During the conversation, the two leaders reviewed the sustained momentum in bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the partnership between India and Israel. They also exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia 

The Israeli Prime Minister said the honour was usually reserved for his country's own citizens. "It's our highest honour that we give on our Independence Day

Mumbai-based mountaineer Shivani Mehrotra, 43, celebrated Independence Day by unfurling the Tricolour atop Mount Elbrus in Russia. A mother of an 18-year-old, she continues to pursue mountaineering alongside family responsibilities

Thousands of people on Indonesia's Flores island were still waiting for aid after a powerful earthquake killed at least 55 people and damaged more than 1,300 homes. About 5,000 people were forced into temporary shelters as rescue teams faced logistical challenges

Pooja Hegde attended New York’s India Day Parade as chief guest and grooved to her hit song Butta Bomma. She cheered a fan performing the song’s signature hook step before joining him and dancing along with a big smile

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and the DMK trade fresh barbs after Trisha Krishnan’s presence at the Independence Day celebrations draws criticism from Murasoli. The DMK mouthpiece also alleges favouritism over appointments linked to Vijay’s film circle

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India’s 80th Independence Day was celebrated across the New York tri-state area with parades and special events. A Guinness World Record was set in New Jersey, while Indian-origin New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined the Queens parade. Three UAE-based Indians also featured in a skydiving record

Addressing a public meeting in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Shah alleged that during the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters, party leader Sonia Gandhi asked 'Vande Mataram' to be stopped midway through the song

Chidambaram's dig at the PM came a day after Modi warned the country about the 'dimagi naxals' who have allegedly entrenched themselves in the system and continue to pose a threat to society by manipulating policies. Modi urged the citizens to "identify and isolate" them

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Netanyahu invites PM Modi, Captain Smit Machchhar for Israel’s Independence Day

Netanyahu invites Captain Smit, PM Modi to light Israel’s Independence Day flame

Mumbai mother, 43, unfurls Tricolour atop Mount Elbrus on Independence Day

Indonesia quake: 55 dead as thousands await aid on Flores island

Watch: Pooja Hegde grooves to her hit Butta Bomma at New York India Day Parade

DMK mouthpiece targets CM Vijay, questions Trisha's presence at Independence Day

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New York: Guinness World Record set at Indian I-Day event attended by Mamdani

Amit Shah accuses Congress of insulting Vande Mataram, demands apology

‘Proud to be a dimagi Naxal’: Congress leader P Chidambaram hits back at PM Modi

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