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Valley celebrates 79th I-Day in spirit of unity, patriotism

SRINAGAR, Aug. 15 -- The 79th Independence Day was celebrated across Kashmir division today with a renewed spirit of patriotism and solidarity, commemorating the historic occasion and reflecting the r... Read More


Assam CM declares 'big war' on 'love jihad,' 'land jihad,' & encroachers on Independence Day

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said, "We have waged a big war, and it will continue." Speaking at Khanapara in Assam's Guwahati on the occasion of the 79th In... Read More


South Korean Foreign Minister arrives in India on maiden visit

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Foreign Minister of South Korea, Cho Hyun, arrived in New Delhi on Friday evening for his maiden visit to India. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal ... Read More


How the freedom fabric is now a style statement

India, Aug. 15 -- Long before it appeared in lookbooks and fashion week runways, khadi was spun by hand in homes across India. Made from cotton, silk or wool, the fabric became a political statement i... Read More


Sholay @ 50 | From casting Amitabh Bachchan and Amjad Khan to becoming the highest-grosser; here's all you want to know

India, Aug. 15 -- As Ramesh Sippy's film Sholay completes 50 years, we uncover fascinating behind-the-scenes stories that changed filmmaking forever. With its legendary ensemble cast (Dharmendra, Ami... Read More


Patrols intensified to protect Teluk Cenderawasih NP's core zone

Indonesia, Aug. 15 -- The Teluk Cenderawasih National Park authority in West Papua is intensifying coordination with the marine police and navy to step up patrols aimed at protecting coral reef ecosys... Read More


BI Governor urges Indonesians to defend rupiah as national symbol

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo reminded the public that the rupiah is a symbol of national sovereignty, fought for by the country's heroes, and must be preserved, respe... Read More


"Thousands of people made sacrifices and gave their lives," said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla spoke words of inspiration on the 79th year of Independence on Friday, saying that this is a festival of enthusiasm and resolutions and that thousands ... Read More


HCM City, Busan step up economic ties, deepen strategic partnership

Seoul, Aug. 15 -- A delegation from Ho Chi Minh City led by Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Loc Ha held talks with Lee Jun Seung, Vice Mayor of Busan, on August 14 to strength... Read More


Kishtwar cloudburst: EPG warns of escalating environmental crisis

SRINAGAR, Aug. 15 -- The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating cloudburst at Chashoti village in Paddar Sub Division, Kishtwar district, which has claimed doz... Read More