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'Ray of hope is fading, but.': Omar Abdullah on restoration of statehood to J&K

India, Aug. 15 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said hopes for restoring the region's statehood were high on Independence Day, but the struggle will continue despite fading ... Read More


Assam Governor condoles demise of Nagaland Governor La Ganesan

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Nagaland Governor La Ganesan, according to a release issued by the PRO, Assam Raj Bhawan. In h... Read More


'I will stand like a wall...': PM Modi's big message amid tariff war with Trump

New Delhi/IBNS, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated his opposition to any policy that will affect the interests of farmers, fisherfolk and livestock rearers, amid India's tari... Read More


Bihar govt cuts state-level PT exam fees to Rs 100, waives mains fees

Patna, Aug. 15 -- In a move aimed at easing the financial burden on job seekers and creating more job opportunities for the youth, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced that his government... Read More


PM Modi delivers longest-ever I-Day address, marks 12th consecutive speech from Red Fort

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today delivered a record-breaking 103-minute speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, marking his 12th consecutive Independence Day address - the mo... Read More


Mayawati urges govt to focus on public welfare and economic self-reliance on I-Day

Lucknow, Aug. 15 -- On the country's 79th Independence Day, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati, while extending greetings to Indians across the globe,... Read More


Chandigarh Police personnel honoured on Independence Day 2025

Chandigarh, Aug. 15 -- On the occasion of Independence Day 2025, UT Chandigarh Director General of Police Dr Sagar Preet Hooda was awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) for his... Read More


'Dragon and elephant as partners.': What China said on India ties amid Trump tariff threats

India, Aug. 15 -- The Chinese foreign ministry on Thursday said China and India are both major developing countries and important members of the Global South, and "cooperative pas de deux of the drago... Read More


Nagaland CM mourns Governor La Ganesan's demise; Govt declares 7-day state mourning

Kohima, Aug. 15 -- Nagaland Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Governor La. Ganesan, who passed away in Tamil Nadu's Chennai. In a condolence message, t... Read More


Hema Malini on 50 years of Sholay: I didn't want to play a tonga girl, Ramesh Sippy convinced me

India, Aug. 15 -- As Sholay completes 50 glorious years on August 15, veteran actor Hema Malini looks back on the journey of one of Indian cinema's most iconic films with fondness, nostalgia, and deep... Read More