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Jharkhand students take out 'Tiranga Yatra'; Announces gherao at CM's residence

India, Aug. 16 -- Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations took out a 'Tiranga Yatra' here on Saturday to mark the country's 80th Independence Day, and ... Read More


Global partners extend greetings to India on 80th I-Day

India, Aug. 16 -- India's global partners, including France, Russia and Australia, on Saturday extended greetings to the country on its 80th Independence Day, reaffirming their commitment to strengthe... Read More


India is strong candidate for 2036 Olympics, talent hunt for 5 to 15: PM Modi

India, Aug. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is a strong candidate to host the 2036 Olympics. To boost the country's chances, a nationwide search will look for talented children between 5... Read More


Nation marks 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour

India, Aug. 16 -- The nation commemorated the 80th Independence Day on August 15, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations at the Red Fort complex amid patriotic fervour and multi-la... Read More


CM Rekha cautions youth against Urban Naxals

India, Aug. 16 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day warning on "dimaagi (intellectual) Naxal", urging the youth to remain alert to what she ... Read More


From Saare Jahan se Accha to Vande Mataram: Songs that continue to define spirit of I-Day

India, Aug. 16 -- "Saare Jahan se Accha, Hindostan Hamara. Hum Bulbule Hain Iski, ye Gulsitan Hamara..." The early morning breeze across cities carried strains of music, echoing the idea of freedom th... Read More


Indians celebrate Independence Day across world with cultural events, flag hoisting

India, Aug. 16 -- From the Pacific islands and East Asia to Europe, the Gulf and the Americas, Indians joined celebrations with their friends and families, marking the country's 80th Independence Day ... Read More


CM Omar Abdullah pledges Statehood drive for J&K; BJP slams speech

India, Aug. 16 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday invited trouble for himself by once again reiterating that his Government was committed to fighting for the restoration of ... Read More


Maharashtra CM Fadnavis backs PM Modi's 'dimagi Naxal' remark

India, Aug. 16 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi Naxals" remarks, saying the reference was appropriate and could be seen at the ... Read More


Assam to invest Rs 1.5 lakh cr in infra: Himanta

India, Aug. 16 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that Rs 1.50 lakh crore will be invested in capital expenditure in the state in the next five years, of which Rs 50,000 cror... Read More