August 14, 2025 1:39 PM

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Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia Holds Cleanliness Drive Ahead of Independence Day

In the run-up to Independence Day 2025, the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia organised a Shramdaan activity under the Har Ghar Swachhata campaign. Ambassador Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan administered the Swachhta Pledge, after which staff and community members joined in cleaning and beautifying the Embassy pr...

August 14, 2025 1:30 PM

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Boat Rally organised at Sukhna Lake under Har Ghar Tiranga in Chandigarh

As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to commemorate Independence Day, tomorrow, the Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO), under the aegis of the Chandigarh Administration, organised a grand Boat Rally at the famous Sukhna Lake in the city, yesterday. The celebrations...

August 14, 2025 1:25 PM

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 hit new closing highs on rate cut hopes

US stocks extended their winning streak on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 settling at record closing highs for the second straight session.   Even though technology shares remained a bit sluggish compared to the previous day, positive momentum prevailed due to rate cut hopes.   The Dow J...

August 14, 2025 1:13 PM

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Cloud bursts increase water level of Punjab’s Beas river

Continued rain in the hills of Himachal and incidents of cloud bursts in some parts of the state have started causing trouble in parts of Punjab also due to an increase in the water level of the Beas river.   In Kapurthala, 22 villages in the Mand area of Sultanpur Lodhi have been inundated as ...

August 14, 2025 12:37 PM

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Preparation in full swing for celebration of Independence Day across Assam

The Assam government has stepped up security measures across the State ahead of the Independence Day celebrations tomorrow.   Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will hoist the National Flag at Khanapara in Guwahati at 9 AM tomorrow, and all other Ministers will hoist the tricolour in various distric...