August 15, 2026
  • August 15, 2026

Militants, village guards exchange fire, 4 feared killed

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Four armed men were feared killed in a fratricidal shootout between militants and village guards in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, police reported. A militant from the United Kuki Liberation Front and three village volunteers from the same community reportedly died near Molnom area. Ongoing search operations by central forces have not yet recovered the bodies.

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‘Extreme rainfall’ risks to rise for India: Study

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A recent IITM study indicated a significant rise in extreme rainfall events in India by the end of the century due to high carbon dioxide emissions. The Western Ghats and central India are projected to be most affected. Areas with extremely heavy rainfall may increase by 18%, with intensity rising by 58%, impacting socio-economic...

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Maldives at heart of ‘neighbourhood first’ policy: EAM S Jaishankar

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In Addu city, Maldives, India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and his Maldivian counterpart Moosa Zameer inaugurated key infrastructure projects. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of the Maldives in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. India has invested significantly, with projects aimed at regional development, economic growth, and improved connectivity, reaffirming their strong bilateral relationship.

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Sub-quota a plot to divide & rule Dalits, allege SP veterans

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Samajwadi Party’s Dalit leaders criticized the proposal of sub-categorizing Scheduled Castes, calling it a divisive strategy. Veteran MPs RK Chaudhary and Awadhesh Prasad asserted that the SP, led by Akhilesh Yadav, supports SC/ST unity as envisioned by Ambedkar. This stance aligns with the party’s effort to appeal to the weakening BSP vote base.

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Bengalis labelled Bangladeshis, attacked in Odisha: Didi to Majhi

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Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee contacted Odisha’s Mohan Charan Majhi regarding the assault of Bengali-speaking workers in Odisha, labelled as ‘Bangladeshis’. Videos showed attacks in Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, and Sambalpur. The Odisha government has instructed police to remain vigilant, and a helpline has been launched for affected workers to seek assistance.

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Rain fury claims 30 lives in 4 northern states; 5 missing

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Heavy rainfall in northern India resulted in the deaths of 31 people across Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab. Significant incidents included a family in Punjab washed away in their car and multiple drownings in Rajasthan. Officials were working to provide assistance amid widespread damage and disruptions. Rescue operations were ongoing to find...

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Madhabi’s response raises new critical questions: Hindenburg Research

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Hindenburg Research responded to Madhabi Puri Buch and Dhaval Buch’s release, which called their previous report character assassination. Hindenburg highlighted critical questions and admissions, including an email Buch sent in 2018 on behalf of her husband. They questioned Buch’s investments through her husband while serving as a SEBI member and noted Buch’s connection to...

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