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August 12, 2026 2:10 PM

Kovind’s life journey reflects dedication to public service and nation’s progress: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind, titled “Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles”, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. Speaking at the book release event, Prim...

August 12, 2026 1:12 PM

World Elephant Day: India steps up efforts to protect elephants, habitats and corridors

India is strengthening its efforts to conserve elephants through protected habitats, ecological corridors, scientific monitoring and community participation as the country observes World Elephant Day 2026. India is home to nearly 60 per cent of ...

August 12, 2026 12:39 PM

India’s EV ecosystem expands with over 46 lakh vehicles supported under MHI schemes

The Government has taken a series of measures to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and strengthen charging infrastructure in the country, with more than 46 lakh electric vehicles supported under various schemes of the Ministry of Heavy Industries ...

August 12, 2026 12:07 PM

PM Modi releases Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography, recalls former President’s guidance and warmth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography, Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles, and recalled his long association with the former President, praising his guidance and warmth ...

August 12, 2026 11:49 AM

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m. amid Opposition uproar

The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Wednesday amid continued sloganeering by Opposition members demanding the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and a statement on the police action against NEET protesters on July 20. Speaker Om Birla ...

August 12, 2026 11:38 AM

Har Ghar Tiranga has become a people’s movement: Vice-President

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday flagged off the Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally with Members of Parliament and other public representatives at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, commemorating 150 years of the National Song, Vande Mataram. The...

August 12, 2026 11:15 AM

Grain-based ethanol accounts for 76% of July supplies: AIDA

India's cumulative ethanol supplies have crossed the 800-crore-litre mark during Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26, with grain-based feedstocks accounting for around 76 per cent of total supplies in July, according to data compiled by the All India D...

August 12, 2026 10:35 AM

‘Future and present strength of nation’: PM Modi shares Sanskrit verse praising youth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the importance of winning people's hearts through one's vision, thoughts, words and actions. Sharing the verse on social media, the Prime Minister also highlighted ...

August 12, 2026 10:33 AM

President Murmu to confer Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards on August 13

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for 2024 and 2025 on 115 artists at a special investiture ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on August 13. The awards recogn...

August 12, 2026 9:46 AM

PM Modi to release former President Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography today

PM Modi to release former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography today Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography, “Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles,” at a function at Vigya...