The government had launched a host of programmes, including ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’, in the run-up to the 75th anniversary of Independence.
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Dam breach management: MP govt to honour excavator machine drivers with Rs 2 lakh each
Chouhan had on Sunday said there was no need to worry and efforts were on to drain out water from the reservoir.
PM Modi gives 5 pledges ‘panch prans’ to fulfil dreams of country in next 25 years
The Prime Minister while addressing the nation on the 76th Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort talked about the five pledges the country needs to focus on for the next 25 years.
People’s aspirations on rise, we can’t wait anymore to fulfil them: PM Modi
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 76th Independence Day, he said an aspirational society is very precious for any country and in India, people’s aspirations are on the rise.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoists national flag at his residence
Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi after hoisting the national flag.
Google marks 75th anniversary of ‘Azadi’ with animated doodle inspired by kite-flying
Google has added GIF animation to it, infusing a layer of dynamism and thus, bringing the doodle alive, as the tricolour-themed kites can be seen moving in the air.
Odisha braces for ‘medium flood’ in Mahanadi amid torrential rain
The weather system, which lies about 70 km northeast of Balasore, is moving northwestwards and is set to maintain its intensity for the next 24 hours, the meteorological centre said.
PM Modi pays homage to those who lost lives during Partition; Cong slams BJP
The Congress, however, alleged that the real intent of PM Modi to mark August 14 as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ is to use the traumatic events as ”fodder” for his current political battles.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: ITBP to scale 75 peaks, undertake 75 day-long patrol along LAC
The mountain expedition named ‘Amritarohan’ will take place at various locations along the eastern front on August 15, ITBP spokesperson Vivek Kumar Pandey told PTI.
Jhunjhunwala will be remembered for his foresightedness, understanding of markets: Ratan Tata
Jhunjhunwala, often referred to as ‘India’s Warren Buffett’, passed away here Sunday morning due to a cardiac arrest. He was 62.
Jhunjhunwala: The RARE big bull; unabashed wealth creator sans big scam shadow
Jhunjhunwala, a partner at RARE Enterprises, who rose to amass a USD 5.8 billion fortune and earn the tag of the country’s biggest individual investor, leaves behind a relatively cleaner slate, as was seen in the most common description for him — ‘India’s own Warren Buffett’.
Water being drained out after breach in MP dam wall, no need to worry: CM Chouhan
Chouhan also said the need of the hour was for political parties to refrain from leveling allegations and rather focus on public safety.
Six booked over sexual harassment of woman in UP
Danish who posed as a Hindu and identified himself as Avinash made a friendship with the 30-year-old woman nine years ago, Circle Officer (City) Akhand Pratap Singh told PTI.
MP: Man electrocuted while putting up tricolour at shop in Khargone, say police
The incident took place on Saturday evening in Narmada Road area under Barwaha police station limits, some 80 km from the district headquarters, an official said.
UN chartered ship in Ukraine readying for journey to Africa
As part of the U.N. deal, all ships are inspected in Istanbul by the Joint Coordination Centre, where Russia, Ukrainian, Turkish and U.N. personnel work.
Russia’s war priority: reorient units to strengthen southern Ukraine, UK says
Ukraine and Russia have traded accusations over multiple incidents of shelling at the Zaporizhzhia facility in southern Ukraine. Russian troops captured the station early in the war.
Soccer: Former Asian Player of the Year Zheng named Guangzhou coach
Zheng also played 108 times for China before retiring after the country failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup finals.
Hat-trick hero Alana King banishes Birmingham agony in Manchester
The leg-spinner claimed 4-15 to fire Trent Rockets to a 43-run victory against Manchester Originals who, chasing 120 for victory, were bundled out for 76.
2-time champ Simona Halep advances to Toronto final
Halep will face Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia, a 6-4 7-6 (7) winner over 14th-seeded Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in the night semifinal.
Mumbai: Septuagenarian turns YouTuber during COVID-19 pandemic
With her indomitable spirit, Joshi refused to give up and decided to get a lesson in social media from the younger generation in her family and her friends.
MP govt ayurvedic college to attract newlyweds with picturesque site and healthy offsprings mantra
The other packages include the treatment for lifestyle diseases, weight loss management, and spine and joint disorders, the official added.
Gujarat polls: AAP takes ‘page’ out of BJP book in its bid to breach saffron citadel
Gadhvi said the AAP is focusing on micro management and door-to-door campaigns to woo voters in the state, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in power for more than two decades now.
In Maharashtra, road fatalities and injuries overtake last year’s number in first six months
The surge in road accidents in the first six months of this year is 118.15 per cent, while road fatalities and injuries are up by 18 per cent and 28.73 per cent, respectively.
Shocked and saddened to learn of vicious attack on Salman Rushdie: US President Joe Biden
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, in another statement, described the attack on Rushdie as reprehensible.
China blocks proposal by US and India to blacklist JeM chief Masood Azhar’s brother by UN
Makki is a US-designated terrorist and brother-in-law of Lashkar-e-Taiba head and 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed.