Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were absent from the official Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on Saturday, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation. Their decision to skip the ceremony for the second consecutive year has revived the controversy over the treatment and seating of opposition leaders at major government functions. Gandhi, the Leader of...
CJI Surya Kant Calls for India’s Progress Rooted in Democracy, Equality and Constitutional Values
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant extended Independence Day greetings to the people of the country on Saturday, expressing hope that India would continue on its path of progress while remaining firmly anchored in democracy, the rule of law, equality and constitutional principles. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi on August 15, CJI Surya Kant conveyed his wishes for the...
Assam Unveils ₹1.5 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Plan to Achieve Developed-State Goal by 2047
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a major infrastructure investment plan worth ₹1.5 lakh crore, combining state resources with proposed central government support, as part of the state’s long-term objective of becoming a developed state by 2047. Sarma made the announcement during his Independence Day address at Khanapara in Guwahati on Saturday. The proposed investment is aligned with...
Jharkhand Student Leader Devendra Mahto Stopped From Joining Tiranga Yatra, Scuffle With Police Erupts in Ranchi
Tensions surrounding Jharkhand’s ongoing student agitation over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations escalated on Independence Day after student leader Devendra Nath Mahto was stopped by police from leaving Sadar Hospital to participate in a Tiranga Yatra in Ranchi. Mahto, a leader of the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM), has been undergoing treatment at the hospital while continuing an indefinite...
Four Brick-Kiln Workers Killed After Tractor-Trolley Overturns on Lucknow Highway
Four people, including three workers employed at a brick kiln, were killed after a tractor-trolley loaded with bricks overturned on Sultanpur Highway in Lucknow’s Gangaganj area early Saturday morning. The accident occurred at around 4:45 am, leaving the victims trapped beneath the overturned vehicle. According to police, the tractor-trolley overturned on the highway under circumstances that are still being examined....
Vikrant Massey Recalls Threats and Personal Attacks After The Sabarmati Report
Actor Vikrant Massey has spoken candidly about the intense online backlash he faced following the release of The Sabarmati Report, revealing that he was subjected to abuse and threats and that personal details, including his WhatsApp number and car registration number, were circulated. Massey discussed the experience while reflecting on the growing toxicity of social media and its impact on...
Mayawati Demands Strict Action Over Haldwani Stage Purification After Kharge Event
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has strongly condemned the alleged “purification” of a stage in Haldwani after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a public gathering there, describing the episode as deeply disturbing and reflective of caste-based prejudice. Mayawati demanded immediate and strict legal action against those responsible, describing them as “casteist and feudal elements”. Her reaction came a day...
Ajit Doval Reveals Modi’s First Question After Pahalgam Attack as Operation Sindoor Took Shape
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has provided a detailed account of the decision-making that preceded Operation Sindoor, recalling that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s immediate priority after the Pahalgam terror attack was to establish who was responsible. In his first major interview since the military operation, Doval described the sequence of events following the April 22, 2025, attack in Pahalgam, Jammu...
Pune FDA Crackdown: Burger King, Sayaji Hotel Among 16 Food Establishments Facing Licence Suspension
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its food safety enforcement campaign in the Pune division, suspending the licences or registrations of 16 food establishments after a series of inspections uncovered serious hygiene and food safety violations. The action, carried out during a special four-day inspection drive from August 11 to 14, covered restaurants, hotels, canteens, dairies and...
DeepSeek Launches V4 Pro as Premium AI Model With Pricing Up to 14 Times Higher Than V4 Flash
Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has officially launched its V4 Pro model, positioning it as a more capable and premium offering within its latest generation of AI systems. The new model comes with substantially higher API pricing than the company’s V4 Flash model, with output-token charges reaching as much as 14 times the price of the lower-cost version. The launch...