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"Will Suspend All Freebies Unless...": Supreme Court's Warning To Maharashtra

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Wednesday warned the Maharashtra government that it would suspend its freebie schemes unless it pays compensation to a private party whose land was "illegally" occupied by it more than six decades ago.

3 Budding Hockey Players Killed, 5 Injured In Lightning Strike In Jharkhand: Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2024, Simdega

At least three budding hockey players died, and five others were injured in a lightning strike in Jharkhand's Simdega district on Wednesday, police said.

The Stories Of Valour You Need To Know Of Chakra Awardees

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday August 14, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday conferred 10 Kirti Chakras, including seven posthumously, to personnel of the Army and paramilitary forces for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.

"Wrapped In Proud Tricolours": Gautam Adani Posts Airport Terminals' Video On Eve Of Independence Day

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday August 14, 2024, Mumbai

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has posted a video of airport terminals decorated in the colours of the national flag on the eve of Independence Day.

Bangladesh Crisis Can Hit Medical Tourism Inflow By 10-15% In 2024: Report

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2024, Mumbai

The socio-political unrest in Bangladesh has impacted the medical tourism inflow from the neighbouring country and if the turbulence persists the total footfall from the country may drop by 10-15 per cent this year, a report has said.

"Not Appropriate For Me...": Praful Patel On Ajit Pawar's 'Admission' On Wife

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday August 14, 2024, Mumbai

After Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he had made a mistake by fielding his wife Sunetra against his cousin Supriya Sule in the Lok Sabha polls, senior NCP leader Praful Patel said that it would not be appropriate for him to comment

Har Ghar Tirange "Popular Across India": PM On Eve Of Independence Day

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Wednesday August 14, 2024, New Delhi

The two-year-old "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign is continuing this year too, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted said this evening that the campaign is becoming popular.

"Indomitable Courage": 2 BSF Soldiers Killed In Ethnic Violence-Hit Manipur Awarded Gallantry Medals

Edited by Debanish Achom | Wednesday August 14, 2024, New Delhi

Two Border Security Force soldiers who were killed in action and one who was injured in ethnic violence-hit Manipur were awarded the police medal for gallantry on the eve of Independence Day.

Trump, Musk Groove To Bee Gees' 'Stayin' Alive' In AI-Video Now Viral

Edited by Ritika | Wednesday August 14, 2024, New Delhi

Billionaire Elon Musk today shared an AI-generated video of him and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump grooving and performing dance steps to Bee Gees' 'Stayin' Alive' song.

Dhaba Manager Shot At For Objecting To Smoking Inside Gurugram Eatery: Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2024, Gurugram

A dhaba manager was shot at by a man when he objected to him and his friends smoking inside his eatery here, police said on Wednesday.

Body Of Dalit Girl, 14, Recovered From Bihar Pond With Injury Marks: Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2024, Muzaffarpur

A 14-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly kidnapped from her house in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar and her body was found, with injury marks all over, inside a pond, police said on Wednesday.

CRPF Awarded Highest Number Of Gallantry Medals On Independence Day

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2024, New Delhi

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been awarded the highest number of police gallantry medals -- 52 -- on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day.

Colonel Manpreet Who Was Killed In Action In J&K Awarded Kirti Chakra

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2024, New Delhi

Colonel Manpreet Singh, who was killed in action while leading from the front in an anti-terror operation in Jammu Kashmir's Anantnag last September has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, the second-highest peacetime gallantry award.

Video: US Diplomat, Vlogger Explore Delhi's Iconic Pre-Independence Eateries

Edited by Ritika | Wednesday August 14, 2024, New Delhi

Ahead of the 78th Independence Day, American diplomat Shoshauna and renowned food influencer Gurpreet Singh Tikku explored the iconic restaurants in Delhi that have been serving before India gained independence.

4-Year-Old Boy, Bitten By Stray Dog, Dies Of Rabies In Tamil Nadu: Report

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 14, 2024, Chennai

A four-year-boy, who was bitten by a stray dog on June 27, died of suspected rabies in Tamil Nadu today.

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