India sends relief supplies to earthquake-hit Colombia

August 14, 2026 2:35 PM

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India sends relief supplies to earthquake-hit Colombia

India has dispatched the first tranche of the 20 Metric Ton relief supplies to Colombia to support ongoing post-earthquake recovery efforts. In a social media post, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said that the assistance includes medicines and medical equipment, temporary shelter and hygi...

Jharkhand student protest over transparency in govt recruitment enters 21st Day
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August 14, 2026 1:44 PM

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Jharkhand student protest over transparency in govt recruitment enters 21st Day

The student protest in Ranchi, Jharkhand, demanding transparency in government recruitment, continues for the 21st day today. Amidst this demonstration at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, a standoff between student leaders and the government has intensified.   Akashvani correspondent reports that the stu...

7 suspected Bangladeshi nationals detained in West Bengal’s Murshidabad

August 14, 2026 1:29 PM

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7 suspected Bangladeshi nationals detained in West Bengal’s Murshidabad

Seven suspected Bangladeshi nationals have been detained by police from the Baligram area under Lalgola police station in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal and sent to a holding centre. The seven were detained yesterday.   According to police, all of them are residents of different areas in Ba...

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of 80th Independence Day Celebrations

August 14, 2026 1:29 PM

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Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of 80th Independence Day Celebrations

In view of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for commuters travelling around the Red Fort in the national capital. The advisory will remain in effect from 4 AM to 10 AM to ensure public safety and convenience.     The Traffic Police have a...

Civil Aviation Minister criticises disruptions during Monsoon Session

August 14, 2026 1:22 PM

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Civil Aviation Minister criticises disruptions during Monsoon Session

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu has said that with the Monsoon Session being adjourned sine die amid disruptions by the Opposition, aspirational sectors like aviation did not get the parliamentary time they deserved. In a social media post, the Minister said that he was looking forward to a...

Odisha remains on high flood alert as rivers swell amid heavy rain
Balasore: Rains triggered by the effect of cyclonic storm Amphan lash Talasari beach in Balasore district of Odisha on May 20, 2020. The Odisha government has evacuated over 1.37 lakh people to safer places as extremely severe cyclone Amphan hurtled towards the coast triggering heavy rain and strong wind on Wednesday morning. According to reports, trees were uprooted and power infrastructure suffered damage following strong winds in the coastal districts. As many 16 units of the National Disaster Response Force, 15 teams of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), 75 teams of Odisha Forest Development Corporation (OFDC) and 217 fire service team have been deployed in the affected districts. (Photo: IANS)

August 14, 2026 1:20 PM

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Odisha remains on high flood alert as rivers swell amid heavy rain

Odisha remains on high flood alert as incessant rain triggered by a low-pressure system continues to swell major rivers, with the Baitarani and Budhabalanga posing a fresh threat in northern districts. At Akhuapada in Bhadrak, the Baitarani has crossed the danger mark, inundating downstream areas an...

Met Dept issues yellow alert for 6 districts in Keralam

August 14, 2026 1:14 PM

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Met Dept issues yellow alert for 6 districts in Keralam

The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for six districts in Keralam, warning of isolated heavy rainfall. The intensity of rainfall has decreased in the northern districts compared with yesterday. The state is not expected to receive any rain warning over the next three days.

Grand Tricolour Rally held in Bhopal under Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

August 14, 2026 1:08 PM

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Grand Tricolour Rally held in Bhopal under Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

A grand Tricolour Rally will be held in Bhopal today under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. The rally will start at 10 a.m. from near Mother Teresa School on Kolar Six-Lane Road. It will cover around 32 kilometres and end at Bhaisa Khedi Mandi in Sant Nagar. Organisers exp...

DRI busts illegal drug manufacturing facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh

August 14, 2026 1:05 PM

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DRI busts illegal drug manufacturing facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted an illegal drug manufacturing facility in the Jewar area of Gautam Buddha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh. The Ministry of Finance informed that 30 kilograms of illegal drugs were seized and two persons were arrested during an intelligence-led operatio...