New Delhi: Former actor Zaira Wasim has questioned the involvement of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board in an Independence Day programme at a school in Kashmir after a video showing young girls performing a dance surfaced online. In a post on X, Zaira Wasim raised questions about whether a religious institution such as the Read More…
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PM Modi Thanks Bhutanese Prime Minister for Independence Day Wishes
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed his gratitude to world leaders for their warm wishes on India’s 80th Independence Day and said he deeply appreciated the congratulatory messages received from across the globe. Responding to Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on X, Modi thanked him for his greetings and highlighted the special Read More…
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on the occasion of Independence Day. Paying tribute to the Father of the Nation, Modi said the country would always draw inspiration from Gandhi’s vision and work. “We will always continue to draw inspiration from his vision Read More…
PM Modi extends Independence Day greetings to nation
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Independence Day, recalling the courage, sacrifice and dedication of the freedom fighters who fought for the country’s independence. In a message, Modi said Independence Day is a reminder of the extraordinary courage and tireless struggle of Read More…
Vice-President Calls for Unity and Harmony While Remembering Partition Tragedy
New Delhi: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday called for greater unity and harmony while remembering the suffering caused by the Partition of India. Addressing a national seminar on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day organised by the University of Delhi’s Centre for Independence and Partition Studies in association with the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), Read More…
Nation to Mark 80th Independence Day; ‘Vande Mataram’ to Be Rendered at Red Fort
New Delhi: India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the national celebrations at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi amid patriotic fervour and heightened security arrangements. For the first time, the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ will be rendered as part of the Independence Day celebrations Read More…
Vice-President flags off Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally in New Delhi
New Delhi: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday flagged off the Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, along with Members of Parliament and other public representatives. The rally was organised as part of commemorative programmes marking 150 years of the National Song, Vande Mataram. The event witnessed the participation of Read More…
CM Pinarayi Vijayan Warns of Divisive Forces Exploiting Caste and Religion; Calls for Unity to Uphold India’s Constitutional Values
Thiruvananthapuram: On Independence Day, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan issued a strong warning against forces attempting to fracture the nation by exploiting caste and religion. Addressing the gathering at Thiruvananthapuram’s Central Stadium after hoisting the national flag,CM urged citizens not to lose sight of India’s deeper social realities despite the country’s progress in science, technology, Read More…
Modi’s Independence Day Address: Constitution as Guiding Light, Stern Warning to Pakistan, and Salute to Brave Soldiers
New Delhi: On the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful address from the historic Red Fort, declaring the Constitution as the nation’s guiding light and unity as the day’s central message. Amid the tricolour fluttering high, Modi hailed the collective spirit of India’s 1.4 billion citizens, calling the day “a festival Read More…
Top Military Officers to Receive Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal for ‘Operation Sindoor’ on Independence Day
New Delhi: In a major recognition of military excellence, senior officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force who played pivotal roles in Operation Sindoor will be awarded the prestigious Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal on August 15. Operation Sindoor was a high-impact mission in which India targeted key terror hideouts and military installations inside Pakistan. Read More…








