37-year-old Paetongtarn is Thailand's youngest PM

The Thai Parliament voted to make Paetongtarn Shinawatra the next as well as the youngest-ever prime minister of Thailand, Al Jazeera reported on Thursday.

Yunus dials PM Modi

Stresses the importance of safety of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh

CBI questions principal, role of insiders alleged

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into the rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, with new allegations suggesting the involvement of hospital staff.

Doctors across the country to go on strike today

Private hospitals to join the stir; only emergency services to be operational

J&K AND HARYANA GO TO POLLS IN SEPT-OCT

Elections in Jammu and Kashmir, which will be held after a decade, are in line with Supreme Court directive to restore democracy by September 30

Whole Of India Is With Her, She's A Champion: Sports Fraternity Hails Vinesh Phogat

The Indian sporting fraternity reacted with disappointment at the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) verdict rejecting wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her Olympic disqualification but said she will remain a champion for them.

Top Trump Advisers In Turmoil After Campaign's Worst Month Of 2024

Donald Trump has privately expressed faith in his campaign leadership and no personnel changes are currently expected, but senior advisers find themselves in the most vulnerable moment as they struggle to frame effective attacks against Kamala Harris, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.

Nifty's Rise From 1,100 To 25,000 Reflects India's Economic Evolution And Sectoral Shifts: Experts

As the nation celebrates its 78th Independence Day, it reflects on a journey marked by numerous challenges and fluctuations.

Medical College Vandalised Amid Midnight Protest

12 people arrested later in the day

'We need to score more field goals to win frequent Olympic medals': Sreejesh

If there is one thing that goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh would like to see change in Indian hockey, it is the team's dependence on penalty corners for scoring as he believes that field goals need to go up for the country to win an Olympic medal every four years.

PM Modi meets Indian contingent of Paris Olympics at his residence

On the occasion of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Indian contingent of the Paris Olympics at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in the national capital on Thursday.

IT IS INDIA'S DREAM TO HOST 2036 OLYMPICS: PM MODI

During his speech at the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that it is India's dream to host the 2036 Olympics.

Jamaica declares state of emergency

Jamaica’s prime minister has issued a 14-day state of emergency in the country’s southern Clarendon parish amid fears of further violence after two shootings on Sunday left eight dead and nine wounded.

GERMANY: HUMAN RIGHTS BODIES VOICE SUPPORT FOR UYGHUR MINORITIES

Demonstrating a strong stance against China's transnational repression against Uyghur minorities, 11 human rights organisations jointly formed a coalition to voice support in Germany, a statement by the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) reported on Tuesday.

Lanka's EC allots Wickremesinghe symbol for presidential polls

Sri Lanka’s election commission on Thursday allocated the cooking gas cylinder symbol to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is contesting the presidential election next month as an independent.

Maldives Prez extends heartfelt congratulations to India on I-Day

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu extended congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and the people of India on the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day.

WOMEN IN PAK PROTEST AGAINST SOARING INFLATION AND HEAVY TAXES

Several members of the Jamaat-e-Islami Paksitan on Thursday organised a protest in Karachi, raising their concerns against the soaring inflation and unfair taxes imposed by the government.

Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Vinesh Phogat's plea for joint-silver medal at Paris Olympics

The Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS in the case has dismissed the petition filed by wrestler Vinesh Phogat challenging her disqualification at the Paris Olympics 2024, and seeking a joint-silver medal after Phogat was disqualified from competing in the final for being 100 grams over the permissible weight in her sub-50 kg category.

No competition with Sharad Pawar, opposition influenced LS polls in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar

NCP chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has said that there is no competition between him and his uncle Sharad Pawar for the Maharashtra assembly polls as they are running their own poll campaigns and expressed confidence that the ruling Mahayuti alliance will return to power in the elections.

Aman Sehrawat's village faces neglect despite his Olympic success

In the wake of his triumphant victory at the Olympics, wrestler Aman Sehrawat has brought global acclaim to his native Birhor village in Jhajjar district

PM focuses on health, announces 75,000 new medical seats and nutrition campaign

In the next five years, medical seats in the country will be increased by 75,000, announced PM Narendra Modi on Thursday from the ramparts of the Red Fort during his address on the 78th Independence Day.

ECONOMIC STRIDE STRENGTHENING RUPEE IN NEW GLOBAL LANDSCAPE

With growing global fragmentation and geopolitical and geostrategic shifts, de-dollarisation plans are gathering currency.

Delhi Prisons DG announces remission for 1,160 convicts on Independence Day

On the 78th Independence Day, the Director General of Delhi Prisons announced a special remission for a total of 1,160 convicts.

'It is more appropriate to compare Kejriwal to Nadir Shah,' says BJP's Sachdeva

Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva lashed out at Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot for calling Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a modern-day freedom fighter.

LG hoists national flag; AAP cries 'dictatorship'

Led by Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the ruling Aam Admi Party launched a veiled attack on the Centre after the tricolor was not hoisted at the CM’s residence.

'Rahul, Kharge at 5th row': Cong stirs a fresh row

Congress’s KC Venugopal said on Thursday the “arrogance” with which PM Narendra Modi relegated Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to the last rows during the Independence Day ceremony shows that he has not learnt his lesson from June 4.

'We will fill more than 75,000 state govt jobs within January 2026': Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Thursday hoisted the national flag at Fort St. George on the occasion of 78th Independence Day and assured to fill 75 thousand state government jobs within January 2026.

CM NAIDU LEADS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS IN ANDHRA PRADESH

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu participated in the 78th Independence Day celebrations held in Vijayawada on Thursday.

'BJP always desperate to attack Bengal CM': Shatrughan Sinha

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shatrughan Sinha on Thursday praised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, describing her as a woman of substance and a symbol of women empowerment.

Jairam Ramesh targets PM over 'communal civil code'

Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “communal civil code” remarks during his address on Independence Day, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the comments were an insult to Dr BR Ambedkar, who was the greatest champion of reforms in Hindu personal law.