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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address at the Red Fort, reiterated India’s ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games and highlighted the need for the country to expand its presence across a wider range of sporting disciplines. “We have resolved our aspiration to host the 2036 Olympic Games in India,” Modi said,…

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Actor Vikram’s social media video of a frolicking session with a Lar Gibbon has naturally attracted attention because the diminutive lesser ape is globally endangered. In the video, which was later deleted, as reported by this newspaper, the film star is seen having fun with the primate that is found in the forests of Sumatra,…

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New Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk called for a “peaceful revolution” to bring changes in the way leaders are chosen, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to work towards a “decriminalised Parliament” and seeking public suggestions for people he can consult on reforms. In a post on X on Friday, Wangchuk said, “Can we seek this gift…

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This year, the period between August 9 and August 17, 2026, is being celebrated as Har Ghar Tiranga week to foster nationalistic pride and fervour among citizens. The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign started in 2022 under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75 years of India’s independence, encouraging citizens to hoist the…

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New Delhi is under a heightened security alert as the national capital prepares to celebrate Independence Day 2026 on Saturday, August 15. Around 25,000 security personnel have been deployed across the city as part of an extensive security arrangement, particularly around the Red Fort, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation. VIDEO |…

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Three things need to be flagged after the incident involving Air India flight AI2379, an Airbus A320neo from Phuket to New Delhi, on August 4, which lost its flight controls after multiple hydraulic system failures and suddenly dropped 300 feet. Immediately after the incident, Air India tried to dismiss it as “turbulence”, implying it was…

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Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas added an unexpected and memorable moment to the opening ceremony of the UP T20 League Season 4 in Lucknow, as she gifted her jewellery to fans during her performance at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Sandlas, who headlined the grand opening ceremony, delivered an energetic performance…

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UGC-NET June 2026 Answer Key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the provisional answer keys for the UGC-NET June 2026 examination tomorrow, August 16, 2026. Candidates who appeared for these examinations will be able to check the keys through the official NTA websites, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Along with the UGC-NET June 2026, the provisional answer keys…

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Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani in the lead roles, created a decent pre-release buzz. But the advance booking of the film was excellent, and it has taken a bumper opening at the box office. The movie has received mixed reviews from critics, but clearly, the audience was excited to watch Awarapan 2…

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New Delhi: “At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom,” declared India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, near midnight on August 14, 1947. The next morning, India woke up as a free nation after nearly two centuries of struggle against colonial rule. 79 years ago,…

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