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The political row on Rahul Gandhi's hug on BJP's foreign policy took a heated turn on Saturday when BJP Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey uploaded old photos of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on social media. Dubey uploaded a

When the nation was busy celebrating its 80th Independence Day, dramatic scenes unfolded at Sadar Hospital in Ranchi on Saturday when Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader Devendra Nath Mahto tried to leave the hospital to join the Tiranga Yatra organised

A fresh controversy has erupted on Independence Day after a video from Congress headquarters has gone viral. The BJP alleged that Congress leaders were uncomfortable with the full version of the national song, while the Congress rejected the claim and said

Kuwaiti Ambassador to India, Mishal Mustafa Al-Shamali, affirmed the strength of Kuwaiti-Indian relations on Saturday while attending the annual celebration held at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi to mark the 80th anniversary of independence. Ambassador Al-Shamali extended his

Hours after a powerful earthquake in Indonesia on Saturday, another powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia.

On the occasion of Independence day, Congress leaders criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence day attire, particularly his tricolour pocket square worn during the celebrations at the Red Fort. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera was among the first party leaders

A major earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hit near Indonesia's island of Flores on Saturday morning killing at least 38 people and injuring many others. The earthquake left behind destruction in its wake, causing buildings and houses to collapse, creating landslides and

On the 80th Independence day celebration Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his hour long speech announced a series of major initiatives for India's youth, education, sports, technology, civil defence and energy sectors while addressing the nation from the Red Fort on

An IPS officer Nupur Prasad, who led the CBI investigation into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's murder case has now been awarded with the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) this year. An IPS officer from 2007-batch AGMUT cadre has been awarded for

The students and villagers have locked a government higher secondary school in Jodhwas village of Alwar district in Rajasthan. The students locked the school on 13 August after protest against unsafe school buildings, shortage of teachers and inadequate classrooms. The protest

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has recently opened up about Operation Sindoor and how Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted after 22 April 2025 Pahalgam Terror Attack. In a documentary on Discover, Ajit Doval said PM Modi's first priority was to find

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi missed the Independence Day celebrations for the second time, where PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday morning. It is the second time when any of Congress party

The official Instagram account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was taken down on Saturday morning but was later restored, with the outfit alleging that the move was an attempt to silence its voice on Independence Day. The CJP,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid out a seven-point reform framework, 'Sapta Dhara', aimed at accelerating India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047, with a focus on manufacturing, agro-food production and food processing, technology and innovation, logistics, defence,

PM Narendra Modi on Saturday early morning greeted nation on its 80th Independence Day, while paying the tribute to the freedom fighters who lost their lives to end colonial rule. In his message, PM Modi said the aspirations of those who

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday used his 80th Independence Day address to highlight India's economic and technological progress while assuring families affected by floods and landslides that the country stands with them. Speaking from the Red Fort after hoisting the

In a first for Independence Day celebrations, 'Vande Mataram' was rendered at the Red Fort complex during the 79th anniversary of the historic occasion on August 15, followed by the recitation of the national anthem at the grand event.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has lauded diaspora organisation Foundation of Indian Americans New England for its commemoration of India's Independence Day in Boston, with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey issuing a special proclamation to mark August 15, 2026, as 'India Day'

Happy Independence Day | August 15, 2026, marks the occasion when India observes its 80th Independence Day under the auspices of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will conduct the national-level celebrations at Red Fort in New Delhi. The theme

A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the region of Flores in Indonesia on early Saturday, August 15, causing an emergency warning for a tsunami and resulting in residents along the coastline relocating to safer grounds. Based on the United

Remembering the midnight of August 15 known to be the most historic moments in Indian history. It was when British rule formally ended and India became independent. What happened at 12 midnight? At the stroke of midnight, August

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of 14 establishments linked to quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart after inspections found several food-safety and hygiene violations. The state-wide inspection drive was conducted on Thursday at

Seventeen Delhi Police personnel on the occasion of Independence Day have been named for service medals, which include two President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 15 Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM), according to the officials. Among the PSM

On the eve of the 80th Independence Day of India, President Droupadi Murmu has made a nation-wide address where she emphasized India's security preparedness, economic growth, social welfare, as well as the advancements made in science and technology. During

In March 2026, an Indian gas tanker crept towards the Strait of Hormuz. Iran hadclosed the passage. Mines lay somewhere beneath her keel. Yet she sailed on. AnIndian warship guided her through, mile by mile, using hydrographic charts andunbroken radio contact.

The World War II Memorial on the National Mall has been vandalised, with bubbles filling a fountain and Clean hands dirty $ written in red paint. The vandalism comes weeks after President Donald Trump said the nearby Lincoln Memorial Reflecting

The Reliance Industries Limited and British aerospace manufacturer Rolls-Royce have declared their intention to study the feasibility of developing a home-grown fighter jet engine for the AMCA program of India. This partnership may prove to be crucial in India's

As India preps up to celebrate its 80th Independence Day, a group of deaf and speech impaired school students in Chandigarh has drawn attention to a very different reality - one where children are still forced to protest for basic educational

What began with a social media romance and a marriage solemnised over a video call ended in shock, divorce and a police complaint, with a former Pakistani minister alleging that AI-generated photographs were used to lure him into the alliance.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay gets relief after the Supreme Court puts hold on Madras Court's order that had cancelled the decision to provide government jobs to family members of those killed in the 2025 Karur stampede.

The Punjab border of Attari-Wagah has been decorated with the colors of the Indian National flag as the security forces gear up for the 80th anniversary of Independence Day on August 15. There was a final rehearsal of the

Voicing concern over the circulation of clips of court proceedings on social media without adequate context, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that his oral remarks were misquoted and misused with malicious intent to mislead the youth of the

As Partition tore through the subcontinent in 1947, millions were forced to flee across a newly drawn border amid communal violence, killings and looting, and it was against this backdrop that Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah, after seeing streams of people

August 14 is remembered as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day each year to remember the millions of people who suffered during the Partition of India in 1947. This day comes just a day before India's Independence Day. Partition resulted in

The Centre has finalised the questionnaire for the second phase of Census 2027. The Population Enumeration, which will collect information on each individual, will include questions on caste, Aadhaar, bank accounts and COVID-19 vaccination, among others. The second phase will go

According to Iranian sources, the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to travel to New Delhi in September to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. This is a sensitive time when his visit is announced as West Asia and Iran seek

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has strongly criticized the decision of the Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra who revoked the order for freezing the enrolment of NALSAR University of Law's entire 2026 batch within hours of issuing

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has been admitted to AIIMS New Delhi after he experienced uneasiness, the hospital said on Friday. The 65-year-old minister was admitted on Thursday evening for various tests. In addition, doctors have performed a coronary angiography. According

A viral video showing a passenger furious and confronting the IndiGo staff after her flight was cancelled has created a buzz on internet. The incident reportedly happened at Bhubaneswar Airport, where a female passenger confronted IndiGo ground staff members along with

India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, this year. The day is marked with patriotic celebrations, flag hoisting, and parades. The day is observed to remember the freedom fighters and honour their sacrifices. On August 15, 1947,

The United States has suffered a significant setback in its campaign against Iran as it is reported to have lost nearly 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in the more than five-month-long war with Iran, according to The Washington Post . The number

Amid unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has tried to provoke India by raking up the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) suspended by New Delhi following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025. Speaking at an

A preliminary technical review by Airbus has revealed that the aircraft experienced a rare failure involving all three hydraulic systems, temporarily affecting the aircraft's flight controls, News18 reported. An Air India A320 carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members lost about

An Indian-origin man has pleaded guilty in a federal court in New Jersey to accessing child sexual exploitation material involving a prepubescent minor, the Department of Justice said in a statement. Abhishek Vijaykumar, a resident of Hasbrouck Heights in New Jersey,

Seven people died and 14 sustained injuries on Thursday after water and debris entered a tunnel under construction at a hydroelectric project site in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, officials said. According to preliminary information shared by the officials, 22 workers were

Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited, Rapido, India's largest and most affordable one-stop mobility platform, has received a licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority, Transport Department, Government of Karnataka, under the Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016, for its cab

Sudden cloudburst occurred in the Ranga Morh area near Sonamarg and the Zojila Pass on Thursday which further led to a massive landslide. The landslide disrupted traffic on the key route connecting Kashmir with Ladakh. A Sharp rise in

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday referred to the BJP-RSS as a unch of jokers who have no understanding of India and scoffed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of foreign policy which he claimed was all about hugging leaders.

In one of a major accident, an under construction tunnel in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand was attacked by a sudden floe of water and debris inside the structure, trapping more than 20 workers inside. The tragic incident occurred

Government land is not meant to become a long-term investment asset or an unattended patch of earth. It is allotted with a purpose: to help eligible citizens build homes and create functioning neighbourhoods. That is the principle behind Karnataka Chief Minister