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CAG audit finds E. coli in water, poor amenities at 458 railway stations

The audit found bacteriological tests, other than Total coliforms, to be unsatisfactory at eight stations in four zones during 2022-23 and 11 stations in five zones during 2023-24

Odisha orders probe into power firm's water discharge amid Keonjhar floods

Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, after reviewing the flood situation in northern Odisha, said the discharge had aggravated the situation in parts of Keonjhar

Delhi govt extends pink ticket scheme for women on DTC buses till August 31

In an earlier direction issued by the transport department, 'Pink Saheli' smart card was supposed to be made mandatory from August 16

People in PoK would have wanted to join India if Art 370 had stayed: Omar

Abdullah reassured the people of his government's dedication to serving their interests and achieving the vision of those who sacrificed their lives for the region

India@80: Tricolour flies high worldwide as diaspora celebrates I-Day

From Fiji to San Francisco, Indians and friends of India joined global Independence Day celebrations with the Tricolour, Vande Mataram, cultural programmes and messages from key partners

Delhi Master Plan 2047 plans multi-modal transport hubs at 3 key locations

Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project within a 500-metre radius of an MMTH will be considered for approval only after integration with the plan

Rajasthan to introduce Uniform Civil Code, says CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Sharma said that a legislation had been enacted to check unlawful religious conversions through inducement or fraudulent means

UCIL aims to boost nuclear fuel supply for India's 100 GW goal by 2047: CMD

The public sector unit has been continuously enhancing its mining and processing capacities to achieve this huge target, Rao said

Next generation must carry forward institutions of justice: CJI Surya Kant

Addressing young lawyers, Kant said the responsibility carried by the Bar since the days of the freedom struggle would soon rest on their shoulders

Full six stanzas of Vande Mataram sung at Red Fort for first time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort amid patriotic fervour and multi-layer security

Nepal PM Balendra Shah greets PM Modi, India on 80th Independence Day

Shah's message comes amid Nepal's efforts to deepen economic cooperation and connectivity with India, days after his first one-on-one meeting with Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava

Maharashtra suspends licences of 12 Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy warehouses

Reports of food contamination are common in India's local eateries, and Maharashtra's drive and Mundhe are gathering social media attention

PM Modi wants to set up a Civil Defence volunteer force: What does it mean?

The proposed network is not India's first civilian volunteer force, but Modi's announcement points to a larger, modernised role for citizens in national emergency preparedness

4 people killed after flash flood in Arunachal; 5 Army personnel missing

Heavy rain triggered a flash flood that washed away two Army shelters in Dibang Valley, while four people died in a landslide at a road construction site in Upper Subansiri

PM Modi seeks global push to India's films, gaming, VFX and digital content

The Prime Minister said India should turn its creative industries, handicrafts, yoga and Ayurveda into global capabilities, with WAVES showcasing its soft power

Dipke to launch 'School Thik Karo' campaign, flags neglect of govt schools

The CJP convenor said government schools have remained neglected under successive political parties, calling for better infrastructure and standards through greater public accountability

PM Modi unveils seven-pillar 'Sapta Dhara' roadmap for Viksit Bharat

The framework places manufacturing, food processing and technology at its core, alongside infrastructure, defence, the green and blue economy, and India's soft power

PM Modi's 75-minute I-Day speech shortest in 4 years, fourth shortest ever

PM Modi's 13th consecutive Independence Day address from Red Fort was shorter than his 103-minute speech last year and 98-minute address in 2024

'Ties with US stronger than ever': Rubio greets India on Independence Day

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio credits Trump-Modi relationship for closer bilateral ties, highlighting cooperation in defence, energy, critical minerals, AI, space and commerce

PM Modi announces AI training for 10 million youth over the next year

The programme would mark a sharp expansion of existing AI skilling efforts, with Modi also highlighting opportunities in aviation, sports, green mobility and other emerging sectors