President Droupadi Murmu Extends Greetings on Parsi New Year Navroz

August 14, 2026 9:30 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu Extends Greetings on Parsi New Year Navroz

On the eve of Parsi New Year Navroz, President Droupadi Murmu has extended greetings and best wishes to all people of Parsi Community living in India and abroad. In her message, the President said that Navroz symbolises new beginnings and renewed hope.   President Murmu noted that the festival of jo...

Four Members Appointed to Maharashtra Lokayukta Institution

August 14, 2026 9:19 PM

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Four Members Appointed to Maharashtra Lokayukta Institution

Four members, including retired Bombay High Court judge Justice Surendra Pandharinath Tavade and former Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla, were sworn in as members of the Maharashtra Lokayukta institution today.     Governor Jishnu Dev Varma administered the oath of office to them at a ceremony held at ...

Romania Begins Shutdown of Second Cernavoda Nuclear Reactor Amid Severe Drought

August 14, 2026 9:10 PM

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Romania Begins Shutdown of Second Cernavoda Nuclear Reactor Amid Severe Drought

Romania has begun a controlled shutdown of the second reactor at its Cernavoda nuclear power plant as severe drought continues to affect much of Europe. Plant operator Nuclearelectrica said scorching temperatures and weeks of below-average rainfall have pushed the Danube River to record-low levels. ...

78 Gallantry awards announced for Defence Forces, CAPF personnel

August 14, 2026 9:01 PM

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78 Gallantry awards announced for Defence Forces, CAPF personnel

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 Gallantry awards to the personnel of the Defence Forces and Central Armed Police Forces on the eve of Independence Day 2026. 13 Awards have been given posthumously.   These are nine Kirti Chakras, one Bar to Shaurya Chakra, 19 Shaurya Chakras, five Bar t...

Flood situation remains grim in Odisha due to relentless monsoon spell.

August 14, 2026 9:02 PM

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Flood situation remains grim in Odisha due to relentless monsoon spell.

Odisha remains caught in a relentless monsoon spell, with incessant rain triggering repeated flooding across northern districts and leaving lakhs of people displaced. With the IMD forecasting more rain, an Orange Warning has been issued for four districts and Yellow Warning for 14 districts, keeping...

Eight Killed in Suspected Gas Leak at Shipbreaking Yard in Bangladesh

August 14, 2026 8:00 PM

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Eight Killed in Suspected Gas Leak at Shipbreaking Yard in Bangladesh

Eight people were killed in a suspected gas leak at a shipbreaking yard in Bangladesh today.     Police said, the incident occurred at the Ferdous Steel Ship Breaking Yard in the Sitakunda area, during the dismantling of a decommissioned ship. Several other workers were injured in the incident. Poli...

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Leads Tiranga Rally at Rail Bhawan

August 14, 2026 7:54 PM

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Leads Tiranga Rally at Rail Bhawan

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today led a Tiranga Rally within the premises of Rail Bhawan on the eve of Independence Day.   The Railways Ministry said that Indian Railways is actively participating in the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, celebrating the spirit of patriotism, national ...