‘Attempt to stigmatise dissent’: Opposition hits out at PM Modi over ‘dimagi Naxal’ jibe
Opposition leaders on Saturday (August 15, 2026) hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “dimagi Naxals” reference in his Independence Day address, accusing him of using labels to target dissent, while also tearing into his appeal to parties to implement women’s reservation and questioning the linking of it with delimitation.
Jharkhand job exam protesters take out ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Ranchi; Devendra Mahto ‘not allowed’ to leave hospital
Students protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations took out a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Ranchi on Saturday (August 15, 2026) to mark India’s 80th Independence Day. On the 22nd day of the agitation seeking reforms in the State’s recruitment examination process, the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ was organised from the protest site of Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk.
PM’s I-Day speech — Reforms, AI skilling for youth, free online coaching and a warning on ‘dimagi Naxal’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Saturday (August 15, 2026) was replete with a seven-point reform plan called ‘Saptadhara’ along with an outreach to Gen Z youth in terms of AI skilling and free online coaching in an attempt to address the anxieties related to the post-globalisation economy.
The Bar and Bench walk with you: CJI to youth in I-Day message, a day after Bar Council overreach
The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, in his Independence Day address at the Supreme Court on Saturday (August 15, 2026), said the younger generation’s “remarkable resilience”, awareness of social realities, and their use of technology to communicate and access knowledge give the nation every reason to be confident in them.
Soren promises ‘systemic change’ amid ongoing student protest in Jharkhand
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday (August 15, 2026) used his Independence Day address to assure students that their hard work would not be left at the mercy of any mafia, corrupt systems or question paper leaks as the protest in Ranchi against irregularities in State government recruitment exams entered its 22nd day.
Dipke launches ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign, alleges govt neglect; seeks capping of fees at private schools
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday (August 15, 2026) launched the ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign from his native village in Hingoli district, alleging that poor students suffered due to the government’s neglect and demanded capping of fees of private schools.
One more death in flooded Chamoli tunnel, 8 casualties so far; search on for two stuck
Rescuers on Saturday (August 15, 2026) found one more dead inside a tunnel under construction inundated with water two days ago, leading to the death of seven workers, with the clock ticking for the couple of workers still inside.
BJP claims Sonia ‘objected’ to full version of Vande Mataram at event, Congress denies charge
The BJP on Saturday (August 15, 2026) accused Congress leader Sonia Gandhi of objecting to the singing of the full version of Vande Mataram at the party’s Independence Day event, even as the Opposition party denied the charge.
Indonesia earthquake kills at least 38, topples buildings; tsunami warning lifted
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said more than a dozen residents were injured.
West Asia war LIVE: Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, Lebanese state media say
Iran called on the U.S. to accept defeat while President Donald Trump blasted Iran as “evil” and urged Americans to brace for continued high fuel prices. The comments suggested the warring parties remained far apart, with progress toward peace talks and oil tanker traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway both halted.
Published - August 15, 2026 07:01 pm IST