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Andhra Pradesh

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu addressing the Independence Day Parade at Rayapudi

First Independence Day fete in Capital Amaravati

16 Aug 2026

Naidu after hoisting the national flag at Parade Ground in Rayapudi on Saturday

In a 1st, Independence Day function at Amaravati

21 hours ago

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Andhra to conduct drills to test disease control mechanism

21 hours ago

Handloom weavers of Anakapalli district.

Anakapalle weavers keep handloom tradition alive

21 hours ago

Financial constraints, difficult family circumstances and the struggle to meet basic needs have not stopped a group of young girls in Tirupati from chasing their dreams on the volleyball court. For these aspiring athletes from lower-middle-class and economically weaker families, volleyball is much more than a sport.

Hardship fails to block Tirupati girls’ volleyball dreams

21 hours ago

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Gujarat

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Three Gujarat gaushalas recognised by AWBI receive zero financial assistance

15 Aug 2026

Gujarat High Court launches study circle for advocates with up to 10 years’ practice

Gujarat High Court launches study circle for advocates with up to 10 years’ practice

15 Aug 2026

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Gujarat HC seeks immediate transfer of Surat DCP in connection with public assault of handcuffed accused

14 Aug 2026

As of July 27, 2026, 73,646 patients were awaiting kidney transplantation across India.

Kidney transplants in Gujarat increase by 60 per cent in five years

14 Aug 2026

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Karnataka

A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.

Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu plea seeking Cauvery water from Karnataka

11 hours ago

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar.

Congress looks beyond Siddaramaiah as CM Shivakumar gears up for 2028 Karnataka polls

23 hours ago

Forest office vandalised by villagers following shoot out of three alleged poachers near Sagya village in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district.

Three alleged poachers killed in shootout inside Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka

23 hours ago

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Karnataka plans to lay foundation stone for Mekedatu project by next August: Minister Chaluvarayaswamy

16 Aug 2026

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Kerala

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Toofan arrests rise in Kerala; jails scramble for space

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Actor Devan addresses a public meeting at the valedictory of the BJP’s Vijay Yatra at Shanghumughom in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday

Actor Devan resigns as Kerala BJP vice president, quits party

14 hours ago

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Consumer Court orders HDFC Bank to pay Rs 50,000 for erroneous CIBIL report, ‘gross negligence’ in Kerala

18 hours ago

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Arunachal Pradesh engineering student found dead in Kerala

21 hours ago

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Maharashtra

Shah Rukh, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff get FDA notices over Vimal Elaichi ad; asked to explain in 15 days

19 hours ago

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra will play key role in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat: Fadnavis

15 Aug 2026

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar

Fadnavis's response on closure of 36,000 companies in Maharashtra a verbal jugglery: NCP (SP)

15 Aug 2026

Of the 14 suspended licences, five were linked to Blinkit establishments, five to Zepto, two to Instamart, one to Bhagwati Stores and one to Swinsta Ent Pvt Ltd, the FDA said.

Food safety drive: Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 14 Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart outlets

14 Aug 2026

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Odisha

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi hoisted the national flag at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar and addressed the people of the State on August 15, 2026.

CM Mohan Charan Majhi urges youths not to be influenced by forces trying to divide them

15 Aug 2026

Vinaytosh Mishra

Amid SC lens, Vinaytosh gets additional charge of Odisha DGP

15 Aug 2026

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Odisha farmer ends life after rains wash away paddy nursery

15 Aug 2026

The relentless downpour quickly overwhelmed the drainage system, leaving roads, residential societies and low-lying neighbourhoods submerged.

Unprecedented flood: Drainage system failed Rourkela after skies opened up

15 Aug 2026

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Tamil Nadu

A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.

Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu plea seeking Cauvery water from Karnataka

11 hours ago

Ariel view of the site identified for the project in Kancheepuram district.

Villagers name road after CM Vijay in gratitude for Parandur call

16 Aug 2026

CM C Joseph Vijay at the Independence Day event at Fort St George in Chennai on Saturday.

Graft-free TN: CM Vijay outlines government’s mission

16 Aug 2026

Excise Minister K Vignesh

Tamil Nadu: FSSAI flips, revokes ban on 11 liquor brands

16 Aug 2026

Telangana

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla greets guests during the ‘At Home’ at Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad.

80th Independence Day: Telangana looks back to move forward

23 hours ago

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy shows a smart ration card while addressing a public meeting at the Ambedkar Stadium in Sangareddy on Saturday.

Ex-minister Harish tried to hurt people with occult rituals; God saved us: CM Reddy

16 Aug 2026

BRS working president KT Rama Rao

Centre should probe PM’s allegations against Congress: BRS President KT Rama Rao

22 hours ago

BRS Deputy Floor leader T Harish Rao

CM Reddy’s Independence Day speech full of falsehoods: BRS Leader Harish

22 hours ago

Uttar Pradesh

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ITBP DIG, driver killed as SUV crashes into car in Uttar Pradesh

15 Aug 2026

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Four killed after brick-laden tractor-trolley overturns on Lucknow-Sultanpur highway

15 Aug 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

CM Yogi announces integrated youth policy, urges Gen Z to fight inequality and anarchy

15 Aug 2026

Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow Diary | Battle of doles for women ahead of polls

15 Aug 2026

West Bengal

West Bengal Assembly and ex-Trinamool Congress MLA from Rampurhat in Birbhum district, Asish Banerjee.

‘I was never involved in corruption’: Ex-West Bengal Speaker Asish Banerjee’s suicide note

20 hours ago

TMC leader Asish Banerjee with Mamata Banerjee.

Mamata alleges Asish Banerjee was repeatedly maligned, faced immense mental pressure before death

12 hours ago

"Shame of Bengal's altered politics": TMC leader Kunal Ghosh demands impartial probe into death of ex-Dy Speaker Ashis Banerjee

Asish Banerjee's death triggers political blame game between rival TMC factions, BJP

13 hours ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

WB CM Suvendu accuses Sonia Gandhi of insulting 'Vande Mataram,' Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

15 hours ago

Assam

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Partition scars will never be forgotten, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

14 Aug 2026

At least 12 Assam residents were injured in the August 10 firing incident, which occurred within Assam’s territory.

Tribal body gives Assam Police 48 hours to arrest four from Arunachal

13 Aug 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Over Rs 1,000 crore likely needed for Assam flood rehabilitation: CM Himanta Sarma

12 Aug 2026

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18 injured, four critical after unidentified men open fire along Arunachal Pradesh - Assam border

10 Aug 2026

Bihar

Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) chief and newly elected Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor is welcomed by party workers during the 'Abhar programme' (thanksgiving meet) at the Bankipur Assembly constituency, in Patna, Bihar, Sunday, August 16, 2026. The event was organized to express gratitude to the voters following his historic victory in the recently concluded assembly by-election.

After Bankipur win, Prashant Kishor plans Bihar tour to strengthen Jan Suraaj ahead of council polls

9 hours ago

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar

SIR contributed to record Bihar poll turnout, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

12 hours ago

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav interacts with the media after a meeting with Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi, in New Delhi.

Bihar turning into capital of exam paper leaks: Tejashwi Yadav

13 hours ago

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary gestures while inspecting the Guard of Honour during the state-level 80th Independence Day celebrations at Gandhi Maidan, in Patna, on Saturday.

Bihar CM pitches exam reform, student portal and one crore jobs by 2030 in I-Day speech

15 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh

Swollen Chambal river.

Steamer runs out of fuel on Chambal River; all passengers safe

18 hours ago

MP CM Mohan Yadav

MP CM Mohan Yadav demands apology from Sonia and Rahul Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

22 hours ago

'2027 to be youth welfare year'

'2027 to be youth welfare year'

23 hours ago

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20-year-old woman stabbed to death at Jabalpur restobar, colleague arrested

15 Aug 2026

Rajasthan

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BJP deploys out-of-state leaders to oversee campaign as Rajasthan local polls near

15 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma speaks at an event in Jaipur

Rajasthan set to become fifth BJP-ruled state with UCC as Cabinet clears Bill

13 Aug 2026

Rajasthan OBC report sparks Major Row as Jats, Gurjars dispute population figures.

OBC political representation commission submits report to Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma

13 Aug 2026

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Third maternal death in two days after C-section at Kota hospitals raises concerns

12 Aug 2026

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