Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 — Greetings poured in from various quarters as Odisha joined the nation in celebrating the 80th Independence Day with pomp and gaiety.Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with several other dignitaries, greeted people on the 80th…
Mumbai, Aug 15 — The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) on Saturday said that India’s Independence Day was celebrated as usual, but over the past decade, the nation’s national day has increasingly taken on a political and festive tone -- almost as if it were an event belonging to the ruling…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Over the past 13 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has delivered many great speeches from the historic venue of various lengths. His shortest address lasted just 56 minutes in 2017, while the longest came in 2025 at a record 103 minutes.In 2026, he spoke for 75 minutes,…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India saw just 30 per cent electrification of Railways in 90 years and a massive 70 per cent in the last 10 years and has now made its mark in the field of hydrogen-powered trains in the world as well.Addressing the nation from…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described his Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort as a “memorable” occasion, sharing glimpses from the historic ramparts and calling on the nation to renew its commitment to building a Viksit Bharat. In a post on X after…
Guwahati, Aug 15 — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the state government was preparing a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for families affected by floods, with emphasis on rebuilding damaged infrastructure and making Assam better equipped to withstand recurring…
Kolkata, Aug 15 — The Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police arrested three more suspected Pakistani spies or ISI agents from Sahebganj in Cooch Behar district of north Bengal, the police said on Saturday.The police said they were arrested late on Friday night from Sahebganj area of Cooch…
Kolkata, Aug 15 — Although the low-pressure area is moving towards Jharkhand, several districts of south Bengal are likely to receive rain for another two days as the southwest monsoon axis remains active, the Meteorological Department said on Saturday.A yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — In a powerful appeal from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon all political parties to unite and ensure the earliest possible implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, securing 33 per cent representation for women in the…
Bengaluru, Aug 15 — Karnataka Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, on Saturday called upon Kannadigas to join hands with his government in driving Karnataka’s development, setting an ambitious target of transforming the state into a $3 trillion economy by 2047.Addressing the 80th Independence Day…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — The Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) tracked down and extradited four high-profile international drug kingpins under its 'Operation Global Hunt', executing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directive to build a drug-free India, senior officials said.The Centre’s diplomatic outreach…
Srinagar, Aug 15 — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the recent situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) has vindicated the decision taken by the people of the region around 80 years ago to accede to India.Addressing the main Independence Day…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — A Delhi Police team from Sonia Vihar Police Station solved a case of attempt to murder with the arrest of two accused and recovered the weapon used in the offence, a robbed gold chain, a mobile phone and Rs. 1 lakh in cash.An official statement said that on August 12, at about…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday said it was a matter of immense joy that the nation was celebrating the 80th Independence Day, achieved through the sacrifices of lakhs of people. He added that the occasion had become even more significant as the country was…
Patna, Aug 15 — Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Saturday hoisted the national flag at Patna's historic Gandhi Maidan for the first time as Chief Minister and took the salute from the ceremonial parade during the state's Independence Day celebrations.He extended his greetings to the people…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening youth development, education, technology, sports, civil defence, semiconductor manufacturing and nuclear energy, while addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day vision provides strong confidence to Indian industry and the wider business community, leading industry chamber Assocham said on Saturday.The emphasis on self-reliance, ‘Vocal for Local’, domestic manufacturing and strategic…
Bengaluru, Aug 15 — Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday extended Independence Day greetings to the people of the state and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring peace, harmony and inclusive development across Karnataka.Speaking to reporters after hoisting the national flag at his…
Haridwar, Aug 15 — On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day of India, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Saturday hoisted the National Flag at Patanjali Yogpeeth and said that the "country does not belong to political parties but to its 145 crore citizens."Speaking to reporters, Baba Ramdev extended his…
Guwahati, Aug 15 — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday unveiled a vision of a peaceful, self-reliant and opportunity-driven Assam, asserting that the state was steadily moving from being a follower of development models to creating one of its own.Addressing the 80th Independence…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for remaining absent from the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort over the seating arrangement protocol controversy,…