PM Modi thanks world leaders for their greetings on Independence Day

August 15, 2026 8:49 PM

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PM Modi thanks world leaders for their greetings on Independence Day

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked world leaders who extended their greetings on the occasion of Independence Day of India, including French President Emmanuel Macron and President of Maldives, Dr Mohamed Muizzu. In reply to Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah's greetings, Prime Minister Mo...

SURYAPATH TIRANGA Global Relay follows path of Rising Sun

August 15, 2026 8:48 PM

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SURYAPATH TIRANGA Global Relay follows path of Rising Sun

The SURYAPATH TIRANGA Global Relay is live, marking a unique global celebration of India’s Independence Day as the Tiranga travels across the world following the path of the rising sun.   The Suryapath Tiranga journey began at 1:30 AM in Suva, as the Tiranga was hoisted at the first point of the rel...

J&K: 5 people killed in road accident in Kishtwar district

August 15, 2026 8:23 PM

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J&K: 5 people killed in road accident in Kishtwar district

  In Jammu and Kashmir, five people were killed after a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and rolled into the Chenab River in the Dachhan area of Kishtwar district today. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the vehicle was travelling from Yainwan, Dangdaroo, towards Sounder...

Indonesia earthquake: Death toll rises to 47

August 15, 2026 8:47 PM

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Indonesia earthquake: Death toll rises to 47

In Indonesia, the death toll has risen to 47 after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Flores today.   The earthquake was followed by dozens of aftershocks as rescue teams continued efforts to reach the worst-affected areas. Hundreds of buildings in the region have been damag...

Lebanon: 11 killed in Israeli air strikes in southern part 

August 15, 2026 9:54 PM

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Lebanon: 11 killed in Israeli air strikes in southern part 

   At least eleven people were reportedly killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon today. Lebanon's National News Agency reported that one of the airstrikes hit a home in Ansar village killing seven people. Another strike on the village of Deir al-Zahrani killed four people while injured 17....

Amrit Udyan to be opened for public tomorrow

August 15, 2026 7:39 PM

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Amrit Udyan to be opened for public tomorrow

Amrit Udyan will be open to the general public from tomorrow till the 15th of next month. Our correspondent reports, the garden will remain open from 10 AM to 6 PM, with the last entry at 5 PM. It will remain closed on Mondays for maintenance. The garden trail will cover several attractions, includi...

Hockey: India beat Wales 3-1 in Group D

August 15, 2026 7:17 PM

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Hockey: India beat Wales 3-1 in Group D

In Hockey, India defeated Wales 3-1 today in a Group D match of the FIH Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen, Netherlands.  For India, captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals, while Sanjay Rana scored one. Sam Welsh scored the lone goal for Wales.