New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Delivering his sixth Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday endorsed the idea of 'One Nation, One Election' while emphasising the need for democratic discussions on the issue.
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Continuing the tradition of sporting bright-coloured turbans for his Independence Day speeches, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose a predominately yellow-coloured headgear for the first I-Day address of his second term.
New Delhi (India), Aug 15 (ANI): Addressing the nation on 73rd Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said several crucial legislations were passed within 10 weeks of the formation of his second government, including abrogation of special status to Jammu and Kashmir, b
Washington [US], Aug 15 (ANI): Wishing India on its 73rd Independence Day, the United States on Thursday said New Delhi and Washington enjoy close ties of friendship which over the time have flourished into a "strategic partnership".
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India] Aug 14 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said all arrangements regarding the smooth celebrations of Independence Day have been made and the main function will be held here on Thursday.
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Newly-appointed interim president of Congress, Sonia Gandhi, will hoist the national flag at Congress headquarters here to mark Independence Day on Thursday morning.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Aug 14 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to release 73 prisoners from various district jails tomorrow on the occasion of Independence Day.
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): As many as 19 Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officials have been announced to be conferred with Police Medals on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day, said ITBP in an official release on Wednesday.
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): With Pakistan celebrating its 73rd Independence Day on Wednesday, Indian Twitter users took a dig at the neighbouring country with the hashtag #HappyBirthdayBeta, which rocketed to micro-blogging website's top five trends in the nation.
Islamabad [Pakistan], Aug 14 (ANI): Syed Haider Shah, the acting High Commissioner of Pakistan to India, on Wednesday said that Islamabad will continue to provide political, moral and diplomatic support to the people of Kashmir.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Additional General of Police (Law and Order) Munir Khan on Wednesday appealed people to celebrate first Independence Day after the bifurcation of the state "dabake" (with vigour and fervour).
Attari (Punjab) [India], Aug 14 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers personnel did not exchange sweets and greetings on the occasion of Pakistan Independence Day along the Attari-Wagah Border in Punjab.