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From Saare Jahan se Accha to Vande Mataram: Songs that continue to define spirit of I-Day

India, Aug. 16 -- "Saare Jahan se Accha, Hindostan Hamara. Hum Bulbule Hain Iski, ye Gulsitan Hamara..." The early morning breeze across cities carried strains of music, echoing the idea of freedom th... Read More


Indians celebrate Independence Day across world with cultural events, flag hoisting

India, Aug. 16 -- From the Pacific islands and East Asia to Europe, the Gulf and the Americas, Indians joined celebrations with their friends and families, marking the country's 80th Independence Day ... Read More


Hurricane Lala nears Big Island after 155 years

India, Aug. 16 -- Hawaii's Big Island is threatened Saturday with its first possible direct hit from a hurricane in 155 years as Hurricane Lala roared in the Pacific Ocean and gusty wind, waves and ra... Read More


Five people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate multiple shooters

India, Aug. 16 -- A shooting involving multiple suspects and five people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday. It happened near the university's Quad Annexes, w... Read More


The CEO who loves to watch animals chew

Nairobi, Aug. 16 -- Not many people would leave a high-paying job. But Dr Robert Aruho is not many people. The Head of the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) left money on the table because of a ... Read More


BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra apologises to law students in Independence Day letter over NALSAR row

India, Aug. 16 -- Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, in an Independence Day letter to law students, expressed regret and apologised for any hurt caused by the recent controversy, ... Read More


CM Omar Abdullah pledges Statehood drive for J&K; BJP slams speech

India, Aug. 16 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday invited trouble for himself by once again reiterating that his Government was committed to fighting for the restoration of ... Read More


Assam to invest Rs 1.5 lakh cr in infra: Himanta

India, Aug. 16 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that Rs 1.50 lakh crore will be invested in capital expenditure in the state in the next five years, of which Rs 50,000 cror... Read More


650 new universities, double medical seats since 2014

India, Aug. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Government has established nearly 650 universities over the past decade, and the number of medical colleges has more than doubled sinc... Read More


DFCCIL marks 80th Independence Day with vision for stronger freight network

India, Aug. 16 -- The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) celebrated the 80th Independence Day at its Corporate Office in Sector-145, Noida, with enthusiasm and patriotic ... Read More