Government Unveils National Framework to Strengthen ITDAs and ITDPs
New framework focuses on institutional reform, convergence, digital governance and outcome-based monitoring for tribal development New Delhi: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram and Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog, on Saturday…
Tributes Paid to Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Death Anniversary
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 16 (UDN): Tributes were paid to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, remembering him as a distinguished nationalist, visionary statesman and exceptional orator who made significant contributions to…
Indonesia’s Flores Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 47
Jakarta: The death toll from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island has risen to 47, as rescue teams continue searching through damaged buildings and landslide-hit areas for survivors. The earthquake struck…
Wave City organizes flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate the 80th Independence Day
Ghaziabad, 16th August, 2026: Residents of Wave City, the first operational Hi-tech City in North India, today organised a flag hoisting ceremony to celebrate the 80th Independence Day. On this occasion, the residents, staff members and guest…
CATL and Quinbrook Build on Supernode Partnership Following Stage 2 and Stage 3 Major Milestones
BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quinbrook’s Supernode battery energy storage project has completed Stage 2 commercial operation and reached financial close on A$469 million financing for Stage 3, marking a further milestone…
National Council for Senior Citizens Reviews Key Measures for Elderly Welfare and Healthcare
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar chaired the fifth meeting of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSrC) in New Delhi, where the government and stakeholders reviewed a range of issues…
President’s Medal for Distinguished Service Awarded to Railway Security Officer
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: On the occasion of Independence Day 2026, the President of India has conferred the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on officers and personnel of the Railway…
PM Modi Remembers Sri Aurobindo, Highlights His Enduring Influence on India and the World
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to Sri Aurobindo on his birth anniversary, recalling his contribution as a philosopher, nationalist, poet and thinker who devoted his life to India’s freedom and the…
Government Removes 12-Minute Ad Cap for Television Channels
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The government has decided to remove the long-standing 12-minute-per-hour limit on television advertisements, marking a significant change in the regulatory framework governing India’s broadcasting industry. The decision…
Amit Shah Begins Rajasthan Visit, Rs.667 Crore Aid to Benefit 66.74 Lakh Farmers
Jaipur, August 15, 2026: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah begins a two-day visit to Rajasthan today, with a major focus on farmer support, employment generation and infrastructure development across the state. A key highlight of the visit…