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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
New Delhi: In preparation for India’s 79th Independence Day, the national capital has been placed under an unprecedented security blanket. Over 10,000 police personnel, 3,000 traffic officers, paramilitary forces, and commandos have been deployed, backed by cutting-edge surveillance technology. The Red Fort — where the Prime Minister will hoist the national flag — is under Read More…
New Delhi: Security at all Delhi Metro stations has been intensified ahead of the 79th Independence Day celebrations. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is leading the heightened security operations, which will continue until August 16. As part of the measures, passengers can expect more thorough baggage checks, increased frisking, and deployment of additional personnel Read More…
Kochi: With Independence Day around the corner, airports across India, including Cochin International Airport, have ramped up security to the highest level. Passengers are being strongly advised to arrive well ahead of their flight time as enhanced checks could take longer than usual. According to airport authorities, stringent screening for both passengers and baggage, along Read More…