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India is the direction world will move in next decade: Sadhguru

Aug 16, 2022, at 01:22 am

Coimbatore/UNI: Isha Foundation originator Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Monday said India is the direction the world will move in the next decade.

Jammu and Kashmir: 7500 Sq Ft Tricolour displayed at Dal Lake as part of celebration of 75 years of Independence

Aug 15, 2022, at 11:54 pm

New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India (North), Institute of Hotel Management Srinagar and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling in a joint effort displayed a 7500 Sq. Ft Indian Tricolour at the bank of Dal Lake, Srinagar on Monday.

Independence Day: Boston witnesses first-ever India Day Parade

Aug 15, 2022, at 11:02 pm

Boston:  A 220-feet US-India flag flying high in the sky over Boston earned the attention of people as the first-ever India Day Parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the country's independence was observed in the US city recently.

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian national flag hoisted in Hizbul Mujahideen chief Salahuddin’s village

Aug 15, 2022, at 10:48 pm

Srinagar: On Independence Day, the national flag was unfurled at Soibugh Chowk, in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Independence Day: Bill Gates appreciates Narendra Modi govt for prioritizing healthcare

Aug 15, 2022, at 10:00 pm

New Delhi: Tech billionaire Bill Gates on Monday appreciated Indian PM Narendra Modi and his government for prioritizing healthcare and digital transformation of the country.

Jammu and Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha hoists tricolor in Srinagar

Aug 15, 2022, at 08:05 pm

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hoisted the tricolor and took salute of the marching contingents on the 76th Independence Day at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar on Monday.

Bengaluru: Tricolor hoisted for first time at Idgah Maidan

Aug 15, 2022, at 07:37 pm

Bengaluru: For the first time in history, the national flag was hoisted at Idgah Maidan, on the occasion of independence day here on Monday.

Independence Day: Nitish Kumar promises 20 lakhs jobs and employment in Bihar

Aug 15, 2022, at 07:13 pm

Patna/UNI: In less than a week after the formation of a new government with the Grand Alliance, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Monday announced that his government would provide 20 lakhs jobs and employment in the state while hoisting the tricolour to mark 76th Independence Day.

'Narcissistic' govt 'trivialising' great sacrifices: Sonia Gandhi in I-Day greetings

Aug 15, 2022, at 07:00 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi Monday greeted people on the occasion of 76th Independence Day celebration and said the country has achieved much in the past 75 years due to which it has left an indelible mark on the international stage.

India will fuel Techade: PM Modi on I-Day

Aug 15, 2022, at 06:55 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Highlighting that digital movement will bring revolutionary changes in education, health and agriculture sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday in his Independence Day address to the nation said India will play a key role in the current "techade".

PM Modi pushes for renewables, natural farming in I-Day speech

Aug 15, 2022, at 06:52 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India needs to cut its dependence on other countries for its energy needs, push renewable sources of energy and adopt natural farming, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day speech Monday.

Five-year-old kids refuse to play with imported toys anymore: PM Modi on Make-In-India in I-Day address

Aug 15, 2022, at 06:50 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Addressing the nation on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday reiterated reducing imports and promoting Made-in-India products.

India 'mother of democracy', diversity our strength: PM Modi in I-Day speech

Aug 15, 2022, at 06:48 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Recalling the sacrifices made by Indian freedom fighters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said "Bharat" is the "mother of democracy" and this has been proven innumerable times as she faced multiple challenges during her journey of 75 years.

PM Modi renews call to fight corruption, familism on 75th Independence Year amid ED heat on Opposition

Aug 15, 2022, at 06:31 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his pledge to fight out corruption and familism recognising them as the "two big challenges" on the occasion of the country's 76th Independence Day (and 75th Independence Year) Monday, amid the probe agencies' crackdown against various opposition parties including the Congress.

Narendra Modi sets five key goals for next 25 years for India to become developed nation by 2047

Aug 15, 2022, at 02:41 pm

New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the nation on Independence Day when he set five key goals for the next 25 years for India to become one of the developed countries by 2047.

Tricolor hoisted at homes of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir

Aug 15, 2022, at 03:31 am

New Delhi: The national flag has been hoisted on Sunday at the residences of several active and slain terrorists in Kashmir Valley on the eve of Independence Day.

Independence Day: Mega 75x50 ft national flag hoisted by Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru

Aug 15, 2022, at 03:17 am

Salem: A mega national flag measuring 75x50 feet and hand painted by 75 students of fashion technology department of Sona College of Technology and Textile Technology dept of Thiagarajar Polytechnic Salem over 14 days was hosted by Tamil Nadu Minister for Municipal Administration, Urban and Water Supply KN Nehru at Salem on Sunday.

We should fully realise the dreams of the freedom fighters by 2047: President Droupadi Murmu

Aug 15, 2022, at 01:24 am

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said the citizens should fully realise the dreams of the freedom fighters by 2047.

Multi-layer security grid in place for Independence Day in Jammu

Aug 14, 2022, at 10:02 pm

Jammu: A multi-layer security arrangement has been put in place ahead of 75th Independence Day for peaceful conduct of the celebrations across the Jammu region.

PM Modi chairs 7th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog

Aug 07, 2022, at 05:56 pm

New Delhi/UNI: In order to exchange views on key policy-related issues between the Centre and states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the seventh Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on Sunday at Rashtrapati Bhawan Cultural Centre here.

PM Modi has suggestion for social media profile pic ahead of I-Day: Check out

Jul 31, 2022, at 06:31 pm

New Delhi/IBNS:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday urged people to put the "tiranga" ('tricolour', the national flag) as their display pictures on social media profiles between Aug 2 and 15.

Mir Junaid narrates story of sacrifice by Armed Forces on 23rd anniversary of Kargil Divas

Jul 26, 2022, at 09:05 pm

Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Workers Party president Mir Junaid on Tuesday addressed people of the UT to mark the 23rd anniversary of Kargil Divas and upcoming 75th Indian Independence Day when he narrated the story of sacrifice by the Armed Forces of the country.

Kashmir Police organise Independence Day celebration events at Budgam

Aug 21, 2021, at 06:35 am

Srinagar: As a part of celebrations of 75 years of independence, Police organised a  mega feast (BadaKhana) functions at District Police Lines Budgam, Sub Divisions  Khan Sahab, Charar-e-Sharief and Magam.

Punjab Police nab two militants to avert terror attack on Independence Day

Aug 16, 2021, at 11:24 pm

Chandigarh/UNI: Days after Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh warned of an escalated terror threat to the state from Pakistan-based forces, the Punjab Police on Sunday night arrested two militants, allegedly associated with a UK-based terrorist entity, to avert a possible terrorist attack on/around the Independence Day.

Kashmir: Dheeraj, Dwivedi, Zubair among 9 officers get LG’s award

Aug 16, 2021, at 07:30 pm

Jammu: Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary HUDD, M K Dwivedi and Zubair Ahmed Commissioner Secretaries GAD and FCS&CA respectively were among the 10 officers who bagged ‘Lieutenant Governor's Award for Honesty, Integrity & Meritorious Public Service’ for 2021.

75 Vande Bharat trains to connect country in next 75 weeks

Aug 16, 2021, at 02:59 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Seventy five Vande Bharat trains, like the Udan Scheme for flights, will help connect India's far-flung areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as India celebrates its 75th Independence Day.

PM Modi announces Rs 100 lakh cr infrastructure development scheme 'Gatishakti'

Aug 15, 2021, at 11:18 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: On the 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs100 lakh-crore key master plan - ''Gatishakti'' - for holistic infrastructure development aimed at boosting employment opportunities and productivity of industries.

No proper debate in Parliament, 'sorry state of affairs': Chief Justice NV Ramana

Aug 15, 2021, at 06:28 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Chief Justice of India NV Ramana slammed the functioning of the Parliament which according to him is in "a sorry state of affairs" and that there is "no debates" on the laws.

Doors of every Sainik School will now be open for girls: PM Modi on 75th Independence Day

Aug 15, 2021, at 04:41 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Addressing the nation on the occasion of 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said more Sainik Schools will be opened for girl students across the country.

75th Independence Day: PM Modi sets goal to achieve '100%' development, resolves to make 'next 25 years glorious'

Aug 15, 2021, at 03:39 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: As India celebrates its 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country is writing a new chapter in governance which will aim for 100 percent development as well as self reliance and stop the over-involvement of government in the form of complex policies.