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Sunny Leone trends on Independence day, credit goes to man behind Bengaluru riots

Many people were clueless why Sunny Leone was trending on Independence day. Here's why.

Aug 15, 2020

Oxygen disruption: 17 coronavirus patients shifted in Bengaluru

It was learnt that 11 of the patients were on intake of high-flow oxygen, of which 7-8 were taking in very less amount of oxygen while three were dependent.

Aug 15, 2020

Thousands protest against Moon as South Korea capital scrambles to curb virus resurgence

For the second day in a row in over four months, the country has reported a sudden jump in locally transmitted cases, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.

Aug 15, 2020

Bengaluru riot: Naveen's questionable 'innocence' over Facebook post turns into debate

Naveen has become a matter of concern for Karnataka since the Bengaluru violence broke out. In events that left the country scarred. However, how innocent is this figure?

Aug 15, 2020

Chinese firms hit by new import hurdles in India

Greater scrutiny of Chinese imports follows calls for boycotts from Indian nationalist groups linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party, angered by the killing of 20 Indian soldiers in the border clash in June.

Aug 15, 2020

Telangana bribery case: Tahsildar caught red-handed while accepting Rs 1.1 crore bribe

Keesara tahsildar Erva Balaraju Nagaraju, who is in charge of the district's Keesara region, was caught accepting over Rs 1.10 crore in cash as a bribe.

Aug 15, 2020

74th Independence Day 2020: Karnataka CM Yediyurappa promises 'welfare state' despite COVID setback

CM Yediyurappa addressed Karnataka in his speech on Independence Day. Talking about development and hope, the CM also assured the people a welfare state in the wake of COVID-19.

Aug 15, 2020

'I have more Indians than she has': Donald Trump takes a swipe at Kamala Harris

The president, in his speech, took a sharp aim at Kamala Harris as being hostile to police, and suggested that she and Joe Biden were at the center of "a left-wing war on cops."

Aug 15, 2020

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