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15 Aug

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant Urges Young Lawyers to Safeguard Democratic Institutions

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Justice of India Surya Kant addressed the legal fraternity on Saturday during the 80th Independence Day celebrations organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association, calling upon young lawyers and law graduates to prepare themselves to shoulder future constitutional responsibilities. Speaking after unfurling the national flag on the apex court premises in New Delhi, the Chief Justice emphasized that India's eight-decade journey has seen the country overcome formidable challenges, noting that every milestone brings an added duty to advance the delivery of justice. The Chief Justice highlighted the legal community’s historic role in the Indian freedom…

15 Aug

Free Digital Coaching for Aspirants: PM Narendra Modi Unveils New Initiative in Independence Day Address

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a major push towards making preparation for competitive examinations more accessible, saying the government will offer free online coaching to young aspirants across the country. Speaking from the Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi said the rising dependence on coaching institutes had placed considerable financial pressure on families, particularly those belonging to the middle class. He argued that students should not have to move away from home or force their parents to spend large sums simply to prepare for an examination. The Prime Minister said the government would make…

15 Aug

Himachal Braces for More Heavy Rain as Monsoon Death Toll Rises to 181

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain under a prolonged spell of unsettled weather, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting rain across the state through August 20 and warning of particularly intense showers over the next few days. The weather department has issued alerts for several districts, with the possibility of very heavy rainfall on August 17 and 18. The warning comes as the monsoon season has already caused significant loss of life and extensive damage to property across the hill state. A Yellow Alert has been issued for Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur, while similar warnings…

15 Aug

“Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Statement on RDF Is ‘Dhakka’ With Farmers & Punjab; Centre Sitting on Punjab’s Rs 9,821 Crore Outstanding Dues”, Says Harpal Singh Cheema

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CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has declared the statement made by Union Cabinet Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan that “no minister from Punjab ever contacted the Centre for the money under the Rural Development Fund (RDF)” as highly irresponsible, misleading and a blatant lie. The Finance Minister said that BJP leaders are experts at lying and distort every fact before presenting it to the public. He made it clear that the Punjab Government has continuously raised the issue of RDF funds before the Central Government at every possible platform. Addressing a press conference and detailing the repeated…

15 Aug

PM Narendra Modi’s Independence Day Address: Self-Reliance, Reforms and Youth Drive Vision for Developed India

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, laid out an ambitious vision for India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047, with a strong emphasis on self-reliance, economic reforms, energy security and greater participation of the country’s youth. Against the backdrop of recent global disruptions, Modi said India had demonstrated resilience through the pandemic, wars and supply-side uncertainties. He argued that the lessons from these crises had reinforced the need for the country to build stronger domestic capabilities and reduce strategic dependence on overseas markets. The Prime Minister said…

14 Aug

Rolls-Royce and Reliance Partner to Develop Indigenous Jet Engine for AMCA Fighter Jet

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Global engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce and Reliance Industries Limited announced a strategic partnership on Friday to design, develop, manufacture, and deliver a sovereign indigenous combat engine for India's upcoming fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The joint venture aims to address the critical propulsion requirements of the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking a powerful 120-kilonewton engine to power the stealth fighter program. The landmark initiative represents a major boost for India's indigenous defence aerospace ambitions under the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework. While the Ministry of Defence has opened the manufacturing of five AMCA prototypes to private consortia—including…

14 Aug

Woman Booked After Creating Ruckus at Bhubaneswar Airport Over Cancelled Kolkata Flight

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Bhubaneswar (Gurpreet Singh): A passenger was booked by police on Friday after creating a major disturbance at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar following the abrupt cancellation of her flight to Kolkata. The woman reportedly shouted at airline counter staff, climbed onto a luggage conveyor belt, and threw several objects across the terminal area in frustration over the delay. Videos of the confrontation quickly circulated across social media platforms, showing the visibly distressed passenger—who reportedly had an unwell child waiting for her in Kolkata—venting her anger at airport ground staff. Fellow travellers noted that the flight, originally scheduled to…

14 Aug

Chamoli Tunnel Accident: Seven Dead After Sudden Inrush of Water and Debris, Rescue Efforts Continue

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Chamoli (Rajeev Sharma): A major accident at an under-construction tunnel in Pipalkoti has claimed seven lives after a large quantity of water and debris entered the structure, trapping workers inside. The tunnel is part of a project being executed by the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC). Rescue teams have been working to reach the remaining workers, with the operation being carried out by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). 19 rescued workers taken to Gopeshwar hospital A total of 19 workers were brought to the District Hospital in Gopeshwar after being evacuated from…

14 Aug

Separatist Leader Gurpatwant Pannun’s Fresh Anti-India Rhetoric Ahead of August 15 Draws Attention; Offers $1,000 for Disrupting Flag Hoisting

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): With India preparing to celebrate Independence Day, separatist figure Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has stepped up his anti-India rhetoric, making provocative remarks from Pakistan and calling for disruption of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flag-hoisting ceremony on August 15. Addressing the Lahore Press Club, Pannun reportedly announced a $1,000 reward for anyone who succeeds in preventing the Prime Minister from hoisting the Tricolour. He also used the occasion to push his long-standing demand for a separate Khalistan and made a series of claims about Punjab, the Indian armed forces and the country's political leadership. Separatist pitch extends…

14 Aug

Himachal Pradesh Braces for More Rain as Landslide Shuts NH; Orange Alert in Mandi, Sirmaur

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The monsoon situation in Himachal Pradesh remained a cause for concern on Friday after a fresh landslide blocked the Shimla-Dharamshala National Highway near Bhararighat, while the weather department warned of more intense rainfall in several districts over the coming days. The landslide struck the highway on Thursday night when an HRTC bus carrying passengers was passing through the area. The bus narrowly escaped being hit by the falling debris. Traffic on the stretch was subsequently stopped for all vehicles as authorities worked to clear the road. The incident has once again highlighted the vulnerability of hill roads…