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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.

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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.

The Economic Times

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.

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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…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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…

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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…

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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…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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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‘Genuine’ vs ‘political’: The social media campaign pitting Ranchi protests against CJP

As Jharkhand’s student protest against alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) builds momentum in Ranchi, sections on social media have tried to cast it as the ‘genuine’ counterpart to the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, the one ‘without…

The Times of India

'Water is our red line': Shehbaz Sharif threatens India with 'direct response' over Indus Treaty

Pakistan has yet again raked up India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), with its Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif threatening a “direct response” to New Delhi’s move, which came days after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in April last year.

The Economic Times

Man cleared Rs 45,000 credit card due in 12 EMIs, yet Kotak Mahindra Bank showed Rs 19,000 unpaid and threatened him; bank ordered to withdraw dues and pay Rs 1.5 lakh

Kotak Mahindra Bank has been ordered to pay Rs 1.5 lakh in compensation after the Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found it raised a demand of Rs 19,788 against a customer who had already cleared all 12 EMIs totalling nearly Rs 45,000 for a Samsung TV purchase, and then…

The Economic Times

Delhi NCR weather today, August 12: Will it rain? Check IMD forecast for Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad

Delhi NCR weather today, August 12: On Friday, August 14, Delhi and its surrounding regions are forecasted to have overcast skies. Temperatures will hover in the high 20s and low 30s Celsius range. Areas like Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad are likely to experience rainfall or thundershowers, with Gurugram reaching…

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Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary: The Uttarakhand Himalayan Forest With Panoramas and No Crowds

What Binsar Actually IsBinsar Wildlife Sanctuary covers 47.08 square kilometres of the Jhandi Dhar ridge in Almora district, Kumaon, at an altitude that tops out near 2,420 metres above sea level. The Forest Department declared it a sanctuary in 1988, primarily to protect the broadleaf forest rather than a single…

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Independence Day 2026 Advisory: Delhi Metro timings on August 15, traffic restrictions, road closures, bus restrictions and more

Independence Day 2026 Advisory: On August 15, 2026, Delhi Metro services will start early to accommodate Independence Day festivities. Significant traffic restrictions will affect the Red Fort area, causing several roads to close for general traffic during the morning. Commuters should consider alternative routes and adjust their travel plans. Additionally,…

The Economic Times

Delhi Master Plan 2047 eyes 40 lakh homes, with small & affordable housing at its core

Delhi's Master Plan aims to build forty lakh new houses by 2047. The strategy prioritizes small-format affordable homes and rental housing options. Development will occur in land pooling and transit-oriented zones. Unauthorised colonies will be improved and regularised for better living conditions. The plan also encourages eco-friendly construction and disaster-resilient…

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