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BSP chief Mayawati calls for high constitutional offices to "remain more conscious of their duties" while extending 80th Independence Day greetings

Lucknow, Aug. 15 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday extended her greetings on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, while calling upon those in high constitutional positi... Read More


J&K's Unfinished Fight Over a 9% Vehicle Tax

Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- By Hamid Rather A driver who moves a car from Delhi, Chandigarh, or Haryana into Jammu and Kashmir should be able to complete the documents without a fight. Instead, that simple... Read More


Tamil Nadu CM announces higher pensions, aid for freedom fighters, ex-servicemen

Chennai, Aug. 15 -- Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Saturday announced a slew of welfare measures for ex-servicemen and freedom fighters, including higher marriage assistance, pensions and... Read More


Bhatti launches smart ration cards in Khammam

Hyderabad, Aug. 15 -- Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka handed out Digital Smart Ration Cards to beneficiaries at the Khammam Collectorate on Independence Day, part of a statewid... Read More


"Humble tribute to freedom fighters": Mallikarjun Kharge extends wishes on 80th Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday paid rich tributes to the freedom fighters whose sacrifices secured the nation's independence. However, he emphasised that true ... Read More


CM Omar Abdullah pays floral tributes at Balidan Stambh on 80th Independence Day

Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday paid floral tributes at the Balidan Stambh in Srinagar to honour the supreme sacrifices of martyrs as the nation celebrated its 80th Indep... Read More


Continuing arrests of TN fishers by SL Navy : Minister Srinath to vist Delhi, to meet EAM

Chennai, Aug. 15 -- Expressing deep concern over the increasing incidents of arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy while fishing in high seas, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Minister... Read More


"Transformation witnessed in the last decade," PM Modi on 80th Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that self-reliance will pave the way for India to become a developed nation, asserting that the country must become self-reliant and... Read More


Deep discomfort with full rendition of 'Vande Mataram': BJP MP Anurag Thakur accuses Congress of insulting national song, demands apology

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Saturday accused the Congress leadership of showing "deep discomfort" with the full rendition of Vande Mataram at the party headquarters on Independence D... Read More


Every heart is beating with Vande Mataram's rhythm: PM Modi as National Song is rendered at Red Fort for first time since Independence

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The National Song 'Vande Mataram' was rendered for the first time during Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on Saturday, marking a historic moment at the venue. Calli... Read More