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In a first, Vande Mataram rendered during 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort
An Army band played the tune of Vande Mataram as the guests present on the occasion sung the national song
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The day Hyderabad celebrated two Independence Days on August 15, 1947
On August 15, 1947, Congress and Communist workers defied restrictions to hoist the tricolour, while the Nizams supporters celebrated Independent Hyderabad Day
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Independence Day LIVE updates: PM Modi greets people
The nation will is commemorating the 80th Independence Day, a red-letter day in the history of India
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Here is a select list of stories to start the day
SC clears way for Tamil Nadu to give Karur victims kin jobs
A group of activists from Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) has written to CM Suvendu Adhikari and the police seeking clarification over the survey and also urged to maintain transparency
Ashok Leyland sees M&HCV momentum through Oct
Thousands participate in Tiranga Yatra in Bihar, Jharkhand
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary led the Tiranga Yatra as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign-2026 in Munger district, whereas the 209 CoBRA Battalion (CRPF) organised a motorcycle Tiranga Yatra to foster patriotism, national integration, and respect for the Tricolour in Jharkhand
Tiwari was killed in an alleged police encounter on June 17, 2026, at Bilauti village in Bhojpur district of Bihar
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has discussed topics including track and fields ban on Russian athletes, private equity in sports and FIFAs credibility crisis following a controversial overturned red card at the World Cup
Jimmy Rimmer, European Cup winner with Man United and Aston Villa, dies at age 78
Two-time European Cup-winning goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at age 78; he was at United from 1965-74 and then had three years at Arsenal before playing for Villa from 1977-83
Government removes 12-minute ad duration cap for TV channels
The Ministry says there is adequate competition within the TV industry and between TV and digital media, and the government has therefore decided to remove the duration cap
Clear encroachments from Pipeline Road in Kochi, says KWA
The drive against encroachers is being taken up ahead of laying pipelines to the city from a 190-mld water treatment plant that has been planned
Jason Arday, former Cambridge University professor at centre of plagiarism scandal, found dead
Arday died after being found unresponsive in south London, according to British media; the plagiarism scandal erupted after some academics and media reports accused Arday, who became Cambridges youngest black professor in 2023, of plagiarising parts of his doctoral thesis
Death of wild boars raises concerns in Keralas Kasaragod
Carcasses of 10 animals found in Vorkady panchayat over the past two weeks; residents urge authorities to ensure that the carcasses are safely disposed of to prevent any possible health risk
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 []
Akhileshtakes potshots atU.P.govt.s project on cow urine collection
DDA proposes higher FAR for slum revamp in Master Plan for Delhi-2047
Heated exchange between BJP and Priyank Kharge over Bill targeting RSS
While the BJP dares government to ban RSS, Home Minister wonders if the RSS was a terrorist/underworld organisation or a group of criminals to threaten those who questioned it
Zoya Hasans lecture on pluralism at Delhi school cancelled over security concerns
Mahua Moitra alleges she was asked to vacate circuit house late at night
Trinamool leader repeatedly claimed a crowd had gathered outside the circuit house chanting Jai Shri Ram
Mining Bill a blow to Odishas fiscal autonomy: BJD chief asks Majhi to convene all-party meet
India at 80, a democracy in search of renewal
Indians must confront the countrys democratic failings and reclaim hope
Kochi Corporation Council approves proposal for new plant at Brahmapuram
Proposal was passed through voting amid stiff opposition from LDF councillors at the Corpn. council meeting.The plant will have capacity to treat 150 tonnes of biodegradable waste
Ron Gowdru G.S. Patil unanimously elected Karnataka Assembly Speaker
The new Speaker, besides being a politician, is a farmer, educationist, sportsperson and cooperative leader
Financial democracy, the Jan Dhan transformation
Twelve years of Jan Dhan have led to financial inclusion and independence
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
Do not dump wastes at public places today and tomorrow: GVMC chief
House in disorder: On the monsoon session of Parliament
Parliament must not turn into a gladiatorial arena of victors and vanquished
Guardians of the gentle giants: Mahouts from indigenous communities and their bond with elephants
With World Elephant Day (August 12) and the International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples (August 9) observed back-to-back this month, a look at the bond between tribal people and elephants. Also,howtechnology comes to the rescue while mitigating man-animal conflict
Warmth, friendliness of Chennai people are truly special to me, says Janani Sankar
One killed, another injured as VDG member opens fire in J&Ks Udhampur
Preliminary reports suggest that a scuffle broke out among the armed civilian members of the Village Defence Guards, trained to fight against terrorists, in Udhampurs hilly pocket of Pancheri area
TASL, NIBE bag 1,577-crore Army contracts for loiter munitions
The contracts, signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi, have been processed under the Buy Indian category through the Fast Track Procedure
Scores of Palaniswamis supporters join stir, AIADMK rebels suffer split
The State-wide demonstrations were held to criticise theTVK-led regime for not fully waiving cooperative crop loans and on its lax handling of the Mekedatu issue
Madhavaram pipeline project set to improve water supply in north Chennai by September
Nearly 85% of the 16.45-crore project has been completed so far
Couple arrested for allegedly cheating software professional of 8.53 lakh, gold jewellery
Unsafe access to platforms puts Radha Nagar pedestrians at risk
Lack of a direct walkway from newly opened subway forces commuters, including students, to take risky routes to Chromepet station
Farmers, khap panchayats block toll plazas in Haryana over a dairy operatives murder
Former TNCC president M. Krishnasamy chosen for Thagaisal Thamizhar Award
Hailing from a political family, he represented the erstwhile Vandavasi Lok Sabha constituency from 1991 to 1996 and the Arani Lok Sabha constituency from 2009 to 2014
18-year-old hacked to death near Gummidipoondi
India at 80: Indian define what freedom means to them?
As India marks 80 years of Independence, The Hindu travelled across the country to ask Indians a simple question: What does freedom mean to you?
PD Act invoked against rice miller over repeated custom-milled rice diversion
20 police officers from Tamil Nadu get Presidents Medals
The awards were announced by the Government of India on the occasion of Independence Day
Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital opens new centre in Kelambakkam
Class 12 boy dies after assault by gang of 11 students in Chennai
ABVP, NSUI members clash at EFLU campus, cases booked
The court refuses to quash the criminal case against the food recycling firm for allegedly reselling expired food items with a new label of a fresh expiry date
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's Sweet Moment With A Child - NDTV
Man held for killing wife and head constable in Vellore over family dispute
Man held for killing wife and head constable in Vellore over family dispute
District police organise blood donation camp in Tirupattur
District police organise blood donation camp in Tirupattur
Over 2,500 police personnel deployed for Independence Day celebrations in Vellore, nearby districts
Class XII student murdered by Class XI boys in Chennai
Concerned citizens urge CJI to uphold liberty of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam
The signatories, who wrote to CJI on the eve of Indias 80thIndependence day, invoked the Supreme Courts 2021 judgment in K.A. Najeeb, which held that prolonged incarceration can violate an accused persons fundamental right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution
Is carrying the national flag a sinful act? asks Madras HC
HC stays Tasmac case against Senthilbalajis associate
Minister inspects tribal hamlets atop Alleri hillock in Vellore to provide basic amenities
Hospital translator jumps off fourth floor after enquiry
Elderly woman murdered in T Nagar flat, domestic help arrested
22 officers from Karnataka Police, Fire, Home Guard departments receive Presidents Medal
With 36 centuries, wind power generation beats last years record
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6-year-old killed in road accident in Coimbatore, two arrested
Police, Coimbatore colleges discuss measures to curb crimes among students
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Parliamentary panel flags slow rate of digitisation of manuscripts
While the Gyan Bharatam Mission had set a target of digitisation of one crore manuscripts by 2030, only 7.5 lakh texts have been digitised so far, the panel says
Public thrash man for sexually assaulting a girl
Atmosphere Core, AVNG Developers sign pact for luxury eco-resort
Power demand soars, Karnataka targets higher coal stocks, extra rakes to secure thermal power supply
TNPL bans Tamil Nadu Ranji Trophy cricketer, BCCI fines 1 lakh for breaching code of conduct
One of Tamil Nadus Ranji Trophy cricketers has been fined Rs 1 lakh by the BCCIs Anti-Corruption and Security Unit and barred from the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League after a mobile phone was found in a restricted match area. The players identity has not been disclosed by the BCCI or Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA). The ACSU reported the breach to the TNCA , which conducts the TNPL. Disciplinary action was subsequently taken against the all-rounder.
Telangana gives another two-year age relaxation for uniformed services recruitment
Tamil Nadu government urged to include subsidy benefit for new and existing poultry units in Budget
Amaravati decked up for 80th Independence Day celebrations
Flag hoisting ceremonies have been scheduled at the Assembly, Secretariat and Andhra Pradesh High Court
Supreme Court urges Kuki, Meitei groups to make peace, remove blockade on highways
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant says highways act as a lifeline for ordinary people; the court says it does not want to pass any sweeping directions which may unsettle the State again
Union Ministers call Rahul Gandhis remarks on PM Modi undignified, undemocratic
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says Rahuls comments, made at a Congress event, had been 'extremely low-level and condemnable; Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Health Minister J.P. Nadda to condemn remarks
The Hindu Lit For Life Unplugged: Yash Saxena journeys through Kargil and its food histories
In conversation with restaurateur Sandesh Reddy, Yash Saxena explored Kargils diverse food cultures, indigenous traditions and the changing identity of its cuisine.
