Independence Day 2026: How IITs, NITs and other campuses are celebrating August 15
Independence Day How IITs NITs and other campuses are celebrating August

Independence Day How IITs NITs and other campuses are celebrating August
The 6-GW solar module manufacturing plant is expected to generate employment opportunities for more than 800 skilled professionals in the region
An indefinite bandh began in Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district on Friday morning. Protests erupted over new uniform eligibility criteria for government recruitment. These new rules mandate indigenous status and language proficiency for applicants. Protesters fear the policy threatens livelihoods of non-APST residents. Discussions are scheduled to defuse the tension and address concerns.
Mikel Arteta faces the difficult task of defending Arsenal's Premier League title. He aims to join an elite group of managers who have retained the crown. The squad has grown together and knows what it takes to win. Reinforcements like Bruno Guimaraes signal intent to strengthen from a powerful position.
Crypto exchanges are evolving into financial superapps, expanding into payments, tokenised assets, equities and investment products. Binance gained market share in H1 2026, while traditional-asset perpetuals surged. Stablecoin payments and crypto card spending also grew despite weaker trading volumes, highlighting broader adoption and diversification beyond conventional cryptocurrency trading.
People aged 70 and over won’t have to retake their driving tests under new government rules
UK households can get as much as £1,245 and a free toothbrush.
A group of teens is accused of assaulting a 27-year-old man and stealing his BYD Shark 6 vehicle at Kelvin Grove. He died a fortnight later.
Exports to Singapore and Sri Lanka more than doubled in the first quarter. Shipments to the ASEAN region also saw significant growth during this period. Malaysia and Australia experienced substantial increases in their export figures. The India-UK trade agreement operationalized, boosting shipments to the UK. Overall, India's exports demonstrated robust growth across multiple FTA partners.
The shares were sold in the ₹624-631.71 apiece price range, taking the total transaction size to ₹985.86 crore
‘This is not in my contract’, the veteran journalist said
Adani Energy Solutions has acquired Vizag Power Transmission from RECPDCL. This acquisition supports Adani's strategy for shareholder value enhancement. The deal follows a recent transmission project win in Andhra Pradesh. Vizag Power Transmission will facilitate green hydrogen and ammonia projects.
Sales growth was a muted 0.8%, weighed down by passenger traffic disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict and terminal migration at airports
Lee Iacocca helped create the iconic Ford Mustang before Henry Ford II fired him in 1978. Just five years later, Iacocca helped revive nearly bankrupt rival Chrysler, leading the struggling automaker through a major turnaround and to record profits.
Natco Pharma has reported a stark profit decline in the first quarter, largely driven by reduced sales of its leading cancer drug, lenalidomide. This led to a pronounced drop in consolidated revenues compared to the prior year. On a brighter note, the core business showed some positive growth, and total expenses saw a decrease, providing a silver lining to the financial report.
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He murdered his estranged wife Linda Razzell in 2002,
The parallel stories of Lachie Schultz and Jack Ginnivan offer insights into the different mindsets and philosophies of Collingwood and Hawthorn.
Vernon Kay has shed light on the ultimate fate of a site that the BBC determined was "wholly unsuitable for the 21st century"
Passengers heard a loud bang before the plane began to lose altitude and a man's head was partially sucked into a hole in the fuselage.
Kudyiwa, who came third place alongside Angelista Gunda on the ITV reality dating show has been caring for his mother since he was 10 years old.
Real borrowing costs across major economies have climbed to multi-year highs as heavy government borrowing and large technology companies’ AI spending increase bond supply. Rising real yields could challenge equity valuations by making fixed income more attractive, raising corporate funding costs and potentially slowing economic growth.
There's nothing worse than your tomatoes tasting like the tin they came in, but there's an easy way to banish this - and it's not adding sugar.
Gradual domestic fuel price adjustments have shielded India’s headline inflation from global crude shocks
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