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'India fills us with awe at scale of its achievements, vastness of potential': Global leaders extend wishes on Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- As India moves into its 80th year of independence, wishes have poured in from leaders across the world lauding India's growth trajectory and transformation. In a letter on Satur... Read More


From 'Chak De! India' to 'Sam Bahadur': How Bollywood taught generations of Indians language of patriotism

Mumbai, Aug. 15 -- Every Independence Day, Indian audiences return to some of Bollywood's most loved patriotic films. From 'Border' and 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' to 'Chak De! India', 'Lakshya' and 'Sam B... Read More


Karnataka: One student killed, two injured after speeding private bus rams two-wheeler in Kolar

Chikkaballapur, Aug. 15 -- One student was killed, and two others sustained injuries after a private bus collided with a two-wheeler carrying three first-year Pre-University (PSU) students in Karnatak... Read More


Early closure of RBI's FCNR window to have limited impact as inflows boost bank liquidity, ease funding costs: Report

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to prematurely close its special FCNR(B) deposit mobilisation window is unlikely to materially undermine the liquidity and funding bene... Read More


MP: Mohan Yadav hoists Tricolour at CM House in Bhopal on Independence Day

Bhopal, Aug. 15 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday hoisted the Tricolour at his official residence in Bhopal on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day and extended his greetin... Read More


India must lead in hypersonic, next-gen defence technologies: PM Modi names 'Defence' fifth 'Shakti' of 'Saptadhara' vision

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on India's 80th Independence Day, identified defence power as the fifth 'Shakti' of his 'Sha... Read More


"India is unstoppable": Global embassies and missions send heartfelt greetings on 80th Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- As India celebrates its landmark 80th Independence Anniversary, international diplomatic missions, ambassadors, and partner nations based in New Delhi have shared heartfelt greet... Read More


J-K: Security heightened across Kashmir on Independence Day to maintain strong vigil for peaceful celebrations

Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, armed forces tightened security across Jammu and Kashmir to maintain a strong vigil and ensure peaceful, smooth celebrations in the V... Read More


"Safety must be our top priority": Uttarakhand CM Dhami on Pipalkoti tunnel accident; rescue ops on for 3 missing workers

Dehradun, Aug. 15 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday asserted that the safety of personnel on construction projects must be the "top priority at any cost" and ordered a magi... Read More


From ashes to ambition: How partition survivors forged modern India's resilient core

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- As India marks its 80th Independence Day, the story of the nation's rise is inextricably linked to one of the most remarkable human turnarounds in modern history: the spirit of P... Read More