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Jammu and Kashmir: Indian national flag hoisted in Hizbul Mujahideen chief Salahuddin’s village

Aug 15, 2022, at 10:48 pm

Srinagar: On Independence Day, the national flag was unfurled at Soibugh Chowk, in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Independence Day: Bill Gates appreciates Narendra Modi govt for prioritizing healthcare

Aug 15, 2022, at 10:00 pm

New Delhi: Tech billionaire Bill Gates on Monday appreciated Indian PM Narendra Modi and his government for prioritizing healthcare and digital transformation of the country.

Jammu and Kashmir: Cop injured in IDay eve Srinagar attack succumbs

Aug 15, 2022, at 09:09 pm

Srinagar: A Jammu and Kashmir policeman who was wounded during an anti-militancy operation on eve of Independence Day in Srinagar’s old city area succumbed to his injuries, police said on Monday.

Independence Day: BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets along Jammu border

Aug 15, 2022, at 08:13 pm

Jammu: The troops of BSF and Pak Rangers on Monday exchanged sweets along the International Border in Jammu on the occasion of 76th Independence Day.

Jammu and Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha hoists tricolor in Srinagar

Aug 15, 2022, at 08:05 pm

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hoisted the tricolor and took salute of the marching contingents on the 76th Independence Day at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar on Monday.

Bengaluru: Tricolor hoisted for first time at Idgah Maidan

Aug 15, 2022, at 07:37 pm

Bengaluru: For the first time in history, the national flag was hoisted at Idgah Maidan, on the occasion of independence day here on Monday.

Independence Day: Nitish Kumar promises 20 lakhs jobs and employment in Bihar

Aug 15, 2022, at 07:13 pm

Patna/UNI: In less than a week after the formation of a new government with the Grand Alliance, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Monday announced that his government would provide 20 lakhs jobs and employment in the state while hoisting the tricolour to mark 76th Independence Day.

'Narcissistic' govt 'trivialising' great sacrifices: Sonia Gandhi in I-Day greetings

Aug 15, 2022, at 07:00 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi Monday greeted people on the occasion of 76th Independence Day celebration and said the country has achieved much in the past 75 years due to which it has left an indelible mark on the international stage.

India will fuel Techade: PM Modi on I-Day

Aug 15, 2022, at 06:55 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Highlighting that digital movement will bring revolutionary changes in education, health and agriculture sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday in his Independence Day address to the nation said India will play a key role in the current "techade".

PM Modi pushes for renewables, natural farming in I-Day speech

Aug 15, 2022, at 06:52 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India needs to cut its dependence on other countries for its energy needs, push renewable sources of energy and adopt natural farming, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day speech Monday.

Five-year-old kids refuse to play with imported toys anymore: PM Modi on Make-In-India in I-Day address

Aug 15, 2022, at 06:50 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Addressing the nation on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday reiterated reducing imports and promoting Made-in-India products.

India 'mother of democracy', diversity our strength: PM Modi in I-Day speech

Aug 15, 2022, at 06:48 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Recalling the sacrifices made by Indian freedom fighters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said "Bharat" is the "mother of democracy" and this has been proven innumerable times as she faced multiple challenges during her journey of 75 years.

PM Modi renews call to fight corruption, familism on 75th Independence Year amid ED heat on Opposition

Aug 15, 2022, at 06:31 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his pledge to fight out corruption and familism recognising them as the "two big challenges" on the occasion of the country's 76th Independence Day (and 75th Independence Year) Monday, amid the probe agencies' crackdown against various opposition parties including the Congress.

Narendra Modi sets five key goals for next 25 years for India to become developed nation by 2047

Aug 15, 2022, at 02:41 pm

New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the nation on Independence Day when he set five key goals for the next 25 years for India to become one of the developed countries by 2047.

Angry Mamata slams BJP over TMC strongman Anubrata Mandal's arrest; threatens to call for 'Jail Bharo Andolan'

Aug 15, 2022, at 07:11 am

Birbhum: West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee Sunday came down heavily on the BJP-led Centre over the arrest of her close aide and her party's Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal in an alleged cattle smuggling case.

Jammu and Kashmir: Police constable, militant injured during ongoing encounter in Srinagar

Aug 15, 2022, at 04:29 am

Srinagar: A militant and a security personnel were injured in an ongoing encounter that erupted at Nowhatta in down town Srinagar on Sunday evening, police said.

Tricolor hoisted at homes of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir

Aug 15, 2022, at 03:31 am

New Delhi: The national flag has been hoisted on Sunday at the residences of several active and slain terrorists in Kashmir Valley on the eve of Independence Day.

Independence Day: Mega 75x50 ft national flag hoisted by Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru

Aug 15, 2022, at 03:17 am

Salem: A mega national flag measuring 75x50 feet and hand painted by 75 students of fashion technology department of Sona College of Technology and Textile Technology dept of Thiagarajar Polytechnic Salem over 14 days was hosted by Tamil Nadu Minister for Municipal Administration, Urban and Water Supply KN Nehru at Salem on Sunday.

We should fully realise the dreams of the freedom fighters by 2047: President Droupadi Murmu

Aug 15, 2022, at 01:24 am

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said the citizens should fully realise the dreams of the freedom fighters by 2047.

Imran Khan plays S Jaishankar video in rally; praises India's independent foreign policy

Aug 15, 2022, at 01:22 am

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again praised India for standing firm in the face of US pressure as he attacked the West for criticizing India for buying discounted Russian crude.

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army conducts 'Jashne-eTulail' programme

Aug 15, 2022, at 12:29 am

Srinagar: India Army conducted “Jashn-e-Tulail” to bring cohesiveness and bonding between Army and the local populace in Tulail valley in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district.

India gifts Donier-228 maritime surveillance aircraft to Sri Lanka Air Force: Reports

Aug 14, 2022, at 10:17 pm

Colombo: The Indian Air Force has gifted a Donier-228 maritime surveillance aircraft to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), media reports said on Sunday.

Multi-layer security grid in place for Independence Day in Jammu

Aug 14, 2022, at 10:02 pm

Jammu: A multi-layer security arrangement has been put in place ahead of 75th Independence Day for peaceful conduct of the celebrations across the Jammu region.

Sharad Pawar, not Nitish, more suitable to be Opposition's PM candidate: Bihar NCP leader Navin Kumar Singh

Aug 14, 2022, at 10:00 pm

Patna/UNI: After break up with BJP, the JD (U) leaders in Bihar have started pitching for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as Opposition's prime ministerial candidate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. But the NCP on Sunday dismissed the possibility, stating that the candidate selection would be done by the elected MPs of the opposition parties after parliamentary elections.

Home ministry announces Police Medals, J&K leads with 204 gallantry medals

Aug 14, 2022, at 09:22 pm

New Delhi: Home Ministry on Sunday annouced 1,082 Police Medals to be awarded to police personnel across the coutry on the occasion of the Independence Day, 2022.

Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor shares his experience on Air India flight; highlights the key takeaways

Aug 14, 2022, at 08:36 pm

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jet Airways, Sanjiv Kapoor, who recently travelled on an Air India flight, shared his experience and added that he would discuss the takeaways with the staff of his airline which would resume operations soon, after remaining grounded for nearly three years.

BJP takes dig at Jawaharlal Nehru in video on partition, Congress hits back

Aug 14, 2022, at 06:34 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Taking a dig at the Congress as India marks its second "Partition Horrors Remembrance Day", the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sunday released a video narrating its version of events that led to the partition of India in 1947.

Investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passes away at 62

Aug 14, 2022, at 03:45 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian business magnet Rakesh Jhunjhunwala died at a Mumbai hospital on Sunday morning. He was 62.

Man slits estranged wife's neck on Karnataka court premises

Aug 14, 2022, at 03:17 pm

Hassan (Karnataka)/UNI: A man killed his estranged wife on the premises of a family court in Karnataka by allegedly slitting her neck on Saturday, according to police.

J&K cop killed in militant grenade attack in Kulgam

Aug 14, 2022, at 02:07 pm

Srinagar/UNI: A Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel was killed in a grenade attack lobbed by unknown militants at Qaimoh area of Kulgam district, police said on Sunday.