On the eve of 79th Independence Day, India Gate, North Block, South Block, and Samvidhan Sadan (Old Parliament Building) illuminated in the colours of the Tricolour, India's National Flag.
Amid reports that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi may visit New Delhi on August 18 to meet Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, China said that the two countries remain engaged in dialogue across multiple levels but stopped short of confirming the visit.
After the Union Cabinet approved four new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, Congress leaders in Karnataka on Thursday accused the Centre of favouring BJP-ruled states.
Security has been beefed up across the nation with increased checking, patrolling and area domination ahead of the 79th Independence Day celebrations. Surveillance has been intensified across the country with increased patrolling. Checkpoints have been set up to screen individuals and vehicl
The theme of this year's celebrations is Naya Bharat as the nation is making giant strides towards realising the Government's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has greeted the nation on the eve of Independence Day. In a message shared with citizens, Birla highlighted the significance of August 15 in fostering pride and self-respect among Indians, said a statement from Lok Sabha Secretariat.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Thursday announced the nationwide roll-out of its network-side Anti-Spam and Anti-Smishing protection for mobile customers--no app to install, no settings to change, said a release from the Ministry of Communication.
Earlier today, in her address to the nation, President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartiest greetings to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.
This year, the fourth edition of the campaign, launched under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, was celebrated to inspire citizens across the nation to bring the Indian National Flag, the Tiranga, into their homes and hearts.