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The active cases have declined to 3,85,336 and comprise 1.20% of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.46%, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Google doodle captures spectrum of India's diversity, its dance forms

The six artistes, donning colourful traditional costumes, stand in a row, on a platform adorned with old heritage designs, to add to the festive atmosphere

All Sainik Schools to admit girls: PM says in Independence Day speech

This follows the Defence Minister’s announcement that 100 new co-educational Sainik Schools will be set up.

75th Independence Day| PM emphasises energy security, infrastructure growth in speech

As the nation celebrates its 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the national flag and addressed the country on COVID-19, climate change, national education policy, agricultural reforms and many more issues

Parliament is temple of country’s democracy to debate and decide issues of people’s well-being, says Ram Nath Kovind

It provides the highest forum to debate and decide issues for people’s well being, says Kovind

‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ | Historical echo to Narendra Modi’s announcement

When Dr. Rajendra Prasad refused to question loyalty of elected members.

Security blanket with anti-drone systems, aerial surveillance over J&K

4 JeM operatives arrested ahead of Independence Day

Opposition terms ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ a divisive move

Diversionary move by PM ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, say Congress leaders

India reviews plans on operations at Kabul embassy

As the Taliban have made advances on several provincial capitals, U.S., U.K. and Canada have decided to move their embassy staff out.

COVID-19: Private hospitals in Rajasthan refund money unduly charged from insured patients

Several of them pertained to the treatment of mucormycosis

Navy cancels I-Day flag hoisting on Goa island as locals object

CM Pramod Sawant requests it to go ahead with programme

Manipur govt. urged to revise list of names on martyrs’ memorial

The United Chongthas say there are discrepancies in the plaque inaugurated on August 13

India working for return of Karmapa

Narendra Modi gave ‘positive reply’, says Sikkim CM.

Security scaled up in Delhi ahead of Independence Day

Anti-sabotage checks are being carried out and patrolling has been intensified across New Delhi.

Unclaimed Amrapali flats maybe resold as Supreme Court says final notice be given to buyers

Supreme Court said that it will direct that a 15-day notice be issued to the 9,538 buyers to update their registration and make payments, failing which these units would be considered unsold and auctioned off

Supreme Court asks NALSA to consider issuing uniform SOP for convicts to secure premature release

The Bench directed the senior jail superintendent of Agra central prison to inform the convict of his right to submit an application for premature release in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations.

Indian, Pakistani troops exchange sweets along LoC on Pakistan's Independence Day

Indian Army personnel extended best wishes to Pakistan and displayed the will to maintain peace along the LoC

Man serving life term in 20-year-old murder case raises juvenility plea before Supreme Court

The bench has posted the matter for hearing on September 20

Congress, NCP, TMC members of Rajya Sabha presiding panel refuse to chair the house

Monsoon session of Parliament ends on acrimonious note

20 ITBP personnel awarded for bravery during 2020 Ladakh skirmishes

1,380 police personnel awarded medals on the occasion of Independence Day

Courts continue to differ in views on marital rape

Contradiction arises despite Justice J.S. Verma panel recommendation to make marital rape a crime

Negative RT-PCR report or full vaccination mandatory for entering Punjab from Aug 16

The new restrictions will apply to all those entering Punjab by road, rail or air

Explained | Assam Tenancy Act, 2021

Law seeks to provide mechanism for settling disputes between landlords and tenants

Six more bodies recovered from landslide site in H.P.'s Kinnaur, death toll rises to 23

‘The search and rescue operation for the rest of the nine missing persons is underway’

ED arrests chartered accountant for involvement in bank fraud

Agency launches probe after FIR by CBI against Shakti Bhog Foods

Allahabad HC frowns upon legal provisions not being followed in recording statement of rape survivor

It calls for guidelines to be issued to police chiefs to comply with procedure

NCPCR summons Facebook officials over Rahul Gandhi’s Instagram post

The Commission has now asked Facebook officials to appear at 5 p.m. on August 17 in-person at the NCPCR Office in Janpath or through videoconferencing along with the details of the action taken

Narendra Modi picks August 14 to recall Partition trauma

The Prime Minister says ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ is in memory of struggles and sacrifices of people.

Twitter unlocks Rahul Gandhi's handle

The Congress leader had made a strong outburst on Friday accusing Twitter of ‘interfering in the national political process’.

Coronavirus updates | August 14, 2021

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will be visiting Kerala on August 16 to review the COVID-19 situation in the southern State. He is also likely to visit Guwahati in Assam on August 17 for holding a review meeting there, sources said.

Morning Digest | Ban on production of specific plastic goods from July 2022; Industry’s practices are against national interest, says Piyush Goyal, and more

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Top American Senators greet Indians on the occasion of 75th Independence Day

Sending her independence day greetings, Indian-origin U.S. astronaut Sunita Williams says she is interested in following the progress of Gaganyaan, India's first human spaceflight mission.

Pak. Minister’s comment absurd: India

Qureshi said Afghan and Indian operatives were behind Dasu incident

New museums on J&K, Buddha, freedom struggle by this year: Centre

The J&K museum will capture the essence and spirit of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh as an integral part of the nation since ages

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