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India to Launch Mission to Explore Offshore Oil, Gas: PM
We want to work in mission mode to explore the reserves of oil and gas beneath the sea.
PM Modi Delivers 103-Minute I-Day Speech, Longest Ever By Any PM
Modi broke his own 98-minute record from the 78th Independence Day last year
PM Modi delivers 103-minute Independence Day speech, longest ever by any Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke his own 98-minute record from the 78th Independence Day last year
Japan Marks 80 Years Since WWII Surrender Amid Fading Memories
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stayed away from Yasukuni and sent a religious ornament as a personal gesture instead of praying at the controversial shrine.
Kashmir cloudburst: Flash flood kills 56, around 150 injured in Chositi village
A second deadly flood in just over a week has struck another Himalayan village, this time in Kashmir. At least 56 people are reported to have been killed.
Independence Day 2025: PM Modis speech emphasises Viksit Bharat by 2047
A total of 2,500 cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, along with `My Bharat` volunteers, were seated on Gyanpath opposite the Rampart, forming the `Naya Bharat` logo
New Zealand's population exodus hits 13-year high as economy worsens
New Zealand is experiencing a significant exodus of its citizens, reaching a 13-year high, driven by a struggling economy and rising unemployment. A notable portion of those leaving are young adults aged under 30, seeking better opportunities abroad. This emigration wave coincides with a period of economic downturn, prompting concerns about the nation's future workforce and economic stability.
Operation Sindoors success marks 79th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort
India celebrates Independence Day at the Red Fort. This year's theme is 'Naya Bharat'. Celebrations highlight the success of Operation Sindoor. The operation targeted terror infrastructures in Pakistan. The Chenab bridge symbolizes progress. Special guests are invited from across the country. The event includes performances and displays. The celebrations commemorate India's rise and progress.
Independence Day 2025: PM Modi lashes out at Pakistan during at Red Fort
On Indias 79th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi praised the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, targeting terror sites in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. Speaking from Red Fort, he vowed zero tolerance for terrorism, slammed the Indus Water Treaty, and affirmed Indias right over its share of river waters.
44-year-old man stabs parents to death in Keralas Alappuzha
Though the accused left the house after committing the double murder, the police soon nabbed him. Police said the accused committed the murders while under the influence of alcohol
Kishtwar cloudburst: Death toll rises to 50; joint rescue operation continues
A large number of devotees had gathered there for the annual Machail Mata yatra, which began on July 25
Japan's economy grows at 1% pace in the last quarter despite Trump's higher tariffs
Japan's economy exceeded expectations with a 1% annual growth rate in the last quarter, driven by robust exports despite US tariffs. A temporary tariff pause spurred export activity, while increased tourism also contributed. However, weak consumer spending persists due to rising prices and stagnant wages, potentially prompting the central bank to raise interest rates.
NIMHANS to organise workshop on Immediate Care for Psychological Events and Emergencies in Bengaluru
NIMHANS has designed this workshop specifically for common people, even those without a behavioural science background
PM Modi Promises Double Diwali With 'Next Generation' GST Reforms | Independence Day | PM Modi
This Diwali will be 'Double Diwali' for you, says PM Modi as he promises Next Generation' GST reforms coverage: https://youtube.com/live/gMJxydzo9z8?feature=share n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Modi's Independence Day speech: PM delivers longest message on August 15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest speech ever on the 79th Independence Day today August 15, 2025. Modi's speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi lasted around 102 minutes, starting 7:30 AM.
Every sector now proudly acknowledges strength of our 'nari shakti': PM Modi
Narendra Modi highlighted women's crucial role in India's progress. He acknowledged their impact across sectors, from startups to defense. The 'NaMo Drone Didi' initiative empowers rural women. The government aims to create three crore 'Lakhpati Didis'. Two crore women have already achieved this milestone. Their increasing participation will boost India's development.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Urges India To Lead World Towards Peace And Harmony On I-Day
Reflecting on the challenges faced by the world today, he noted that despite countless experiments, lasting solutions to global problems remain elusive.
Doubting Wife's 'Character', UP Man Fed 2-Yr-Old Son Pesticide, Flung Him On Street From Rooftop
The accused, reportedly, flung the toddler with such force that he fell on the road, broke his neck and died on the spot. He had earlier tried to kill his wife with sickle.
Maha Kumbh's success is testimony to strength of India: PM Modi in I-day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address from Red Fort, lauded the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as a vibrant display of India's strength. He highlighted the gathering of crores of people with shared purpose, calling it a wonder for the world. Modi emphasized that the successful organization of Maha Kumbh demonstrates India's capabilities and rich cultural heritage.
Jamie VandenBerg, Miss Universe Canada 2025, survived a harrowing encounter with a gunman while working abroad. This life-altering experience fuels her dedication to fighting gender-based violence. Inspired by Ashley Callingbull, she now uses her platform to advocate for prevention and support survivors, emphasizing the fragility of life and the importance of making every moment count.
Modi Stands Firm to Protect Farmers, livestock rearers, Fishermen: PM
The US has also imposed steep tariffs on India. Trump has ratcheted up tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent, which will come into effect from August 27. At present, an additional 25 per cent tariffs are there on Indian goods entering American market.
Jackie Bezos, Jeff Bezos' mother and an early Amazon investor, dies at 78
Jackie Bezos, mother of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and an early investor in the company, passed away in Miami at 78 after battling Lewy body dementia. In 1995, she and her husband invested in Amazon, which became a global giant. Born in 1946, she had Jeff at 17 and later married Miguel Bezos, who adopted him.
'Standing like wall' to protect interests of farmers, herders, fishermen: PM Modi on US trade talks
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India will not compromise on the interests of farmers, livestock rearers and fishermen, asserting that he is standing like a wall to protect them. The remarks are important as the US is seeking duty concessions from India in agriculture and dairy sectors in the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), being negotiated between the two countries. The US has also imposed steep tariffs on India. Trump has ratcheted up tariffs on Indian goods to 50 percent , which will come into effect from August 27. At present, an additional 25 percent tariffs are there on Indian goods entering American market. Modi is standing like a wall against any harmful policy related to the farmers, fishermen and cattle rearers of India. India will never accept any compromise regarding its farmers, its livestock rearers, its fishermen, he said while addressing the nation on the 79th Independence Day. In the proposed BTA, the US is seeking reduced tariffs on products like corn, soybeans, apples, almonds and ethanol, as well as increased access for US dairy products. New Delhi is, however, strongly opposing these demands as these will have a direct bearing on farmers. India has never given any duty concessions to any of its trading partners, including Australia and Switzerland, with whom it has signed trade agreements. Op Sindoor punished enemies beyond imagination; India wont tolerate Pakistans nuclear blackmail: PM Modi
At the crossroads: on TCS layoffs
The recent announcement of TCS that it would be releasing 2% of its global workforcehas sent shockwaves across the 20 lakh IT/ITeS workforce in Karnataka. Many feel that what is happening at TCSis anindication of bigger disruptions to come. Shilpa Elizabeth looks at the challenges faced by the employees and the industry, which blames the advent of AI for the downtrend
Donald Trump signs new order to boost US space capabilities
The order also seeks to enhance American greatness in space by enabling a competitive launch marketplace that can substantially increase commercial space activities in the next five years
Following login issues that locked Fortnite players out, Epic Games restored services on August 15, 2025, and announced scheduled maintenance for next week. This maintenance may cause degraded availability for lobbies, sessions, and achievements for about 30 minutes. Epic Games is also providing steps to fix Fortnite matchmaking error 3, including checking servers, restarting the router, and adjusting DNS settings.
Bangladeshi nationals deported for illegal stay in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Hyderabad police on Thursday, August 14, deported 20 Bangladeshi nationals who were staying in the city illegally. The police took action in coordination with central agencies, and the individuals were deported through the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal. Bangladeshi nationals apprehended in Hyderabad As per the officials of the Central Crime Station (CCS), the 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 .
Trump claims tariffs on India over Russian oil prompted Moscow to seek talks with US
NEW YORK / WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has claimed that the tariffs imposed on India for purchasing oil from Russia have influenced Moscow's decision to seek a meeting with Washington, as the country was losing its second largest customer. The comments come ahead of Trump's high-profile meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin , scheduled for Friday in Anchorage, Alaska. In an interview with Fox News on Thursday, Trump said, I think everything has an impact, and claimed that when he told India that we're going to charge you, because you're dealing with Russia and oil purchases, it essentially took them out of buying oil from Russia. And then they (Russia) called, and they wanted to meet. We're going to see what the meeting means. But certainly, when you lose your second largest customer, and you're probably going to lose your first largest customer, I think that probably has a role. India was the second largest, and getting pretty close to China. China is the largest (purchaser of Russian oil), the US president said. India on Thursday said it has not halted oil purchases from Russia in response to the US President's tariff threat and continues to buy based solely on economic considerations. Trump last week announced an additional 25 percent tariff on US imports from India -- raising the overall duty to 50 percent -- as a penalty for the country's continued imports of Russian oil. The tariffs will come into effect from August 27. Since the steep tariffs are likely to hit the USD 40 billion of non-exempt exports that India does to the US, there has been chatter around stopping or curtailing oil imports from Russia. However, AS Sahney, Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the country's largest oil firm, has clarified that there is o pause on Russian oil imports, and India's intent to continue buying Russian oil remains unchanged. We continue to buy, purely based on economic considerations, that is to say if the pricing and characteristics of the crude make sense in our scheme of processing, we buy, he told reporters in New Delhi. Responding to the US tariffs, the Ministry of External Affairs had said that the targeting of India is unjustified and unreasonable. Like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security, it said. Trump has said that India's purchasing of Russian oil is fuelling the war machine. Caving to a bully only fuels more demands: Former Indian envoy on Trumps tariffs
1947 Partition: Division of British Indian Army saw challenges, emotional moments for troops
The 1947 Partition led to the division of the British Indian Army between India and Pakistan, overseen by Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck. This division involved the movement of approximately 400,000 troops across the newly formed borders, accompanied by administrative challenges and emotional upheaval.
Tiny aircraft can fly in thin air, only need sunlight to stay aloft
The technology is based on photophoresis, the flow of gas generated around an object when light shines on it. This effect is particularly strong at low pressures, as in the mesosphere (50-85 km above Earth
Over one lakh coconut trees have died over the past six years in the Central Godavari Delta as saline backwaters from a once-life giving watercourse poisons soil in nine villages. The man-made disaster has crippled lives and paralysed local economies and threatens to tear asunder an age-old bond between people and a vital crop, writes T. Appala Naidu
And Just Like That series finale recap: Carrie Bradshaw embraces independence in closing episode
The And Just Like That series finale wrapped up character arcs with resolved conflicts and an emphasis on self-reliance for Carrie Bradshaw. Season 3, Episode 12, Party of One, featured Thanksgiving Day storylines, relationship shifts, and an ending that leaves the Sex and the City revival closed on a definitive note
Woman to use diamond she unearthed in US park for her engagement ring
he 31-year-old woman searched for diamonds during much of July in a 37-acre field that is part of the eroded surface of an ancient volcanic crater
How Secret Service Rushed To Alaska City For Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin Summit
When Donald Trump announced the Alaska meeting with Vladimir Putin, the lone agent assigned to the Secret Service's post in the Last Frontier began preparing to host hundreds of reinforcements.
Independence Day 2025: Doctors & Medical Practitioners Who Played A Role In India's Freedom Struggle
Independence Day 2025: During the freedom struggle, doctors were not merely healers but also agents of change and resistance. Today we share few of the many heroic doctors who played a crucial role in helping India achieve freedom.
India Will Stay Strong To Counter Global Economic Protectionism, Says PM Modi Amid US Tariffs
Independence Day speech: Modi will stand as a wall against any policy that undermines farmers' interests, the PM said.
The United States congratulated India on its 79th Independence Day, highlighting the significant and extensive historical ties between the two nations. Both countries share a vision for a more peaceful, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific region, collaborating across various sectors including technology and space.
GST Rates To Substantially Reduce By Diwali: Modi
Modi said the time has come to undertake reforms in GST as the indirect tax regime has completed 8 years
PM Modi I-Day speech: India achieves clean energy target 5 years ahead of schedule, says Modi
India has achieved its ambitious climate target of having 50% of its cumulative installed electricity capacity from non-fossil-based sources five years ahead of schedule, says the Prime Minister
Illegals Snatching Rights: PM Announces Demographic Mission To Protect Citizens
Illegals Snatching Rights: PM Announces Demographic Mission To Protect Citizens
Bribe and prejudice: when graft charges slip through the cracks in Telangana
In Telangana, instances of officers getting caught taking a bribe may spark a scandal, but it is rarely a career-ender. Bureaucratic delays, alleged shoddy investigations and political shielding drag cases to a crawl. Many accused officers not only return to their posts but climb the ranks, while prosecutions fade into obscurity. The result? A system that claims to fight graft but too often shields the corrupt.Lavpreet Kaurexposes how anti-corruption cases end without a sense of justice
At 103 Minutes, PM Modi Delivers His Longest Independence Day Speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday delivered his longest Independence Day speech to date, as he addressed the nation for a remarkable 103 minutes (1 hour 43 minutes) from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
It referred to the recommendations of the Standing Committee of the National Board of Wildlife in its meeting held in June and asked the status of compliance
Independence Day 2025 | PM Modi On Op Sindoor: We Struck Deep, Destroyed Terror HQs in Pakistan
After the Pahalgam massacre on April 22, India was outraged and the world was shocked. Operation Sindoor was our response. Our forces were given a free handand they went deep into enemy territory, destroying terror HQs. The scale of destruction is so massive in Pakistan, new intel is still emerging.PM Modi during his address On Operation Sindoorn18oc_indian18oc_shortsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Former APSRTC Chairman predicts imprisonment for Jagan in liquor scam
Accusing Mr. Jagan of fearing the CBI, he questioned why the former Chief Minister met jailed YSRCP leaders in the liquor scam but not the arrested officials
PM Says India Will Make Its Own Space Station, Congratulates Shubhanshu Shukla
India is working towards becoming self-reliant in the space sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.
India targeting tenfold rise in nuclear energy by 2047: PM Modi on I-Day
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India is rapidly working on 10 new nuclear reactors and has pledged to increase its nuclear energy capacity tenfold. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, he said India is taking major initiatives in the field of nuclear energy while keeping the energy needs of the future in mind. Work is progressing rapidly on 10 new nuclear reactors and, by 2047, we have pledged to increase our nuclear energy capacity tenfold... We are bringing major reforms in the nuclear energy sector, he said. In the field of energy, we all know that we are heavily dependent on many countries for our energy needs whether it is petrol, diesel or gas... We have to spend billions of rupees to import them. It is very important to make the country self-reliant in this regard, Modi said. The prime minister said that in the past 11 years, solar energy capacity has increased 30-fold. We are building new dams so that hydropower can be expanded and clean energy can be made available, he said. He added that India is also investing thousands of crores of rupees in the Hydrogen Mission. PM Modi announces GST reforms in I-Day speech, says 'substantial' rate cut by Diwali Op Sindoor punished enemies beyond imagination; India wont tolerate Pakistans nuclear blackmail: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi introduced the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana on Independence Day, effective from August 1, 2025. This initiative aims to generate 3.5 crore jobs in two years, with a focus on first-time job seekers. The scheme provides incentives for both employees and employers to boost hiring and economic growth, with a substantial budget allocated for its implementation.
The Prime Minister also spoke about creating opportunities and removing barriers for local talent.
PM Modi Says India will Not Differentiate Between Terrorists, Their Supporters
Outlining India's firm approach in combating cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan, Modi said a ew normal has been set
PM Modi announces GST reforms in I-Day speech, says 'substantial' rate cut by Diwali
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the next generation reforms in Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be unveiled by Diwali, which will provide 'substantial' tax relief to common man and benefit small and medium enterprises. Addressing the nation on 79th Independence Day, Modi said the time has come to undertake reforms in GST as the indirect tax regime has completed eight years. GST, which subsumed a host of taxes and local levies, was rolled out on July 1, 2017. We have discussed with states and we will usher in next generation GST reforms by Diwali, which will be a Diwali gift for citizens. Tax on items of common man will be reduced substantially, Modi said in his speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Our MSMEs will benefit hugely. Daily use items will become cheaper, which will also strengthen our economy, he added. A Group of Ministers (GoM) comprising state finance ministers is already discussing the rate rationalisation and pruning of slabs in GST. Op Sindoor punished enemies beyond imagination; India wont tolerate Pakistans nuclear blackmail: PM Modi
Woman Loses 'AI Boyfriend' After ChatGPT's Latest Update: 'Shattered To Pieces'
Jane said she was not planning on falling in love with AI, but developed feelings during a collaborative writing project with the chatbot.
At least 27 migrants killed in shipwreck off Italys coast
In a post on X, Grandi stated that over 700 refugees and migrants have lost their lives in the Central Mediterranean so far in 2025, while emphasising the urgent need to enhance all aspects of the response to deal with such situations
On the 79th Independence Day, Team Border 2 unveiled the first poster of the much-awaited film, featuring Sunny Deol as Major Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri.
PM Modi I-Day speech: India working towards having its own space station, says Modi
The Prime Minister said India is working on becoming self-reliant in the space sector as well, and is preparing for launch of Gaganyaan
Supreme Court directs ECI to publish list of 65 lakh deleted voters
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order while hearing pleas challenging the June 24 ECI decision to conduct the SIR. It directed the list of 65 lakh voters whose names featured in the electoral roll but dropped from the draft roll published on August 1
PM Modi hits out at Pakistan, hails Op Sindoor in Independence Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day
PM Modi's BIG employment scheme, announces Rs 1 lakh crore Viksit Bharat Rozgaar Yojna for youth
The programme, which comes into effect from today, August 15, will provide Rs 15,000 from the Centre to first-time job seekers once they secure employment in the private sector.
How Tamil cinema plunged into freedom movement after the advent of talkies
Theatre personalities entered the film world, carrying their ardent support for the cause of Indian independence.Though censorship remained a challenge for them, the Government of India Act, 1935, and the election of C.Rajagopalacharias the Prime Minister of the Madras Presidency in 1937 helped them in their endeavour
How traders welcomed Free India
On the morning of August 15, merchants and chambers of commerce joined the celebrations.Traders placed interesting advertisements on the pages ofThe Hindu, which were brimming with tributes, patriotic appeal, and writings of leaders
The State of Madras broke into unbounded joy a day before independence in 1947
From Mount Road to the lanes ofMylapore, the air was filled with the sound of drums, conchs, and patriotic songs.The Corporation of Madras started making arrangements nearly two weeks before the ceremonial transfer of power. The Mayor appealed to citizens to whitewash their houses and decorate them in the best manner possible
I-Day speech: PM Modi hails Operation Sindoor, warns Pakistan from Red Fort
New Delhi: In a firm and stern warning to Pakistan from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India will not differentiate between terrorists and those supporting them. He also said Indias armed forces will decide on punishment in case of any future misadventure from the neighbouring nation. PM 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 .
Supreme Court cancels bail of actors in Renukaswamy murder case
While Gowda, was taken into police custody on Thursday, the top court directed the authorities to take Darshan and other accused into custody forthwith and ordered that the trial be conducted expeditiously
PM Modi Announces Rs 1 lakh Crore Viksit Bharat Rozgaar Yojna For Youth In I-Day Speech
The initiative is designed to provide financial support, skill development, and incentives for job creation across key sectors
India And Its Farmers Have Sole Right Over Its Waters: PM Modi On Indus Water Treaty
Modi said India's farmers had suffered unimaginable losses for decades under the agreement
'Modi Standing Like A Wall': PM Vows To Safeguard Farmers, Fishermen Amid Trump Tariffs
PM Modi's response came after Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian imports. India had declined loosening trade barriers on agricultural imports to protect farmers.
'Next Gen GST Reforms This Diwali': PM Modi's Big Independence Day Announcement
In his I-Day speech, PM Modi said the next-gen GST reforms will make life easier for the common man and strengthen the economy, calling it a Diwali gift for citizens
Medical graduates in Kerala flag delay in getting registration from KSMC
Medical council president says despatch of applications in bulk, defects in documents causing the delay
South Korea to Revive 2018 Military Pact with North to Ease Tensions
The 2018 military agreement, reached during a brief period of diplomacy between Kim and South Korea's former liberal President Moon Jae-in, created buffer zones on land and sea and no-fly zones above the border to prevent clashes.
PM Modi vows to stand like a wall to protect interests of farmers from any unfriendly policies
PM Modi on Friday declared from Red Fort that he will stand like a wall to protect farmers and fishermen from any unfriendly policies, ensuring their rights and interests remain secure.
We are working on semiconductors in Mission Mode, says PM Modi at Red Fort
During his address to the nation from Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major overhaul of the GST system, promising to introduce a next-generation tax regime with significantly lower rates this Diwali. Let's discuss details.
Prime Minister Modi launched a significant 1 lakh crore initiative on Independence Day, designed to empower India's youth. The scheme provides direct financial assistance of 15,000 to individuals. This support aims to foster entrepreneurship, enhance skill development, and promote self-reliance among young Indians, marking a substantial investment in their future.
India, Pakistan were ready to go nuclear, we solved that: President Trump
If you look at Pakistan and India planes were being knocked out of the air. Six or seven planes came down. They were ready to go, maybe nuclear. We solved that, says U.S. President Donald Trump
SC rejects petition to void Asifabad MLA Kova Laxmis election
The Supreme Court has granted relief to Asifabad BRS MLA Kova Laxmi, dismissing a petition seeking the annulment of her election. Congress leader Ajmeera Satyam had approached the court alleging that Kova Laxmi failed to submit income tax returns for five years as mandated in the election affidavit, concealing information, and had urged the court 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 .
India achieves clean energy target five years ahead of schedule: PM Modi on I-Day
NEW DELHI: While the world worries about global warming, India has achieved its ambitious climate target of having 50 percent of its cumulative installed electricity capacity from non-fossil-based sources five years ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. Addressing the nation on the 79th Independence Day, he said, When the world today worries about global warming, India had decided that by 2030 we would increase the contribution of clean energy (to cumulative installed power capacity) to 50 percent in the country. Look at the capability and determination of my fellow citizens that the goal we had set for 2030, we achieved in 2025 itself, five years ahead of schedule...We are just as sensitive towards the world as we are responsible towards nature. As of June 30, 2025, India's total installed electricity capacity stood at 484.8 GW, of which 242.8 GW (or 50.08 percent) came from non-fossil-fuel sources, including renewables, large hydropower, and nuclear energy. India working towards having its own space station: PM Modi on I-Day
Opening Up Private Sector For Nuclear Energy: PM Modi Talks Power Independence In I-Day Speech
The remarks signal a push not just for renewable expansion but also for diversifying the countrys energy portfolio, with nuclear power expected to play a central role
From Sindoor To Semiconductors To Space: PM Modi Champions 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' In I-Day Speech
PM Narendra Modi emphasised on 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in his 12th Independence Day speech, focusing on self-reliance in defence, tech, and space
India working towards having its own space station: PM Modi on I-Day
NEW DELHI: India is working towards becoming self-reliant in the space sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. The nation is proud of our space sector, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is back from the space station... in the days to come he will return to India, PM Modi said in his Independence Day address to the nation from the Red Fort. He said India is working on becoming self-reliant in the space sector as well and is preparing for the launch of Gaganyaan. Gaganyaan is India's flagship human spaceflight programme. We will make our own space station, he said. The prime minister also said reforms brought in in recent times have enabled over 300 start-ups which are working in the space sector. Thousands of youth are working on it. This is the power of our youth...This is the confidence we have in our youth, he said. India achieves clean energy target five years ahead of schedule: PM Modi on I-Day
PM Modi Marks Independence Day 2025 In Saffron Turban: Tracing A Decade Of His Iconic Headgear
PM Modi chose saffron this year for its deep cultural symbolism. A look back at the colours, patterns, and meanings behind his Independence Day turbans
Flag hoisting Independence Day 2025: India gears up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15. The nation will remember freedom fighters and its liberation from British rule. Celebrations include flag hoisting, the national anthem, and cultural events. The Flag Code of India outlines rules for proper flag display. Citizens can hoist the flag, following guidelines.
Regaal Resources IPO: Check Allotment Date, Steps To Verify Status And Latest GMP
Investors can check the IPO allotment status on the websites of BSE, NSE and the issue registrar, MUFG Intime India.
Next-gen GST reforms by Diwali, will reduce tax on every day use items: PM Modi
On Independence Day, PM Modi announced that next-generation GST reforms will be implemented by Diwali to reduce taxes on everyday items. He said the move will benefit small industries and MSMEs and make daily-use products cheaper. A task force will be set up to recommend all necessary 21st-century GST reforms.
'India To Create Its Own Space Station': PM Modi Mentions Shubhanshu Shukla In I-Day Speech
PM Modi said India is actively working on creating its own space station and shared that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla would return to India soon.
India's space odyssey: From ancient stargazers to lunar landings
BENGALURU: From ancient stargazers and astronomers to the invention of zero and grand architectural marvels aligned with celestial events, Indias scientific temper was evident long before the space age began. Naturally, this spirit paved the way for advancements in rocketry and space exploration. After gaining Independence, precisely 78 years ago on August 15, 1947, India emerged onto the global scientific stage just as the Cold War began, and the USA and USSR embarked on a fierce Space Race. While the superpowers competed for supremacy, India took a different path, one rooted in harnessing space technology to address developmental challenges. That same year, Dr Vikram Sarabhai (1919-1971), hailed as the father of Indias space programme, founded the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad. He initially focused on cosmic ray and upper-atmosphere research, gradually expanding into broader space science. Sarabhai envisioned that space technology could aid national development, especially in weather forecasting, telecommunications, and resource management. Indias space journey began in 1961 when Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru placed space research under the Department of Atomic Energy. A year later, the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was established under Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, with Vikram Sarabhai as chairman. Thumba in Kerala, near the magnetic equator, was chosen as the site for the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS). A local church became the first control room. On November 21, 1963, India launched its first rocket, a Nike-Apache, with parts transported on bicycles. INCOSPAR evolved into the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on August 15, 1969. In 1972, ISRO was brought under the newly formed Department of Space (DOS). Indias first satellite, Aryabhata, was launched in 1975. In 1971, ISRO set up the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota. Indias first satellite launch vehicle, SLV-3, flew in 1979. The 1981 launch of the experimental satellite APPLE from French Guiana paved the way for the INSAT series, starting in 1982, supporting weather, telecom, and broadcasting services. The 1990s brought major breakthroughs. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), first launched in 1994, became ISROs workhorse, later powering missions like Chandrayaan-1 (2008) and Mangalyaan (2013). The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) debuted in 2001, enabling heavier payloads. The Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) program, operational since 1988, provided key data for agriculture, water, and disaster management. Chandrayaan-1 discovered water on the Moon. Though Chandrayaan-2s lander crashed in 2019, the orbiter remains active. On August 23, 2023, Chandrayaan-3 landed successfully near the lunar south pole, a global first. The rover explored the Shiv Shakti Point, firmly establishing India as a major space power. On the interplanetary front, Mangalyaan was a game-changer. Launched on November 5, 2013, and successfully orbiting Mars by September 24, 2014, it made India the first Asian nation to reach Mars, and the only country to do so on its first attempt. The mission provided valuable data on Martian surface features and atmosphere, all at a fraction of the cost of comparable missions. In the last few weeks India has been very active in space. It sent its first astronaut Gp Capt Subhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station on board the Axiom-4 Space mission; and launched the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite to provide more sophisticated data on earth, oceans glaciers and ice and forewarn about impending natural disasters. This happened 41 years after Sqn Ldr Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian to go into space on a Soviet space mission. Looking ahead, ISRO is preparing for Chandrayaan-4, which aims to bring lunar samples back to Earth. The Gaganyaan mission, Indias first crewed spaceflight, is also on the horizon. The country is also planning to establish the Bharatiya Antriksh Station (BAS) a modular space station, signaling long-term ambitions in low Earth orbit, besides forays planned to Mars. Sky is now not the limit for India. AIMING HIGH 1962: Indias space programme begins with the Indian government establishing INCOSPAR under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) 1963: First sounding rocket launched 1972: Space Commission and Department of Space constituted, and ISRO brought under government control 1975: India's first satellite, Aryabhata, was launched 1982: INSAT-1A launched to trigger a series of communication satellites 1988: India launches IRS-1A 2008: India reaches the Moons orbit with Chandrayaan-1 2014: Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) launched 2023: India lands on Moon with successful touchdown of Chandrayaan-3
Narendra Modi breaks Indira Gandhi's record with 12 consecutive I-Day speeches
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday broke Indira Gandhi's record by delivering 12 consecutive speeches from the ramparts of Red Fort to stand next only to Jawaharlal Nehru who delivered 17 Independence Day addresses in a row. Indira Gandhi held the office between January 1966 and March 1977, and then between January 1980 till her assassination in October 1984. In total, she delivered 16 addresses as prime minister on August 15 with 11 of them being consecutive. Nehru, India's longest-serving prime minister (1947-63), addressed the nation 17 times from the Red Fort. India's second prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri delivered speeches from the Red Fort ramparts for two Independence Days in 1964 and 1965. Post-emergency, Morarji Desai delivered the prime minister's address twice at Red Fort. Chaudhari Charan Singh gave an Independence Day speech only once in 1979. After the assassination of Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi carried out the honours of the prime minister's speech five times from Red Fort. VP Singh addressed the nation from the rampart of Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day only once in 1990. PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation for four consecutive years from the Red Fort (1991 to 1995). HD Deve Gowda and Inder Kumar Gujral also delivered the I-day speech once in 1996 and 1997 respectively. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who served the nation as prime minister from March 1998 to May 2004, addressed the gathering on the occasion of Independence Day six times. Manmohan Singh addressed the nation for ten years from 2004 to 2014. Last year, PM Modi broke the record of his immediate predecessor Manmohan Singh by hoisting the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort for the 11th consecutive time. He also delivered the longest ever I-day speech last year by any prime minister with a record 98-minute address. Modi's speeches on August 15 invariably touch on key issues of the day and the country's growth on his watch, and he often intersperses this with announcements of policy initiatives or new schemes. In his address on August 15 in 2024, he had made an unequivocal pitch for a secular civil code instead of the current framework which is communal and promoted discrimination, and also for simultaneous polls. Op Sindoor punished enemies beyond imagination; India wont tolerate Pakistans nuclear blackmail: PM Modi
Broke wall of Article 370, accepted mantra of One Nation, One Constitution: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Independence Day. He highlighted the echoes of freedom songs across India. Modi mentioned the abrogation of Article 370 and honored Shyama Prasad Mookherjee. The celebration included special guests and recognition of Operation Sindoor. Band performances were conducted nationwide. The event marked the anniversary of repealing Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
Who is Radhikaraje Gaekwad? Maharani of Baroda who walked runway in century-old paithani saree
Maharani of Baroda Radhikaraje Gaekwad wore a 100-year-old nine-yard Paithani sari at 'NAAD - The Sound of the Looms' for the designer Vaishali Shadangule. Here's all you need to know about this royal heritage.
