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'Encouraging anarchic ideas': NDA attacks Naseeruddin Shah over 'Dimagi Naxal' remark

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday came down heavily on Bollywoo

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 2:54 pm

'Dangerous for democracy,' Kiren Rijiju hits out at Naseeruddin Shah over 'Dimagi Naxal' boast

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly rebuked veteran a

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 11:29 am

Puneet Issar lambastes Naseeruddin Shah over dimaagi naxal remark: Why is your criticism always selective?

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Actor Puneet Issar has criticised veteran star Naseeruddin Shah over his remarks ag

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 10:37 am

Modification in pavement goes unnoticed in Nanganallur

Readers Write: B. Ramachandran notes that on a section of Sixth Main Road, from a confectionery to Independence Day Park

The Hindu 25 Oct 2026 2:33 am

India Launches Joint Army-Civil Defence Training Initiative to Build Future-Ready Security Network

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision announced on Independence Day 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Pragativadi 23 Oct 2026 6:14 pm

Netanyahu invites Modi to join Machchhar for Israel's I-Day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a torch at Israel's I

Rediff 22 Oct 2026 11:49 pm

Netanyahu invites Modi, Indian pilot who foiled hijack bid to I-Day event

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu invited Narendra Modi to light a torch alongside Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who helped f

Business Standard 22 Oct 2026 10:05 pm

Benjamin Netanyahu Invites PM Modi and Heroic Indian Pilot Captain Smit Machchhar to Light Torch at Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a high-level telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on

Pragativadi 22 Oct 2026 9:16 pm

Netanyahu invites PM Modi to light Independence Day torch alongside

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday a

devdiscourse 22 Oct 2026 8:47 pm

Netanyahu Invites Modi To Light Torch Together With Indian Pilot On Israel's I-Day

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was also invited to light torch together on the Jewish state's Independence Day

Deccan Chronicle 22 Oct 2026 8:12 pm

Netanyahu invites PM Modi, Captain Smit Machchhar for Israels Independence Day

During the conversation, the two leaders reviewed the sustained momentum in bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitme

Mid Day 22 Oct 2026 8:10 pm

Netanyahu Invites PM Modi Along With Flydubai Pilot to Light Torch on Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, inviting him to participa

Pragativadi 22 Oct 2026 7:46 pm

Netanyahu speaks with PM Modi, invites him for Israel's Independence Day along with heroic Indian pilot

Digital Desk | Jerusalem/New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephonic conversatio

bhaskarlive 22 Oct 2026 7:33 pm

PM Modi emphasises dialogue, diplomacy in call with Netanyahu over West Asia situation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invites PM Modi and Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar to jointly light a tor

The Hindu 22 Oct 2026 7:13 pm

Netanyahu invites PM Modi to light torch together with Indian pilot Smit Machchhar on Israel's Independence Day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in Independence

The Economic Times 22 Oct 2026 7:01 pm

Govt pushes FTA utilisation with outreach programme in Rajasthan

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The government has organised an outreach programme, 'Leveraging FTAs ', to creat

bhaskarlive 17 Oct 2026 8:26 pm

High-level demographic committee launches website seeking relevant inputs

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) has launched a website t

bhaskarlive 14 Oct 2026 9:14 pm

CJP receiving funds from US: American singer Mary Millben claims foreign plot behind Delhi stir

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) American singer Mary Millben on Wednesday made an explosive claim about the Delh

bhaskarlive 14 Oct 2026 1:19 pm

Joey King says she and husband Steven love to cry and dance hard at weddings

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Actress Joey King gave a glimpse into the love and revelry surrounding filmmaker Des

bhaskarlive 7 Oct 2026 9:25 am

World saw Israelis, Emiratis and Indians showing extraordinary courage: Israel Foreign Ministry on Flydubai incident

Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 4 (IANS) The Israeli Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that the world saw Israelis, Emiratis

bhaskarlive 5 Oct 2026 12:00 am

'Hero Of India, Israel & The World': Netanyahu Salutes Captain Smit Machchhar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Captain Smit Machchhar's bravery and invited him to Israel's Independe

NDTV 4 Oct 2026 9:01 pm

Netanyahu Invites PM Modi, Captain Smit Machchhar To Israel Independence Day Event

New Delhi, Oct 4: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian pilot Ca

The Northlines 4 Oct 2026 2:46 pm

Netanyahu Invites Captain Smit Machchhar, PM Modi to Light Israels Independence Day Flame

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu invites Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and PM Modi to light the ceremonial flame at I

Web Dunia 4 Oct 2026 10:30 am

'I had that one last fight left in me': Capt Machchhar recalls cockpit attack

Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 4 (IANS) Captain Smit Machchhar, the pilot who fought off an alleged attempt to seize cont

bhaskarlive 4 Oct 2026 8:40 am

Netanyahu Invites PM Modi, Pilot Machchhar to Israel's I-Day Event

You are a hero for Israel, India, and the entire world. I invite Prime Minister @NarendraModi and you to light a flame o

Deccan Chronicle 4 Oct 2026 6:29 am

Hero for Israel, India and entire world: Netanyahu speaks to FlyDubai pilot Smit Machchhar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Smit Machchhar a hero for preventing a co-pilot's attempted crash. Mach

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2026 6:27 am

Netanyahu Invites Indian Pilot to Israels Independence Day Celebration

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Indian pilot Smrit Machhar to light a torch at Israels Independence Day ceremo

Udaipur Kiran 4 Oct 2026 5:48 am

Israeli PM Netanyahu invites 'true hero' Captain Smit, PM Modi to light Independence Day flame

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited FlyDubai pilot Captain Smit

bhaskarlive 4 Oct 2026 12:22 am

Netanyahu Invites Indian Pilot to Israels Independence Day Ceremony

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu extends an invitation to Indian pilot Smrit Machhar for the Independence Day celebratio

Daily Kiran 4 Oct 2026 12:14 am

India and Cyprus Strengthen Strategic Partnership Through High-Level Talks

India and Cyprus enhance their strategic partnership with high-level diplomatic engagements, celebrating Cyprus Independ

Daily Kiran 3 Oct 2026 3:53 am

Photo exhibition on Mahatma marks Gandhi Jayanti at ANU

40 photographers from across India receive awards for participating in the Independence Day photography competition cond

The Hindu 2 Oct 2026 11:22 pm

Netanyahu honours Flydubai passengers who subdued co-pilot, says they will light Independence Day torch

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu honored passengers who intervened during the flydubai flight incident in a mee

The Economic Times 2 Oct 2026 8:21 am

'No More US Presence...': Iraq Takes Over Main US Army HQ At Baghdad Airport | Watch

The U.S. military has completed its withdrawal from Iraq under a 2024 agreement with Baghdad, ending a deployment that s

The Times of India 29 Sep 2026 3:46 am

India, Cote d'Ivoire explore enhanced cooperation at multilateral fora

Digital Desk | Abidjan, Sep 28 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Cote d'Ivoire, Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, paid a courtesy call

bhaskarlive 28 Sep 2026 10:09 pm

Need to equip young people with AI skills: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Labour Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday emphasised the need to evolve Ind

bhaskarlive 28 Sep 2026 5:08 pm

'Collective national duty': PM Modi urges citizens to participate in census

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his latest 'Mann Ki Baat' address, highlighted

bhaskarlive 27 Sep 2026 11:36 am

With deadlines missed twice, Bengals new Industrial Policy unlikely before Durga Puja end

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 21 (IANS) With deadlines missed twice, West Bengal's new industrial policy is unlikely to be

bhaskarlive 21 Sep 2026 7:06 pm

PM Modis cleanliness campaign has evolved into peoples movement: Arunachal CM Khandu

Digital Desk | Itanagar, Sep 18 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday said that at the initiat

bhaskarlive 18 Sep 2026 12:11 am

Liberation Day: Why Hyderabad can

For Hyderabadis, the month that follows Indias Independence Day is just as significant.Since 1948, the violent, but nece

The Siasat Daily 17 Sep 2026 7:00 am

Vice-President Radhakrishnan to lead Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 16 (IANS) Vice-President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan will be hoisting the National Flag at

bhaskarlive 16 Sep 2026 12:51 pm

Kartik Aaryan is miles away from home, but never away from Ganpati Bappa

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in the UK. The actor

bhaskarlive 15 Sep 2026 12:53 pm

First-ever bus reaches TN Minister Vanni Arasu

Chennai: Marking a historic milestone, Ayan Reddiapatti in Tamil Nadu got its first government bus service since Indepen

The Siasat Daily 14 Sep 2026 7:05 pm

First Bus Service Reaches TN Minister Vanni Arasus Native Village

Arasu stated that as India entered its 81st year following the celebration of its 80th Independence Day, his native vill

Deccan Chronicle 14 Sep 2026 6:02 pm

Black sheep, broken system: Decoding Justice Gupta

The marching has stopped, the drum rolls have died down, and the euphoria of Indias 80th Independence Day celebrations h

The Siasat Daily 12 Sep 2026 7:30 pm

EAM Jaishankar, Belarus counterpart Ryzhenkov discuss ties, regional developments

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met his Belarusian counterpart Maxi

bhaskarlive 12 Sep 2026 1:45 pm

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: How British Hindus found a workaround for an 'illegal ritual'

Highlights: Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 begins on 14 September and runs for ten days, ending with Anant Chaturdashi on 23 Sept

easterneye 8 Sep 2026 2:56 pm

Delhi Assembly, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, several govt offices receive bomb threats; checking on

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The Delhi Assembly, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya (SPV) and several government establish

bhaskarlive 8 Sep 2026 1:11 pm

'Intent to shame, defame and silence': Rahul Gandhi's retort to PM Modi's 'dimaagi Naxal' jibe

Nearly three weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against 'dimaagi Naxals' and called for their isolation, Co

India TV 7 Sep 2026 11:19 pm

Your leadership does what it says: Luxembourg FM Bettel lauds India's efficiency

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday stressed

bhaskarlive 7 Sep 2026 2:10 pm

Rajkumar Santoshi on the current cinematic era: Will not blindly follow the trend

Mumbai, Sep 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi opened up about the current cinematic era in the country. During an exc

bhaskarlive 6 Sep 2026 8:07 pm

Naraaz Phoopha: PM Modi's Sharp Swipe At Opposition At SRCC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a sharp dig at the opposition while contrasting the crises of 2013 with In

NDTV 5 Sep 2026 10:36 pm

Bravo, Pollard, Narine honoured with stand at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad

Trinidad and Tobago's most celebrated cricketers -- Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine -- unveiled a stand na

Business Standard 1 Sep 2026 1:56 pm

Age Is Just A Number: Mumbais Shivani Mehrotra Climbs Europes Highest Peak at 43

Shivani Mehrotra scaled Mount Elbrus on Independence Day after years of training.

The LogicaI Indian 31 Aug 2026 5:37 pm

Vande Mataram politics returns to centre stage in Keralam as Onam festivities end

A choir renders six-stanza version of the song at conclusion of Keralam govt-sponsored Onam week pageantry, flagged off

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 2:54 pm

Kartik Aaryan's Captain India gets release date; film to begin shoot in London this September

Kartik Aaryan's much-awaited war action drama Captain India has got its release date. The film, directed by Shimit Amin,

India TV 29 Aug 2026 6:51 pm

India Needs to Expand Olympic Footprint to Boost Medal Tally, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a broader approach to Indias Olympic ambitions, saying the country n

Pragativadi 27 Aug 2026 1:38 pm

Only 2,790 students enrolled against a target of 10,500: parliamentary panel on government free coaching scheme

The report paints a bleak picture of the free coaching scenario at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Indep

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:04 pm

How a Ukrainian commander sped through the 'kill zone' to save wounded troops

A Ukrainian commander rescued two wounded soldiers stranded on a battlefield. He drove into a mine-filled kill zone with

The Economic Times 26 Aug 2026 11:52 am

Dimaagi Naxals: Decoding the cognitive virus

Prime Minister Narendra Modis Independence Day address this year has generated a lot of heat across various media format

Our Voice WeRIndia 25 Aug 2026 4:33 pm

Russia Bombards Kyiv; Explosions Rock Ukraine Capital As UK PM Makes 1st Visit To Zelensky | WATCH

Kyiv was rocked by explosions as air raid sirens sounded across the Ukrainian capital during Independence Day events. Lo

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 10:25 am

Russia Advances Into 2 Regions As European Leaders Land In Ukraine For I-Day

Russia is claiming fresh advances in two Ukrainian regions as European leaders arrived in Kyiv to mark Ukraines Independ

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 7:26 pm

Ukraine wants peace, not surrender: Zelenskiy draws red line with Russia

Ukraine's President Zelenskiy marked Independence Day with a defiant speech, emphasizing peace without surrender. Foreig

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 7:24 pm

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar Congratulates Ukraine on Independence Day, Emphasizes Strengthening Ties

New Delhi, August 24: Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar extended heartfelt congratulations to the government and peo

Daily Kiran 24 Aug 2026 8:44 am

Degree Girl Student Missing In Ramanathapuram Since Aug. 15

The 19-year-old missing girl came to Ramanathapuram with other students for the Independence Day function and disappeare

Deccan Chronicle 23 Aug 2026 1:01 pm

'Awarapan 2' BO Day 10: Emraan Hashmi sequel targets Rs 130 crore India net

Awarapan 2 continues to hold strong as it heads into its second weekend, with the film showing renewed strength through

The Times of India 23 Aug 2026 12:48 pm

Laddu Yadav gets notice over Aug 15 programme at Begum Bazar

Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morchas (BJYM) state vice president and Bhagat Singh Yuva Senas president Sai Ram Yadav

The Siasat Daily 21 Aug 2026 11:29 pm

Employees bring Indian history to life at Independence Day office celebration

Employees bring Indian history to life at Independence Day office celebration

India Today 21 Aug 2026 2:52 pm

The not-so-routine I Day quiz

We are not going to ask you who the Father of the Nation is... We are not going to ask you who was Indias first Prime Mi

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 10:30 am

'Awarapan 2' day 7: Rs 113cr week 1, 151% ROI, declared a hit

Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' has emerged as a blockbuster sensation, raking in over 113 crore rupees in just one week. L

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 5:45 am

Nellore modernising 46 parks to enhance community spaces

Ponguru Narayan mentioned about the modernisation of the 46 parks being undertaken at a cost of 13.5 crore during the re

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 8:12 pm

HMT watches clock 35 lakh sale in one day: How Jawaharlal Nehru's 1953 PSU became India's 'Timekeepers to the Nation' before Titan

HMT watches clocked 35 lakh in sales in a single day in Bengaluru on Independence Day, highlighting the enduring popular

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2026 4:22 pm

Rajasthan: FIR Filed After Dalit Men Forced Off Chairs at Independence Day Event

FIR registered after Dalit men allege caste-based discrimination at Rajasthan Independence Day event.

The Quint 20 Aug 2026 4:08 pm

Reliance Jio Plan: 15 months of internet and 12 free OTT apps for Rs 10,000!

Reliance Jio has introduced a special Freedom Offer for its broadband customers. Under this limited period offer on the

informalnewz 20 Aug 2026 2:12 pm

Parul University Students Turn Independence Day Spirit Into a Call for Cleaner Public Spaces

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], August 20: Independence is not only about remembering the freedom we fought for. It is also

bhaskarlive 20 Aug 2026 11:33 am

ABVP workers allegedly assaulted during Independence Day in Tripura

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The News Mill 20 Aug 2026 2:17 am

Telangana: 2 Arrested For Links To Pak Based SBN

The suspects were picked up from Yousufguda and Medchal on August 14, a day before Independence Day, for their alleged n

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2026 9:54 pm

Modi Govts Gen-Z Outreach: One Union Minister To Visit One University Daily

The Modi government is preparing a nationwide youth outreach programme called One Day, One University, under which a Uni

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 9:25 pm

Centre works on national platform to offer free competitive exam coaching

The proposed platform will provide learning content, expert guidance and structured preparation to students following th

Business Standard 19 Aug 2026 7:04 pm

Education minister reviews implementation of PM's free online coaching initiative

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi reviewed the free online coaching initiative. Prime Minister Modi announced this

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 5:29 pm

Tourists, Including 8-Year-Old Girl, Thrashed Over Wearing Shorts At Pune Fort

Pune's Haveli Police have registered a case against nine individuals for assaulting tourists over their clothes at the S

NDTV 19 Aug 2026 5:14 pm

Why is Zaira Wasim so upset about Kashmiri schoolgirls dancing on Independence Day?

Why is Zaira Wasim so upset about Kashmiri schoolgirls dancing on Independence Day

India Today 19 Aug 2026 2:14 pm

Exclusive: Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat actor Jeet on whether he'd ever join politics, Dev and Dhurandhar

Bengali superstar Jeet's latest film, Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat, which released on the Independence Day weekend, i

India TV 19 Aug 2026 1:23 pm

Ambience Malls Celebrate India's Heroes, Heritage and Young Voices

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], August 19: Ambience Malls across Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj marked Independence Day with though

Business Standard 19 Aug 2026 1:00 pm

UP school sealed after 'burqa dance' video goes viral

A private school in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, has been sealed by the Basic Education Department after a video showing Hindu

Rediff 19 Aug 2026 11:10 am

UP school sealed after

Gonda: The Basic Education Department has sealed a private school in Uttar Pradeshs Gonda district after the circulation

The Siasat Daily 19 Aug 2026 10:48 am

I-Day skipped in Punjab schools near Pak border? NHRC seeks answers from Mann govt

The National Human Rights Commission has sought a report from the Punjab government. Allegations suggest Independence Da

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 10:07 am

NHRC seeks report from Punjab govt on non-observance of Independence Day in border area schools

The National Human Rights Commission has taken cognisance of a complaint regarding Independence Day non-observance. It s

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 9:39 am

NHRC Seeks Report on No Independence Day Celebrations in Punjab Border Schools

The Punjab Government has been asked to provide state-wise, district-wise and school-wise details regarding the observan

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2026 9:31 am

NHRC asks Punjab govt for report on Independence Day in border schools

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The News Mill 19 Aug 2026 9:02 am

Mauritius President raises toast celebrating longstanding friendship with India

Port Louis, Aug 18 (IANS) Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool and Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivas

bhaskarlive 19 Aug 2026 2:31 am

How PM Modi's Independence Day Speeches Reflect A Changing India

India's changing priorities can be traced through the words of its leaders. Over the past decade, Prime Minister Narendr

NDTV 19 Aug 2026 12:56 am

Built On Credibility: India Inc Congratulates NDTV On New Identity

The new identity was unveiled on Independence Day, accompanied by a new logo and a major change to one of its best-known

NDTV 18 Aug 2026 11:33 pm

New Message from Red Fort: Gen Z turns political battleground

Clear departure from traditional Modi I-Day vocabulary By T N Ashok Indias 80th Independence Day has produced an inter

The Northlines 18 Aug 2026 11:08 pm

Pak-ISI's 'Bleed India' Plan Thwarted; How Shahzad Bhatti Weaponised Insta, FB For India Terror Ops

A poster for a few thousand rupees. Then reconnaissance. Then weapons. Then potentially a terror attack. Indian investig

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 9:25 pm

Zaira Wasim questions girls dancing at Kashmir Independence Day event: How Talibanesque orthodoxy disguised as

Zaira Wasim chose to leave Bollywood for Islam, that is her choice; but telling Kashmiri Muslim girls that dancing, perf

OpIndia 18 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

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CHEF Nand Kishor Yadavs journey from Motihari in Bihar to the Royal Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinb

easterneye 18 Aug 2026 6:44 pm

DMK Ridicules CM Vijay, Trisha Over Independence Day Salute

The person who has become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu today thinks that he can justify shameless and disgusting thi

Deccan Chronicle 18 Aug 2026 6:03 pm

Pakistan Army Slams Operation Sindoor Docuseries as

The Pakistani Army has criticised a recently released documentary on Operation Sindoor, describing it as a highly dramat

Pragativadi 18 Aug 2026 5:56 pm

Manipal Hospital Whitefield Marks Independence Day by Celebrating the Spirit of Life

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 18: This Independence Day, Manipal Hospital Whitefield celebrated the incredible s

Business Standard 18 Aug 2026 5:50 pm

'Dimagi Naxal Party' goes viral, but its founder remains a mystery

Launched in response to the Prime Minister's Independence Day speech, the 'Dimagi Naxal Party' (DNJP) has gained signifi

The Economic Times 18 Aug 2026 5:06 pm

Fire breaks out in old ATC building of Kolkata Airport, no injury reported

A fire broke out at the old Air Traffic Control (ATC) building of N S C Bose International Airport here on Tuesday, offi

Business Standard 18 Aug 2026 3:53 pm

Guardians Of Heritage: Turtle Wax Marks Eight Decades of Global Care Alongside Indias 80th Independence Day

As part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, Turtle Wax Car Care Studios nationwide will showcase its offerings al

Deccan Chronicle 18 Aug 2026 3:50 pm

Historic Sant Sansad brings global spiritual leaders together in London

LONDON witnessed an extraordinary coming together of Dharma Satta and Raj Satta as more than 25 revered saints and spiri

easterneye 18 Aug 2026 3:47 pm

Adiyogi Statue Lights Up In Tricolour

The Adiyogi statue at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore was illuminated in the colours of the Tricolour as part of Indep

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 3:25 pm

'Shameful spectacle': DMK mouthpiece Murasoli targets Vijay over Trisha's presence at Independence Day event

DMK mouthpiece Murasoli has criticised actor-turned-politician Vijay over actor Trisha's presence at an official Indepen

India TV 18 Aug 2026 2:42 pm

Nana Patole Criticizes PM Modis Mental Naxal Comment on Youth

Nagpur, August 18: Congress leader Nana Patole has responded to Prime Minister Modis Independence Day speech and the con

Daily Kiran 18 Aug 2026 2:05 pm

DMK Mouthpiece Targets CM Vijay Over Trisha

The DMKs mouthpiece Murasoli has criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over actress Trisha Krishnans prese

Pragativadi 18 Aug 2026 2:04 pm

Thinks Can Justify Such Vulgarity: DMK On Vijay, Trisha Salute At Independence Day Event

In a sharply critical editorial in the DMK's official mouthpiece, Murasoli, the party has questioned the two - Vijay and

NDTV 18 Aug 2026 1:34 pm

Minister's Italian Blood Attack On Sonia Gandhi, Congress Hits Back

The BJP on Saturday accused Sonia Gandhi of objecting to the singing of the full version of 'Vande Mataram' at the party

NDTV 18 Aug 2026 12:48 pm

When I First Became MLA, Amit Shah Was A Child: Mallikarjun Kharge Jabs Minister

The criticism follows 61-year-old Amit Shah's allegation that during the Independence Day programme at the Congress head

NDTV 18 Aug 2026 11:46 am

CM Vijay, Trisha mocked by DMK mouthpiece for seating actress in front row and exchanging salutes at TN Independence Day event: No shame or embarrassment?

DMK's official mouthpiece Murasoli has published a sharp editorial attacking Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay after actre

The Economic Times 18 Aug 2026 11:45 am

Principal Suspended After Allegations of Alcohol Abuse in School

Hingoli, August 18: Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Party, has launched a nationwide Fix Schools campaign starti

Daily Kiran 18 Aug 2026 11:24 am

Five booked for forcing Dalit men to sit on ground at I-Day event

Jaipur: Five people have been booked after two Dalit men alleged that they were subjected to caste-based abuse, forced t

The Siasat Daily 18 Aug 2026 10:10 am

Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 box office: Emraan Hashmi, Sunny Deol's films see huge drop on first Monday

Emraan Hashmi'sAwarapan 2 and Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 clashed at the box office during the Independence Day weekend. B

India TV 18 Aug 2026 9:01 am

Sonalika Joshi shares proud moment as Dilip Joshi

Mumbai , August 18 (IANS) Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actress Sonalika Joshi, who plays Madhavi Bhide, shared glimps

bhaskarlive 18 Aug 2026 8:32 am

Pakistan Dance Video: Indian patriotic song played in Pakistan on 14th August, child performed on stage

Actually, a video is becoming increasingly viral on social media in which the famous song O Meri Zameen from Akshay Kuma

informalnewz 18 Aug 2026 8:30 am

Advancing Legacy Of Credible Journalism: Wishes Pour In For NDTV's New Identity

NDTV on Independence Day unveiled a new brand identity anchored in the thought 'When It Really Matters' and unveiled a n

NDTV 18 Aug 2026 7:16 am

RPF Launches Awareness Campaign to Combat Illegal Activities in Kolkata

Kolkata, August 18: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Eastern Railway has initiated a public awareness campaign as p

Daily Kiran 18 Aug 2026 2:40 am

Pakistan on the Brink: Defense Expert Anil Gaurs Insights

Jammu, August 18: Ahead of Independence Day, retired Captain and defense expert Anil Gaur spoke with a news agency regar

Daily Kiran 18 Aug 2026 2:05 am

Security agencies dismantle ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network

In a strategic operation, security agencies dismantled the Shahzad Bhatti Network, a terror syndicate supported by ISI.

The Economic Times 18 Aug 2026 1:08 am

Govt destroyed ISI-backed terror group: Shah

253 detained across 14 states; over 200 arrested in cases linked to Shahzad Bhatti Network Over 80 FIRs registered; IEDs

The Northlines 18 Aug 2026 12:52 am

CM Omar Abdullah On Vande Mataram Row

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the alleged disrespect of V

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 11:55 pm

RGIPT Celebrates Independence Day with a Call for Discipline, Integrity, and Responsible Freedom

Jais, Amethi [India], August 17: The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais, celebrated the 80th I

bhaskarlive 17 Aug 2026 11:33 pm

Sunlight School Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Student-Led Patriotic Programme

Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 17: Sunlight School celebrated the 80th Independence Day on its campus with a patriotic

bhaskarlive 17 Aug 2026 11:33 pm

India Independence Day marked at Cardiff Castle

INDIA's 80th Independence Day was marked with a flag-raising ceremony at Cardiff Castle, attended by political leaders,

easterneye 17 Aug 2026 9:51 pm

Who Is Shahzad Bhatti? Pak-Backed Handler's Network Busted, Many Arrested

Shah explained how Indian agencies dismantled a Pakistan-backed ISI module run by the terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, arrestin

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 9:24 pm

20 Blackbucks Rewilded in Banni Grassland on Independence Day

Gujarat Forest Department and Vantara take forward the restoration of Bannis native herbivore community, strengthening t

Deccan Chronicle 17 Aug 2026 9:18 pm

Police record UDF leaders statement in Kozhikode Corporation anthem row

The row erupted after two groups of councillors sang Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram simultaneously during the Independ

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:56 pm

Punjab BJP Chief Condemns Alleged Disruption of Vande Mataram at Congress Event

Chandigarh, August 17: Punjab BJP President Kailash Singh Dhillon expressed concern over the alleged disrespect shown to

Daily Kiran 17 Aug 2026 8:55 pm

Outrage Over Pakistani Presidents Remarks on Hindus: Baloch Activist Condemns Divisive Statements

Quetta, August 17: Pakistans President Asif Ali Zardari is facing significant backlash for his remarks made during a spe

Daily Kiran 17 Aug 2026 8:25 pm

Vedanta Power Reaffirms India Energy Security Commitment on Independence Day

Commenting on the occasion, Rajinder Singh Ahuja, Whole-Time Director and CEO, Vedanta Power Limited, said, Energy secur

Deccan Chronicle 17 Aug 2026 8:23 pm

Reliance, Rolls-Royce plan joint production of fighter jet engines in India

RELIANCE Industries and Rolls-Royce have announced plans to jointly design and manufacture engines for India's multirole

easterneye 17 Aug 2026 7:55 pm

Best Of #BanegaSwasthIndia Season 12 Finale | Azaadi Ka Matlab Swasth Bharat

A look back at the DettolNDTV #BanegaSwasthIndia Season 12 Finale, celebrated on August 15, India's Independence Day, wi

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 6:22 pm

Three booked for hoisting national flag upside down in Kalaburagi

A video shows the national flag hoisted upside down during an Independence Day programme at a Government High School in

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 6:15 pm

Video Does Not Show West Bengal Minister Hoisting BJP Flag On Independence Day

BOOM found that the video was recorded on July 6, 2026, when Singh hoisted the party flag in front of his Barrackpore of

Boomlive 17 Aug 2026 5:47 pm

Now, PM comment inspires Dimagi Naxal Janata Party to take shape

New Delhi: Close on the heels of CJI Surya Kants cockroach reference leading to the formation of the Cockroach Janta Par

The Siasat Daily 17 Aug 2026 5:45 pm

Union Agriculture Minister to Lead Shakti Ki Saptadhara Oath Ceremony

New Delhi, August 17: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will administer an oath to

Daily Kiran 17 Aug 2026 5:44 pm

Sadhvi Ritambhara Criticizes Sonia Gandhi Over National Anthem Incident

Mathura, August 17: Sadhvi Ritambhara, a Padma Bhushan awardee, has criticized Congress Parliamentary Party President So

Daily Kiran 17 Aug 2026 5:35 pm

Attempt to stop

Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Punjab BJP President, Kewal Singh Dhillon, on Monday expressed concern over the alleged disres

bhaskarlive 17 Aug 2026 5:32 pm

Awarapan 2 Races Ahead of Batwara 1947, Crosses 100 Crore Worldwide

Emraan Hashmis Awarapan 2 has emerged as the clear winner of the Independence Day box-office clash with Sunny Deols Batw

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 5:25 pm

Will Rise For Vande Mataram, But Won't Sing: Congress MP Imran Masood Amid Sonia Gandhi Row

Congress MP Imran Masood said he respects the national song Vande Mataram but will not sing it, citing his constitutiona

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 5:25 pm

Cong must apologise to family of Manmohan Singh who termed Maoists single biggest threat: Rijiju

Union minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Congress MP P Chidambaram's recent remarks. He demanded an apology to Manmohan Si

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 5:21 pm

Kejriwal Criticizes PM Modis Speech, Questions Mental Naxal Remark

New Delhi, August 17: Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, has launched a sharp attack on the

Daily Kiran 17 Aug 2026 5:05 pm

ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti network busted ahead of Independence Day, over 200 arrested

Security agencies have launched a major multi-state crackdown against the alleged ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN

India TV 17 Aug 2026 4:43 pm

200+ from 14 states arrested as ISI-backed terror plot foiled

Indian security forces have successfully dismantled the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network, arresting over 200 operatives

Rediff 17 Aug 2026 4:36 pm

Dimagi Naxal Party gets 200K followers: What is it and how did it start?

The online outfit surfaced after PM Modi's Independence Day reference to dimagi Naxals and has quickly built a large fol

Business Standard 17 Aug 2026 4:31 pm

Bondada Group Celebrates Independence Day with 'Bharat Unbound', Inspiring Young Minds to Dream, Create and Lead

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 17: Bondada Group celebrated India's 80th Independence Day by hosting 'Bharat Unbo

Business Standard 17 Aug 2026 4:05 pm

Over 200 operatives of ISI-backed terrorist group arrested ahead of Independence Day: HM Amit Shah

Indian security forces ripped apart the network by launching coordinated operations across different locations in 14 Sta

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 4:01 pm

Major Crackdown on Shahzad Bhatti Network: Over 200 Terrorists Arrested, Says Amit Shah

New Delhi, August 17: Ahead of Independence Day, security agencies have launched a significant multi-state operation aga

Daily Kiran 17 Aug 2026 3:50 pm

Viral video shows burqa-clad schoolgirls dancing, mgt apologises

Uttar Pradesh: A video of schoolgirls wearing burqas and dancing to songs mainly Bhojpuri, Haryanvi and Bollywood has go

The Siasat Daily 17 Aug 2026 3:46 pm

Govt dismantled ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti network, over 200 arrested: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that over 200 operatives of the ISI-backed terror group, Shahzad Bhatti Net

Business Standard 17 Aug 2026 3:44 pm

How Congress Gave In To Jinnah

The Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, on 15 August 2026, stirred controversy by objecting to the fu

The Commune Mag 17 Aug 2026 3:32 pm

Allu Arjun Deletes Independence Day Post After Backlash Over Missing Ashoka Chakra

Telugu actor Allu Arjun faced criticism on social media after sharing an Independence Day post featuring an illustration

Pragativadi 17 Aug 2026 3:29 pm

I-Day celebrated world over with flag hoistings and exhibitions

JEDDAH: A special Har Ghar Tiranga exhibition formed part of the Independence Day celebrations at the Consulate General

indiapost 17 Aug 2026 3:23 pm

Daily Quiz | On Indonesia

A quiz on Indonesia, as the Asian country observes its Independence Day on August 17

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 3:19 pm

Lalbagh flower show in Bengaluru draws 2.01 lakh visitors on Independence Day

The 220th flower show at Lalbagh started on August 6 and will end on August 17

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 3:12 pm

Old Video Falsely Shared As Independence Day Celebration In Balochistan

BOOM found that the video is from 27 January 2024 when Mahrang Baloch addressed a massive public gathering in Quetta, Pa

Boomlive 17 Aug 2026 3:12 pm

Old Video Falsely Shared To Show BJP Hoisting Party Flag on Independence Day

We found out that the video is from a BJP training camp in March 2026.

The Quint 17 Aug 2026 3:07 pm

Flores earthquake aid delays leave thousands stranded on Indonesia's Independence Day

Flores earthquake aid delays leave thousands stranded on Indonesias Independence Day

India Today 17 Aug 2026 2:54 pm

Israel Diplomat Distributes Tricolour at CSMT

Watch | Israels Deputy Consul General in Mumbai, Avishag Hefer, distributed the Indian Tricolour at the historic CSMT st

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 2:46 pm

Baba Ramdev Warns Centre Over

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has warned the Narendra Modi government over alleged irregularities in education and recruitment e

Pragativadi 17 Aug 2026 2:40 pm

United and free: on the Prime Ministers Independence Day speech | The Hindu Editorial

India needs unity, not uniformity; dissent must not be seen as divisive

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 2:12 pm

Vande Mataram incident: Delhi Police enquires into complaint against Sonia, Rahul

Delhi Police are investigating a complaint filed by an advocate regarding an Independence Day event. The complaint alleg

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 2:12 pm

Shaina NC Criticizes Rahul Gandhi as a Leader of Propaganda Amid Controversies in Punjab

Mumbai, August 17: Shaina NC, a leader of the Shiv Sena, has responded to various issues, including Mehbooba Muftis stat

Daily Kiran 17 Aug 2026 2:05 pm

Fact Check: BJP's Arjun Singh DIDN'T hoist party flag on Independence Day

Fact Check BJPs Arjun Singh DIDNT hoist party flag on Independence Day

India Today 17 Aug 2026 1:51 pm

Awarapan 2 box office collection day 4: Emraan film nears Rs 85 crore

Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' has emerged as the standout performer of the Independence Day box office clash, and the seq

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 1:36 pm

Sudhanshu Trivedi hits out at Congress over its stand on 'Dimagi Naxal' remark

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi questioned Congress's position on Naxalism. He contrasted P Chidambaram's recent stat

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 12:28 pm

Zaira Wasim questions Kashmir Waqf Board: Why make girls dance?

Srinagar: Former actress Zaira Wasim has questioned the Waqf Boards involvement in Independence Day celebrations in Kash

The Siasat Daily 17 Aug 2026 12:01 pm

SWITCH Mobility Pledges to Accelerate its Shift to Zero-Emission Mobility on India's 80th Independence Day

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 17: SWITCH Mobility, a global manufacturer of electric buses and light commercial v

Business Standard 17 Aug 2026 11:30 am

Hindustan Zinc Celebrates 80th Independence Day Across Units

Udaipur : Hindustan Zinc Limited, one of the worlds largest integrated zinc producers and among the top 10 silver produc

Daily Kiran 17 Aug 2026 11:01 am

Narayan Seva Sansthan Hoists National Flag Across Its Campuses

Udaipur : Various programmes were organised with patriotic spirit and enthusiasm across all service campuses of Narayan

Udaipur Kiran 17 Aug 2026 10:57 am

Sai Tirupati University Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Patriotic Fervour

Udaipur: The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm, patriotic spirit and fervour at Sai Tirupati Un

Udaipur Kiran 17 Aug 2026 10:55 am

Hindustan Zinc Celebrates 80th Independence Day Across All Units

Udaipur : Hindustan Zinc Limited, one of the worlds largest integrated zinc producers and among the top 10 silver produc

Udaipur Kiran 17 Aug 2026 10:52 am

Vande Mataram 'disruption' row: Delhi Police probes complaint against Sonia, Rahul

The Delhi Police have launched an investigation into a complaint against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, alleging that they disr

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 10:34 am

Mamdani skips New York India Day parade, breaks tradition

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani skipped the citys main India Day Parade in Manhattan despite being invited, breaking a tra

asianlite 17 Aug 2026 10:29 am

Only those...: Rijiju clarifies Modi's 'dimagi Naxals' remark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'dimagi Naxal' (intellectual Naxal) remark, made during his Independence Day address, has

Rediff 17 Aug 2026 10:17 am

How Free Is India Today?

As India's decline continued on global indices, the government first blamed methodology and then motives. This is where

Rediff 17 Aug 2026 9:59 am

Kerala BJP youth wing burns effigies of Satheesan, Jinnah over Vande Mataram row

The BJP's youth wing burned effigies of Kerala's Chief Minister and Pakistan's founder. This protest occurred against th

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 9:30 am

Only These...: Rijiju Shares 3 Categories Of Dimagi Naxals After Oppns Attack On PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modis dimagi Naxal remark has triggered a political war of words between the BJP and Congress. F

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 9:25 am

President Murmu hosts At Home reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan for 80th Independence Day

President Murmu hosts At Home reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan for 80th Independence Day

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 9:20 am

Odisha BJP files complaint against Congress over Vande Mataram

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha BJPs youth wing has lodged a police complaint against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Son

The Siasat Daily 17 Aug 2026 9:07 am

PM Modi's 'Dimagi Naxal' Remark Sparks Political Slugfest: Chidambaram, Rijiju Trade Barbs

On the occasion of 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated nation for successfully eradicating

Oneindia 17 Aug 2026 8:21 am

Schools Closed: Are schools closed or will they open on Nagpanchami? Know in which state you got leave

Schools Closed Today 17 August 2026: Are schools closed in your city today i.e. on 17 August? Students and parents are w

informalnewz 17 Aug 2026 8:14 am

Javed Akhtar slams Zardari over tolerating Hindus, calls him insensitive

Javed Akhtar has publicly criticized Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari for his remarks about Hindus during the country

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 7:49 am

BJP-Congress Faceoff Over Dimagi Naxal Remark After PM Modis Speech

The 'Dimagi Naxal' remark has triggered a sharp political faceoff between the BJP and Congress after Prime Minister Nare

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 7:31 am

How PM Modi has changed focus of Independence Day speeches

From Access To Aspiration, Problem To Potential

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 3:17 am

Around 1,000 people gather at church in Israel to celebrate India

Jerusalem, Aug 17 (IANS) Indias Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, addressed a gathering of around 1,000 people celebrati

bhaskarlive 17 Aug 2026 2:32 am

Over 200 students visit Indian warship in Oman

Muscat, Aug 17 (IANS) More than 200 students from Indian schools in Muscat visited Indian Naval Ship (INS) Imphal, the i

bhaskarlive 17 Aug 2026 2:32 am

United and free: on the Prime Ministers Independence Day speech

India needs unity, not uniformity; dissent must not be seen as divisive

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 12:31 am

Army Dog Tsyon wounded by terrorists in Kishtwar gets President I-Day Honour

NEW DELHI, Aug 16: Indian Armys assault dog Tyson, who is attached to 2 Para Special Forces, has been honoured during th

The Northlines 17 Aug 2026 12:08 am

Tricolour hoisted on 108-foot-high mast at LoC in Jammu

Jammu Tawi, Aug 15 : A 108-foot-high national flag mast was installed in Kachrial village along the Line of Control in J

The Northlines 16 Aug 2026 11:54 pm

Cong should apologise for insulting Vande Mataram: Shah

Jaipur, Aug 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused the Congress of insulting the national song Vande Matara

The Northlines 16 Aug 2026 11:52 pm

Congress rejects Shahs Vande Mataram charge, calls it a political diversion

While Amit Shah and other BJP leaders sought an apology from Sonia Gandhi over events at the Congress headquarters on In

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 11:08 pm

Indian Navy Showcases Maritime Presence Abroad on Independence Day

Muscat, August 16: The Indian Navy announced on Sunday that its ships marked Indias maritime presence at various foreign

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 10:40 pm

BJP Criticizes Chidambaram Over Mental Naxal Comment

Patna, August 16: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a sharp attack on senior Congress

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 10:29 pm

Go to Pakistan: Kerala pvt school owner tells Aug 15 absentees

Thrissur: The owner of a private school in Kerala sparked controversy after posting a message in a parents WhatsApp grou

The Siasat Daily 16 Aug 2026 10:28 pm

India Celebrates 80th Independence Day in Southern Lebanon with Pride and Festivity

Beirut, August 16: Despite being far from home, the Indian battalion deployed under the United Nations Interim Force in

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 10:04 pm

PM's I-Day speech: Reforms, Sapta Dhara, Gen Z focus chart India's future

In his 13th Independence Day speech, PM Modi unveiled the Sapta Dhara strategy, focusing on jobs, manufacturing, technol

Business Standard 16 Aug 2026 9:41 pm

Watch: Amit Shah attacks Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, August 16, 2026, accused the Congress of insulting the national song Vande Mata

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 9:06 pm

E-commerce order volumes up 31% during Independence Day sales

The insights, derived between August 6 and 14, also revealed a 30% jump in total sales value, or gross merchandise value

The Hindu Businessline 16 Aug 2026 9:06 pm

Complaint seeks probe into alleged disruption of Vande Mataram at Thrissur Corporation in Kerala

BJP councillors allege disrespect to national song during Independence Day function, seek examination of video and CCTV

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:39 pm

Only those who support Maoists, separatists are dimagi Naxals: Rijiju after Opposition's criticism

Addressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi on August 15 warned the country about dimagi Nax

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:56 pm

Punjab Police foils terror plot, recovers 690 gram IED

Amritsar Rural Police have effectively disrupted a potential terrorist attack aimed at a police establishment, recoverin

The Times of India 16 Aug 2026 7:54 pm

Suspect Arrested After Three Months on the Run for Wifes Murder

New Delhi, August 16: Delhi police have apprehended two suspects in the Lal Bagh murder case following a 550-kilometer i

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 7:50 pm

'We've voted for you unanimously': Locals heckle Congress MP Imran Masood over road demand | Video

Congress MP Imran Masood arrived in Uttar Pradesh 's Saharanpur to attend a flag-hoisting ceremony on the occasion of In

India TV 16 Aug 2026 7:35 pm

Will Never Be Forgiven: Amit Shah Slams Sonia Gandhi; BJP Lodges Complaint Over Vande Mataram Row

BJP leaders have filed a formal complaint against Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi at Urwa Police S

The Times of India 16 Aug 2026 7:25 pm

Not Opposition: Rijiju explains who

New Delhi: Even as PM Narendra Modis dimagi Naxal comment has been a hot topic, facing criticism from the Opposition eve

The Siasat Daily 16 Aug 2026 7:09 pm

Missed Independence Day? Go to Pakistan: Thrissur school owners remarks spark controversy

Parents question branding of absent students as anti-national; SFI takes out protest march against school management

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:08 pm

Missed Independence Day? Go to Pakistan: Thrissur school owners remarks spark controversy

Parents question branding of absent students as anti-national; SFI takes out protest march against school management

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:08 pm

Chief Minister Vijay Announces

Chennai, August 16: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced on Sunday that the family of a police constable, who tragi

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 6:39 pm

Trisha At Vijay's I-Day Event Triggers Fresh Buzz; Actor Kasthuri Questions Public Appearance

Actor Trisha's presence at Tamil Nadu's Independence Day celebrations alongside Chief Minister Vijay and his parents has

NDTV 16 Aug 2026 6:24 pm

NTPC Kayamkulam celebrates Independence Day

Krishnakali Sinha, president of the Navjyothi Ladies Club, appreciated the role of NTPC Kayamkulam in generating renewab

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 6:23 pm

Dimagi bano, Andhbhakt nahi: Prakash Raj on PM

Bengaluru: Actor Prakash Raj on Sunday, August 16, called out Prime Minister Narendra Modis dimagi Naxals comment made d

The Siasat Daily 16 Aug 2026 6:08 pm

Dimaagi bano, Andhbhakt nahi: Prakash Raj on PM

Bengaluru: Actor Prakash Raj on Sunday, August 16, called out Prime Minister Narendra Modis dimaagi Naxals comment made

The Siasat Daily 16 Aug 2026 6:08 pm

Amit Shah Demands Congress Apology For Stopping Vande Mataram Midway at I-Day Celebration

Amit Shah accused Congress of insulting Vande Mataram during its Independence Day event and demanded an apology from Son

Web Dunia 16 Aug 2026 5:31 pm

Man Dies, Another Injured After Flagpole Touches High-Tension Line In UP

Iron pipe carrying Independence Day flag comes into contact with 11,000-volt power line

Deccan Chronicle 16 Aug 2026 5:22 pm

India@80 meets America@250 in New York world record

Celebrations marking India's 80th Independence Day in the New York tri-state area culminated in a world record, with mor

Rediff 16 Aug 2026 5:11 pm

Controversy Erupts Over Vande Mataram During Independence Day Celebrations

Chandigarh, August 16: The Independence Day celebrations took a controversial turn as former Union Minister Ravneet Sing

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 4:39 pm

BJP Fact-Checks Congress Leaders Claims on Flag Hoisting During Independence Day Celebrations

New Delhi, August 16: The Congress partys social media head, Supriya Shrinate, has found herself embroiled in controvers

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 4:35 pm

Burj Khalifa Lights Up in Indian Tricolour

Dubais iconic Burj Khalifa lights up in saffron, white and green as India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, highligh

The Times of India 16 Aug 2026 4:25 pm

Tiranga Lowered During Beating Retreat at Attari-Wagah

The Tiranga was lowered, carefully folded and carried back during the Beating Retreat ceremony at the Attari-Wagah borde

The Times of India 16 Aug 2026 4:25 pm

Qutub Minar, India Gate Glow in Tricolour

Qutub Minar and India Gate were illuminated in saffron, white and green as Delhi marked Indias 80th Independence Day.

The Times of India 16 Aug 2026 4:25 pm

India Must Stop Seeking Foreign Validation: PM's Adviser Sanjeev Sanyal

On Independence Day, PM's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal tells NDTV's Gaurie Dwivedi that India's real

NDTV 16 Aug 2026 4:15 pm

Himachal Pradesh Government Schools To Remain Closed On August 17, Check Details

Himachal Pradesh government schools will remain closed on August 17 as a compensatory holiday after Independence Day cel

NDTV 16 Aug 2026 4:04 pm

Video: Cows, peacocks 'came to meet' PM Modi before his Independence Day speech

Video Cows peacocks came to meet PM Modi before his Independence Day speech

India Today 16 Aug 2026 4:00 pm

PM Modi's video of feeding cows, peacocks before leaving for Red Fort goes viral, says 'my daily routine'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video of his morning routine before his Independence Day address. He was seen feed

The Economic Times 16 Aug 2026 3:49 pm

'Vande' row: BJP lodges complaint against Sonia Gandhi

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have lodged a formal complaint against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi at the Urwa pol

Rediff 16 Aug 2026 3:36 pm

Kiren Rijiju defines

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday clarified Prime Minister Narendra Modis reference to Dimagi Naxals in his Independ

Pragativadi 16 Aug 2026 3:15 pm

Are Himachal Pradesh schools closed tomorrow, August 17? Check latest update and reason

Himachal Pradesh's government schools will be closed for the day on August 17, allowing for a compensatory holiday follo

The Economic Times 16 Aug 2026 3:09 pm

Congress should apologise for insulting Vande Mataram on Independence Day: Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that during the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters, Sonia Gandhi as

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 2:45 pm

20 blackbucks rewilded in Gujarat's Banni grasslands on 80th Independence Day

As India celebrated its 80th Independence Day, the Gujarat Forest Department, with support of the Greens Zoological Resc

India TV 16 Aug 2026 2:33 pm

Fitness and patriotism collaborate as 86th Fit India Sundays on Cycle celebrates Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The colours of the Tiranga, the rhythm of patriotic music and the energy of cyclists and fitnes

bhaskarlive 16 Aug 2026 2:32 pm

Amit Shah Demands Congress Apology Over Alleged Vande Mataram Insult

Home minister accuses Congress of stopping national song midway during Independence Day event

Deccan Chronicle 16 Aug 2026 2:23 pm

Amit Shah seeks Congress apology for insulting Vande Mataram

Jaipur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, August 16, accused the Congress of insulting the national song Vande Ma

The Siasat Daily 16 Aug 2026 1:52 pm

PM's FTA push to boost MSMEs' global reach, competitiveness: Exporters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to MSMEs to fully leverage India's growing network of free trade agreements (FTAs) i

Business Standard 16 Aug 2026 1:47 pm

Deeply Value Friendship With Israel: PM Modi Thanks Netanyahu For I-Day Wishes

PM Modi also conveyed his gratitude to French President Emmanuel Macron, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Bhutan P

NDTV 16 Aug 2026 1:37 pm

PM Modi shares personal moment feeding animals before Independence Day

The News Mill

The News Mill 16 Aug 2026 1:33 pm

Derogatory: PM Modis Dimaagi Naxals Remark Triggers Row; Congress, CJP, Left Parties Hit Back

Prime Minister Narendra Modis Independence Day remarks on dimagi Naxals have triggered a sharp political backlash from O

The Times of India 16 Aug 2026 1:25 pm

Mumbai Navy sailor, wife and two children found dead at Navy Nagar residence; probe underway

A tragic incident has been reported from Mumbai's Navy Nagar area, where an Indian Navy sailor, his wife and their two y

India TV 16 Aug 2026 1:04 pm

PM Modi Shares Heartwarming Morning Routine with Cows and Peacocks on Instagram

New Delhi, August 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a special moment from the morning of August 15, Indias Indepen

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 1:00 pm

Indian I-Day Celebrations In New York Tri-State Area Culminate In Guinness World Record

NEW YORK, Aug 16: Indias 80th Independence Day celebrations in the New York tri-state area culminated in a Guinness Worl

The Northlines 16 Aug 2026 12:16 pm

BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra apologises to law students over NALSAR row

Bar Council of India (BCI) chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra has apologised to law students after facing criticism over a n

Business Standard 16 Aug 2026 12:13 pm

Karnataka CMs guarantee scheme figures dont add up, alleges BJPs R Ashoka

BJP leader R Ashoka has demanded a white paper on Karnataka's guarantee schemes. He alleges that Chief Minister D K Shiv

The Economic Times 16 Aug 2026 12:10 pm

National Anthem Compulsory at I-Day events, not Vande Mataram: Kerala Minister

Muraleedharan said the singing of Vande Mataram had been turned into a controversy, which was why it was not sung on Ind

Deccan Chronicle 16 Aug 2026 12:05 pm

Indian Independence Day celebrations in New York Tri-State area culminate in Guinness World Record

A Guinness World Record for the Largest Flagpole Number was set at Veterans Memorial Park in Parsippany, New Jersey, on

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 11:52 am

'Proud to be a dimagi Naxal': Chidambaram hits back at Modi

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dimagi naxal remark by stating he is pr

Rediff 16 Aug 2026 11:46 am

Modi Thanks Israeli Leaders for Independence Day Wishes

New Delhi, August 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 11:44 am

Batwara 1947 gets Independence Day boost amid clash with Awarapan 2; how much did Sunny Deol's film earn?

Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 witnessed a noticeable boost at the box office on Independence Day, August 15. The period dram

India TV 16 Aug 2026 11:02 am

'India deeply values its friendship with Israel': PM Modi thanks Israeli President for Independence Day wishes

Prime Minister Modi thanked President Herzog for warm wishes on India's Independence Day. He emphasized the value of Ind

The Economic Times 16 Aug 2026 9:59 am

Independence Day Article - By Governor of Uttarakhand

Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM writes:

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 9:26 am

Ties With India 'Valuable Asset': Iran President On 80th Independence Day

Iranian President Pezeshkian extends Independence Day wishes to India and highlights deep historic ties

NDTV 16 Aug 2026 9:22 am

Indian Mens Hockey Team Faces England in World Cup Showdown

New Delhi, August 16: The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 has kicked off, co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from August

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 8:54 am

80th Independence Day: Britain still owes India an honest reckoning, not silence

th Independence Day Britain still owes India an honest reckoning not silence

India Today 16 Aug 2026 8:25 am

Cordes Bridge Illuminated in Tricolor Celebrating India-Israel Friendship

Jerusalem, August 16: On the occasion of Indias 80th Independence Day, Israels iconic Cordes Bridge was illuminated in t

Udaipur Kiran 16 Aug 2026 7:59 am

Houston Indian diaspora marks India's 80th Independence Day with fervour

Houston Indian diaspora marks Indias th Independence Day with fervour

India Today 16 Aug 2026 7:56 am

Jerusalems Cords Bridge Illuminated in Indian Colors, Symbolizing India-Israel Friendship

Jerusalem, August 16: On the occasion of Indias 80th Independence Day, Israels iconic Cords Bridge was illuminated in th

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 7:49 am

U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath announces new Youth Policy on Independence Day

The upcoming policy is likely to focus on skill development, employment generation, Artificial Intelligence and entrepre

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:09 am

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke recalls 'Swades' inspiration, says 'got chance to give back to his village'

CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke, inspired by the film Swades, returned from the US to serve his village. He launched the 'Schoo

The Economic Times 16 Aug 2026 7:03 am

Tragic Incident Claims Lives of Two Children on Independence Day

Rewa, August 16: A day meant for celebration turned into a tragedy in the Garh area as two young students lost their liv

Udaipur Kiran 16 Aug 2026 5:59 am

Keralam Governor hosts Independence Day reception at Raj Bhavan

The News Mill

The News Mill 16 Aug 2026 5:27 am

Shah Rukh Khan Celebrates 80th Independence Day, Expresses Pride in Being Indian

Mumbai, August 16: Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan celebrated the 80th Independence Day by extending his greetings to

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 4:55 am

Congress Leader Criticizes PM Modis Independence Day Speech

New Delhi, August 16: Congress leader Supriya Srinet has criticized Prime Minister Modis speech on Independence Day. She

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 4:44 am

BJP Condemns Alleged Attempt to Halt Vande Mataram at Congress Headquarters

New Delhi, August 16: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned an alleged attempt by Congress to prevent the singi

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 4:29 am

AI Education to Transform Indias Future: PM Modis Initiative Welcomed by Education Board

Haridwar, August 16: The Chairman of the Indian Education Board, N.P. Singh, welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modis anno

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 4:14 am

Odisha Chief Minister Announces Major Initiatives for Education, Youth, and Farmers on Independence Day

Bhubaneswar, August 16: On Independence Day, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced significant initiatives

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 3:35 am

Madhya Pradesh Declares Itself Naxal-Free After 35 Years, Says CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal, August 16: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the state has achieved a significant milesto

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 3:30 am

Tripura Doubles GDP in Six Years, Achieves Significant Progress Across All Sectors: CM Manik Saha

Agartala, August 16: Tripuras Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Saturday that the state has made significant advanc

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 3:09 am

Gujarat Welcomes PM Modis Announcements on Womens Reservation and Free Coaching

Vadodara, August 16: Residents of Vadodara, Gujarat, expressed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modis announcem

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 2:35 am

Tiranga raised in New York as city gears for India Day Parade

New York, Aug 15 (IANS) As New York prepares for the worlds biggest India Day Parade, the community celebrated the 80th

bhaskarlive 16 Aug 2026 2:33 am

Over 1200 members join celebration of Independence Day in Kenya

Nairobi, Aug 15 (IANS) More than 1,200 members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India joined the celebrations of th

bhaskarlive 16 Aug 2026 2:33 am

Mizoram witnessing new phase of development through collective efforts: CM Lalduhoma

Aizawl, Aug 15 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said on Saturday that the state is witnessing a new phase of deve

bhaskarlive 16 Aug 2026 2:32 am

PM Modi Announces Free Online Coaching, Students and Parents Express Joy

Jamnagar, August 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made several significant announcements on Independence Day, including

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 2:25 am

Tamil Nadu Police Officers Honored with Presidents Service Medals

Chennai, August 16: Twenty officers from the Tamil Nadu Police have been selected for prestigious service medals announc

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 2:14 am

Sawant urges Gen Z, Gen Alphato lead India

NT Reporter Pernem Chief Minister Pramod Sawant called upon the younger generation to shoulder the responsibility of bui

The Navhind Times 16 Aug 2026 2:04 am

Sambhal school canopy collapse during Independence Day event kills boy, injures 2

Sambhal school canopy collapse during Independence Day event kills boy injures

India Today 16 Aug 2026 1:58 am

BJP Accuses Congress of Disrespecting National Anthem During Independence Day Event

New Delhi, August 16: A controversy erupted following the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Congress headquarter

Daily Kiran 16 Aug 2026 1:34 am