New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): West Bengal Congress has slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for excluding Jawahar Lal Nehru on her Twitter display picture, which features prominent freedom fighters with the exception of India's first Prime Minister.
New York [US], August 16 (ANI): The iconic World Trade Centre in New York displayed the Indian Tricolor on the eve of August 15 to commemorate the world's largest democracy, India celebrating 75 years of Independence.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 16 (ANI): Indian Naval Vice Admiral Satish N Ghormade on Monday paid homage to the Indian soldiers at the IPKF memorial in Sri Lanka, which symbolises the sacrifice of Indian lives for bringing lasting peace to the island nation.
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday refused to comment on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech in which he said pointed out that corruption and nepotism are two big challenges the country is facing today.
Brussels [Belgium], August 16 (ANI): In a gesture of friendship and goodwill, the city of Brussels in association with the Indian Embassy in Belgium came together to celebrate 75 years of India's independence, popularly known as "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav".
Antananarivo [Madagascar], August 16 (ANI): Ambassador Abhay Kumar handed over 15,000 bicycles to Madagascar Prime Minister Christian Ntsay on Monday, in an event organised in Antananarivo on the Independence Day of India.
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his agony and pain over the "perversion in day-to-day speaking behaviour" of people and said words insulting to women are casually used.
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], August 15 (ANI): While addressing the public on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel today said that Chhattisgarh is moving forward with the legacy of justice.
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Congress leader Ambika Soni on Monday hoisted the national flag at the All India Congress Committee headquarters in Delhi on 76th Independence Day.
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 15 (ANI): 76th Independence Day was celebrated at Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute by hoisting of the national flag by chairman Nandamuri Balakrishna and singing of the National Anthem by staff and students.
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Beneficiaries of the Kathputli colony project celebrated 76th Independence Day by hoisting the flag and inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hand over the keys of their dream homes.
Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) (India) August 15 (ANI): One police personnel was injured in another grenade attack by terrorists in Kashmir on Monday evening.