Pleasant Weather Expected on Independence Day, Light Rain Likely in NCR
New Delhi, August 15: On Independence Day, August 15, pleasant weather is anticipated in Delhi-NCR due to active monsoon conditions. Cloud cover will persist, and light rain may provide relief from the heat. The local weather forecast indicates a likelihood of continuous cloudiness and light rain from August 15 to August 20. According to the ... Read more Pleasant Weather Expected on Independence Day, Light Rain Likely in NCR
'Dimagi Naxals' looking to create unrest, must identify, isolate them: Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15: Maoist extremism is breathing its last in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, as he called for identifying and isolating the dimagi Naxals. Addressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, the prime minister said Naxalism and Maoism destroyed the future of several youths. For four decades, huge areas and people were in their clutches under the fear of guns. Over 3,500 security personnel died protecting people; the number is higher than those who die in war, he said. When we came to power in 2014, we swore to rid the country of Naxals. I am happy Maoist violence is taking its last breath, he said, adding that several areas have become free of Naxalites and are becoming developed. Modi added, For years, those with Naxal mentality had their place in the power corridors. They were in government committees as advisors. Maoist thinking impacted policies. We have succeeded in getting rid of armed Naxals in the jungles, but 'dimagi Naxals' (intellectual Naxals) are looking for opportunities to create violence, unrest They want to drag the society on the wrong path, he said. These 'dimagi Naxals' have to be identified and isolated, and connect the youth with the mainstream, he added.
PM Modi Launches Talent Hunt Initiative from Red Fort to Discover Young Athletes
New Delhi, August 15: India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort and addressed the nation. In his speech, PM Modi emphasized the potential of sports in the country, the governments future plans for athletics, and reaffirmed Indias commitment to host ... Read more PM Modi Launches Talent Hunt Initiative from Red Fort to Discover Young Athletes
Prime Minister Modi Highlights Indias Progress on Independence Day
New Delhi, August 15: India is celebrating 80 years of independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the 13th time after hoisting the flag at the Red Fort. In his speech, Prime Minister Modi stated, Before 2014, our country had gas supply through pipelines in only 70 cities. In the last 12 years, ... Read more Prime Minister Modi Highlights Indias Progress on Independence Day
PM Modis Traditional Attire on Indias 80th Independence Day
New Delhi, August 15: India celebrates its 80th Independence Day today. Prime Minister Modis address from the Red Fort is always a highlight, but his attire also garners significant attention. Every year on August 15, the Prime Ministers turban and kurta become symbols of fashion and cultural pride across the nation. This year, all eyes ... Read more PM Modis Traditional Attire on Indias 80th Independence Day
Prime Minister Modi Highlights Self-Reliant India as Pathway to Developed India on Independence Day
New Delhi, August 15: On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort, emphasizing that Self-Reliant India is the pathway to Developed India. He noted that initiatives like Make in India, indigenous production, and Vocal for Local are resonating with every Indian. In his address, ... Read more Prime Minister Modi Highlights Self-Reliant India as Pathway to Developed India on Independence Day
Indias Historic Victory on Independence Day: Virat Kohli Shines
New Delhi, August 15: India is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its independence today. This day holds significant importance in the realm of Indian cricket as well. On this Independence Day, a Test match is set to commence between the Indian team and Sri Lanka in Galle. This match marks the 600th Test for the ... Read more Indias Historic Victory on Independence Day: Virat Kohli Shines
G Kishan Reddy hoists flag at Delhi home, highlights India
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Celebrating Freedom: August 15 Marks Independence for Multiple Nations
New Delhi, August 15: As dawn breaks on August 15, the Indian flag unfurls, the national anthem resonates, and the Prime Ministers address from the Red Fort fills every Indian heart with pride. This day marks Indias liberation from British rule in 1947. However, did you know that August 15 is not just Indias Independence ... Read more Celebrating Freedom: August 15 Marks Independence for Multiple Nations
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted Indias rise from the Fragile Five economies to the worlds fastest-growing major economy in the past 12 years and credited the countrymen for this achievement. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, PM Modi said, Over the past 12 years, crores upon crores []
Vande Mataram played for first time during Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) In a historic first, the National Song Vande Mataram was played in full during the 80th Independence Day celebrations led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the historic Red Fort on Saturday. The rendition was followed by the customary playing of the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana. The year 2026 []
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, while addressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, said that over the past 12 years, crores upon crores of citizens of this country whether Dalits, oppressed, deprived, tribals, rural residents, urban residents, poor, or middle class; whether youth, elderly, woman, or man; []
Nation becomes great when it moves forward on strength of its dreams: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, stating that the country can no longer proceed with small dreams and must have big dreams. Addressing the nation from the historic Red Fort on the occasion, PM Modi said, []
PM Modi hoists Tricolour at Red Fort, says India must dream big to build Viksit Bharat by 2047
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hoisted the National Flag and addressed the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort in the national Capital as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day. The unfurling of the Tricolour was followed by a 21-gun salute, while a ceremonial showering of flowers []
iQOO 16 Tipped to Feature 165Hz 2K Display and Redesigned Camera Module
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The iQOO 16 could arrive with a 165Hz display, a redesigned rear camera module and Qualcomms next-generation flagship processor, according to a new leak. The upcoming smartphone has surfaced in several reports in recent weeks, including a listing on the 3C certification website that suggested its launch in China could ... Read more iQOO 16 Tipped to Feature 165Hz 2K Display and Redesigned Camera Module
The Significance of the Tricolor Hoisting at Red Fort on Independence Day
New Delhi, August 15: Every year, as August 15 approaches, the nation is adorned in the colors of the tricolor. From schools and government offices to homes and major monuments, the spirit of Independence Day is palpable. The most prominent scene unfolds at the Red Fort in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister hoists the ... Read more The Significance of the Tricolor Hoisting at Red Fort on Independence Day
India Aims for Developed Nation Status by 2047, Says PM Modi
New Delhi, August 15: On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the commitment to transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, marking a century of independence. He emphasized that this goal can be achieved through the collective efforts of 1.4 billion citizens. A nation becomes great when it ... Read more India Aims for Developed Nation Status by 2047, Says PM Modi
Indian Leaders Extend Greetings on 80th Independence Day
New Delhi, August 15: On August 15, the nation celebrates its 80th Independence Day, marking 79 years since gaining freedom. On this significant occasion, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh and several other state leaders have extended their greetings. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared a message on the social media platform X, stating, Heartfelt ... Read more Indian Leaders Extend Greetings on 80th Independence Day
Prime Minister Modi Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Heartfelt Address
New Delhi, August 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day. He expressed that today, every heartbeat resonates with the chant of Vande Mataram. Every home and every heart is adorned with the tricolor flag. In his speech, Modi emphasized ... Read more Prime Minister Modi Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Heartfelt Address
Prime Minister Modi and Central Ministers Extend Independence Day Greetings to Citizens
New Delhi, August 15: India celebrates its 80th Independence Day today, marking 79 years since gaining freedom. On this significant occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several central ministers have conveyed their best wishes to the citizens. PM Modi took to the social media platform X to express his greetings, stating, Warm wishes on Independence ... Read more Prime Minister Modi and Central Ministers Extend Independence Day Greetings to Citizens
Leaders Extend Independence Day Wishes to Citizens
New Delhi, August 15: On August 15, India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, marking 79 years of freedom. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several central ministers have extended their greetings to the citizens on this significant occasion. PM Modi expressed his wishes on the social media platform X, stating, Heartfelt greetings on the occasion of ... Read more Leaders Extend Independence Day Wishes to Citizens
Modi Addresses Nation from Red Fort for the 13th Consecutive Time on Independence Day
New Delhi, August 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the celebrations for Indias 80th Independence Day at the historic Red Fort on Saturday. This marks his 13th consecutive address from this iconic site, setting a new record among non-Congress Prime Ministers. After hoisting the national flag, Prime Minister Modi delivered his speech, continuing a tradition ... Read more Modi Addresses Nation from Red Fort for the 13th Consecutive Time on Independence Day
Modis Historic Independence Day: Records to Watch for on August 15, 2026
New Delhi, August 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modis journey in 2026 has been historic in many ways. On June 10, he set a new record as the longest-serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehrus tenure. Now, as he addresses the nation from the Red Fort on August 15, he is once again in the spotlight ... Read more Modis Historic Independence Day: Records to Watch for on August 15, 2026
Independence Day 2026: A Historic Tribute to Vande Mataram at Red Fort
New Delhi, August 15: A new chapter in history was written today at the Red Fort in Delhi during the celebration of the 80th Independence Day. The grand event commemorated the 150-year legacy of the national song Vande Mataram. A large formation of Vande Mataram was created on Gyan Path, featuring the participation of 2,500 ... Read more Independence Day 2026: A Historic Tribute to Vande Mataram at Red Fort
Independence Day 2026: Delhi on high alert; over 25,000 personnel deployed
The capital is on high alert in view of Independence Day celebrations, with more than 25,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel deployed across the city to maintain law and order, while a multi-layered security grid has been placed around the Red Fort, involving over 1,000 CCTV cameras and AI-based video analytics, a senior police officer said. Elaborate security arrangements are in place around the historic Red Fort, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag and address the nation. We have elaborate security arrangements, keeping in mind the incidents witnessed in the capital last year, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia told PTI. The security plan includes multiple layers of checking and screening at entry points and around the Red Fort, besides a dedicated anti-terror response mechanism to deal with any possible threat or emergency situation, the officer said. More than 25,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel are deployed at .
New Delhi, August 15: On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, a historic event will take place at the Red Fort on August 15, 2026. For the first time, the national song Vande Mataram will be presented in its entirety. This special performance marks the 150th anniversary of the songs composition and will feature ... Read more Historic Celebration: Vande Mataram to be Sung at Red Fort for the First Time on Independence Day 2026
Delhi on high alert as 25,000 security personnel guard Red Fort for August 15
Delhi on high alert as security personnel guard Red Fort for August
Constitutional values face serious challenges: Kharge
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday, August 15, said Indias constitutional values, democratic institutions and social harmony have faced serious challenges over the last 10 years, as he called for full measure of equality and justice for the economically weaker sections. In his message to people on Indias 80th Independence Day, Kharge said Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
LIVE: PM Modi greets people on 80th Independence Day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, August 15, greeted people on the occasion of Independence Day and said powered by 140 crore Indians, the country is scaling new heights of progress across different sectors. Modi also paid tributes to the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
From Swatantrata to Viksit Bharat: Indias Journey from 1947 to 2047
On 15 August 1947, India awoke to freedom after a long and difficult struggle. The lowering of the Union Jack and the unfurling of the Tricolour marked the birth of an independent nation, but Independence was not the end of India's struggle. It was the beginning of a much larger responsibilitythe responsibility of transforming political freedom into social and economic freedom, and of building a nation capable of providing dignity, opportunity and security to all its citizens. The India inherited in 1947 faced enormous challenges: widespread poverty, low literacy, inadequate healthcare, food shortages, limited industrialisation, weak infrastructure, scarce electricity and poor connectivity between villages, towns and cities. Partition had brought displacement and immense human suffering. Yet, against these odds, India chose democracy, constitutionalism and inclusive nation-building. The first generations of independent India began constructing the institutions and infrastructure that would ultimately become the foundation of modern India. Eight decades later, as the country approaches its 80th Independence Day in 2026, the distance travelled is extraordinary. The India of 2026 is not the India of 1947not because the challenges have disappeared, but because the scale of India's capabilities, aspirations and confidence has fundamentally changed. One of the most profound transformations has taken place in education and human capital. At Independence, education was available to only a relatively small section of the population, literacy was low and opportunities for higher and technical education were severely limited. Independent India understood early that political freedom could not be sustained without an educated citizenry. Institutions of national importance were therefore established to create the intellectual foundations of a modern country. The establishment of AIIMS New Delhi in 1956 became a landmark in medical education and healthcare, while the IITs, IIMs, universities, scientific institutions and research establishments created generations of engineers, doctors, scientists, administrators, entrepreneurs and professionals. The journey from one AIIMS to a network of AIIMS across the country is symbolic of the wider expansion of higher education and medical capacity. At the school level too, India has moved from a situation where millions of children were outside the education system to one of the world's largest school education networks. The nature of the challenge has consequently changed. In 1947, the question was how to bring children into schools and create institutions; in 2026, the challenge is how to ensure quality, skills, innovation, research and global competitiveness. Education is no longer simply a social sectorit is the foundation of India's knowledge economy and perhaps the most important investment in the India of 2047. The transformation in healthcare tells a similar story. The early Republic inherited a health system with limited hospitals, doctors, medical colleges and public-health infrastructure. Over the decades, India expanded medical institutions, district hospitals, primary healthcare, specialised treatment and public-health programmes. The expansion of AIIMS and medical colleges has increased the country's capacity to produce doctors and provide specialised healthcare. The development of national health programmes and financial protection schemes has sought to ensure that illness does not push vulnerable families into financial distress. But healthcare, like education, must ultimately be judged by the last mile. A world-class hospital in a metropolitan city is important, but so is a functioning health facility in a remote village. A medical institution in Delhi matters, but so does the ability of a citizen in Ladakh, the Northeast, a tribal area or a border village to access timely medical care. The real measure of India's healthcare transformation is therefore not merely institutional expansion but access, affordability, quality and dignity. The India of 2047 must aspire to a healthcare system where geography and income do not determine the quality of care a citizen receives. If education and healthcare represent the development of India's people, infrastructure represents the physical transformation of the nation. The India of 1947 had limited roads, inadequate rural connectivity and enormous geographical barriers. Over the decades, roads became one of the most powerful instruments of integration. National highways, expressways, rural roads, bridges and tunnels have brought villages closer to markets and cities and have transformed the movement of people and goods. A road is much more than a strip of asphalt. It allows a farmer to take produce to the market, a student to reach an institution, a patient to reach a hospital and an entrepreneur to access a larger market. In the Himalayan and border regions, infrastructure has an additional strategic and social significance: it connects communities that historically remained isolated and strengthens their integration with the rest of the country. The infrastructure story has also moved beyond roads. Airports have expanded, ports have been modernised, logistics networks are developing and multimodal connectivity is increasingly becoming a central part of India's economic strategy. The result is an India where distance is gradually becoming less of a barrier to opportunity. The railway story perhaps provides one of the strongest metaphors for India's journey. The railways were largely inherited from the colonial era, but independent India transformed them into a national lifeline connecting almost every part of the country. Electrification, modern signalling, upgraded stations, new trains, dedicated freight corridors and major bridges have progressively modernised the network. The expansion of rail connectivity into Kashmir is particularly symbolic. The UdhampurSrinagarBaramulla Rail Link, together with the engineering achievement of the Chenab Railway Bridge, represents the determination to overcome some of the most difficult geographical barriers in the country. The vision of an increasingly connected Indiafrom Kashmir to Kanyakumariis not simply about transportation. It is about national integration, commerce, tourism, employment, mobility and a common economic space. When a citizen can travel across regions more easily, when goods can move faster and when remote areas become connected to national markets, infrastructure becomes an instrument of social transformation. The journey of Indian Railways therefore reflects the larger journey of India itself: from inherited infrastructure to an increasingly modern, integrated and technologically advanced network. The story of power and energy is equally significant. At Independence, electricity generation capacity was extremely limited and large parts of rural India had no access to reliable electricity. The decades after Independence saw the construction of large dams, thermal power plants, hydroelectric projects, transmission systems and later nuclear facilities. Rural electrification gradually expanded, transforming agriculture, industry, education and household life. Today, India possesses a vastly larger and more diversified power system and is simultaneously pursuing energy security and a transition towards cleaner sources. Solar and wind power have expanded rapidly alongside hydro and nuclear energy. This marks a fundamental change in the nature of India's energy challenge. The question is no longer simply how to bring electricity to people; it is how to provide reliable, affordable and sustainable energy for a rapidly growing economy. Energy will be critical to India's manufacturing ambitions, digital economy, electric mobility, urbanisation and quality of life. The India of 2047 will require an energy system that is not only larger, but smarter, cleaner and more resilient. India's transformation cannot, however, be understood without its farmers and agricultural economy. In the early decades after Independence, food security was one of the country's most pressing challenges. The Green Revolution, agricultural research, irrigation, improved seeds, procurement systems and institutional support fundamentally changed India's food-production capacity. India moved from dependence and vulnerability towards greater food self-sufficiency and became a major agricultural producer. But the agricultural challenge of 2026 is different from that of 1947. The question is no longer only how to produce enough food. It is how to make the Annadata prosperous. Farmers require better irrigation, storage, processing, market access, technology, crop diversification, insurance, credit and value addition. Cooperatives, farmer-producer organisations and modern agricultural supply chains can play an important role in ensuring that the farmer receives a greater share of the value generated from his produce. The future agricultural revolution must therefore be an income and productivity revolutionone that combines technology with sustainability and traditional knowledge with modern markets. The transformation of industry and the economy has been equally significant. Independent India had a relatively limited industrial base. The early decades focused on creating basic industries, steel plants, heavy engineering, public-sector enterprises and scientific and technical capabilities. The economic reforms of 1991 opened another decisive chapter, bringing greater competition, private investment and integration with global markets. The growth of services, information technology, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, telecommunications and other sectors demonstrated India's capacity to compete globally. Today, the national ambition is increasingly moving towards becoming a major manufacturing and innovation hub. Electronics, semiconductors, defence manufacturing, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, automobiles and advanced technologies represent areas where India seeks not merely to consume but increasingly to design, manufacture and export for the world. This economic transformation has created a new aspiration: an India that is not simply a large market, but a productive, innovative and globally competitive economy. Perhaps nowhere has the change been as rapid as in telecommunications and digital technology. There was a time when obtaining a telephone connection could take years. Today, mobile phones and internet connectivity have become integral to everyday life. Digital payments have transformed commerce; Aadhaar and digital identity have enabled new models of service delivery; direct benefit transfers have reduced the distance between government and beneficiary; and digital platforms have opened new possibilities in education, healthcare, banking and governance. India's digital public infrastructure has emerged as one of the country's distinctive capabilities. Technology has also begun to transform the concept of the last mile. A citizen living hundreds of kilometres from a district headquarters can increasingly access banking, information, government services and digital payments without physically travelling to an office. This is a remarkable change in the relationship between citizen, State and economy. The digital revolution has therefore complemented the physical revolution in roads, railways, power and connectivity. Alongside physical and economic development, India has built an expanding architecture of social security and basic services. Housing, sanitation, drinking water, electricity, financial inclusion, food security, healthcare protection, insurance and direct benefit transfers have increasingly become part of the development framework. The objective is gradually shifting from welfare as temporary relief to welfare as a pathway towards empowerment. Development must ensure that poverty does not determine a person's destiny. A woman should have the opportunity to become an entrepreneur; a young person should have access to skills and employment; an elderly citizen should have social protection; a worker in the unorganised sector should not be invisible to the formal systems of support; and a poor family should not be forced into financial ruin because of illness or lack of basic services. The most important measure of any government programme is therefore not the number of beneficiaries listed on paper, but whether the intended benefit actually reaches the person for whom it was created. Last-mile delivery is the true test of development. This is also where India's cooperative and community-based institutions can play an important role in the next phase of development. India's villages, farmers, artisans, weavers, dairy producers and small producers cannot all participate in modern markets individually. Cooperatives and producer organisations can aggregate production, improve bargaining power, provide access to finance and technology, create value chains and connect local products with national and global markets. This is particularly relevant for traditional sectors such as handloom, handicrafts, wool and Pashmina. When local producers become organised and connected to markets, development becomes participatory rather than merely distributive. The future of Viksit Bharat must therefore include not only large corporations and major cities, but also cooperatives, artisans, farmers, women-led enterprises and small producers in villages and remote regions. As India stands in 2026, the destination of Viksit Bharat @2047 lies twenty-one years ahead. The centenary of Independence will be more than a commemorative milestone; it represents a national deadline for transforming the foundations built over the first century of the Republic into a developed, inclusive and confident India. The vision places Yuva, Garib, Mahilayen and Annadata at the centre. India's youth must become the engines of innovation, entrepreneurship, research and productivity. The poor must receive not only welfare but opportunity, dignity and pathways to prosperity. Women must become equal partners and leaders in India's economic and social transformation. Farmers must become more prosperous, technology-enabled and integrated with modern markets. These four pillars represent a simple truth: Viksit Bharat will not be built only through infrastructure; it will be built through empowered citizens. But there is another ingredient without which national development remains incompletea shared sense of belonging. A nation is not held together only by roads, railways, institutions and economic statistics. It is also held together by symbols, memories and emotions. The Tiranga represents that collective identity. The Har Ghar Tiranga movement has helped transform the National Flag from something primarily seen at official ceremonies into a people's expression of patriotism. The flag has entered homes, schools, villages, workplaces and public spaces. It has become an emotional bridge between the citizen and the nation. Its influence becomes particularly powerful when it reaches the remote landscapes of India. The Tiranga Yatra at Pangong Lake in Ladakh is a striking example. Against the backdrop of the high Himalayas, the National Flag becomes a symbol not only of patriotism but also of India's geographical diversity and national unity. When the flag is hand-knitted by local women weavers, another layer of meaning is added. Here, patriotism meets Swadeshi, women's empowerment, traditional craftsmanship and local livelihood. The hands that preserve India's traditional skills also create a symbol of the Republic. A Tiranga at Pangong therefore tells a much larger story: the story of an India where remote regions are not peripheral to national development but are active contributors to it; where local communities are not merely beneficiaries but partners; and where cultural heritage and economic opportunity can reinforce each other. This is perhaps the most important lesson of India's journey from 1947 to 2026. Development is not simply about making India richer; it is about making India more capable, more connected, more secure and more confident. It is about ensuring that a child in a remote village has the same aspiration to become a doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur or public servant as a child in a metropolitan city. It is about ensuring that a farmer, artisan or weaver can connect with markets. It is about ensuring that the citizen living in the mountains, on an island, in a tribal region or near the international border feels equally included in India's national story. It is about ensuring that the benefits of technology and infrastructure reach the last mile. The India of 1947 had to fight for freedom. The India of 2026 has to build the future that freedom made possible. The first generation of independent India built institutions. The next generations expanded infrastructure and economic capacity. Today's generation has inherited a country with enormous capabilities and even greater aspirations. The responsibility now is to convert those capabilities into a developed India by 2047. The journey ahead must be measured not only by the size of the economy or the height of bridges, but by the quality of life of ordinary citizens. It must be an India where every child can learn, every young person can dream, every woman can lead, every farmer can prosper, every worker can live with dignity, every village can be connected, and every citizen can access the benefits of development. That is the real meaning of Viksit Bharat @2047. The Tiranga that was unfurled at the dawn of Independence in 1947 today flies over a vastly transformed India. From the first AIIMS to a nationwide health ecosystem; from limited roads to expressways; from power scarcity to a diversified energy system; from isolated regions to connectivity from Kashmir to Kanyakumari; from food insecurity to agricultural strength; from limited telephones to a digital India; and from welfare delivery to an ambition of last-mile empowermentthe journey has been extraordinary. But the journey is not over. 2026 is a moment to reflect on how far India has come. 2047 is the destination towards which we must now work. From Swatantra Bharat to Viksit Bharat. From freedom to empowerment. From infrastructure to opportunity. From Har Ghar Tiranga to Har Dil Tiranga. And ultimately, from the promise of development to its delivery to the last person. The Tiranga is not only a reminder of where we came from. It is a promise of where we are determined to go. Jai Hind. (The Author is a columnist and can be reached at: balisachin775@gmail.com )
The World Carries India Within It
On 15 August 2026, India will raise its flag for the eightieth time. Seventy-nine years since the British left. Seventy-nine years since freedom arrived carrying both a promise and a question: What would we do with it? Every Independence Day, we remember the struggle, the marches, the prisons, the salt, the sacrifice, the long and wounded birth of a nation. But perhaps Independence Day is also a time to remember another inheritance, the ideas, inventions, practices and traditions that India has sent out into the world. Not as a boast, not as a claim staked on history, but as a quiet reckoning with the ways in which knowledge travels, leaving one civilization, entering another, and finally becoming so ordinary that nobody remembers where it began. One of Indias most influential contributions came from mathematics. Its story was not the work of one mathematician alone. In the fifth century, Aryabhata developed a place-value system that depended on the idea of an empty position, creating what we might call a silent zero. Although he did not use a separate written symbol for zero, his system required a placeholder to distinguish numerical values according to their position. More than a century later, Brahmagupta gave that silence a mathematical identity. In the seventh century, he described zero, or Shunya, as a number in its own right and established rules for calculating with it. Together with the decimal and place-value systems, their work transformed calculation and gave the world a numerical language in which stars could be measured, economies could be built and machines could think. The mobile phone in your hand, the satellite circling above you and the spreadsheet waiting for its next figure all carry, somewhere inside their intricate machinery, the inheritance of that ancient Indian insight. But Indias mathematical imagination did not end with zero. Indian scholars made significant advances in algebra, geometry, astronomy, trigonometry and the calculation of pi. Aryabhata wrote about the rotation of the Earth and developed methods for calculating astronomical positions. The Sulba Sutras contained early geometrical knowledge, while later mathematicians such as Bhaskara II explored ideas that anticipated aspects of algebra and calculus. These achievements remind us that mathematics is not merely a collection of formulas. It is a way of asking the universe to reveal its pattern. Chess travelled in a different way. It began, historians broadly believe, in the form of Chaturanga, a game of war and strategy played in India during the Gupta period. Its pieces represented the forces of an army: infantry, cavalry, elephants and chariots. Over centuries, the game moved through Persia and the Arab world before reaching Europe, changing shape as it travelled. Today, a chessboard can be found in a schoolroom in Srinagar, a caf in Paris, a park in Moscow or a championship hall in Chennai. Indias gift was not only the game. It was the idea that conflict could be studied, contained and transformed into thought. Indias contributions to language were equally profound. Paninis Ashtadhyayi, composed more than two thousand years ago, presented Sanskrit grammar through an extraordinarily precise system of rules. Its structure has drawn the attention of modern linguists and computer scientists because of its formal, almost algorithmic quality. It showed that language could be observed not only as poetry and expression, but also as a system with patterns, structures and transformations. In India, language was not simply a tool for communication. It was a universe to be examined. The countrys reputation as a centre of learning is older than its modern universities. Takshashila and Nalanda were places where students and scholars gathered from different regions to study medicine, astronomy, philosophy, grammar and logic. Nalanda, in present-day Bihar, drew scholars from China and Central Asia. It belonged to an age when knowledge did not always arrive divided into departments, syllabi and examination halls. It moved more freely, like water finding its level. Indias medical traditions also travelled through time and across borders. Ayurveda developed a holistic approach to health, placing attention on diet, herbs, daily routines and the relationship between body and mind. The Charaka Samhita explored internal medicine, while the surgical writings attributed to Sushruta described procedures and instruments that reveal the sophistication of early Indian surgery. These traditions have immense historical significance. Their modern use, however, must be approached responsibly. Ancient systems may inform contemporary wellness, but they cannot replace evidence-based clinical care. India also made remarkable advances in metallurgy. The Iron Pillar of Delhi, known for its resistance to corrosion, remains a striking example of ancient Indian metalworking. Indian wootz steel, produced through a sophisticated crucible process, became renowned for its quality and influenced the development of famous Damascus blades. Behind these achievements lay an understanding of heat, carbon, minerals and materials that was practical, experimental and highly refined. Few Indian traditions have travelled as visibly as yoga. Once practised by relatively small circles of seekers, yoga now appears in schools, studios, hospitals, gyms and living rooms across the world. It has been stretched, commercialised, branded and sometimes separated from its philosophical roots. Yet beneath the mats, the postures and the breath-counting remains an old proposition: that the body is not merely a machine carrying the mind, but a doorway into it. The United Nations recognised 21 June as the International Day of Yoga in 2014, and UNESCO placed yoga on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016. Long before institutions gave it official recognition, people had already discovered what the practice could offer: a pause in a world that profits from permanent motion. Indias philosophical gifts have travelled even further. Buddhism carried ideas of compassion, mindfulness and freedom from suffering across Asia and eventually into the wider world. Jainism placed non-violence and respect for all living beings at the centre of spiritual life. Sikhism brought together equality, courage, devotion and service. And then there was ahimsa, non-violence, not as weakness and not as surrender, but as a force capable of unsettling an empire. Mahatma Gandhi transformed it into a method of mass resistance. Martin Luther King Jr. studied and adapted its principles during the American civil rights movement. Others, in different countries and different struggles, found in it a way to confront power without becoming its mirror. Indias gifts have not travelled only through books and laboratories. They have travelled in song, spice, fabric, rhythm and story. Indian cotton and textiles were traded across the ancient world. Hindustani and Carnatic music carry centuries of listening. Bharatanatyam and Kathak turn the body into language. Indian food crosses borders in tiffin boxes, restaurants, kitchens and family recipes altered by migration. Indian cinema, made in many languages and many emotional registers, has created its own geography of longing. Its songs travel farther than its plots. Its faces become familiar in places where the languages are not. The world may not understand every word, but it recognises the gesture: the mother waiting, the lover returning, the family breaking and remaking itself. These are not small things. A culture survives not only in monuments, but in what people hum while washing dishes, in what they cook when they are homesick and in the stories they tell their children before sleep. Modern India has continued to send its ideas outward. The Indian Space Research Organisation has shown that ambitious scientific work need not always be accompanied by extravagant spending. The Mars Orbiter Mission, launched in 2013, entered Mars orbit on 24 September 2014 on its first attempt. ISRO describes it as Indias first interplanetary mission and notes that its success demonstrated the countrys ability to carry out a complex mission in a cost-effective manner. But science is not a miracle performed by a nation. It is the result of people: scientists, technicians, teachers, programmers, machinists, students and workers whose names rarely appear in celebration speeches. The same is true of the Universal Serial Bus, now so familiar that its name has almost disappeared into everyday language. Indian-American computer architect Ajay V. Bhatt led the team at Intel that developed the technology. The device that connects our phones, cameras, hard drives and laptops is another reminder that innovation often arrives quietly, then becomes indispensable. Indias scientific contribution also includes the work of Jagadish Chandra Bose in radio and plant science, the development of fibre-optic communication by Narinder Singh Kapany and the achievements of Indian doctors, engineers, researchers and entrepreneurs working across the world. The story of Indias gifts is therefore not a straight line from an ancient past to a glorious present. It is a river with many streams. Some flow from Sanskrit texts and temple schools. Some come from laboratories, universities and space centres. Some emerge from workshops, kitchens, farms, weaving communities and ordinary homes. There is a danger, however, in making a catalogue of Indias achievements. A country can become so enchanted by its ancient glory that it forgets the living people standing in its shadow. What does it mean to praise Nalanda while schools crumble? To celebrate Ayurveda while public hospitals struggle? To speak of the wisdom of non-violence while hatred is made profitable? To celebrate the sophistication of Indian mathematics while children are denied the education needed to understand it? To claim the generosity of Indian civilization while dissenters are silenced, minorities are frightened and the poor are asked to be grateful for survival? The question is not whether India has given the world great things. It has. The more difficult question is whether India is still willing to give the world what its oldest traditions demanded of it: curiosity without arrogance, knowledge without ownership, strength without cruelty, faith without hatred and progress without the destruction of the vulnerable. Zero teaches us that absence can contain possibility. Astronomy teaches us to look beyond the limits of the earth. Chess teaches us that every move alters the board. Yoga teaches us to breathe before we act. Language teaches us that every word carries a history. Metallurgy teaches us that patient knowledge can outlast its makers. Music teaches us that memory can be carried in sound. Ahimsa teaches us that power need not resemble violence. Perhaps these are not merely Indias gifts to the world. Perhaps they are instructions sent back to India from its own past. So, when the flag rises on 15 August, let it not be only a symbol of what India once overcame, or a banner beneath which we recite what India once achieved. Let it be a question moving through the country, from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi to the paddy fields of Punjab, the apple orchards of Kashmir and the fishing villages of Kerala; from the farmers who read the sky, to the weavers who preserve memory in thread, to the students building robots in Atal Tinkering Labs, to the scientists sending Indias imagination beyond the earth: What will we do with what we have inherited? Because a nation is not made great by the treasures it locks inside its history. It is made great by what it protects in the present, by what it imagines for the future, and by whether, after giving the world zero, India can still find a way to make sure that no one, no child, no community, no language and no memory is treated as if they count for nothing. (The author is a columnist)
5 IPS officers transferred from Delhi to Jammu & Kashmir
The Delhi Home Department has ordered the relieving of several AGMUT cadre IPS and DANIPS officers from Delhi Police for posting to other Union Territories and states, including Jammu & Kashmir. As per the order issued on August 14, 2026, the officers will be relieved with effect from August 17, 2026 (A/N) to enable them to join their new assignments. Among the officers transferred from Delhi to Jammu & Kashmir are Vishnu Kumar, IPS (2019 batch); Rajeev Kumar Ambasta, IPS; Deepak Yadav, IPS; Anand Kumar Mishra, IPS; and Satish Kumar, IPS. The Centre had earlier ordered the posting of several AGMUT officers to Jammu & Kashmir as part of a wider administrative reshuffle. The latest order also transfers Pratiksha Godara, IPS (2011 batch) to Andaman & Nicobar, Vinit Kumar, IPS (2018 batch) to Chandigarh, Rishi Kumar, IPS (2021 batch) to Arunachal Pradesh, Pawan Kumar, IPS to Ladakh, Sikandar Singh, IPS to Puducherry, and Dhirendra Pratap Singh, IPS and Nishant Gupta, IPS to Mizoram. The order further includes transfers of DANIPS officers to Chandigarh, Lakshadweep and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The reshuffle is part of the Centres cadre management exercise involving officers across the AGMUT cadre.
Delhi on high alert for Independence Day; 25,000 personnel deployed
New Delhi is on high alert for Independence Day celebrations. Over twenty-five thousand police and paramilitary personnel are deployed citywide. Elaborate security arrangements are in place around the Red Fort. Advanced surveillance systems and response teams are actively monitoring the area. Coordinated efforts ensure preparedness for any potential emergency situation.
Hopeful Centre will approve J&K Business rules: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Aug 14:Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed hope that the business rules prepared by his government would be approved by the Centre, saying he would raise the matter with the Union Home Minister during his upcoming visit to Delhi. I am hopeful. We showed all flexibility from our side. We even informally shared it. Now, after a few days, I have to go to Delhi and talk to the Home Minister about various things. I will talk about this too, Abdullah told reporters. The Chief Minister said his government had shown flexibility while preparing the business rules and had also shared them informally with the concerned authorities. Abdullahs remarks came as he also spoke about security concerns surrounding Kashmiri Pandit employees working in the Valley, urging those responsible for security arrangements not to take reported threats against them lightly. We have been hearing time and again that militancy has ended in J&K, that now no one is left. But then this threat comes, so where is this threat from? And those who are responsible for security arrangements, they should not take these threats lightly, he said. Referring to targeted killings of members of the minority community in recent years, Abdullah called for action against those behind the reported threats and demanded full security arrangements for Kashmiri Pandit employees. One or two years ago, targeted killings happened, particularly against the minority community. How many names should I take of those who were targeted? he said. The Chief Minister recalled that many Kashmiri Pandit employees had earlier sought to leave the Valley amid security concerns. So, this threat should not be taken lightly. Action should be taken against the people behind this. And full security arrangements should be kept for these people, he said. On the broader issue of governance in Jammu and Kashmir, Abdullah said his government would continue raising issues related to the restoration of statehood. Now, it is what it is. We are doing as much as we can. There is still time. We will keep bringing up this topic again and again. Neither have I ever been silent on this topic, nor will I be. We will keep talking, he said. Asked whether the National Conference had plans for another march to JantarMantar in Delhi to press for restoration of statehood, Abdullah said the party had several options and would discuss them internally. Apparently, I hear my party is planning a long march to JantarMantar. That is a good thing; it is not a wrong thing, he said. Abdullah said the July 20 JantarMantar protest was not the end of the campaign but only the beginning. What we have to do next, we will see, he said. The Chief Minister maintained that restoration of statehood was a promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and questioned why it had not yet been fulfilled. It was a Modis promise. It is stated in our country that there are normal promises, then there is the super promise. This was a super promise. Why has this super promise not been fulfilled yet? We are not getting an answer to this, he said. On the reservation issue, Abdullah said the cabinet had responded to the queries raised on the matter and that its response had been sent to the Lieutenant Governor in accordance with the rules. The answer was sent to the LG as per the rules. What happened after that? Someone tell us, has our response been sent to Delhi? Has it been approved? he asked. He said his government should not be held responsible if Gen-Z-like protests emerge in Jammu and Kashmir over the reservation issue, maintaining that the cabinet had completed its part of the process. We have done our work. We have given answers. We have justified, Abdullah said, adding that it was not appropriate to suppress the cabinets decisions. On elections to local bodies, the Chief Minister said the polls would be held at an appropriate time. Local body elections have to happen. Why wouldnt they happen? But at the appropriate time. That is all I will say, he said.
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J&K paid price for Indus Waters Treaty, it must remain suspended: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Aug 14:Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday hit out at Pakistan for staking a claim over the waters of rivers flowing through Jammu and Kashmir, questioning Islamabads professed sympathy for Kashmiris while opposing the regions use of its own water resources. Abdullah was responding to questions from reporters regarding Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifs latest remarks on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), in which he described water as Pakistans red line and warned of a direct response if the countrys water supplies were threatened. We have always been saying that our blood has been sucked these are our rivers. We had the first right on this. Pakistanis say they are great sympathisers of Kashmiris. But when it comes to water, their sympathy disappears. Where was their sympathy when we were denied permission to use our rivers? Abdullah said. The Chief Minister said the distribution of the Indus river system under the treaty had left Jammu and Kashmir bearing the consequences, arguing that India retained the waters of the Ravi, Beas and Sutlej while the Chenab, Jhelum and Indus were allocated to Pakistan. From then until today, we are suffering the consequences of this Indus Waters Treaty, Abdullah said, adding that the restrictions had affected the regions ability to fully utilise its water resources. He said Jammu and Kashmir had faced restrictions on drawing drinking water from the Chenab and on undertaking projects involving the Jhelum, including the proposed barrage at Tulbul that could facilitate navigation. From then until today, we are suffering the consequences of this Indus Waters Treaty. We could neither draw drinking water from the Chenab, nor could we use the Jhelum for navigation by building a barrage on Tulbul, nor could we stop water by building a big dam on any of our rivers, he said. The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan with the World Banks involvement, has governed the utilisation of the waters of the Indus river system for decades. India placed the treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack, with New Delhi linking its decision to Pakistans alleged support for cross-border terrorism. Abdullah argued that the treaty should not be restored in its previous form. Our blood has been sucked, and now that the Indus Waters Treaty has been cancelled, it should remain cancelled so that we can make proper use of this water, the Chief Minister asserted. His remarks came amid renewed tensions between India and Pakistan over the treaty and water resources. Sharif, while reiterating Pakistans position, said Islamabad was committed to peace but would strongly defend what it considers its water rights. Meanwhile, Abdullah also condemned the recent attack on Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal at a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. We strongly condemn this, and such attacks should not take place, Abdullah said, referring to the incident in which Badal was injured in an attack at the religious complex and subsequently taken to hospital. The Chief Minister questioned the effectiveness of the security arrangements provided to the SAD chief, noting that Badal had been targeted previously as well. Before this also, there was an attack in Amritsar, after which it was stated that special care would be taken of his security, that there will be Z-plus security. But where is the Z-plus? The attack took place for the second time; this time he was even injured, and had to be taken to the hospital for treatment, he said. Abdullah said political differences or grievances should be addressed through democratic means rather than violence. Such attacks should not happen in a democracy, and if there is any grievance against anyone, people can express that through elections, he said, adding that attacks on political leaders were very dangerous for democracy.
Every August, India performs a ritual of remembering that risks becoming a ritual of forgetting. We hoist flags, recite a familiar pantheon of names, and retire the past into ceremony. But independence was not a single, luminous event delivered on the morning of 15 August 1947. It was a wager, made by exhausted and divided men and women, that a civilisation of extraordinary diversity could govern itself as one republic rather than dissolve into its many parts. That wager has not yet been fully settled. It is renewed, or betrayed, in every generation that inherits it. The twenty-one days that could have ended differently It is worth remembering how contingent the whole enterprise was. Between 25 July and 14 August 1947, as Jawaharlal Nehru and Muhammad Ali Jinnah sparred in public and Lord Mountbatten prepared to preside over two new dominions, a small, largely unheralded group of civil servants worked in near-obscurity to prevent a third catastrophe: the Balkanisation of the subcontinent into hundreds of fragments. Over five hundred and fifty princely states, ruling nearly two-fifths of the land and a quarter of its population, stood legally free to remain independent, join Pakistan, or join India. There was no constitutional inevitability that they would choose union. The India we take as a settled fact was, until the last possible hour, an open question and the investigative journalist Josy Josephs recent account of those twenty-one days is a useful reminder that the republic was assembled, not merely declared. This matters philosophically, not just historically. We tend to speak of nations as though they possess an essence some prior, natural unity waiting to be liberated from colonial rule. But Indias founders knew better. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and V.P. Menon, working through the States Department, did not appeal to a pre-existing oneness; they built one, through negotiation, pressure, and an act of collective will. The nation was not found. It was made. And anything that is made by human hands and human choices can, by the same token, be unmade by human neglect. This is the first hard truth an honest article on independence must confront: sovereignty is not a possession, like an heirloom passed down and simply held. It is closer to a practice, like a language, or a marriage, that persists only for as long as it is actively spoken and renewed. A struggle that belonged to no single community There is a second, equally uncomfortable truth: the freedom that was won in 1947 was not won by any one community on behalf of the others. It was, in the fullest sense, a shared inheritance and the amnesia that has crept into public memory on this point deserves to be named plainly as a distortion, not a difference of opinion. Ashfaqulla Khan, a young poet and revolutionary from Shahjahanpur, went to the gallows in December 1927 alongside his comrade Ram Prasad Bismil for their part in the Kakori conspiracy, having chosen armed insurrection over accommodation with an empire he considered illegitimate. His last words are said to have invoked both his faith and his country in the same breath, seeing no contradiction between the two. A decade later, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan the Frontier Gandhi built among the Pashtuns of the North-West Frontier a movement of nonviolent resistance so disciplined that the British feared it more than they feared the sword, and he paid for that discipline with decades of imprisonment, first under colonial rule and then, bitterly, under the postcolonial state he helped bring into being. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, meanwhile, offered a rival vision of nationhood to the very idea of Partition that a composite Indian identity, rather than a religiously defined one, was both truer to Indias civilisational history and more durable as a political foundation. And Bhagat Singh, executed at twenty-three for the bombing of the Central Legislative Assembly and his defiant courtroom testimony, remains perhaps the starkest case of all: an avowed atheist and socialist revolutionary whose sacrifice has since been folded into every ideological camp except, often, the internationalist and irreligious one he actually held. To set these lives side by side is not an act of statistical balancing, some anxious effort to ensure proportional representation among the dead. It is to recover a simple and inconvenient fact: the freedom struggle was pluralist in its very architecture, animated by believers, atheists, socialists, and conservatives who disagreed profoundly with one another about the shape of the future India should have, yet judged the present subjugation intolerable enough to die for its end. A nation that silently edits this plurality out of its founding story is not correcting history; it is impoverishing itself, trading a complicated but true inheritance for a simple and false one. What it means to protect, rather than merely possess, a republic Here the argument must turn from memory to obligation, because the past, however faithfully recovered, cannot by itself discharge our present duties. What, then, does it mean to protect a nation once it exists? It cannot mean merely defending its borders, though that is necessary. Nor can it mean defending its symbols like flags, anthems, dates, though these too have their place. The deeper protection a republic requires is the protection of the conditions under which the original wager continues to make sense: that people fundamentally unlike one another in faith, language, and inheritance can nonetheless share equal standing before a common law. This is a more demanding and more fragile achievement than unity of blood or creed, precisely because it rests on nothing more solid than mutual recognition, continually re-extended. The moment one communitys citizenship is treated as more original, more authentic, or more entitled to define the nations character than anothers, the philosophical basis of 1947 - the shared sacrifice memorialised above - is quietly repudiated, even if the flag still flies and the anthem still plays. There is a temptation, especially in times of anxiety, to imagine that a nation is protected by tightening its identity or by deciding, at last, who really belongs. History suggests the opposite. The princely states were not absorbed into India through an exercise of narrower identity, but through an act of expansive accommodation, one that had to persuade Hindu-majority Travancore and Muslim-ruled Junagadh, Sikh Punjab and animist tribal belts alike, that a plural union served them better than isolation or division. The instrument that held the country together in 1947 was not sameness. It was a negotiated, sometimes uneasy, mutual guarantee, the precursor to what the Constitution would later formalise as equal citizenship. To protect the republic today is to keep faith with that instrument, not to discard it in favour of the very fragmentation it was built to prevent. The wager renewed Freedom, then, is not a state achieved once and inherited passively thereafter, like property. It is closer to what philosophers have called a practice of self-legislation - a people continually choosing, through its institutions, its speech, and its treatment of the vulnerable among it, to remain the kind of political community its founders judged worth dying for. Ashfaqulla Khan and Bhagat Singh did not sacrifice themselves for a flag; Ghaffar Khan did not spend decades in prison for a date on the calendar. They wagered their lives on the proposition that a genuinely plural, self-governing India was possible and worth having. Eight decades later, the question is not whether that wager was won in 1947. It plainly was. The harder question - the one this anniversary should force upon us, uncomfortably, each year - is whether we are still willing to place the same wager today, in a country grown large, unequal, and impatient with the difficulty of holding so much difference together. Independence was the easier half of the task, if anything about it can be called easy. It required courage, but courage aimed at a visible, external adversary - an empire whose injustice was, in the end, legible to the world and to history. What remains is a subtler and lonelier struggle, aimed inward, without the moral clarity of a foreign oppressor to unite against: the daily, unglamorous, often thankless labour of protecting a plural republic from its own worst instincts, its own appetite for simplification. This is the harder inheritance, and unlike the flag or the anthem, it cannot simply be received. It must be re-earned, by each generation, in the manner it chooses to treat the citizen who prays differently, speaks differently, or remembers 1947 differently than it does. That, finally, is what it would mean to have been worthy of what Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh, and Ghaffar Khan gave up. Malik Daniyal is an economics graduate from Delhi University.
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Indus Water Treaty suspension decisive step in national interest: President Murmu
New Delhi, Aug 14:President Droupadi Murmu on Friday described the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan as a decisive step in the national interest, especially the farmers. She also invoked Kargil Vijay Diwas and Operation Sindoor while outlining Indias security priorities in her address on the eve of the 80th Independence Day. Suspension of the IWT with the country that harbours terrorism is a decisive step in the interest of our nation, especially the farmers, Murmu said. The Presidents remarks came while recalling the countrys response to terrorism and the unmatched valour of the armed forces. We take pride in our tradition of overcoming the forces hostile to humanity, for upholding truth and justice. On July 26, we observed Kargil Vijay Diwas. Earlier, on the May 7, we commemorated the completion of one year since the launch of Operation Sindoor. We remembered the unmatched valour of our Armed Forces, she said. That historic operation against terrorism demonstrated the capability of the Indian armed forces to act with precision. It sent a clear and firm message to terrorists and those who support them, that no matter where they hide, they will have to face the consequences of their actions, Murmu said. She then linked the security response to the decision on the IWT, calling its suspension a decisive step in the national interest, particularly for farmers. The President said India takes pride in its tradition of overcoming forces hostile to humanity and upholding truth and justice. She also said making India Naxal-free was a major achievement after Naxalism had posed a serious challenge to the nation for decades. Today, enthusiasm prevails in the areas once affected by Naxalism. All-inclusive development is underway in these regions. A large number of players took part in the Bastar Olympics, and many artists showcased their talent in BastarPandum, which were enjoyed by large number of people, she said. Murmu also highlighted Indias cultural and historical heritage, saying 12 forts built to safeguard national pride and associated with the Maratha military tradition were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List last year. And, this year, Sarnath, the site of Bhagwan Buddha's first sermon, has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. On the one hand, Bharat Bhoomi has monuments of spirituality associated with Bhagwan Buddha. It also has symbols of our impressive ability to fight for preserving our pride and glorious traditions, on the other, she said. The President opened her address by greeting citizens on the eve of Independence Day and said the country was about to enter the 80th year since Independence. She said all Indians, both in the country and abroad, celebrate the national festival with joy, with the tricolour serving as the symbol of freedom. On August 15, 1947, Bharat Mata was liberated from the shackles of subjugation. Every citizen became an architect of the destiny of Independent India, Murmu said. She said the true meaning of freedom lay in ensuring that all citizens could utilise opportunities to fulfil their aspirations and work towards making India the foremost nation in the world. Murmu credited students and teachers, scientists and engineers, doctors and healthcare workers, workers and farmers with contributing to nation-building. She also acknowledged sportspersons, craftspersons and artists, intellectuals, workers in private and public sectors, peoples representatives, judicial officials, civil servants, investors, social workers and SafaiMitra. Numerous citizens engaged in various other activities, and every citizen who faithfully discharges the Fundamental Duties enshrined in our Constitution, are active partners in our nation-building process, she said. The President specially commended soldiers of the three armed forces and police personnel for their unwavering dedication to duty. She also praised the Indian diaspora and officials serving in Indian embassies for enhancing the countrys prestige and honour globally. Murmu said India was moving towards building Viksit Bharat by the centenary year of Independence in 2047. Guided by the spirit of Antyodaya, it is our resolve to ensure that the fruits of development reach every individual, she said, adding that India was moving forward by embracing its rich heritage and the ideals of the freedom movement while pursuing modern development. She invoked the Ved-Vakya, 'VayamRashtreJagriyam', saying it inspires citizens to always remain ready to serve the nation. Recalling the freedom struggle, Murmu said people with diverse ideologies had been united by the common goal of Indias Independence. During the Swadeshi Movement, VandeMataram became a song of the masses, she said, while recalling the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. I humbly bow to all those great sons and daughters of Bharat Mata whose ideals guided our country to its freedom and its progress thereafter, she said. Referring to August 14 as Vibhajan Vibheeshika Smriti Divas, Murmu said the country solemnly remembered the lakhs of Indians who lost their lives in violence resulting from Partition or were forced to endure displacement. Lakhs of people had to become refugees due to communal violence and endure the horrors of partition. Yet, they did not give up their identity, she said. She said that at the time of Independence, India faced not only the grave consequences of Partition but also the extraordinary challenge of unifying more than 550 princely states with the newly independent country. Murmu paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, saying he had ended the system of kingdoms and integrated the princely states into independent democracy. On behalf of a grateful nation, I pay my respectful tributes to the sacred memory of the sculptor of the unity of modern India, Lauh Purush Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, she said. Turning to democracy and the Constitution, the President said the Constitution framed by the people of India rested on the foundation of peoples participation. She said public participation had always been inherent in the people of India, the cradle of democracy, and that citizens were continuing the tradition with renewed vigour. National campaigns are being implemented through active participation of the people. This is an inspiring achievement of our democracy, Murmu said. She said equality of status and opportunity, along with dignity of the individual, were among the cherished ideals of the Constitution. People from ordinary backgrounds, she said, were making extraordinary contributions in many fields, strengthening her belief that everyone in todays Bharat could dream big and realise those dreams. Murmu said the Constitution clearly laid down the responsibilities of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. Giving voice to the aspirations of people was the duty of their representatives in the legislature, she said, while the Executive was responsible for implementing policies serving the interests of the nation and its people. She said those associated with the judicial system had a duty to ensure that no one was deprived of justice due to lack of resources. All citizens, especially those belonging to deprived sections of the society, should have equal access to timely justice with dignity, she said. On Indias development over the past little more than a decade, Murmu said the country had witnessed rapid and inclusive development, priority to harmonising heritage and development, and removal of numerous decades-old obstacles to development. She referred to the 200th birth anniversary of Mahatma JyotibaPhule and said Mahatma Phule and Kranti-JyotiSavitribaiPhule had made historic contributions to social justice, education, womens empowerment and equality. Following their ideals, she said, upliftment of deprived sections had been given priority at the national level during the past few years. New standards had been set in womens education, she said. More than 25 crore people, according to Murmu, had been lifted out of poverty. Under the Pradhan Mantri Jan DhanYojana, described by her as the worlds largest programme of financial inclusion, nearly 59 crore account holders had joined the banking system, including more than 32 crore women. Food security had been ensured for more than 80 crore people through free rations, she said. Under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana, free healthcare coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per year had been provided to 60 crore people, she said. Kisan Samman Nidhi and Kisan Credit Cards, she added, had supported farmers involved in farming, dairy, poultry, fisheries and beekeeping. Murmu said world history demonstrated that development rooted in a strong sense of cultural identity was both rapid and sustainable. There is a growing awareness in the country that a sense of cultural pride bolsters the inner strength of the nation, she said. She said Indias ancestors had passed on a rich legacy of learning, science, art and culture, spirituality and virtuous conduct, adding that the country was moving forward while harmonising heritage and development. On technology, Murmu said India had developed the worlds largest and best digital infrastructure. Digital payments, she said, were now common even in small rural shops and among street vendors, while more than half of the worlds real-time digital transactions took place in India. Together, the people of India and the Government have presented an example of digital revolution to the global community, she said. The government, she said, was using technology to provide welfare benefits to people transparently. The country had also witnessed unprecedented expansion of modern infrastructure in highways, waterways, railways and airways, she said, adding that this was creating opportunities for new enterprises, generating employment and boosting investor confidence. On the global situation, Murmu said warfare and instability in several parts of the world were affecting every country. Even in such trying circumstances, our economy is moving ahead as the fastest growing major economy in the world, she said. According to economic projections, she said, Indias growth rate was expected to be more than twice the average global growth rate. The Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, she said, had further strengthened the foundation of Indias economic progress and national security. Murmu said India was also playing a leading global role in protecting the environment while pursuing modern development. The country had achieved some of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 ahead of schedule, she said, adding that renewable energy development had gained unprecedented momentum over the past few years. On foreign policy, the President said national interest was its foundation. Peace, cooperation, dialogue, and the ideal of VasudhaivaKutumbakam are the pillars of our foreign policy, she said. India had entered into Free Trade Agreements with many countries to enhance economic cooperation and strengthen mutual relations, she said. The country was playing a leading role among nations of the Global South and had grown in stature on the global stage. Murmu said India believed in a rules-based international order and was endeavouring to ensure that the global community received appropriate representation in the United Nations and other multilateral organisations. This endeavour of our country has been getting strong support from many countries, she said. Turning to environmental protection, Murmu said future generations had as much right over natural resources as the present generation. We must ensure that none of our actions result in the slightest encroachment upon the exercise of this right by future generations, she said. She called for efforts to leave richer bounties of nature for future generations, saying conservation of the environment was integral to Indias tradition. The President cited a Santali song written by Pandit Raghunath Murmu: Dare GujugKanNyelTe, Miru Cheney Rag BayahaDayaHayaGe; Gujug Kan Apowag Jati Dharam Dare, Chedag Babon Rag Bayaha Abo Ana NyelTe. She explained that the song describes an inconsolable parrot crying in grief after seeing a tree completely dried up. O my dear brothers! The parrot wails on seeing a dying tree. O my brothers! Why do we, human beings, not grieve when the tree of human culture is being destroyed? she said, explaining the message of the song. The message, she said, was that everyone must remain committed to preserving nature and human values. A lush green tree symbolizes the moral ideals and wellbeing of human society, Murmu said. She called for individual and collective efforts to protect the environment in the spirit of campaigns such as EkPedMaaKeNaam and Lifestyle for Environment, or LiFE. The President then highlighted the growing participation and achievements of women. She said it gave her immense pleasure to see girls performing exceptionally well in education and noted that womens participation was increasing across diverse sectors, from Drone Didi, who contributes to agricultural productivity, to Fighter Combat Leaders in the Air Force. In the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, women won eight of Indias total tally of 13 gold medals, she said. Murmu said women were increasingly achieving economic self-reliance, with more than 10 crore women being members of Self Help Groups. A target had been set to create three crore Lakhpati Didis, and that target had been achieved, she said. Now our country is moving towards the goal of creating 3 crore new LakhpatiDidis, she said. About two-thirds of entrepreneurs who had received financial assistance under the MUDRA Yojana were women, Murmu said. Along with economic self-reliance, women were also increasingly occupying leadership positions in many fields, she said. The President said it was a remarkable achievement of the democratic republic that the number of women exercising their right to vote was growing. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam had been enacted in 2023 with the objective of reserving 33 per cent representation for women in the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies, she said. Achieving the objectives of this Act will enhance women's role in leadership and make our democracy more inclusive, Murmu said. The President also placed strong emphasis on Indias youth. She said 65 percent of the countrys population was below the age of 35 and described the young population as the countrys most valuable asset. The youth of our country are talented, committed, and skilled, she said. Murmu said she had seen innovative and practical solutions developed by young people to address challenges at the grassroots level. This reflects the dedication of our youth to society and the nation, she said. A new phase of space exploration, she said, had been ushered in through a recent successful rocket launch by a young team whose average age was only 28 years. Many young people, she said, were embracing a culture of job creation through self-employment. The participation of young entrepreneurs had created a strong start-up ecosystem, while major global enterprises were impressed by the talent and dedication of Indian youth and were entrusting them with leadership roles. Such young achievers have enhanced the reputation of India's youth power across the world. Our younger generations strengthen my faith in India's bright and prosperous future, she said. Murmu described students as the architects of Indias future and said government and society must remain united to safeguard their present and future. Public examinations, she said, were gateways to opportunities for students and the Government was undertaking comprehensive reforms to make examinations more transparent, secure and trustworthy while completely curbing unfair means. She said government initiatives and emerging economic activities were opening a wide range of new avenues for youth. By exploring such new opportunities, our young people can embark on new paths to success, she said. Physical and mental wellbeing of youth, Murmu added, formed the cornerstone of Indias future, with families and society also sharing responsibility for motivating young people. Sports, she said, were being adopted as a medium for youth development and nation-building. Under Khelo India, the sports ecosystem was being developed across the country from grassroots to national level, while the Government was making unprecedented investments to promote sports. These efforts are yielding good results. In international sports tournaments, there has been a remarkable leap in the performance and achievements of our sportspersons, she said. While India had the worlds largest young population, the number of senior citizens was also rising, Murmu said. The government had taken several initiatives to improve their quality of life. About six crore senior citizens aged 70 years and above could avail themselves of free healthcare services of up to Rs 5 lakh per year, she said. Society as a whole should be sensitive towards senior citizens, fostering a sense of belonging towards them and upholding their self-respect, Murmu said. Concluding the security-related portion of her address, the President reiterated that India took pride in overcoming forces hostile to humanity and upholding truth and justice. She recalled Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed on July 26, and the completion of one year since the launch of Operation Sindoor, commemorated on May 7. She said the country had remembered the unmatched valour of its armed forces. Murmu said Operation Sindoor had demonstrated the capability of the Indian Armed Forces to act with precision and sent a clear and firm message to terrorists and their supporters that no matter where they hide, they will have to face the consequences of their actions. The President said the development and wellbeing of every Indian was the real objective of building Viksit Bharat. Quoting Telugu nationalist writer Gurajada Apparao, she said: Desamunupreminchumanna, manchiannadipenchumanna; Desamantemattikaadoy, desamantemanushuloy. She explained the essence of the lines as: Love your country, foster goodness; A nation is not just its land, a nation is all its people. Murmu said it was her belief that with the participation of society and efforts of the government, people in every village, town, and household across India would become healthier, happier, and prosperous. With this all-inclusive spirit of patriotism, let us devote ourselves to the sacred national goal of transforming Swatantra Bharat into Viksit Bharat, she said.
CCRAS-NIIMH Signs MOU for Digitization of Medical Manuscripts
New Delhi, August 15: The Ministry of AYUSHs Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two institutions for the systematic digitization of medical manuscripts. This initiative aims to preserve, document, and enhance access to Indias traditional medical knowledge heritage. The agreement was made with the Sevadi ... Read more CCRAS-NIIMH Signs MOU for Digitization of Medical Manuscripts
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to Visit Bihar on August 16-17
New Delhi, August 15: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will embark on a two-day visit to Bihar on August 16 and 17, accompanied by a high-level delegation from the Election Commission of India. The delegation includes Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Manish Garg, Director General (Media) Ashish Goyal, Director General (IT) Dr. Seema Khanna, and other ... Read more Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to Visit Bihar on August 16-17
India Urges Global Attention on Human Rights Violations in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
New Delhi, August 15: Indias Ministry of External Affairs has called on the international community to focus on the human rights violations occurring in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK). The ministry reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, will always remain integral and indivisible parts of India. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India will continue to ... Read more India Urges Global Attention on Human Rights Violations in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
BJP Reacts Strongly to Rahul Gandhis Comments on PM Modi and Foreign Policy
New Delhi, August 15: The political landscape in India has heated up following Congress leader Rahul Gandhis remarks targeting Prime Minister Modi and his foreign policy. During an event in New Delhi, Gandhis comments have sparked significant controversy, prompting responses from BJP leaders and others. Vinod Bansal, a leader of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), ... Read more BJP Reacts Strongly to Rahul Gandhis Comments on PM Modi and Foreign Policy
Passenger aboard Air-India Phuket-Delhi flight details harrowing experience
Passenger aboard AirIndia PhuketDelhi flight details harrowing experience
President Murmu Highlights Progress in Uplifting Marginalized Communities Ahead of Independence Day
New Delhi, August 15: President Droupadi Murmu stated on Friday that prioritizing the upliftment of marginalized communities in recent years has led to over 250 million people rising above poverty. In her address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, the President emphasized that nearly 590 million account holders are now ... Read more President Murmu Highlights Progress in Uplifting Marginalized Communities Ahead of Independence Day
Security tightened in Delhi and Gurugram after bomb threats ahead of 80th Independence Day
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India Achieves Record Defense Production and Exports Amid Reforms
New Delhi, August 15: Over the past decade, extensive reforms in the defense sector have positioned India as a strong, self-reliant, and globally trusted power in military equipment production and exports. According to a fact sheet released by the government on the eve of Independence Day, the countrys defense production reached a record 1.78 lakh ... Read more India Achieves Record Defense Production and Exports Amid Reforms
ED attaches properties valued at Rs 2.69 crore in Arunachal land compensation case
New Delhi/Itanagar, Aug 14 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached properties worth Rs 2.69 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with alleged irregularities in the assessment and disbursement of land acquisition compensation for a highway project in Arunachal Pradesh, the central probe agency said on Friday. The []
YSRCP MP Condemns Suspension of Teachers Over TET Concerns
Amaravati, August 15: YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MP M. Gurumurthy has strongly condemned the suspension of three government teachers. These educators were suspended for raising concerns related to the mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for employed teachers during their visit to Delhi. Gurumurthy questioned what wrongdoing the teachers had committed by voicing their concerns. A ... Read more YSRCP MP Condemns Suspension of Teachers Over TET Concerns
New Passenger Holding Areas to Ease Congestion at Indian Railways Stations
New Delhi, August 15: To manage the heavy crowds at railway stations during festivals, Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the progress of passenger holding areas being constructed at Anand Vihar Terminal and Udhna Railway Station from the Rail Bhawan in New Delhi. The meeting also included Rail State Minister V. Somanna. The Rail Minister instructed ... Read more New Passenger Holding Areas to Ease Congestion at Indian Railways Stations
Hannan Mollah Critiques Governments Silence on Key Issues
New Delhi, August 15: CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah has launched a strong verbal attack on the central government, BJP, and RSS. He criticized Prime Minister Modi in light of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifs claim that the ceasefire between India and Pakistan was facilitated by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Mollah pointed out that Trump ... Read more Hannan Mollah Critiques Governments Silence on Key Issues
Govt taking steps to curbexam paper leaks: President
PTI New Delhi Underlining that students are the architects of Indias future, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the government is taking comprehensive steps to reform public examinations to completely curb paper leaks and unfair means, making the system transparent, secure, and trustworthy. In her address to the nation on the eve of the countrys []
SC stays HC order on govt jobs to Karur stampede victims
PTI New Delhi In a relief for the Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order of the Madras High Court which quashed Chief Minister C Joseph Vijays order providing government jobs to relatives of people who died in a stampede at Karur last year. On July 10, Chief Minister Vijay distributed []
Rahul Gandhi Wishes Quick Recovery for Health Minister JP Nadda
New Delhi, August 15: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi after complaining of discomfort. In the meantime, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed his wishes for the ministers swift recovery. Rahul Gandhi took to ... Read more Rahul Gandhi Wishes Quick Recovery for Health Minister JP Nadda
DDA proposes higher FAR for slum revamp in Master Plan for Delhi-2047
Sukhbir Badal Expresses Gratitude After Attack, Calls for Unity and Service
New Delhi, August 15: Senior leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal, recently took to Facebook to express his gratitude towards Guru Sahib following a violent attack. He emphasized that Guru Gobind Singh Maharaj has always been a guiding force in his life during challenging times. ... Read more Sukhbir Badal Expresses Gratitude After Attack, Calls for Unity and Service
Zoya Hasans lecture on pluralism at Delhi school cancelled over security concerns
President Droupadi Murmu Highlights Athletes Contribution to Nation Building
New Delhi, August 15: President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the vital role of athletes in Indias nation-building process during her address on the eve of Indias 80th Independence Day. She stated that every citizen fulfilling their duty contributes to the nations progress. In her speech, President Murmu acknowledged the contributions of students, teachers, scientists, engineers, doctors, ... Read more President Droupadi Murmu Highlights Athletes Contribution to Nation Building
Red Fort turns fortress ahead of 80th Independence Day
A 450-camera grid, upgraded anti-drone system, 3,000 personnel keep watch over historic venue; e-mail bomb threats reported from six spots, including HC, IGI Airport; declared hoax after search
CM Rekha Gupta says Delhi aims to become India's most dynamic urban economy
CM Rekha Gupta says Delhi aims to become Indias most dynamic urban economy
No change in Indus Waters Treaty stance: India
J&K, Ladakh belong to India; World must note PoJK developments New Delhi, Aug 14:Days after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned that any attempt to stop his countrys water supply would invite a decisive response, India on Friday said there is no change in its position on the Indus Waters Treaty. Ministry of External Affairs [] The post No change in Indus Waters Treaty stance: India appeared first on Northlines .
Wakefit Optimises Secondary Logistics with Traqo's Integrated TMS Platform
New Delhi [India], August 14: Wakefit Innovations Limited, India's leading home and sleep solutions brand, has partnered with Traqo to digitise its inter-warehouse logistics operations through an integrated indent, gate pass, and trip management platform. The rollout replaces fragmented, manual movement tracking with a unified digital system covering every stage from source warehouse gate-in to destination gate-out including a direct integration with Wakefit's ERP.
An Air India flight experienced a rare hydraulic control loss, injuring 24 passengers. The aircraft's flight data recorders showed a sudden pressure drop across all systems. This incident caused the elevators and ailerons to briefly stop responding to pilot commands. While the captain is under scrutiny, initial data suggests no human error caused the event. Investigators are examining a hydraulic pressure switch to determine the exact cause.
Citys exquisite craftmanship finds pride of place at Presidents Museum in Delhi
Baroda maharajas defiant gesture at Delhi Durbar that rattled the British
Air India AI2379: 5 Big Questions After 4 Seconds Without Control | Biggest Stories Of Auguest 14
Ten days after Air India flight AI2379 suffered a sudden loss of effective control before landing safely, five crucial questions remain. What caused all three hydraulic systems to fail almost simultaneously? Could a common failure have triggered the event? Did any cockpit action contribute? Why did the hydraulic systems recover within seconds-and are selective leaks about the pilot influencing the narrative before the facts are established? NDTV examines the key questions surrounding the Phuket-Delhi flight and the investigation into the terrifying four-second episode.
Teen hacks father to death, then jumps before Metro in Noida
Gallantry medals for 10 firemen for rescuing more than 160 people from Khoda colony fire
Will Indian Officials Attend Taliban's 'Victory Day' Event In Delhi? What Centre Said
Monday's event marks August 15, 2021, the day Kabul fell to the Taliban as the last of the US and NATO troops packed up and left.
79 Years Of Freedom: What Do Indians Really Want From Their Country, Leaders And Democracy Now?
As India marks 79 years of Independence, we took the conversation to the streets of Delhi NCR. From the meaning of freedom and the Idea of India to jobs, education, governance, inflation, daily struggles and the country's future, ordinary citizens shared what they really think. What does Independence mean to the generation growing up today? What changes do people want to see in the coming years? And what kind of India do they hope to leave for the next generation? This is not a studio debate this is India speaking for itself.
Delhi Master Plan 2047 approval likely to boost real estate sector
The Master Plan 2047 has been greenlit by the Delhi Development Authority and is pending final approval from the government. This initiative seeks to clarify the landscape of real estate in the city, streamlining business operations by simplifying clearance processes. It tackles land scarcity issues with a focus on redevelopment in key zones, and experts predict it will greatly influence the property market in the national capital.
President address: Students architects of future, reforms underway
New Delhi: In a first, the full version of Vande Mataram, recently accorded the same legal protection as the national anthem, was played ahead of and after President Droupadi Murmus address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day on Friday, August 14. The national song was followed by the national anthem. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
New Delhi [India], August 14: Most Indian households already run on chai time the sequence is instinctive, even if unspoken. A brisk cup on waking, something lighter through the afternoon, a spiced brew when the weather turns, and perhaps something calming before bed. Butterfly Ayurvedas tea line takes that unconscious rhythm and gives it []
Rs. 0.75 MultiBagger Penny Stock, Plus 56 Percent in 1 Month
New Delhi [India], August 14: GACM Technologies Ltd (BSE: 531723, NSE: GATECH) has suddenly become difficult to ignore. The sub-1 stock has gained around 56% in the past one month, moving from roughly 0.48 to 0.75, while the company has simultaneously opened a 49.50 crore Qualified Institutions Placement at 1 per share. With the market []
From the Restaurant Floor to the Training Room: How Adevo
New Delhi [India], August 14: Indias hospitality sector is one of the countrys most extraordinary contradictions. The market is projected to reach $798.95 billion by 2033, growing at over 14% annually.Domestic touristvisits crossed 2.9 billion in 2024. Hotels are opening at a pace that would have seemed ambitious a decade ago. And yet, the industry []
Reputation Is the New Currency in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty: Kheman Kumar, AdventPR
New Delhi [India], August 14: In todays world, a companys reputation can change faster than its stock price. That statement has never been more relevant. Businesses today are operating in an environment wheregeopolitical tensions, trade wars, shifting regulationsand global conflictcan influence public perception almost overnight. While financial performance remains important,reputation has become an equally valuable []
Centre Drops 12-Minute-Per-Hour Advertisement Cap On TV Channels
The decision comes months after the Delhi High Court upheld the restriction, introduced in 2006, and ruled that there was o constitutional guarantee of profitability or unlimited monetisation of public resources.
India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Saturday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the national celebrations from the historic Red Fort in Delhi. The grand ceremony will combine traditional military honours with a...
Eden 2001 To Gabba 2021: India's 5 Greatest Test Wins, Ahead Of 600th Game
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) A new milestone beckons Shubman Gill's Indian cricket team as the Men in Blue are set to turn up for their 600th Test match, becoming just the third Test-playing nation to...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian set to visit India for BRICS summit amid Hormuz tensions
In September, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will be in Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit, a visit set against the backdrop of heightened US-Iran tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. During his trip, India hopes to finalize crucial arrangements for the Chabahar Port and discuss strategies for energy supply security.
Class 12 student falls to death from Ghaziabad highrise
Meghalaya govt to set Up FCRA cell in home dept to coordinate with centre
Meghalaya will establish a dedicated FCRA cell within its home department. This cell aims to assist organizations with renewals and applications under the act. The initiative seeks to ease difficulties faced by organizations without requiring travel to Delhi. Concerns were raised by the Council of Churches in Mizoram regarding the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill. Opposition parties protested the bill, which was sent to a joint committee in the Lok Sabha.
Delhi University's History Syllabus Row: Curriculum Change Or Ideological Shift?
Delhi University has dropped a specialised postgraduate paper on the Delhi Sultanate from its newly notified History syllabus, along with several proposed papers on ancient Indian gender history, polity and religion. Of 38 proposed electives, only 16 have made the final list, with some reportedly disappearing despite clearing earlier stages of approval. Is this routine curriculum revision-or does it point to something more? Vishnu Som and the panel unpack the controversy on Left, Right & Centre.
Court Grants CBI Permission to Investigate Additional Suspects in NEET-UG Paper Leak Case
New Delhi, August 14: A court in New Delhi has approved the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) request to expand its inquiry into the NEET-UG paper leak case. This decision, made on Friday, allows the CBI to gather evidence against additional suspects linked to the case. The special fast-track courts ruling enables the CBI to ... Read more Court Grants CBI Permission to Investigate Additional Suspects in NEET-UG Paper Leak Case
Rising Swine Flu Cases in New Delhi Prompt Health Warnings from Doctors
New Delhi, August 14: As the weather changes and the monsoon season progresses, health experts in New Delhi are advising the public to exercise caution due to an increase in swine flu cases. According to specialists, fluctuations in temperature, cooler environments, crowded places, and the transmission of the virus from infected individuals create favorable conditions ... Read more Rising Swine Flu Cases in New Delhi Prompt Health Warnings from Doctors
JNU prof's speech at Delhi school cancelled after VHP protest
JNU Professor Emerita Zoya Hasan's Independence Day speech at a private school in Delhi was cancelled following a protest by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). The school and police cited security concerns, a decision criticised by Sahmat, which alleged pressure from the VHP.
No bail for man accused of killing father-in-law, ripping off wifes thumb
Must be tired of fighting, think of restoring peace, reopening roads: SC to Kuki, Meitei groups
New Delhi, Aug 14: You must be tired of fighting. Think of restoring peace and making roads and highways functional, the Supreme Court on Friday told the Kuki and Meitei communities who have been engaged in ethnic violence in Manipur for more than three years. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands displaced [] The post Must be tired of fighting, think of restoring peace, reopening roads: SC to Kuki, Meitei groups first appeared on Highland Post .
Noida shop goes up in flames, man trapped inside dies
