‘Invisible force stole Shiv Sena & NCP’: Supriya Sule slams EC

IANS | August 14, 2026 5:48 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the ruling dispensation, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Friday questioned the legitimacy of factions claiming ownership of Shiv Sena and the NCP, alleging that an “invisible force” acted unconstitutionally to split two major political parties in Maharashtra.

'China’s overcapacity, cheap exports taking world economy to brink of crisis'

IANS | August 14, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) China’s relentless policy of driving exports and widening its trade surplus, by any means, has hit the manufacturing sector of advanced economies such as the United States and those in Europe, as well as developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, according to an article

Jharkhand protest enters 21st day, Devendra Nath Mahto appeals govt to 'save soul of state'

IANS | August 14, 2026 3:27 PM

Ranchi, Aug 14 (IANS) As the ongoing agitation in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) continued for the 21st day on Friday, student leader Devendra Nath Mahto appealed the JMM-led government to "save the soul" of the state.

I-Day: Delhi Police deploys massive security, imposes traffic curbs, screens over 20,000 people

IANS | August 14, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Security has been significantly heightened around the Red Fort ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15, with extensive traffic diversions, restrictions on heavy vehicles, and the deployment of thousands of security personnel, while new anti-drone measures have been introduced and large-scale verification drives carried out to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the national event.