Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia; several aftershocks also recorded
At least two people were killed after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia early Saturday, which triggered an early tsunami warning. The quake occurred at a depth of 15 km and was followed by at least three aftershocks. Indonesia’s geophysics agency, BMKG, initially issued an early tsunami warning for some regions of the country following the undersea earthquake.
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At least two people were killed after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia early Saturday, which triggered an early tsunami warning. The quake occurred at a depth of 15 km and was followed by at least three aftershocks. Indonesia’s geophysics agency, BMKG, initially issued an early tsunami warning for some regions of the country following the undersea earthquake.
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PM Modi lists 'Saptdhara', a 7-point vision for India's growth
Addressing the nation on Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi listed 7-point 'Saptdhara' vision for India's growth. The vision included manufacturing sector and making goods' cost, quality and scale competitive in global markets. The other focus areas include agriculture and food processing, technology and innovation, gati shakti, raksha shakti, green and blue economy and soft power.
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08:52 am Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Addressing the nation on Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi listed 7-point 'Saptdhara' vision for India's growth. The vision included manufacturing sector and making goods' cost, quality and scale competitive in global markets. The other focus areas include agriculture and food processing, technology and innovation, gati shakti, raksha shakti, green and blue economy and soft power.
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PM Modi announces free online coaching for competitive exams, AI skill training for 1 crore youngsters
Addressing the nation on 80th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi announced that the government will build a free online coaching ecosystem for several competitive exams for every student in India. He said we have top talent and teachers. PM Modi also announced, "We have decided that in the coming year, we will train 1 crore young people in AI skills."
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09:13 am Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Addressing the nation on 80th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi announced that the government will build a free online coaching ecosystem for several competitive exams for every student in India. He said we have top talent and teachers. PM Modi also announced, "We have decided that in the coming year, we will train 1 crore young people in AI skills."
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PM Modi announces nationwide sports talent hunt for children aged 5-15 to prepare for 2036 Olympics
During his Independence Day address, PM Narendra Modi announced a nationwide sports talent hunt for children aged five to 15 to prepare for 2036 Olympics. "We'll run the talent hunt in every village, city and school," PM Modi said. "Their talent will be assessed and they'll receive special training to become good athletes capable of representing India," he added.
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During his Independence Day address, PM Narendra Modi announced a nationwide sports talent hunt for children aged five to 15 to prepare for 2036 Olympics. "We'll run the talent hunt in every village, city and school," PM Modi said. "Their talent will be assessed and they'll receive special training to become good athletes capable of representing India," he added.
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What are the 7 streams included in PM Modi's Saptadhara plan for Viksit Bharat?
PM Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech, defined seven streams that are India's strength and will power India's journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. He termed these streams as "Saptadhara". These are manufacturing, agriculture, technology, Gati Shakti, defence, green energy and soft power. Prime Minister said that these streams will make India Aatmanirbhar and developed.
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10:37 am Saturday, 15 August 2026
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PM Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech, defined seven streams that are India's strength and will power India's journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. He termed these streams as "Saptadhara". These are manufacturing, agriculture, technology, Gati Shakti, defence, green energy and soft power. Prime Minister said that these streams will make India Aatmanirbhar and developed.
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What are the major announcements PM Modi made during his I-Day speech?
PM Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for competitive exams and AI skilling courses for 1 crore youth. He also unveiled civil defence reforms, a nationwide talent hunt for children aged 5–15, and plans for 5–8 new semiconductor plants. PM Modi said India aims for 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, with five new reactors operational this decade.
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11:27 am Saturday, 15 August 2026
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PM Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for competitive exams and AI skilling courses for 1 crore youth. He also unveiled civil defence reforms, a nationwide talent hunt for children aged 5–15, and plans for 5–8 new semiconductor plants. PM Modi said India aims for 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, with five new reactors operational this decade.
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Hero MotoCorp rides with Indian Army across Ladakh
As part of Hero Tiranga Trails, Hero MotoCorp joined the Regiment of Artillery, Indian Army, for Bharat Rannbhoomi Darshan this Independence Day. The expedition covered key battlefields and gun areas across Ladakh, with the team also paying homage at war memorials alongside Senior Dignitaries, Serving Officers and JCOs.
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01:35 pm Saturday, 15 August 2026
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As part of Hero Tiranga Trails, Hero MotoCorp joined the Regiment of Artillery, Indian Army, for Bharat Rannbhoomi Darshan this Independence Day. The expedition covered key battlefields and gun areas across Ladakh, with the team also paying homage at war memorials alongside Senior Dignitaries, Serving Officers and JCOs.
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2 passenger planes operating with same numbers come face-to-face in US
Two American Airlines jet nearly came face-to-face in US as both were mistakenly operating under same flight number. If both pilots had interpreted the air traffic controller’s instructions as applying to their aircraft, it could've resulted in a collision. The controller spotted the mix-up and began distinguishing them as "American 2482 on the arrival" and "American 2482 on the departure".
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04:03 pm Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Two American Airlines jet nearly came face-to-face in US as both were mistakenly operating under same flight number. If both pilots had interpreted the air traffic controller’s instructions as applying to their aircraft, it could've resulted in a collision. The controller spotted the mix-up and began distinguishing them as "American 2482 on the arrival" and "American 2482 on the departure".
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How much cash can be deposited in a savings account in a year?
Under current regulations, banks are required to report total cash deposits exceeding ₹10 lakh in a savings account during a financial year to the Income Tax Department. The limit applies to deposits made either in one go or through multiple transactions. If the limit is exceeded, the depositor needs to disclose the source of the funds while filing their ITR.
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11:41 am Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Under current regulations, banks are required to report total cash deposits exceeding ₹10 lakh in a savings account during a financial year to the Income Tax Department. The limit applies to deposits made either in one go or through multiple transactions. If the limit is exceeded, the depositor needs to disclose the source of the funds while filing their ITR.
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What would ₹1,000 invested in gold in 1947 be worth today?
Gold cost around ₹88.62 per 10 grams in India in 1947, meaning ₹1,000 could have bought about 112.84 grams. At the Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association's August 14, 2026 indicative rate of ₹15,236 per gram for 999-purity gold, that quantity would be worth roughly ₹17.19 lakh today. The calculation excludes taxes, making charges and other transaction costs on physical gold.
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09:21 am Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Gold cost around ₹88.62 per 10 grams in India in 1947, meaning ₹1,000 could have bought about 112.84 grams. At the Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association's August 14, 2026 indicative rate of ₹15,236 per gram for 999-purity gold, that quantity would be worth roughly ₹17.19 lakh today. The calculation excludes taxes, making charges and other transaction costs on physical gold.
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India beat Wales 3-1 in Hockey World Cup opener, Harmanpreet scores twice
India opened their Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales on Saturday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty corners as India secured victory in their Pool D match. Wales pulled one back through Sam Welsh in the fourth quarter. India, chasing first World Cup title since 1975, will next face England on August 17.
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India opened their Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales on Saturday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty corners as India secured victory in their Pool D match. Wales pulled one back through Sam Welsh in the fourth quarter. India, chasing first World Cup title since 1975, will next face England on August 17.
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What were the key moments in India’s economic journey after 1947?
At independence in 1947, India had a largely agrarian economy and a weak industrial base. First two Five-Year Plans focused on agriculture, irrigation and industrialisation. In 1960s and 1970s, banking and insurance came under state control, while Green Revolution transformed agriculture. The 1991 reforms ended the Licence Raj and opened India to the world. In 2017, GST unified indirect taxes.
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At independence in 1947, India had a largely agrarian economy and a weak industrial base. First two Five-Year Plans focused on agriculture, irrigation and industrialisation. In 1960s and 1970s, banking and insurance came under state control, while Green Revolution transformed agriculture. The 1991 reforms ended the Licence Raj and opened India to the world. In 2017, GST unified indirect taxes.
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What can a loan defaulter do if a recovery agent harasses them?
Loan default does not cancel a lender's right to recover dues, but recovery must comply with the law. Borrowers facing harassment should preserve evidences, industry expert Anshi Shrivastava said. Complaints should first be raised with the lender's grievance-redress mechanism and, if unresolved, escalated through RBI's complaint mechanism. Serious threats or violence should be reported to police.
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04:46 pm Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Loan default does not cancel a lender's right to recover dues, but recovery must comply with the law. Borrowers facing harassment should preserve evidences, industry expert Anshi Shrivastava said. Complaints should first be raised with the lender's grievance-redress mechanism and, if unresolved, escalated through RBI's complaint mechanism. Serious threats or violence should be reported to police.
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15 Nifty 500 stocks 2x investors' money since last Independence Day
Fifteen Nifty 500 stocks have jumped over 100%, while 50 index stocks have risen over 50% since the last Independence Day, Livemint reported. Among the gainers, Ather Energy, Aditya Infotech and HFCL have surged over 200% each during the period. Acutaas Chemical, Vodafone Idea, Hindustan Copper, Laurus Labs, CPCL, Adani Energy Solutions and National Aluminium Company are up over 100%.
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04:32 pm Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Fifteen Nifty 500 stocks have jumped over 100%, while 50 index stocks have risen over 50% since the last Independence Day, Livemint reported. Among the gainers, Ather Energy, Aditya Infotech and HFCL have surged over 200% each during the period. Acutaas Chemical, Vodafone Idea, Hindustan Copper, Laurus Labs, CPCL, Adani Energy Solutions and National Aluminium Company are up over 100%.
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Govt opens one-time window until Dec 31 to declare foreign assets up to ₹5 crore
Government has opened a one-time window until December 31 to declare foreign assets. Upon disclosure, people with up to ₹5 crore of foreign income/assets will have to pay ₹1 lakh fee. People with up to ₹1 crore foreign income/assets need to pay 30% of assets' fair market value or 30% of undisclosed income as tax and 30% as additional tax.
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02:46 pm Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Government has opened a one-time window until December 31 to declare foreign assets. Upon disclosure, people with up to ₹5 crore of foreign income/assets will have to pay ₹1 lakh fee. People with up to ₹1 crore foreign income/assets need to pay 30% of assets' fair market value or 30% of undisclosed income as tax and 30% as additional tax.
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Bar Council of India chief apologises after halting enrolment of NALSAR 2026 graduates
Bar Council of India chief Manan Kumar Mishra apologised after halting enrolment of NALSAR 2026 graduates as advocates. "If...any of my words, or letter, has hurt the feelings of our law students, I sincerely regret and apologise for the same...Our law students...are among the most informed and discerning young citizens of the country," he wrote.
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09:28 pm Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Bar Council of India chief Manan Kumar Mishra apologised after halting enrolment of NALSAR 2026 graduates as advocates. "If...any of my words, or letter, has hurt the feelings of our law students, I sincerely regret and apologise for the same...Our law students...are among the most informed and discerning young citizens of the country," he wrote.
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In a first, AI boss running a store in US fires human employee
An AI manager running an experimental store in US has fired a human employee for repeated lateness, as the worker was late for 17 of 23 shifts. Luna, running on Claude Opus 4.8, had created attendance policy but lost track of it. Andon Labs, which is running the experiment, asked it to review its memory and assess employee's performance.
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07:00 am Sunday, 16 August 2026
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An AI manager running an experimental store in US has fired a human employee for repeated lateness, as the worker was late for 17 of 23 shifts. Luna, running on Claude Opus 4.8, had created attendance policy but lost track of it. Andon Labs, which is running the experiment, asked it to review its memory and assess employee's performance.
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Ex-Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee found dead at TMC office
Asish Banerjee, the former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, was found dead at the TMC office in Rampurhat city of Birbhum district on Sunday, police said. His body was recovered hanging inside the party office adjacent to his residence. The five-time TMC MLA Asish served as deputy speaker when the party's supremo Mamata Banerjee was the CM.
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09:00 am Sunday, 16 August 2026
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Asish Banerjee, the former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, was found dead at the TMC office in Rampurhat city of Birbhum district on Sunday, police said. His body was recovered hanging inside the party office adjacent to his residence. The five-time TMC MLA Asish served as deputy speaker when the party's supremo Mamata Banerjee was the CM.
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Beco calls for greater transparency in household cleaner ingredients
Beco has launched a campaign to spark a nationwide conversation around ingredient transparency in household cleaning products. The initiative encourages consumers to look beyond marketing claims and question what goes into everyday cleaners. It urges you to ask why certain chemicals are used and whether safer alternatives exist, and to make more informed choices for your families and the planet.
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10:18 am Sunday, 16 August 2026
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Beco has launched a campaign to spark a nationwide conversation around ingredient transparency in household cleaning products. The initiative encourages consumers to look beyond marketing claims and question what goes into everyday cleaners. It urges you to ask why certain chemicals are used and whether safer alternatives exist, and to make more informed choices for your families and the planet.
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Australia lose to Bangladesh at home for 1st time in history
Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday. It is Australia's first defeat against Bangladesh on home soil across formats. It is also Bangladesh's second Test victory against Australia overall. Bangladesh have become the third Asian team after India and Pakistan to win a Test against Australia in Australia.
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Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday. It is Australia's first defeat against Bangladesh on home soil across formats. It is also Bangladesh's second Test victory against Australia overall. Bangladesh have become the third Asian team after India and Pakistan to win a Test against Australia in Australia.
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