"Today is the death anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee... He skillfully played the roles of both the ruling party and the opposition... He also spent 19 months in Jail for Indian Democarcy... The entire country remembers him, and as long as democracy exists, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's name will
Ranebennur (Karnataka) [India], August 16: Marking the 79th Independence Day with a historic milestone, the iconic T-55 battle tank Shivashakti was unveiled in Ranebennur, Karnataka. This initiative, spearheaded by MLA Shri Prakash Koliwad, reflects the state's deep respect for India's milit
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday hosted an 'At Home' event at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of 79th Independence Day. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, chiefs of the three armed forces and foreign envoys. Legendary actor Anupam Kher expres
Devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have killed over 200 people, destroyed homes, schools, roads, and power infrastructure, and stranded thousands. Rescue operations using helicopters and ground teams are ongoing, while local authorities declare emergencies and one-day mourning to honou
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday paid tribute to freedom fighter Rani Avantibai Lodhi on her birth anniversary by garlanding her statue.
Thousands of devotees thronged the 17th-century Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square, Nepal, to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami. Devotees performed rituals, sang devotional songs, and observed fasts. The festival honours Lord Krishna's birth, teachings of Karma, and his role as a protector an
The contest was a highly emotional one for The Reds, who had lost their star player Diogo Jota in a car accident way back in July. He was honoured before, during and after the match, with several Liverpool stars soaking up all the emotion and chants by fans for Jota.
These state awardees included social activists, artistes, litterateurs, poets, environmentalists, government officials and others, who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields in the larger public interest.
According to a release from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, in his speech, the Prime Minister lauded the indomitable spirit of Nari Shakti, emphasising that the dream of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 rests on the empowerment of women and the well-being of children. He reaffirmed that
State Minister Ratan Lal Nath, and several other dignitaries, officials, and citizens were present during the celebrations. As part of the programme, floral tributes were offered at the Shaheed Bedi located at Gandhi Ghat to honour the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation.
In a remarkable display of patriotism, the Krishna Janambhoomi temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, has unveiled a board to honour the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces for their success in "Operation Sindoor" on the occasion of 79th Independence Day.
Prime Minister Modi praised soldiers of Operation Sindoor for retaliating against the Pahalgam massacre and warned against nuclear threats. He rejected the Indus Waters Treaty's current form and highlighted India's push for self-reliance in defence and agriculture.