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New Delhi: The youth took centre stage in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address on Saturday as he unveiled a host of initiatives, including free online coaching and AI skilling, but also warned against “dimagi Naxals…looking for ways of violence and anarchy”, who, he said, must be “identified” and “isolated”.The PM’s 13th consecutive speech from the ramparts of Red Fort, over 75 minutes long, was marked by repeated invocations of the youth, who were the face of the most consequential protest his govt has faced since 2014, leading to education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and a slew of legislative…

Australia vs Bangladesh Live Score: Bangladesh moved closer to one of the biggest wins in their Test cricket history after Australia slipped to 161-4 at stumps on Day 3 of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday. Australia remain 67 runs behind, with Cameron Green unbeaten on 43 and Alex Carey on 19. The hosts now face the difficult task of first wiping out the deficit and then setting Bangladesh a challenging target in the final innings. Bangladesh need six wickets to secure their first Test win in Australia and potentially their biggest victory in the format. Resuming at 351-6,…

Actor Govinda made news recently when he was spotted at the Mumbai airport with Komal Rani Swarnkar. Even as the internet began calling her his rumoured ‘girlfriend’, his wife, Sunita Ahuja, in her candid style, declared that he has ‘lost his mind’. She also reacted to the video of them being spotted, commenting on how Komal was dressed despite her ‘sugar daddy’.Sunita Ahuja thinks Govinda has ‘lost his mind’ after he’s spotted with Komal Rani Swarnkar.Sunita Ahuja reacts to Govinda-Komal Rani rumoursA paparazzo page posted a video of Sunita being asked about Govinda and Komal promoting a film together. She…

Iran yesterday demanded that Qatar release three of Tehran’s pilots whose aircraft went down early in the West Asia war, though the Gulf state denied it was detaining them.Iran had previously reported one pilot killed and others missing after a sortie to Qatar in March, but news of their alleged capture was not publicised at the time.“Three Iranian pilots were captured alive by Qatari forces after their Su-24 fighter jets crashed during the war,” said General Mohammad Bagherzadeh of the Iranian armed forces, Fars news agency reported.“Javad Salehi, Abdolmajid Dashtian and Omran Behraveshian have been held by Qatari forces for…

Magnus Carlsen (Image credit: Vineet Ramakrishnan/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in PARIS: Lucas had come to watch chess with his family. His wife was there, so was his young daughter and his 11-year-old son, Marius, who has been playing the game for only about a year.By the time they left the Esports World Cup arena at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Marius had something to take home – a signed autograph from Magnus Carlsen.Around the chess stage were giant screens, music, commentary, noise-cancelling headphones and a crowd watching alongside the other Esports World Cup titles. “The screening, the show, the ambience. It’s very…

Incidents of sharks biting humans are incredibly rare, but at least three influencers have been bitten by the animals in less than a year. Scientists say they’re increasingly concerned about the rise in social media videos showing people swimming too close to sharks, touching or even riding them.”I’m seeing these videos every single week now and it’s way more than it ever used to be,” says shark scientist Kristian Parton, who also hosts the ‘Shark Bytes’ YouTube channel. “We’re going to see people ending up in really serious incidents with sharks.”In July, a fishing influencer almost lost his leg after…

The Bhagavad Gita advises focusing on duty and right action, not the final outcome. Effort and patience are essential, even when results appear delayed. True deeds are never wasted, as character is shaped by challenges. Motivation should stem from purpose, not solely from external approval or money. Peace comes from performing righteous work without letting outcomes dictate your well-being. It’s excruciating when the desired outcome doesn’t come to pass with hard work. You put in the time and the effort, the patience and the honesty, but life just keeps moving at a glacial pace. Here the mind asks a hard…

Whenever you head to a restaurant and sit down, you may find yourself savouring the ambience, taking in the interiors and enjoying the aroma of delicacies wafting through the air. Dining out can be an immersive sensory experience. But struggling to place your order can quickly disrupt that experience. When you open the menu and are faced with several unfamiliar dishes, you may wonder which one would be the best choice.ALSO READ: Independence Day 2026: 4 easy chef-recommended tricolour recipes to bring Tiranga to your tableDecision paralysis may set in, leaving you repeatedly asking the server for more time, or…

Srinagar, Aug 15: Assistant Exhibition & Cultural Officer (AECO) of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Syed Shakeel Andrabi, popularly known as Syed Shakeel Shan, was conferred with a prestigious Award of Excellence by the  Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day at the grand Independence Day function held at Bakhshi Stadium, Srinagar.The award was presented  in recognition of his outstanding work, professional excellence and multidimensional contribution to broadcasting, literature, culture and public communication.The prestigious recognition acknowledges Shan’s sustained dedication, creative excellence and significant contribution across diverse fields. Over…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled seven streams of strength that he said will power the country’s journey to Viksit Bharat (developed India) by 2047, announcing mega plans for student coaching classes, civil defence volunteers and urging political parties to back quotas for women in Parliament and state assemblies.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the guard of honour during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. (HT Photos)Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort to mark the 80th Independence Day, Modi also underlined initiatives to propel innovation among young people and train them in AI, hailed…