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Modi I-Day speech: What word clouds show about PM's priorities

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 12th Independence Day speech from the Red Fort on Friday. A Mint analysis of the words used by Modi in all his 12 speeches reveals recu... Read More


Gallantry Medal for Lucknow's civil defence chief warden

LUCKNOW, Aug. 15 -- In one of the rarest cases, a civil defence personnel and Lucknowite Amarnath Mishra, who is the chief warden of civil defence in Lucknow, has also been awarded the Gallantry Medal... Read More


Korean Embassy in India extends Independence Day greetings, highlights strong bilateral ties

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The Korean Embassy in India extended greetings on the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day, highlighting the warmth of bilateral ties and cultural camaraderie. In a post on... Read More


Kerala: Southern Naval Command performes grand ceremonial parade marking the 79th Independence Day

Kochi, Aug. 15 -- The Southern Naval Command marked the 79th Independence Day with a grand ceremonial parade, reviewed by Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of ... Read More


'Sab ko pata tha Hemaji aur Dharamji ka ishq chal raha hai': Hema Malini's Sholay body double Reshma Pathan

India, Aug. 15 -- It's been over four decades since Hema Malini and Dharmendra tied the knot, but their love story began much earlier. The two were dating while shooting for the iconic film Sholay, wi... Read More


High drama marks Panchayat polls in Nainital

India, Aug. 15 -- Uttarakhand high court on Thursday took cognizance of allegations that five elected representatives in Nainital district panchayat were missing ahead of voting. However, police said ... Read More


SC cancels Darshan's bail; actor, main accused held

Bengaluru, Aug. 15 -- Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa was arrested in Bengaluru on Thursday, just hours after the Supreme Court cancelled the bail granted to him by the Karnataka high court in the R... Read More


In I-Day speech, PM Modi stresses on self-reliance, national security

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Atmanirbharta (self reliance) is the foundation of Viksit Bharat (developed India) and over-dependence on foreign powers can cloud freedom itself, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sa... Read More


Viksit Bharat: PM Modi announces formation of task force for Next gen reforms

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of a dedicated task force to drive next-generation reforms aimed at achieving the vision of a developed India, or 'Viksit Bha... Read More


Independence Day 2025: Google Doodle pays tribute to India's glory in sports, space missions, cinema

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The search giant Google celebrated the 79th India Independence Day by unveiling a special doodle featuring a diverse array of styles and textures from different regions of India.... Read More