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A vehicle sits wrecked after an earthquake of magnitude 5 struck southern Spain, in Armilla, Spain on August 15, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Spain’s cherished tourist hotspot of Granada was in shock on Saturday (August 15, 2026) after a rare 5.0-magnitude earthquake woke residents in the middle of the night and damaged buildings. But…
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Motorists cross the road at Gautamnagar railway crossing in Malkajgiri, Hyderabad, on Friday. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G Malkajgiri is a bustling suburb of the twin cities, known for the numerous railway lines criss-crossing its residential colonies. This has necessitated the construction of several Road Under Bridges (RUBs) and Road Over Bridges (ROBs) to facilitate…
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Taliban rulers and other officials gathered at Afghanistan’s traditional Loya Jirga assembly hall on Saturday (August 15, 2026) to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their return to power, touting having brought stability after decades of upheaval. A top United Nations official, however, warned of a grave human rights crisis in the country where girls above…
Chief Minister N. Rangasamy participates in the Independence Day celebrations held on Beach Road in Puducherry on Saturday | Photo Credit: S.S. Kumar The per capita income of the Union Territory of Puducherry has now increased to ₹3,06,119 as a result of measures initiated by the government in the past few years, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said here on…
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Palakkad Divisional Railway Manager Madhukar Roat giving the Independence Day message at the divisional headquarters at Olavakode near Palakkad on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Palakkad Railway Division celebrated the 80th Independence Day with various functions at the Divisional Railway Manager’s office at Olavakode near here on Saturday. Divisional Railway Manager Madhukar Roat…
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Vice-Admiral Sameer Saxena, AVSM, NM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, salutes from an open-top vehicle as he reviews a ceremonial parade at the Southern Naval Command on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day in Kochi on Saturday. | Photo Credit: PTI Democracy and secularism, two fundamental values of the country, should…
Mehidy Hasan Miraz is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of Australia’s Steve Smith | Photo Credit: AP Bangladesh moved to within sight of one of the biggest wins in its Test cricket history after Australia stumbled to 161-4 and remained 67 runs behind at stumps on Day 3 of the first Test on…
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The Rashtraraksha Samithi organises a protest at Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur on Independence Day on Saturday objecting to the Kerala government’s decision not to include the full rendition of Vande Mataram in the official Independence Day programme. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Rashtraraksha Samithi organised a protest at Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur on Independence…
The story so far: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) passed an amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, which, among other things, specifies that States do not levy any tax or cess on mineral, mineral bearing lands and overall operations. The now-ratified legislation has drawn immense opposition from several…
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Cristian Romero applauds fans after the match. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Atletico Madrid have signed Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero until June 2031 after five seasons in North London, the Spanish club said on Saturday (August 15, 2026). Financial details were not disclosed. British media reported Atletico paid around £34.2 million ($46.27 million) for…
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