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"Can we seek gift from PM on this Independence Day...a decriminalised Parliament": Sonam Wangchuk

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Activist Sonam Wangchuk called for a "peaceful revolution" to bring changes in the way leaders are chosen, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to work towards a "decriminalised P... Read More


Beyond the "midnight hour": The 79-year saga of how India forged a legacy of strength and statecraft

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- "At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom," declared India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, near midnight on Augus... Read More


80th Independence Day: BCCI, Gambhir, Irfan Pathan extend greetings to nation

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Saturday paid tribute to the freedom fighters on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, saying their sacrifice is the r... Read More


Independence Day 2026: Yogi highlights UP achievements, calls for unity

Lucknow, Aug. 15 -- Lucknow, Aug 15 (UNI): Uttar Pradesh marked the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour on Saturday, as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hoisted the Tricolour at the Vidhan Bhav... Read More


"Viksit Bharat will be realised in 2047": PM Modi's Independence Day address

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed strong confidence that India will become a developed nation by 2047. In his Independence day address the Prime Minister asked t... Read More


Shivraj Singh Chouhan hoists Tricolour at residence, urges citizens to serve nation with dedication

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday hoisted the Tricolour at his residence in Delhi on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day and called upon citizens to serve th... Read More


"Resolve to build self-reliant India": Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends 80th Independence Day greetings

Dehradun, Aug. 15 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended his heartfelt greetings to the residents of the state on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, calling... Read More


From postmen to drones, India Post turns to drones for faster remote delivery

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- From postmen travelling on foot and bicycles to drones carrying postal bags across mountains and difficult terrain, India Post is using drone technology to speed up last-mile del... Read More


CJI Surya Kant Extends Independence Day Greetings, Calls for Stronger India

Goa, Aug. 15 -- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant extended his Independence Day greetings to the people of India on Saturday, calling for the country's continued progress while upholding democracy, th... Read More


PM Modi unveils 'Saptadhara' vision, outlines seven streams to drive India's growth

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled his vision of 'Saptadhara' or Seven Streams of Power, placing manufacturing, agriculture, technology, infrastructure, defence, th... Read More