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Operation Safed Sagar details the IAF's Kargil War role, highlighting how a modification of Mirage 2000s using Israeli tech enabled laser-guided strikes to destroy enemy bunkers.

Nashik is classified in Seismic Zone III, indicating a moderate seismic hazard. A Maharashtra Fire and Emergency Services assessment has also highlighted earthquake vulnerability in Nashik, including concerns about older structures that may not meet modern earthquake-resistant standards.

DMK claimed 75 per cent of the TVK government’s ₹67,542 crore investment MoUs stemmed from previous DMK initiatives. TRB Rajaa criticized the lack of new projects, infrastructure clarity, and rebranding of state campaigns.

Suhail Star indicated the retreat of extreme heat in the UAE and the advent of cooler and humid nights. When will it make an appearance this year? What is its significance for the UAE?

India has sent its first tranche of relief supplies to earthquake-hit Colombia, continuing a humanitarian response that has increasingly taken its aid operations beyond the Indian Ocean region.

The Miss Universe Canada 2026 competition took an unexpected turn when Ashley Callingbull decided to address a controversy surrounding Indigenous representation on stage. Read to know more.

On Independence Day 2026, remember how Indian newspapers became a powerful force in the freedom struggle, uniting people, defying British censorship and spreading the idea of independence.

Can religion hold a modern nation together? Veteran journalist MJ Akbar argues that Pakistan's founding idea has failed to create lasting unity, pointing instead to growing regional alienation, military dominance and economic weakness.

Delhi restricts non-scheduled and chartered flights on August 15 during morning and evening hours for security. Scheduled commercial flights operate normally, while military, emergency, and VIP aircraft remain completely exempt from the rules. Read more below.

BTS member V has opened up about his struggle with partial hearing loss, revealing that the condition became more noticeable during his military service. The K-pop star said he is undergoing treatment and making regular hospital visits as he manages the hearing issue.

Astronomers have observed an extraordinarily luminous black hole estimated to shine around 100 billion times brighter than the Sun. The object’s immense brightness is linked to material falling into the black hole, offering scientists a remarkable opportunity to study some of the most extreme environments in the universe.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to amend the Constitution to permanently retain the Lok Sabha's strength at 543 seats and preserve the current state-wise allocation. The demand comes after the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution opposing changes linked to the proposed delimitation exercise.

If a drone enters Delhi's no-fly zone around August 15, DRDO's advanced systems will instantly jam its signal or destroy it with lasers. The operator will face immediate arrest and up to a year in jail under Section 223 of the BNS. Read more below.

Mumbai Police have busted a milk adulteration racket in Kandivali East, arresting a 48-year-old man allegedly caught adulterating branded milk with impure water. Police seized 74 litres of adulterated milk carrying Amul and Gokul labels, along with counterfeit pouches and adulteration material. A case has been registered under the BNS and Food Safety and Standards Act.

From the battlefields of Kargil to the skies guarded by the Indian Air Force, several Bollywood stars have stepped into uniform on screen, portraying soldiers, officers and real-life heroes. Here are some memorable performances. 

Bengaluru may soon introduce annual residential parking permits of up to Rs 25,000 and hourly on-street parking charges of up to Rs 80 under Karnataka’s draft parking policy for the Greater Bengaluru Area.

Every year on Independence Day, the airspace over New Delhi becomes a highly sensitive zone. To guarantee security during the national celebrations at the Red Fort, authorities implement temporary but strict flight restrictions

Security has been intensified across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Independence Day, with a three-tier system deployed to counter potential terrorist threats and ensure peaceful celebrations across all districts.

India Independence Day 2026: Here is a tribute remembering Kerala's freedom martyrs, from Pazhassi Raja and Velu Thampi Dalawa to scores of common people who died in Kayyur, Neyyattinkara and elsewhere, as well as the victims of the infamous Wagon Tragedy.