On India's 79th Independence Day, PM Modi also broke Indira Gandhi's record by delivering 12 consecutive speeches from Red Fort to stand next only to Jawaharlal Nehru who delivered 17 Independence Day addresses in a row
15 August,2025 12:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentFormer Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has condemned reports of an alleged Pakistani drone strike in Nuristan, urging respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and adherence to international law. The incident, yet to be confirmed, risks further straining tense Afghanistan–Pakistan relations amid ongoing security disputes.
15 August,2025 11:35 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentAfter a devastating cloudburst in Chisoti, Kishtwar, JK, the NDRF, Army, and volunteers are carrying out massive rescue operations. At least 46 people have died, 167 rescued, and 38 remain in serious condition. Bad weather hindered chopper use, forcing teams to arrive by road as efforts intensify to save lives.
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15 August,2025 11:26 AM IST | PTIThe guidance has been on hold since April when three federal judges blocked various portions of the Education Department's anti-DEI measures
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15 August,2025 11:21 AM IST | APThe fourth one will be, there will be Israeli security control in the Gaza Strip, including the security perimeter. There will be an alternative civil administration that is neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority - people who will neither educate their children for terrorism, nor finance terrorism, nor dispatch terrorism
15 August,2025 11:19 AM IST | ANIThe ministry said the inclusion came after "hard work" by Israeli diplomats, noting that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had initially opposed the move last year
15 August,2025 11:17 AM IST | ANIOn behalf of the US, Rubio extended congratulations and warm wishes to the people of India on the occasion of the country's Independence Day on Friday
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15 August,2025 10:55 AM IST | APA total of 2,500 cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, along with 'My Bharat' volunteers, were seated on Gyanpath opposite the Rampart, forming the 'Naya Bharat' logo
15 August,2025 09:52 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentOn India’s 79th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi praised the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, targeting terror sites in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. Speaking from Red Fort, he vowed zero tolerance for terrorism, slammed the Indus Water Treaty, and affirmed India’s right over its share of river waters.
15 August,2025 09:51 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentA large number of devotees had gathered there for the annual Machail Mata yatra, which began on July 25
15 August,2025 09:50 AM IST | Kishtwar | mid-day online correspondentA bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order while hearing pleas challenging the June 24 ECI decision to conduct the SIR. It directed the list of 65 lakh voters whose names featured in the electoral roll but dropped from the draft roll published on August 1
15 August,2025 09:04 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesWhile Gowda, was taken into police custody on Thursday, the top court directed the authorities to take Darshan and other accused into custody forthwith and ordered that the trial be conducted expeditiously
15 August,2025 08:58 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesPM Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolour at Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day, assisted by Flying Officer Rashika Sharma, with flower petals showered from IAF helicopters. The ‘Naya Bharat’ theme shone through with 5,000 special guests, grand tributes, and nationwide band performances marking Operation Sindoor’s victory.
15 August,2025 08:41 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAs India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi shared heartfelt wishes on X, urging citizens to work towards a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Ahead of his 12th address from Red Fort, the celebrations feature the theme ‘Naya Bharat’, Operation Sindoor tributes, and participation from achievers across India.
15 August,2025 08:22 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, hearing a batch of petitions challenging the SIR process, asked the poll panel to display the names district-wise on the websites of the respective district election officers
14 August,2025 11:02 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria was hearing a suo motu case and other pleas regarding stray dogs. It noted that authorities in Delhi-NCR have failed to act despite rules being framed by Parliament
14 August,2025 10:28 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe gallantry awards recognise troops who carried out daring missions, including destroying enemy surveillance cameras and neutralising drone attacks along the India-Pakistan border. The BSF guards the 2,290-km-long International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) under the Army’s operational control on India’s western front
14 August,2025 09:17 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentLabelling the killing of innocent civilians in Pahalgam as “cowardly and inhuman”, President Murmu said India’s retaliation through Operation Sindoor will be remembered as an example of humanity’s fight against terrorism
14 August,2025 08:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful speech from Red Fort, sending a strong message amid US tariff tensions and Pakistan nuclear threats. In his address, PM Modi hailed the armed forces, reinforced his Viksit Bharat vision, promoted Make in India and self-reliance, and highlighted Operation Sindoor. He also slammed the Indus Waters Treaty as unjust and one-sided on Independence Day 2025.
The order also seeks to “enhance American greatness in space by enabling a competitive launch marketplace” that can “substantially increase” commercial space activities in the next five years
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he 31-year-old woman searched for diamonds during much of July in a 37-acre field that is part of the eroded surface of an ancient volcanic crater
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In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees
The 11-year-old, a member of a mandal, reportedly fell during the formation of a human pyramid in Ketkipada, Dahisar, and succumbed to his injuries on the spot
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