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Karnataka Minister R Ashoka hints at govt banning SDPI activity

Following the events on August 11th, the government has had a tough road ahead in terms of what to do. With a political row brewing, the backlash against SDPI has been severe.

Aug 15, 2020

PM Modi says India set to mass-produce COVID vaccine, launches health mission

In annual celebrations scaled down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Modi identified health and economic self-reliance as the key priorities for his government.

Aug 15, 2020

This J&K police jawan's melodious rendition of 'Aye Watan Tere Liye' will melt your heart [Watch]

J&K police constable Nasir Shah has won many hearts with his soulful singing and this Independence Day, IBTimes brings to you NH Shah's latest hit.

Aug 15, 2020

PM Modi sends stern message to China on Independence Day: Respect for India's sovereignty is supreme

PM Modi said India is connecting its relations with its neighbours, whether they are connected to it on land or from the sea, with the partnership of security, development and trust.

Aug 15, 2020

Barack Obama says he worries about Trump's efforts to 'kneecap' US Postal Service

Obama, speaking on a podcast with David Plouffe, who managed his winning 2008 presidential campaign, also played down the seriousness of progressive-moderate divisions in the Democratic Party and said younger voters provided the key to beating Trump.

Aug 15, 2020

Air India termination spree: Airline sacks 50 pilots overnight, some were still flying

The Air India pilots, who were employed in flying the Airbus 320 fleet of the airline, have sought the intervention of the management on the issue of "illegal termination" of 50 pilots from service.

Aug 15, 2020

Iran: 4 hurt in blast, fire in publishers' area in Tehran

Firemen rescued three men and a woman who were rushed to hospital and put out the blaze, Maleki said. The cause of the blast was under investigation.

Aug 15, 2020

From 'vocal for local' to Covid vaccine trials: Key takeaways from PM Modi's 74th Independence Day speech

PM Modi addressed the nation today after unfurling the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 74th Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2020

COVID spike in Maharashtra: Mumbai's toll cross 7K, Maha records 12K new cases

The state recovery rate dropped from 69.64 per cent to 69.08 per cent on Friday, while the mortality rate stood stable at 3.04 per cent.

Aug 15, 2020

France declares Paris, Marseille as high-risk zone for coronavirus

For the coronavirus high risk zones, authorities have the power to impose localized confinement by limiting people travel, restricting transport traffic and closing restaurants and bars.

Aug 15, 2020

Palestinians call UAE, Israel historic peace deal declaration a black day

Protestors held banners of "Palestine is not for sale" "No for normalization and no for those who lead normalization with the occupation" and "normalization is a knife in the back of the Palestinian people."

Aug 15, 2020

After USPS butchery, will FedEx, UPS answer Americans' call to deliver mail-in ballots

After the recent changes at the USPS that could delay the delivery of mail-in ballots jeopardizing the outcome of November election, some people are suggesting using UPS and FedEx for delivering the mail-in ballots. Could the private companies help ensure fair and timely delivery of mail-in votes?

Aug 15, 2020

Kerala CM, ministers to self-isolate after Collector tests positive

Ahead of Independence Day, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan will be going into self-isolation as a Collector tests positive. He will not be unfurling the flag this time.

Aug 15, 2020

Trump did more for women than any president ever; yeah right say people

Trump's attempt to take pride in the things he's done for American women gets nasty real fast.

Aug 14, 2020

Trump's brother Robert hospitalised; netizens show no compassion

President Donald Trump visited his younger brother Robert Trump who is admitted to a hospital in New York, sources say, he is "very ill."

Aug 14, 2020