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Sohrai and Khovar: The Tribal Painting Tradition on Mud Walls That Jharkhand Has Kept Alive for 10,000 Years

The wall is the canvas, and the wall will dissolveYou arrive in a village in Hazaribagh district and the first thing you notice is that the walls are alive. Not decorated, alive. Figures of deer move across the mud surface in white and ochre and black. Peacocks open their tails…

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Betla National Park Is Jharkhand's Best Safari Destination, Corbett Gets All the Credit

What Betla Actually IsBetla National Park covers roughly 250 square kilometres inside the larger Palamau Tiger Reserve in Jharkhand's Latehar district, a reserve that was among the first nine in India brought under Project Tiger in 1973. The forest is sal-dominant, dense in the valleys, opening into grassland near the…

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How to take joy out of jumping red lights

Prepaid fines could make traffic violators think twice - and let the state, Kautilya-style, collect its dues in a gentle manner.

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Weather Tomorrow August 16: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

Weather Tomorrow August 16: India's weather on August 16 will see monsoon influence with cloudy skies and rainfall. Delhi expects light rain and moderate temperatures, while Haryana may have afternoon showers. Rajasthan and Gujarat anticipate partly cloudy conditions and isolated thunderstorms. Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh will experience cloudy weather and…

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Delhi: Anand Vihar, Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan to become multi-modal transport hubs

Delhi's Master Plan 2047 proposes developing Multi-Modal Transport Hubs for integrated transit services. These hubs will combine metro, bus, and railway facilities at single locations. Three initial sites, including Anand Vihar-Karkardooma, will be developed as these transit centers. The plan allows for integrating non-contiguous land parcels using skywalks and subways.…

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JNU professor Zoya Hasan’s Independence Day speech on 'pluralism' cancelled hours before event at Delhi school

JNU professor Zoya Hasan’s scheduled Independence Day address at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya was cancelled hours before the event after school security cited a reported threat to her and students. The decision drew reactions from parents, police, the VHP and others.

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India's 80th Independence Day: A look at protests in its 79-year journey till 'cockroaches' hit the streets

India's post-independence history showcases persistent dissent and public mobilization. Students, farmers, and citizens have repeatedly challenged governments through protests. These movements have influenced policies on caste, environment, and governance.

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‘Both sides interested’: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s first India visit likely in August 20-25 window

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is likely to undertake his first official visit to India in the August 20-25 window, with the two capitals currently discussing the exact dates.

The Times of India

Delhi on high alert for Independence Day; 25,000 personnel deployed

New Delhi is on high alert for Independence Day celebrations. Over twenty-five thousand police and paramilitary personnel are deployed citywide. Elaborate security arrangements are in place around the Red Fort. Advanced surveillance systems and response teams are actively monitoring the area. Coordinated efforts ensure preparedness for any potential emergency situation.

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Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian likely to visit India for Brics meet

NEW DELHI: Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian is likely to visit India for the Brics summit next month, according to diplomatic sources. This would be the first official visit by Pezeshkian to India, coming in the middle of Iran's ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.

The Times of India

Govt to scrap 12-minute-per-hour advertisement cap for TV channels

The government has removed the 12-minute per hour advertisement cap for television channels. This decision follows sweeping changes in the broadcasting landscape and a growing number of channels. The restriction, introduced in 2006, is being lifted to ensure fair competition and ease of business. Previously, the Delhi High Court had…

The Economic Times

India has long-standing ties with Afghanistan: MEA

India seeks to further strengthen its long-standing ties with Afghanistan. Recent engagements have boosted cooperation in development, trade, and connectivity. The Afghan embassy in New Delhi plans an event marking five years of Taliban rule. India has not officially recognized the Taliban government in Kabul. The nation maintains a strong…

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India rejects Norwegian foreign minister's remarks on Kashmir

India rejected Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide's remarks on Kashmir. New Delhi stated that Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh are integral parts of India. The world community should focus on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's use for terrorism. India also responded to Pakistan's criticism regarding the Indus Waters Treaty. The treaty remains in…

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IYC seeks Amit Shah's removal over July 20 student crackdown, adopts resolution

The Indian Youth Congress has taken a bold step by demanding the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah following police interference with student protests in Delhi on July 20. This initiative includes a nationwide campaign and a digital 'chargesheet' against Shah. The organization's focus is on pushing for accountability and…

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Independence Day 2026: Delhi Police honoured with 17 medals, including 2 President's Medals

Seventeen Delhi Police personnel received service medals for their distinguished contributions. Two officers were awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service for their exceptional work. Fifteen other personnel earned the Medal for Meritorious Service for their dedicated efforts. These awards acknowledge their significant roles in various police operations and administrative…

Newslaundry

Sumit Sarkar’s unfinished argument with history

Sometime in 2000, I lost my copy of Sumit Sarkar’s Modern India in the Hindu College hostel at Delhi University. It was unfortunate. I remember looking for another copy in the library but without any success. I was somehow in a hurry to finish reading it, so I bought a…

The Economic Times

NEET paper leak case: Delhi court allows CBI's plea seeking further probe

A Delhi court permitted the CBI to conduct further investigation into the NEET paper leak. Fresh digital evidence and CFSL reports necessitated a deeper look into the case. The agency seeks to investigate individuals not yet listed as accused in the ongoing probe. The court had previously taken cognisance of…

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Weather Tomorrow August 15: Heavy rain alert in Delhi-NCR, UP, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat; check other states

On Saturday, the monsoon continues to be vigorous in various parts of India. Multiple states and Union Territories are predicted to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall along with widespread thunderstorms. Citizens are urged to stay vigilant due to the potential for strong winds and travel delays that may arise…

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SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal flies to Delhi following discharge from Nanded hospital

Sukhbir Singh Badal, the chief of the Shiromani Akali Dal, was released from a Nanded hospital on Friday following surgery for injuries sustained in a kirpan attack at a gurdwara. After the operation, which addressed a tendon injury and nerve damage, he traveled to Delhi. Authorities are currently probing the…

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Brij Bhushan acquittal: What the order leaves open to scrutiny

On August 3, 2026, a Delhi trial court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former Wrestling Federation of India president, of charges under Sections 354, 354A, and 506(I) of the Indian Penal Code in the sexual harassment case brought by six women wrestlers. Vinod Tomar, the WFI’s former assistant secretary,…

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Husband with Rs 11,000/month income ordered to pay Rs 25,000 monthly maintenance to wife, child with 5% annual increase; here's what Delhi HC said

The husband said his salary hasn't grown since his job began and claimed to earn just Rs 11,000 a month despite a UK hospitality degree, but Delhi HC wasn't convinced. The court ruled that the maintenance paid to wife and son must rise 5% annually to beat inflation, rejecting a…

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Iran President Pezeshkian said to attend BRICS summit in Delhi

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi this September. He joins other senior leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the gathering. India will host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13 as the grouping's chair. The summit brings together leaders from major BRICS members…

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Delhi HC, IGI Airport T3 receive bomb threats via email ahead of I-Day, declared hoax

Security agencies responded to bomb threats received via email at Delhi High Court and Terminal 3. Searches were conducted at both locations, and bomb disposal squads were deployed. These threats, which appeared to originate from Babar Khalsa Canada, were later declared hoaxes. Authorities stepped up security across the national capital…

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Indian electronics firm Eureka investigating findings of child labour at supplier

Authorities rescued four children from a New Delhi supplier, prompting investigations. Eureka Forbes and Havells are checking their supply chains for child labor. Hindustan Unilever denied the vendor was a business partner. The National Human Rights Commission ordered urgent supply chain checks. Companies profiting from child labor face serious allegations…

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22k gold rate today: Check 18k, 20k, 22k, 24k gold prices (August 14, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJA

Gold rates today: Here is a look at the latest 22k gold jewellery prices at Tanishq, Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold & Diamonds and Kalyan Jewellers, along with India Bullion and Jewellers Association’s (IBJA) indicative rates for different gold purities and 999-purity silver.

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