'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.

NIA arrests three accused in Himachal police station IED blast case

IANS | August 14, 2026 3:07 PM

Shimla, Aug 14 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested three accused in connection with the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion that took place on January 1 near the premises of Police Station Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district.

Partition of Bharat: A remembrance of the Horrors of 1947

Mohisha Tuli | August 14, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, August 14: The Partition of Bharat in 1947 was one of the greatest human tragedies of modern times. Millions were killed, displaced and separated from their homes and families, while countless others were subjected to looting, abduction, forced conversion and unspeakable violence.

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.

Middle East conflict disruptions show IMEC is an urgent need: Report

IANS | August 14, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The plan for an India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), presented at the G20 summit in New Delhi in 2023, is widely seen as the democratic world’s answer to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, according to an article published by Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

AQIS quietly expands terror network, eyes India's Northeast

Vicky Nanjappa | August 14, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), a regional affiliate of Al-Qaeda, transitioned from a fragmented entity into a structured regional network, leveraging online propaganda and proxy outfits to expand its reach across India and neighboring countries, according to a recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) report.