New Delhi, Aug 14: In honour of India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations, Shryoan Cosmetics has launched the INR99 Store, where shoppers have the chance to purchase some of their best-selling makeup items at an affordable price of INR 99 apiece. This offer is valid for a limited period of time…
Continue ReadingiPhone 17 Pro: How to Save Big on BytePe’s Freedom Sale
Aug14: BytePe, a consumer tech marketplace, has announced its Freedom Sale, bringing special offers on premium smartphones and consumer technology products ahead of the Independence Day shopping season. Among the key offers, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro starts at Rs 5,849 per month, with an effective price of Rs 1,19,449…
Continue ReadingPHDCCI Delegation Meets Piyush Goyal at India–SACU PTA ToR Signing
New Delhi, August 14, 2026: A delegation from the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) met Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on August 12 during the signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the proposed India–Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Preferential…
Continue ReadingNITI Aayog Consults Stakeholders on Transforming Vocational Education in Schools
New Delhi, August 14, 2026: NITI Aayog organised a stakeholder consultation on “Transforming Vocational Education in India: Vocational Education in Schools”, chaired by Dr. Joram Aniya, Member, NITI Aayog, with the objective of strengthening the integration of vocational learning into school education. The consultation brought together representatives from the…
Continue ReadingCelebrating Freedom Through Every Frame: Marking Independence Day and World Photography Day with Canon
Aug 14: This World Photography Day, as India celebrates its Independence Day, let your lens capture the spirit of freedom, pride and possibility that defines the nation. From the colours of our traditions and the energy of our celebrations to the people, landscapes and everyday moments that make India unique,…
Continue ReadingPresident Murmu Honours Eminent Artists With Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards
New Delhi, August 14, 2026: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards for 2024 and 2025 on eminent artists at a ceremony in New Delhi, recognising their contribution to India’s rich performing arts heritage. The honours recognise achievements across music, dance, theatre, folk and…
Continue ReadingChamoli Tunnel Tragedy Leaves Seven Dead as Rescue Teams Search for Missing Worker
Chamoli, August 14, 2026: Seven workers have died after a sudden rush of water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel at the THDC hydropower project in Mayapur, Pipalkoti, in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. One worker is still reported missing, while rescue teams continue operations at the site. Officials said the incident…
Continue ReadingMaharashtra Moves Toward One Digital Identity for Easier Access to Public Services
Mumbai, August 14, 2026: The Maharashtra government is preparing to roll out ‘Maha-ID’, a digital identity framework designed to give citizens a simpler way to access government services and welfare programmes. The initiative seeks to reduce the administrative burden on citizens by creating a common digital identity that can be…
Continue ReadingColombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 273 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Bogota, August 14, 2026: The death toll from the powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday has risen to 273, while rescue teams continue searching for people still trapped or missing in affected areas. According to Colombia’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management, 3,824 people have been injured and…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Goods Exports Surge Nearly 20% in July Despite Global Uncertainty
New Delhi, August 14, 2026: India’s merchandise exports rose 19.63 per cent year-on-year to $44.24 billion in July 2026, marking a strong recovery in outbound trade despite geopolitical tensions and disruptions affecting global supply chains. The July performance was supported by strong shipments of petroleum products, electronics and engineering goods.…
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