Dark clouds fail to deter the spirits of people at Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day

Dark clouds fail to deter the spirits of people at Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day

The 79th Independence Day programme, themed around ‘Naya Bharat’ and Operation Sindoor, took place on Friday (August 15, 2025) morning under overcast skies. The grey skies and intermittent rainfall, however, did not dampen the spirits of those in the audience as they cheered during the 103-minute speech by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Red Fort. … Read more

On Independence day, Nitish announces to reduce fee to ₹100 for the preliminary test of the all competitive exams

On Independence day, Nitish announces to reduce fee to ₹100 for the preliminary test of the all competitive exams

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. File | Photo Credit: ANI Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in his Independence Day address announced to provide more opportunities for government jobs and employment to the youth of the state. Making the new announcement, the Chief Minister said that the examination fee for the preliminary competitive examinations held for jobs … Read more

7 Must-Read Jim Corbett Books on Tiger Day For Young Readers

7 Must-Read Jim Corbett Books on Tiger Day For Young Readers

Corbett’s most famous work, this book features 10 unforgettable tales—including the story of the Champawat Tiger, responsible for over 430 deaths.  A perfect mix of thrill, empathy, and environmental insight, this book shows Corbett’s journey from hunter to conservationist. Source link

Flavour of crafts from Eastern India at this year’s Independence Day ‘At Home’

Flavour of crafts from Eastern India at this year’s Independence Day ‘At Home’

For those invited by President Droupadi Murmu for her customary evening reception or “At Home” this, the 79th Independence Day, the invitation sent out in her name will be showcasing the skill of craftspersons from Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal. | Photo Credit: ANI For those invited by President Droupadi Murmu for her customary … Read more

Just 7,000 steps a day cuts risk of health issues – study

Just 7,000 steps a day cuts risk of health issues – study

Getty Images The researchers hope their findings could shape future public health guidelines Walking 7,000 steps a day can be enough to boost your brainpower and help protect against a range of different diseases, a major study suggests. It may be a more realistic target than 10,000 steps, which is often seen as the benchmark … Read more

Complete tender process for supply eggs to residential schools; stay there for at least a day a week: Telangana Ministers to Collectors

Complete tender process for supply eggs to residential schools; stay there for at least a day a week: Telangana Ministers to Collectors

Ministers Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Ponnam Prabhakar and Adluri Lakshman Kumar at a video conference with the district collectors on Tuesday | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Telangana district collectors were directed to stay at residential schools for at least a day in a week to check the maintenance of the amenities. They were asked to complete … Read more

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 1 LIVE: Government ready to discuss all issues

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 1 LIVE: Government ready to discuss all issues

BJD seeks discussion in Parliament on ‘deteriorating’ law and order situation Regional parties raised various State-specific issues at an all-party meeting here on eve of the Monsoon session, with the Biju Janata Dal demanding that a discussion be held in Parliament on the “deteriorating” law and order situation in several states including Odisha.  Speaking to … Read more

ENG vs IND: Dhruv Jurel continues as keeper on Day 2, Pant still recovering

ENG vs IND: Dhruv Jurel continues as keeper on Day 2, Pant still recovering

India vice-captain Rishabh Pant suffered a finger injury on Day 1 of the Lord’s Test, prompting Dhruv Jurel to take over wicketkeeping duties on Day 2 against England, as confirmed by the BCCI. India were forced into a mid-match wicketkeeping change on Day 2 of the third Test against England at Lord’s, as Rishabh Pant … Read more

ENG vs IND: Bazball shutdown, but was it really India’s day at Lord’s?

ENG vs IND: Bazball shutdown, but was it really India’s day at Lord’s?

The first day of all the Tests between England and India so far in the ongoing series has always had talking points. The first Test saw how the Indian batters stood up to the task at Headingley, and the second one at Edgbaston was all about how India would cope without Jasprit Bumrah in their … Read more