12:29 AM
Drone visuals of Tiranga rally organised by Rajkot Municipal Corporation along with Rajkot police, yesterday. (14.08)
12:11 AM
Havildar Vivek Singh Tomar awarded the Shaurya Chakra posthumously for saving the lives of fellow soldiers and preventing a major fire incident during deployment at the Siachen Glacier at an altitude of 18,300 feet. He observed a fire inside a snow tent in January this year and entered inside disregarding personal safety to contain the situation but laid down his life in the incident due to injuries.
As part of its commitment to handhold the domestic drone startup ecosystem, the Indian Air Force has awarded a contract worth nearly Rs.300 Crore to Veda Aeronautics. This award is under the auspices of the IAF’s Mehar Baba Swarm Drone Competition
– IAF
11:28 PM
Anti-Doping Agency’s (NADA) Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) suspends Olympian wrestler Seema Bisla for one year due to violation of ‘Whereabouts failure’. The ban has started from 12th May.
11:16 PM
As part of its commitment to handhold the domestic drone startup ecosystem, the Indian Air Force has awarded a contract worth nearly Rs 300 crores to Veda Aeronautics. This award is under the auspices of the IAF’s Mehar Baba Swarm Drone Competition: IAF Officials
10:59 PM
Wing Commander ShreyTomar awarded Vayu Sena Medal Gallantry for safely landing his twin engine fighter aircraft safely on single engine due to fire and preventing both loss of life and property.
10:51 PM
Jammu and Kashmir: Clock Tower at Lal Chowk in Srinagar lit up in Tricolour ahead of Independence Day
10:50 PM
India’s Adani Group approves MoU to buy remaining stake in Quintillion Business Media
India’s Adani Group said on Monday its unit AMG Media Networks’ board has approved the signing of a memorandum of undertaking to buy the remaining 51% stake in digital news platform Quintillion Business Media it does not already own.Quint Digital Media is the parent group of Quintillion Business Media.Adani Group already has a 49% stake in Quintillion Business Media.
10:45 PM
Jammu and Kashmir: The National Flag flying high on Clock Tower at Lal Chowk in Srinagar
10:45 PM
Indian Army Majors Vikas Bhambhu and Mustafa Bohara awarded the Shaurya Chakra posthumously for flying away their crashing ALH Dhruv Rudra helicopter from a built up area and an ammunition point in Arunachal Pradesh in October, 2022 saving many precious lives. The two pilots lost their lives in the crash despite having liberty to land in open area but this could have caused damage to ammunition point and civilians on ground.
10:45 PM
AMG Media Networks Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited sings MoU with Quintillion Media Limited (“QML”) for the acquisition of remaining 51% stake in QBML.
10:44 PM
NCP leader and former Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik arrives at his residence after he was discharged from the hospital.
10:13 PM
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren writes a letter to Assistant Director of Ranchi ED asking him to withdraw the summon requiring him to appear before the agency.
In the letter, he says that he has provided all necessary documents and information to Lokpal and the CBI. If the ED needs any information, it can take the documents from these agencies. He has also alleged that ED deliberately summoned him on August 14.
09:57 PM
Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus illuminated in Tricolour ahead of Independence Day
09:24 PM
West Bengal: Calcutta High Court light up ahead on Independence Day
09:06 PM
SEBI: Confirmatory order in matter of Zee Entertainment
08:41 PM
Central Reserve Force (CRPF) got 33 Gallantry Medals on Independence Day that includes 20 Medals for gallantry in five operations conducted in Jammu and kashmir while 13 Medals were conferred on the Bravehearts who displayed gallant action in four operations in LWE infested areas. Two bravehearts were also awarded with the Police Medal for gallantry (Posthumous): CRPF
08:40 PM
Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah Border, Amritsar, Punjab
08:26 PM
Earthquake tremors felt in Assam
08:17 PM
Vodafone Idea’s loss widens to Rs 7,840 crore in June quarter: Company filing.
19th round of Corps Commander talks between India and China in Chushul concludes. Both sides discussed issues related to disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh
– Indian Army Sources
08:08 PM
Trivandrum International Airport illuminated in colours of the Tricolour ahead of Independence Day
07:57 PM
Union Minister Anurag Thakur hoisted national flag at his residence ahead of Independence Day as part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, earlier today.
Several places have been damaged in the last 48 hours, due to incessant rainfall in the region. Roads have washed away, bridges have been damaged. Kedarnath Yatra has been stopped for the next 2 days. Water level in Ganga River is also rising, keeping this in mind, search and rescue teams are kept on standby
– Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
President Droupadi Murmu, Union HM Amit Shah, Mallikarjun Kharge, BJP chief JP Nadda, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi have called to provide all possible help to the state government
– Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Over 50 people have lost their lives in the state in last 24 hours. Over 20 people are still trapped, the death toll can also increase. Search and rescue operation is underway. We have taken the decision not to organise any cultural program on the occasion of Independence Day.
– Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
It’s a vision to ensure banking service services even in remote areas. In this regard, a review was conducted today… 5,333 towers have been sanctioned to Odisha and its review was also done…4,016 new branches have been sanctioned for Odisha so that banking services reach the doorstep.
– Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Today, we see that India has not only regained its rightful place on the world stage, but it has also enhanced its standing in the international order. India is playing a crucial role in promoting developmental and humanitarian goals around the world. It has also assumed leadership of international forums, especially the presidency of G-20. As the G-20 represents two-thirds of the world population, this is a unique opportunity to help shape global discourse in the right direction. With the G-20 presidency, India can nudge decision-making in trade and finance towards equitable progress. Beyond trade and finance, matters of human development too are on the agenda. I am confident that with India’s proven leadership in dealing with global issues, member-nations will be able to advance effective action on these fronts.
– President Droupadi Murmu
I am happy to note that the economic empowerment of women is being given special focus in our country. Economic empowerment strengthens the position of women in the family and society. I urge all fellow citizens to give priority to women empowerment. I would like our sisters and daughters to overcome challenges with courage and move ahead in life. Development of women was among the ideals of our freedom struggle
– President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of Independence Day
Yesterday, at 8:22 pm, at Kashmiri Gate Metro Police Station, we got the information from CISF control room that some caller informed that a bomb has been planted at Kashmiri Gate metro station and it could blast anytime…After receiving this call yesterday, our entire staff along with CISF and DMRC did an extensive search operation of metro stations. We deployed a bomb detection team, and bomb disposal squad for the operation and then we got to know that no such suspicious article has been found. Then, we immediately formed a team to identify the caller… We obtained his phone and personal details so when we reached his home, we found him there. The caller has been identified as Rahul Gupta… We’ve filed an FIR against him and detained him
– DCP Metro Ram Gopal Naik
07:20 PM
Indian Army dog Madhu, from 21 Army Dog Uni posthumously awarded Mention in Dispatches gallantry medal on Independence Day.
07:20 PM
President Droupadi Murmu has approved 76 Gallantry awards to Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on the eve of Independence Day 2023. These include four Kirti Chakra (posthumous), 11 Shaurya Chakras, including five posthumous, two Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 52 Sena Medals (Gallantry), three Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) and four Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry).
On the eve of Independence Day, I join my fellow citizens in paying grateful tribute to the known and unknown freedom fighters whose sacrifices have made it possible for India to regain its rightful place in the comity of nations. Great women freedom fighters like Matangini Hazra and Kanaklata Baruah laid down their lives for Bharat-Mata. Maa Kasturba matched the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi every step of the way on the difficult path of Satyagraha
– President Droupadi Murmu
My heartiest greetings to all on our 77th Independence Day. It is a glorious and auspicious occasion for all of us. I am overjoyed to see that festivity is in the air. It is a matter of delight as well as pride for us to see how everyone – children, youth and the elderly, in cities and villages, everywhere in India –are excited and preparing to celebrate this festival of our freedom. The people have been celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ with great enthusiasm
– President Droupadi Murmu
07:05 PM
The Management and Control of Listed Entity vested withthe Family Group and Mr. Sunil Kant Munjal resigned asJoint Managing Director in the Listed Entity.
07:04 PM
Mr. Sunil Kant Munjal, hereinafter refer to as an”Individual” shall exit from the management andcontrol of Hero MotoCorp Limited, including anyposition held as Joint Managing Director.
07:04 PM
The Management and Control of the Listed Entity shallvest with the family group comprising of Mrs. SantoshMunjal, Mrs. Renu Munjal, Mr. Suman Kant Munjal andMr. Pawan Munjal, hereinafter referred to as “FamilyGroup”.
07:04 PM
Hero Motocorp family settlement pact
07:03 PM
Hero Motocorp: Family settlement pact received from founders; Sunil Munjal to exit from management and control
Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has carried out search operations under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 on 9th August at 2 residential premises in Jaipur (Rajasthan) and Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh) in a PMLA case against Ved Prakash Yadav and others and subsequently arrested Ved Prakash Yadav on 9th August
– ED
06:32 PM
Punjab, Haryana and UP will witness scattered rainfall activity in the next 24 hours. Delhi NCR will see a light spell of rain tonight. Cloudy skies with drizzle expected on the morning of 15th August in Delhi: Charan Singh, Scientist ‘F’, IMD
Earlier, for everything people used to go to govt hospitals so doctors were burdened. Now 60 patients are going to the hospital where 100 patients would go. The doctors are getting time to check the individual patient…Business, employment, health, education and farming are the five priorities for us…
– Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
05:36 PM
Retail inflation rises to 7.44% in July compared to 4.87% in the previous month
05:36 PM
Security tightened ahead of Independence Day celebrations in the National Capital.
In the last 24 hours, intense rainfall has drenched various parts of India. Rishikesh in Uttarakhand takes the lead with a whopping 42.00 cm of rain, followed by Kangra, Himachal Pradesh at 27.00 cm
– IMD
India’s overall exports in July 2023 is estimated at $59.43 Billion, despite global headwinds. Overall trade deficit improves by 45.22% during July 2023 to $8.35 Billion from $15.24 Billion in July 2022. Merchandise Trade Deficit also improves by 18.74% at $20.67 Billion in July 2023 as compared to $25.44 Billion in July 2022
– Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Iron Ore exports registered significant increase of 962.82% in July 2023 as compared to July 2022, and an increase of 64.52% during April-July 2023 over April-July 2022. Electronic Goods exports registered growth of 13.09% and 37.6% in July 2023 and April-July 2023 respectively over corresponding period last year
– Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Ceramic Products & Glassware exports registered growth of 20.82% and 12.39% in July 2023 and April-July 2023 respectively over corresponding period last year. Agricultural exports registered robust growth: Fruits and Vegetables exports increase by 18.94%, Oil Seeds by 32.83%, Oil Meals by 34.24%, Rice by 5.38% in July 2023 over July 2022
– Ministry of Commerce & Industry
NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a first-year student of Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal became a victim of ragging, and died on 10th August 2023 after falling from the second-floor balcony of the varsity’s hostel
– National Human Rights Commission
05:28 PM
Government to sell tomatoes at Rs 50/kg from August 15
05:17 PM
Reliance Infra- Delhi Metro case
SC has stayed the proceedings initiated by Reliance Infrastructure’s Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd for execution of the Rs 4700-crore arbitration award that it won against DMRC in May 2017. The stay is granted till the Delhi HC hears the DMRC’s curative petition.The apex court also issued notice to Reliance Infrastructure firm and others on appeals filed by the Centre and the Delhi government against the HC order which directed attachment of the entire amount in the credit of the metro operator if it failed to pay the dues.
NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a first-year student of Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal became a victim of ragging, and died on 10th August 2023 after falling from the second-floor balcony of the varsity’s hostel
– National Human Rights Commission
From Emergency till today, everyone has seen who is the ‘demon’. According to Congress’ mentality, if people vote for Congress, they are good people and they vote for BJP, they are ‘demons’…
– Union Minster Pralhad Joshi on Congress MP Randeep Surjewala’s ‘demon’ remark
Several places in Himachal Pradesh received rainfall in the last 24 hours…For August 15, a ‘yellow’ alert has been issued which includes Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur and Hamirpur
– Bui Lal, IMD Deputy Director, Himachal Pradesh
04:39 PM
Madhya Pradesh CM @ChouhanShivraj participates in ‘Tiranga Rally’ in Bhopal.
04:34 PM
Odisha: ‘Tiranga Yatra’ led by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan taken out in Bhubaneswar
04:27 PM
Jio announces nationwide rollout of 5G-based connectivity using 26ghz mm-wave spectrum
RJIL has completed minimum roll-out obligations ahead of schedule across all spectrum bands for spectrum acquired in the 2022 spectrum auction.
04:24 PM
Independence Day 2023
A ‘Tiranga Bike Rally’ was organised by Muslim Welfare Society, Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir earlier today as part of Independence Day celebrations.
04:21 PM
SC issues contempt notice to SpiceJet chairman and managing director Ajay Singh for failing to comply with the “in-principle commercial settlement” arrived at with Credit Suisse in the $24-million dispute last year
The contempt plea was filed by the Swiss investment firm alleging that Singh/Spicejet has not being paying as per the schedule and as of now there is an outstanding dues of $6.5 million.
04:19 PM