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Without Russia, India's oil import bill may rise USD 5-10 billion

New Delhi

India's annual oil import bill could rise by USD 5-10 billion if the country reduces its purchases of Russian crude by 50 per cent, economist and former UN advisor Santosh Mehrotra said, warning that such a...

16 Aug 2026

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PM Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary

New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary and said he was as extraordinary statesman...

16 Aug 2026

80th Independence Day: PM Modi asks Indians to dream big, set bigger goals

New Delhi

Addressing the nation from the iconic ramparts of the Red Fort on India's 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a firm message of nationa...

15 Aug 2026

5 min read

80th Independence Day: PM Modi to address the nation for 13th time

New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in Delhi on Saturday, with this year's event marking 150 years of t...

15 Aug 2026

President Murmu: Students are India's future, exams being reformed

New Delhi

Asserting that students are the architects of India's future, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that everyone must contribute through joint and co...

NSA Doval says India’s restraint should not be mistaken for weakness

New Delhi

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has said India’s restraint and willingness to show tolerance should not be interpreted as weakness. He said that ...

I-Day: CRPF gets highest gallantry, service medals among CAPFs

New Delhi

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bagged the maximum gallantry and service medals -- 86 in total -- among the central paramilitary forces on the occas...

President Murmu opens Amrit Udyan; people can visit from Sunday

New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday graced the opening of the famed Amrit Udyan inside the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The su...

Adityanath: India would have avoided damage if Modi was PM in 1947

Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday blamed the Congress for Partition and asserted that had Narendra Modi been the prime minister of India ...

Bengaluru tightens security ahead of Independence Day

Bengaluru

In view of 80th Independence day celebrations on August 15, elaborate security arrangements have been made across the city, with thousands of police personn...

Rani Mukerji receives La Trobe Honorary Doctorate

Melbourne

Actor Rani Mukerji was conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters by Australia's La Trobe University on Friday, making her the second Indian film personali...

Bihar sees decline in murder, robbery and riot cases: Home Department

Patna

The Bihar Home Department on Friday highlighted a decline in major crimes, the elimination of Naxal-affected districts from the state and increased action again...

Had Modi been PM in 1947, no damage would have been done: Adityanath

Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday blamed the Congress for Partition and asserted that had Narendra Modi been the prime minister of India ...

Odisha: Fresh floods hit five districts, evacuation begins

Bhubaneswar

At least five districts of Odisha have been affected by fresh floods following two days of heavy rainfall, prompting the administration to evacuate people...