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'India fills us with awe at scale of its achievements, vastness of potential': Global leaders extend wishes on Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- As India moves into its 80th year of independence, wishes have poured in from leaders across the world lauding India's growth trajectory and transformation. In a letter on Satur... Read More


From 'Chak De! India' to 'Sam Bahadur': How Bollywood taught generations of Indians language of patriotism

Mumbai, Aug. 15 -- Every Independence Day, Indian audiences return to some of Bollywood's most loved patriotic films. From 'Border' and 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' to 'Chak De! India', 'Lakshya' and 'Sam B... Read More


Assam: 800 years of Sukapha's arrival to be marked with state-wide programme in 2028

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- Assam will observe 800 years since the arrival of Ahom kingdom founder Swargadeo Chao Lung Sukapha in the Brahmaputra Valley with a major state-wide programme in 2028, Chief Minis... Read More


India must lead in hypersonic, next-gen defence technologies: PM Modi names 'Defence' fifth 'Shakti' of 'Saptadhara' vision

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on India's 80th Independence Day, identified defence power as the fifth 'Shakti' of his 'Sha... Read More


"India is unstoppable": Global embassies and missions send heartfelt greetings on 80th Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- As India celebrates its landmark 80th Independence Anniversary, international diplomatic missions, ambassadors, and partner nations based in New Delhi have shared heartfelt greet... Read More


Crafting Independence: The Hyderabadi connection behind India's flag

Hyderabad, Aug. 15 -- When the Indian flag was hoisted at midnight on August 15, 1947, it marked the birth of a free nation. But in the weeks leading up to it becoming a national symbol, the flag was ... Read More


"BJP protecting rapists and criminals": Rahul Gandhi meets Ankita Bhandari's family; says family still awaiting justice

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday questioned why an unidentified "VIP" was being protected in the Ankita Bhandari murder case, saying... Read More


Mussoorie's roads, land issues, & the 2027 election: AD Uniyal says public trust with BJP

Mussoorie, Aug. 15 -- Politics is heating up in Mussoorie over issues concerning roads, land, and rural development. Aryan Dev Uniyal, State Secretary of the BJP Yuva Morcha and an advocate, met Chief... Read More


Independence Day 2026: 'Har Ghar Tiranga' Spirit as Iconic Monuments, Government Offices and Statues Across India Glow in Tricolour Ahead of 80th Independence Day Celebrations

India, Aug. 15 -- Illuminating the nocturnal skyline with brilliant displays of saffron, white, and green, landmark structures, government complexes, and revered statues across India have been draped ... Read More


PM Modi interacts with schoolchildren after Independence Day address at Red Fort

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with schoolchildren at the Red Fort after delivering his address to the nation on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Da... Read More