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A 350-word story of how India won Independence from Britain

While the nation lost generations of leaders fighting for freedom from the British colonial rule, here is a brief tale of India’s path to Independence as the country

Independence Day: How Gopinath Bordoloi saved Assam from a partitioned fate

It was only for Gopinath Bordoloi's fierce dedication and strategic brilliance that Assam escaped from becoming part of East Pakistan

With nearly 10 lakh stray dogs, how will Delhi implement the Supreme Court order?

Amid uproar over the Supreme Court's order to round up all stray dogs in Delhi and its neighbouring NCR regions within eight weeks, the CM Rekha Gupta-led government says preparations are already in motion to put the plan into action. The capital's Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh says the removal will be carried out in a 'phased manner' by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, with primary focus on rabid canines

How UK’s Act of 1935 shaped India’s federal structure

The Constitution of India, established in 1950 laid the foundation for a federal system with a strong centre. The Government of India Act, 1935 served as a critical reference point for the drafting committee’s members when they drafted the constitution for independent India

How Indian North East's unsung heroes and rebellions defied British colonial rule

The remarkable yet often forgotten contributions of Indigenous leaders from North East India were instrumental in the fight against British colonial rule highlighting their vital place in the freedom struggle

Resuming flights, visas and more… Are India and China inching towards an all-out thaw?

Trump tariffs and geopolitics are pushing India and China closer. But will this result in a complete reconciliation between the two Asian giants? There are signs

Shares shine brighter than gold: With 124% return in 2019-25, Indian stocks beat yellow metal

The Nifty 50 index rose 124 per cent between August 2019 and August 2025, just ahead of gold’s 117 per cent gain. By contrast, Chinese A-shares posted a modest 6 per cent increase over the same period

Independence Day 2025: BSF intensifies security with ‘Operation Alert’ on Rajasthan Border

The Border Security Force (BSF) has launched ‘Operation Alert’ along the Rajasthan border to bolster security ahead of Independence Day.

India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya on high alert for Independence Day

‘Operation Alert’, which will run till August 16, includes round-the-clock patrolling, surprise checks, and riverine patrols to curb smuggling, illegal crossings, and other threats, in close coordination with Meghalaya Police.

Independence Day 2025: Chhattisgarh Waqf Board makes flag hoisting mandatory for Mosques and Madrasas

The Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board has directed all mosques, dargahs, and madrasas across the state to hoist the national flag on August 15, marking the 78th Independence Day.

India boosts semiconductor manufacturing with Rs 4,600 cr Cabinet approval for 4 new units

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four new semiconductor projects worth ₹4,600 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission, boosting local chip manufacturing and creating 2,000 skilled jobs

The tale of Minta Devi, the ‘124-year-old’ who has become the face of opposition’s protest at Parliament

Several Opposition MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested the alleged ‘voter theft’ linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar at the Parliament complex on Tuesday. What caught the eye was that the leaders wore white T-shirts bearing the face of Minta Devi, a 35-year-old woman listed as a 124-year-old in the draft voter roll

India & China likely to resume direct flights within weeks: Report

India and China are expected to resume direct flights within weeks, with the formal announcement likely to be made on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in China later this month, according to a report.

Can Delhi follow the Netherlands’ example to end its stray dog crisis?

India’s Supreme Court has ordered Delhi to remove all stray dogs from public spaces within eight weeks, putting the apex body at odds with many citizens. With rabies cases surging, could proven global models — like the Netherlands’ zero-stray success and Bhutan’s sterilisation drive — offer humane, effective solutions for India’s canine problem?

India’s retail inflation falls below 2%, at lowest in eight years; food price index negative for 2nd month

India's retail inflation fell to 1.55% in July, down from 2.1% the previous month. This is the first time it has gone below the 2%-mark since 2019.

Cargo plane's engine catches fire in Chennai

Engine of a cargo aeroplane coming from Malaysia caught fire in Chennai today. The aeroplane landed safely without any injuries.

India's first: Artificial rain trial by cloud seeding to be held in Jaipur's Ramgarh Dam today

In what is being said as the first of its kind of trial in the country, the Rajasthan government will join hands with a private company to conduct the trial for artificial rain from cloud seeding in Jaipur's Ramgarh Dam today.

Uttarkashi flash floods: 43 still missing in Dharali, says official; heavy rain hampers rescue efforts

Nearly a week after flash floods struck Dharali on 5 August, officials have confirmed that 43 people, including nine Army personnel, are still missing, as heavy rain threaten to worsen rescue challenges in Uttarkashi.

Trump’s tariff tirade evokes calls to boycott American companies in India

India, the world’s most populous nation, is a crucial market for US brands that have rapidly expanded to tap a growing base of affluent consumers. The backlash due to Trump's 50% tariffs is expected to be strong

Trump tariffs to impact 55% of Indian exports to US: Govt tells Parl ‘will secure national interest’

US tariff hike over Russian oil buys hits over half of India’s exports, leaving key sectors reeling

Air India to suspend Delhi-Washington DC flights from Sept 1

The Air India has announced the suspension of its services between Delhi and Washington DC from September 1.

'We are the world's boss': The mindset behind Trump's tariff

In an apparent swipe at US President Donald Trump and his tariffs, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that 'we are the world's boss' mentality has led to policies aimed at hindering Indian exports.

Slapped, punched and bitten: The horrific assault of a 15-month-old inside a Noida daycare centre

A 15-month-old girl was brutally assaulted by a nanny at a Noida daycare in Sector 137. CCTV visuals show the teenage attendant, Sonali, slapping, biting, and even beating the toddler with a plastic bat. Shockingly, the daycare owner, Charu, who was allegedly present did nothing to intervene. The nanny has now been arrested, and a police complaint has been filed by the parents

ISRO to launch 6,500 kg US-built communication satellite in coming months

After marking a humble beginning in Indian space programme with a tiny rocket supplied by the United States, ISRO would launch a 6,500 kg communication satellite built by the USA in the next couple of months, the Chairman of space agency, V Narayanan said on Sunday.

PM Modi says Indian tech 'brought Pakistan to its knees' during Operation Sindoor, 'world saw our new avatar'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that Indian tech used Operation Sindoor brought Pakistan “to its knees” within hours.

India bids goodbye to Registered Post: When India used pigeons to send mail

India Post announced that it will merge its 50-year-old Registered Post service with modern speed post. As the curtains slowly draw on one of the most iconic services of Indian postal history, it's worth pausing for a moment to reflect on what we’re leaving behind

Operation Sindoor was a declaration of India’s self-reliance in defence, exports to double in three years: DRDO chief

Operation Sindoor showcased India's self-reliance and tech strength, said DRDO chief Samir Kamat. It used indigenous systems like Akash missiles and BrahMos. Defence exports may double in next 2-3 years, he said.

Air chief AP Singh regrets inability to convince public on Balakot airstrike damage

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stated that a lack of video evidence would have raised similar issues following Operation Sindoor, but now, the videos on the recently concluded military operation are "out in the open"

After RG Kar rape-murder, West Bengal police lathi-charge protesters seeking justice

A year after the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College, West Bengal witnessed fresh tensions as police lathi-charged protesters during the ‘Nabanna Chalo Abhiyan’ in Kolkata.

Largest-ever recorded surface-to-air kill: How India set a military benchmark with Operation Sindoor

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has revealed unprecedented details of Operation Sindoor — India’s large-scale May military retaliation against Pakistan. Backed by full political freedom and advanced weaponry like the S-400, the operation destroyed key Pakistani military assets, terror hubs and aircraft