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Independence Day 2025: Google Doodle pays tribute to India's glory in sports, space missions, cinema

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The search giant Google celebrated the 79th India Independence Day by unveiling a special doodle featuring a diverse array of styles and textures from different regions of India.... Read More


On this day in 2020: 'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni bid farewell to international cricket

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- India's legendary captain and wicketkeeper MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on this day five years ago, pulling the curtains down on a career that red... Read More


Vivek Agnihotri seeks blessings at Kalighat temple ahead of 'The Bengal Files' trailer launch

Kolkata, Aug. 15 -- Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri visited the sacred Kalighat Temple in Kolkata on Friday evening. He arrived in the city earlier in the day for the trailer launch event of his upco... Read More


INC launches 'Vote Chori se Azaadi' campaign; urges for support by displaying picture

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The Indian National Congress (INC) on Friday urged people to join the 'Vote Chori se Azaadi' campaign in support of Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's "vote theft" claims against Elect... Read More


Indian cricketers extend 79th Independence Day wishes on social media

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Several Indian cricketers took to social media to extend wishes of the 79th Independence Day to the countrymen. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolour at the Red For... Read More


PM Modi launches 'High-Power Demography Mission' on I-Day amid changing demography in border areas

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, from the ramparts of Red Fort, announced the launch of a 'High-Power Demography Mission', citing concerns over demographic changes in bord... Read More


Madhya CM extends Independence Day greetings, says PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana will empower youth

Bhopal, Aug. 15 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday extended his greetings on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day and said that the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, announced b... Read More


Sachin Pilgaonkar gets nostalgic on 50 years of 'Sholay', shares unseen BTS pictures

Mumbai, Aug. 15 -- Veteran actor-director Sachin Pilgaonkar is feeling nostalgic as 'Sholay' has completed 50 years of release. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the film is one of the most iconic deliveries ... Read More


US State Secy Rubio extends greetings on India's 79th Independence Day; says united by shared vision for secure Indo-Pacific

Washington DC, Aug. 15 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed the strength of the India-US relationship and their shared commitment to a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region. While ext... Read More


INS Tamal celebrates 79th Independence Day during visit to Naples

Naples, Aug. 15 -- INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, celebrated India's 79th Independence Day in Naples on Friday. The ship had arrived in the Italian port city on August 13, d... Read More