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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


Saket Building collapse case: Delhi police files charge sheet in building collapse death case against owner, builders

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Delhi Police has filed a charge sheet in the Said-ul-Ajaib village Building collapse case of May 30, 2026. Six people died, and several got injured in the incident. The charge s... Read More


Suryapath Tiranga: Tricolour completes historic global relay across continents

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- In a spectacular global celebration of India's Independence Day, the Suryapath Tiranga, a special initiative under Har Ghar Tiranga 2026, has carried the spirit of the National F... Read More


Pakistan skipper Babar Azam suffers hand blow ahead of England Test series

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam suffered a blow to his hand in a warm-up fixture against the Professional County Club Select XI, according to the ICC. Babar was batting on five... Read More


Jharkhand: On hunger-strike, Devendra Mahto stopped from attending Tiranga Yatra in Ranchi

Ranchi, Aug. 15 -- As India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader Devendra Nath Mahto was allegedly stopped by police from participatin... Read More


"Collective efforts can accelerate 'Viksit Bharat'": Tripura DM calls for greater public participation on 80th I-Day

Agartala, Aug. 15 -- West Tripura District Magistrate and Collector Vishal Kumar on Saturday called for greater public participation in India's development journey, saying collective efforts by govern... Read More


'Raksha Shakti' to soft power: PM Modi lays out 'Sapta Dhara' vision to build Viksit Bharat by 2047; Opposition says Govt "crushing the poor"

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday outlined a seven-stream 'Sapta Dhara' vision spanning 'Raksha Shakti' to soft power as a roadmap for building a Viksit Bharat by 2047, pl... Read More