Sino-India border personnel meet on Indian I-Day
Aug 16, 2016, at 12:16 am
Udhampur (J&K), Aug 15 (IBNS): A ceremonial Border Personal Meeting (BPM) on the occasion of 'Indian Independence Day' was conducted at Indian BPM huts at Chushul-Moldo and newly constructed BPM Hut at DBO-TWD meeting points of Eastern Ladakh on Monday.
PM Modi pays his last respects to Pramukh Swami Maharaj in Gujarat
Aug 15, 2016, at 11:43 pm
Saranpur, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his last respects to HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj in Sarangpur in Gujarat.
J&K: CRPF officer, 2 terrorists killed in Nowhatta encounter
Aug 15, 2016, at 11:38 pm
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS): In a nearly five- hour- long encounter in Nowhatta region of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer and two terrorists were killed while 9 other jawans were injured.
PM Modi blasts Pakistan for 'glorifying terrorism' in I-Day speech
Aug 15, 2016, at 10:55 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): In a clear attack to Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech on Monday, said there is a difference between those people who were brought up under the influence of humanism and those who reward terrorism.
Nation unites to celebrate Independence Day
Aug 15, 2016, at 10:45 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): The entire nation joined hands in celebrating 70th Independence Day with Prime Minister leading from the front as he joined the celebration and addressed the nation from Red Fort on Monday.
Air India connects Ahmedabad with Newark via London
Aug 15, 2016, at 10:00 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): National carrier Air India on Monday launched the Ahmedabad-Newark via London tri-weekly flight.
Rohith Vemula's mother hoists National Flag in Una
Aug 15, 2016, at 09:06 pm
Una, Gujarat, Aug 15 (IBNS): Radhika Vemula, whose young son Rohith committed suicide at a university in Hyderabad in January, hoisted the National Flag on Monday at a school in Una on the occasion of the Independence Day.
Six explosions rock Assam on I-Day
Aug 15, 2016, at 08:03 pm
Guwahati, Aug 15 (IBNS): Six explosions rocked Assam on Monday morning as the state is celebrating 70th Independence Day.
Excerpts from Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day speech
Aug 15, 2016, at 06:59 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi on the occasion of 70th Independence Day on Monday.
Jawan killed in J&K Nowhatta encounter
Aug 15, 2016, at 06:14 pm
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS): One jawan has been killed in an encounter in the Nowhatta region of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning, according to media reports.
Terrorists open fire on security forces, 4 jawans injured
Aug 15, 2016, at 03:05 pm
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS): Terrorists opened fire on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowhatta area which left at least four jawans injured on Monday, media reports said.
Modi slams Pakistan for glorifying terrorism: PM
Aug 15, 2016, at 02:57 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at Pakistan for 'glorifying' terrorism.
Violence has no place in our society: Modi
Aug 15, 2016, at 02:44 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said violence has no place in Indian society.
India must reach new heights: Modi
Aug 15, 2016, at 02:22 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Addressing the nation from the iconic Red Fort on the ocassion of the Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the energy in India must help the nation reach new heights of success.
Sushma Swaraj helps Indian national get free legal aid in Kuwait
Aug 15, 2016, at 05:35 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said India has offered free legal aid to a man who is facing criminal charges in Kuwait.
Nation gears up for Independence Day Celebrations
Aug 15, 2016, at 05:20 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): A proud nation celebrates its 70th Independence Day on Monday.
Vice President greets people on Independence Day
Aug 15, 2016, at 05:13 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari on Sunday greeted the people of our country on the joyous occasion of Independence Day.
Militants trigger IED explosion targeting army troop in Upper Assam
Aug 15, 2016, at 04:54 am
Guwahati, Aug 14 (IBNS) : A day before of Independence Day, suspected militants triggered an explosion in oil and tea rich upper Assam’s Sivsagar district, targeting the security troop on Sunday evening.
President warns against forces of intolerance on I-Day eve in India
Aug 15, 2016, at 03:39 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS) Raising the issue of intolerance, President Pranab Mukherjee in his address to the nation on the eve of the 70th Independence Day, said attacks on the weaker sections of the society in India should be dealt with firmly.
Union Minister launches clean cooking fuel scheme for BPL women in West Bengal
Aug 15, 2016, at 02:03 am
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS) Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday here launched the Pradhan Mantri UjjwalaYojana (PMUY), which is a scheme to provide clean cooking fuel to the women belonging to the ‘Below Poverty Line’ (BPL) households across the country.
Kolkata under security blanket for Independence Day
Aug 15, 2016, at 12:26 am
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police have beefed up security in the entire city for the 70th Independence Day celebration on Monday.
India says no to Kashmir dialogue, will only discuss relevant issues with Pakistan
Aug 14, 2016, at 11:54 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Rejecting Pakistan's 'purported communication' regarding Jammu and Kashmir from their external ministry, Indian MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said that the country is open to dialogues with the neighbouring nation pertaining to relevant issues.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi condoles Pramukh Swami Maharaj's demise
Aug 14, 2016, at 10:37 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday condoled the death of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, former President of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital following 11-day treatment
Aug 14, 2016, at 10:32 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi was discharged from hospital after 11 days on Sunday morning, media reports said.
Pranab Mukherjee greets people of Liechtenstein on National Day eve
Aug 14, 2016, at 10:06 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Prince and people of Liechtenstein on the eve of their National Day.
Pranab Mukherjee wishes Republic of Korea on the eve of their National Day
Aug 14, 2016, at 09:48 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Korea on the eve of their National Day .
President Pranab Mukherjee condoles passing away of Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Aug 14, 2016, at 09:35 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday condoled the passing away of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, spiritual guru and head of Bochasanvasi Akshar Purushottam Sansthan of Swaminarayan sect.
Independence Day police medals announced
Aug 14, 2016, at 08:07 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): About 948 personnel have been awarded Police Medals on the occasion of the Independence Day this year.
Independence Day Fire Service and Home Guard, Civil Defence Medals announced
Aug 14, 2016, at 08:03 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Sixty seven personnel have been awarded Fire Service Medals on the occasion of the Independence Day this year.
Avoid plastic made National Flag, display paper flags, dispose with dignity: MHA Advisory
Aug 14, 2016, at 07:33 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Ahead of the Independence Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an Advisory to the Chief Secretaries / Administrators of all State Governments / UT Administrations, Secretaries of all Ministries / Departments of Government of India to ensure strict compliance of the provisions contained in the 'Flag Code of India. 2002' and 'The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971'.