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From Red Corridor to Growth Corridor: How India's Naxal-free milestone gave Bastar its first true Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- For nearly six decades, the forests of central India carried a sound that no Independence Day parade could drown out -- the sound of gunfire. It echoed through the sal and teak f... Read More


"'New Keralam' is not merely slogan, it is an idea we must turn into reality": CM VD Satheesan marks Independence Day

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 15 -- Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Saturday hoisted the national flag at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day and ... Read More


"Will face an appropriate response": Iran warns France over alleged diplomatic interference

Tehran, Aug. 15 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry on Saturday said that two French diplomats were detained over alleged foreign interference during a national security investigation before being handed ... Read More


80th Independence Day celebrations held at Armed Forces Parade Ground in Tiruchirapalli

Tiruchirappalli, Aug. 15 -- The 80th Independence Day of the nation was celebrated with grandeur at the Armed Forces Parade Ground in Tiruchirappalli district on Saturday. According to an official pr... Read More


BJP's Nainar Nagendran clarifies remarks on CM Vijay's mother, says "speech was twisted and misrepresented for political gain"

Chennai, Aug. 15 -- Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran on Saturday clarified his remarks that had drawn criticism after he made a reference to the mother of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leade... Read More


Om Birla, Jitendra Singh, Nitin Nabin hoist Tricolour in Delhi on 80th Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday hoisted the national flag at separate ceremonies in Delhi as the c... Read More


Chandigarh: Qaumi Insaaf Morcha protesters marching towards Punjab Governor's House dispersed with tear gas, water cannons

Chandigarh, Aug. 15 -- Protesters belonging to the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha were dispersed by police using tear gas and water cannons in Chandigarh on Saturday as they attempted to march towards the Punjab... Read More


From Nepal to Latvia, global wishes pour in as India celebrates 80th Independence Day, hailing friendship, progress, shared future

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Nepal Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Shah, leaders and institutions from across the world extended their greetings to India as it celebrates its 80th Independence Day on Saturda... Read More


Iranian President reaffirms strengthening of ties in Independence Day wishes to India

Tehran, Aug. 15 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday extended wishes to India on the occasion of Independence Day and underlined the deep historic ties as a valuable asset for further de... Read More


Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announces 'Vidyarthi Sahayahasta' scheme for rural students

Bengaluru, Aug. 15 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a new initiative called "Vidyarthi Sahayahasta" aimed at expanding access to professional education for students from rural gover... Read More