in some parts of the state have started causing trouble in parts of Punjab also due to an increase in the water level of the Beas river.   In Kapurthala, 22 villages in the Mand area of Sultanpur Lodhi have been inundated as ...

Preparation in full swing for celebration of Independence Day across Assam

August 14, 2025 12:37 PM August 14, 2025 12:37 PM

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Preparation in full swing for celebration of Independence Day across Assam

The Assam government has stepped up security measures across the State ahead of the Independence Day celebrations tomorrow.   Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will hoist the National Flag at Khanapara in Guwahati at 9 AM tomorrow, and all other Ministers will hoist the tricolour in various distric...

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga

August 14, 2025 12:34 PM August 14, 2025 12:34 PM

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6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted the Tonga Islands Region at 0438 GMT on Thursday.   The epicentre of the earthquake was at a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 18.40 degrees south latitude and 172.39 degrees west longitude. According to initial reports, no tsunami warni...

Security beefed up in Punjab ahead of I-Day celebrations

August 14, 2025 12:01 PM August 14, 2025 12:01 PM

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Security beefed up in Punjab ahead of I-Day celebrations

In Punjab, to ensure peaceful celebrations on Independence Day, tomorrow, Punjab Police have beefed up security across the State, and all field units have been directed to remain on high alert.   Around 250 Police Teams, involving over 1500 Police Personnel, have been deputed across the State t...