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PM Modi announces free online coaching for competitive exams aspirants to ease financial burden on their families.

ION correspondentAugust 16, 2026August 16, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced to provide free online coaching for students belonging to poor and middle class families. In his address to the nation, Mr Modi said,...

Climate and Weather Top Stories

IMD predicts moderate to heavy rainfall across several states today.

EditorAugust 16, 2026August 16, 2026

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy rainfall today at places over Arunachal Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Parts of north-east India, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat,...

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NTA to release provisional answer keys for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET and ICAR-NET 2026.

ION correspondentAugust 15, 2026August 15, 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the provisional answer keys for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET and ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE (PhD) 2026 will be published tomorrow. The NTA...

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Government to remove 12-minute advertisement cap for TV channels.

ION correspondentAugust 15, 2026August 15, 2026

Government has decided to remove the 12-minute advertisement duration cap for television channels. Information and Braodcasting Ministry said in a statement that the decision shall come into effect from...

World leaders extend Independence Day greetings to India.

EditorAugust 15, 2026August 15, 2026

World leaders and foreign missions extended Independence Day greetings to India today, praising its democratic journey, civilisational heritage and expanding role in regional and global cooperation. U.S. Secretary of...

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PM Modi hoists National Flag at Red Fort on 80th. Independence Day.

Deepak BoraAugust 15, 2026August 15, 2026

The Nation is celebrating its 80th Independence Day today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Independence Day celebrations from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi. Upon his arrival, for...

States Top Stories

Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu pays tribute to freedom fighters on 80th Independence Day.

ION correspondentAugust 15, 2026August 15, 2026

Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu paid heartfelt tribute to the freedom fighters on the 80th Independence Day, recalling their supreme sacrifices and urging people to draw inspiration from...

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to launch road development programme covering 7,448 km.

ION correspondentAugust 15, 2026August 15, 2026

Telangana’s rural roads sector is set for a new chapter, with Mulugu district hosting the launch of a massive road development programme. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will unveil a...

Climate and Weather Top Stories

Flood situation intensifies in North Odisha as major rivers rise amid heavy rainfall.

ION correspondentAugust 15, 2026August 15, 2026

North Odisha continues to reel under flood fury as incessant rain has swollen rivers and inundated villages, roads and low-lying areas. The Baitarani, Budhabalanga and Jalka rivers have risen...

States Top Stories

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari pays tribute to freedom fighters on Independence Day.

ION correspondentAugust 15, 2026August 15, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has called upon the people of the state to work together to build a more developed, prosperous and brighter West Bengal. In his...