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PM Modi's 79th I-Day Address: A Vision for a Viksit Bharat 2047

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- On the 79th Independence Day, PM Modi delivered his longest and most decisive address from the Red Fort, lasting 103 minutes, charting a bold roadmap for a Viksit Bharat by 2047.... Read More


Independence Day Special: Foot soldiers who won India freedom

India, Aug. 15 -- Independence was won not just by stalwarts but also ordinary people, 13,212 of whom are still alive today. HT profiles some of them. P Vasu might be 102 but still moves about his h... Read More


Delhi: Death toll rises to 6 after dargah's roof collapses near Humayun's Tomb

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Six people have lost their lives on Friday after a portion of the roof of a room at Dargah Sharif Patte Shah collapsed near Humayun's Tomb, an official said. "Six people have lo... Read More


Psychologist launches 'The Pleasure Manual' to tackle marital, sexual issues

Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- A clinical psychologist, Pamela Udoka, has unveiled her new book 'The Pleasure Manual', a culturally relevant guide to intimacy and marriage sex life aimed at helping couples recon... Read More


FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium-Netherlands 2026: One Year to Go!

Lausanne, Aug. 15 -- In exactly one year from now, on August 15, 2026, the hockey world will come together to celebrate the start of the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026. The countdow... Read More


Khalistani members disrupt Independence Day celebration outside Indian Consulate in Melbourne

India, Aug. 15 -- A group of Khalistani members tried to disrupt the 79th Independence Day celebration at the Indian Consulate in the Australian city of Melbourne on Friday. According to The Australi... Read More


Kargil celebrates 79th Independence Day with patriotic fervour

Kargil, Aug. 15 -- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, hoisted the National Flag at Khree Sultan Cho... Read More


Pakistan becomes Micronesia's 100th diplomatic partner

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia officially established diplomatic relations on August 14, 2025. The signing took place at a ceremony in New York, hosted by the Pak... Read More


Over 38 killed in Kishtwar cloudburst

Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- Tragedy struck Kishtwar on Thursday when a massive cloudburst hit a remote mountain village, leaving 38 people, including two CISF personnel, dead and hundreds injured. The incid... Read More


I-Day 2025: "Nature is testing us" PM Modi expresses solidarity with victims of natural calamities, assures full support

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independance Day Speech expressed solidarity with those affected by recent natural disasters across the country. "Nature is testing us...Over... Read More