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Odisha floods worsen as heavy rain inundates villages, roads in north

Published on Aug 14, 2026 14:38 IST

Flooding has hit Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and other Odisha districts, while the CWC warned of flash-flood risk in 11 districts. (ANI Video Grab)

President Murmu on IWT suspension: ‘Decisive step in interest of nation'

President Droupadi Murmu

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 15:01 IST

Zeeshan Siddique gets death threat over phone, lodges complaint with police

NCP's Zeeshan Siddique arrived at Bandra West Police Station to file a complaint after allegedly receiving two death threats recently.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 14:39 IST

Karnataka to withdraw gutka ban after MLAs flag losses for arecanut growers

The Karnataka government will withdraw its gutka ban, two days after it took effect, following concerns from BJP, Congress and JD(S) legislators. (HT/Picture for representation)

Published on Aug 14, 2026 13:58 IST

Govt on Rahul's 'Meloni jibe': India-Italy ties based on ‘mutual respect'

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press conference on the status of the Indus Water Treaty, in New Delhi on Friday.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 14:02 IST

Govt taking comprehensive steps for exam reforms: President Murmu in speech

President Droupadi Murmu is addressing the nation on the eve of Independence Day.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 15:10 IST

‘Beginning of another’: How Hindustan Times reported freedom on August 15, 1947

Hindustan Times newspaper on the morning of August 15, 1947.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 14:40 IST

4 die after inhaling toxic gas inside well in Bihar's Gaya

4 die after inhaling toxic gas inside well in Bihar's Gaya. (Representational Image)

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 14:32 IST

'India's generosity should not be seen as weakness': Doval recalls Op Sindoor

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval at Parliament premises during the ongoing Monsoon Session, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 13:39 IST

Class 8 boy dragged 25 metres under car in Kanpur, driver flees

According to police, the driver then got out, moved the injured boy to the side of the road and fled on foot. He was taken to hospital in serious condition.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 12:52 IST

Reliance Industries, Rolls-Royce partner to make engine for India’s AMCA project

Reliance, Rolls-Royce partner to make engines for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 13:21 IST

'I ask parents of terrorists…" : PM Modi's first Independence Day speech

'I ask parents of terrorists…" : PM Modi's first Independence Day speech

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 12:43 IST

FIR registered against BJP MP Anant Maharaj over alleged Netaji remarks: Police

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Anant Maharaj faces an FIR over alleged derogatory remarks against Netaji Bose; police said five others have been arrested in similar cases.

Published on Aug 14, 2026 12:34 IST

Independence Day 2026: 1,057 personnel awarded Gallantry and Service medals

Students hold the national flag during a full-dress rehearsal on the eve of the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Published on Aug 14, 2026 12:34 IST

From rifles to ramp: Surrendered Naxal women from Sukma tell their story

Surrendered women naxals walk on the ramp during a participation in a Tribal fashion show programme organised to mark National Handloom Day, in Raipur on Monday. (ANI Photo)

Published on Aug 14, 2026 11:51 IST

Noida teen kills father, jumps before metro train at Sector 52 hours later

16-year-old kills father, dies by suicide at Sector 52 Metro station in Noida

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 11:41 IST

Eggs thrown at ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh after arrest in RG Kar case

Nirmal Ghosh was being escorted to a prison van by security personnel when the crowd surrounded him and began hitting and kicking him.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 12:18 IST

Independence Day flag-hoisting guide: Dos and don’ts every Indian should know

On Independence Day, every year, the ceremonial flag hoisting and parades take place across the country.

Published on Aug 14, 2026 11:08 IST

'Baseless': Chhattisgarh IPS officer on ₹1 cr bribery charge in cyber-fraud case

Rahul Bansal has been named in the case along with assistant sub-inspector Praveen Kumar Rathore and constable Anshul Sharma.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 11:21 IST

Red Fort security tightened ahead of I-Day with 1,000+ AI-enabled CCTV cameras

A huge crowd accumulates at Delhi's Red Fort or Lal Quila every year to witness the annual event in person.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 10:52 IST

Vipul Goyal to Samay Raina's friend Balraj: Who got relief over disabled remarks

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed all FIRs against comedian Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Sonali Thakkar alias Sonali Aditya Desai, and Nishant Jagdish Tanwar.

Published on Aug 14, 2026 10:49 IST

Missing Rajasthan couple found dead, bodies stuffed inside trunk at Udaipur home

Police identified the deceased as 65-year-old Lahri Lal Paliwal and 62-year-old Radha Devi.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 10:55 IST

Woman damages airport property worth ₹49,000 after IndiGo flight cancellation

AAI alleged that the passenger damaged a monitor, a keyboard, and a passport-swiping machine, resulting in an estimated loss of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>49,000.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 13:23 IST

On camera, man dances, bathes before stealing KTM bike from Varanasi showroom

Man dances, drinks coffee, takes bath before riding away with KTM in Varanasi

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 10:18 IST

‘Genuine efforts’: Supreme Court drops criminal cases against Raina, 4 comedians

The Supreme Court also appreciated the “constructive conversation” that had taken place between the comedians including Samay Raina and the Cure SMA Foundation, which had approached the court over the content concerning persons with disabilities. (Instagram/maisamayhoon)

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 10:01 IST

Telecasting Gurbani for genuine religious purpose not copyright infringement: Delhi HC

The court however, issued summons in the suit and fixed September 24 as the next date of hearing. (Representative file)

Published on Aug 14, 2026 09:38 IST

Delhi HC upholds conviction of man for sodomising 11-year-old homeless child

As the lawyer said he and many others were shaken by the development, Delhi high court Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya shared the emotions, and said “so is everybody. We are conscious”.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 09:30 IST

Independence Day 2026 PM Modi speech: Where to watch live, timing, key details

A volunteer holds an Indian national flag during a tricolour campaign in Kolkata on August 10, 2026 ahead of country's 80th Independence Day on August 15.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 10:11 IST

Bullet hits SUV parked outside ex-Akal Takht Jathedar's Amritsar home, probe on

Police investigate the crime scene after firing was reported outside the residence of former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh in Amritsar on Friday.

Published on Aug 14, 2026 09:27 IST

Congress leaders failed to function: Telangana CM says 21% voters face deletion

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy.

Updated on Aug 14, 2026 09:26 IST

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