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Independence Day 2025: Bombay to Mumbai - From worker chawls and planned suburbs to luxury condos and redevelopment

India, Aug. 15 -- In 1947, as India stepped into freedom, Mumbai's urban landscape reflected decades of meticulous planning, from worker chawls built by the Bombay Development Department to thoughtful... Read More


Suspected cylinder blast in Bengaluru kills 8-year-old boy, injures six others

India, Aug. 15 -- A powerful explosion in a house at Sriram Colony, Chinnayanapalya, left an eight-year-old boy dead and six others injured on Friday. The incident occurred within the Adugodi police l... Read More


Sophie Rain donates $1M to MrBeast's Team Water; now among top 10 contributors

India, Aug. 15 -- MrBeast's Team Water initiative has received an unlikely boost from OnlyFans star Sophie Rain. The content creator told the YouTuber that she was willing to donate $1 million to Team... Read More


Bengaluru enjoys calm weather on Independence Day; Light showers expected in some areas

Bengaluru, Aug. 15 -- Bengaluru saw largely pleasant weather on Friday morning as Independence Day celebrations took place across the city - including the main flag hoisting ceremony led by Chief Mini... Read More


Apple September 2025 Event: iPhone 17, iPhone Air and what else to expect

India, Aug. 15 -- Apple is preparing for its annual hardware event on September 9, where it is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup along with updates for the Apple Watch and AirPods. Rumours ahead... Read More


Hyderabad police raid drug-fuelled birthday party, 51 foreign nationals arrested

India, Aug. 15 -- The Cyderabad police busted a drug-fuelled birthday party in Moinabad, arresting 51 foreign nationals from the spot, including Ugandans and Nigerians. The party was being held at th... Read More


Indian Embassy, consulates celebrate Independence Day in US

Washington DC, Aug. 15 -- The Indian Embassy in the US hosted the 79th Independence Day celebrations on Friday (local time), with Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra hoisting the tricolour at Ind... Read More


Rising U23 stars to shine at SA20 Season 4 auction

Johannesburg, Aug. 15 -- South Africa's emerging Under-23 players will take centre stage at the Season 4 SA20 Player Auction, scheduled to be held in Johannesburg on September 9, according to an SA20 ... Read More


East Turkistan National Movement vows unyielding fight on death anniversary of Uyghur leader

Washington DC, Aug. 15 -- The East Turkistan National Movement (ETNM) has vowed to continue its fight for independence, particularly on the anniversary of the death of a prominent Uyghur leader. They... Read More


Akshay Kumar says "Happy Independence Day" as he poses at Kalina airport, celebrates spirit of patriotism with his special look

Mumbai, Aug. 15 -- Bollywood star Akshay Kumar showcased his patriotic spirit as he arrived at the Kalina airport on Independence Day, wearing a green shirt adorned with a badge of the Indian map in t... Read More