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Massive fire accident: At least 41 dead in Coptic church blaze in Egypt

At least 41 people have died in a fire at a Coptic church in Giza near Cairo, the Health Ministry of Egypt said on Sunday.

Aug 15, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets citizens on Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on the 75th anniversary of Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2022

Rahul Mittra, Raima Sen inaugurate Namaste Vietnam Festival in Ho Chi Minh City

The first ever Namaste Vietnam Festival will be held in Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang from 12-21 August to mark 75 years of Indian independence

Aug 15, 2022

Two encounters break out in J&K ahead of Independence Day; police constable injured [details]

Three terrorists are reportedly trapped in a fierce gun battle in the border district of Rajouri. Amid heavy downpours, forces have engaged terrorists in the gun battle.

Aug 14, 2022

Droupadi Murmu's first Independence Day address as President; read full text of speech [details]

The address was broadcast from 7 p.m. on the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi followed by the English version.

Aug 14, 2022

Imran Khan praises India's foreign policy once again; says PAK govt has no guts [details]

Speaking at a rally in Lahore on Saturday, Imran Khan said that India bought oil from Russia because it was in its people's interest, but the Pakistan government did not have the guts to do so, despite skyrocketing inflation.

Aug 14, 2022

Political parties in J&K furious over deferring publication of electoral rolls; here's why

Chances of assembly elections in J&K during this year are bleak after a fresh schedule and announcement by the Election Commission.

Aug 14, 2022

Maha Cabinet: BJP takes the cake, Shinde Group settles for crumbs [see portfolios]

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday allocated portfolios in the 20-member state Cabinet with ally Bharatiya Janata Party grabbing a majority of the coveted ministries.

Aug 14, 2022

Punjab Police bust ISI-backed terrorist module; four arrested [details]

Thwarting a possible terrorist attack ahead of Independence Day, Punjab Police have busted a Pakistan's ISI-backed terrorist module with the arrest of four members associated with Canada-based gangsters.

Aug 14, 2022

Heavy bandobast in Kashmir ahead of Independence Day; snipers, drones, paramilitary deployed [details]

Ahead of the country's 75th Independence Day, security was tightened across Kashmir on Sunday to prevent terrorists from disrupting official functions.

Aug 14, 2022

BJP's video blames Congress, Communists for Partition; Congress hits back [details]

On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, the BJP blamed the Congress and the Communists for accepting the demand of the Muslim League for a separate nation.

Aug 14, 2022

Roads to avoid in Bengaluru on August 15; Independence Day activities planned here [see list]

Here's a list of roads that must be avoided on August 15, 2022, due to planned activities on the occasion of Independence Day.

Aug 14, 2022

JK Rowling receives death threats over tweet for Salman Rushdie [details]

British author J.K. Rowling, who is known for the 'Harry Potter' series, recently received a public threat from an Iran-backing extremist, following her denunciation of the attack on fellow British author Salman Rushdie, reports Deadline.

Aug 14, 2022

Delhi under heavy security cover ahead of Independence Day [details]

As India is set to celebrate the 75th Independence day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm, the police in the national capital are on their toes to prevent any untoward incident.

Aug 14, 2022

Men wincing, screaming in pain when given taste of period pain in Kochi mall [details]

Member of Parliament from Ernakulam Loksabha Constituency and young leader of the Congress party, Hybi Eden is on a 'Cup of Life' campaign to promote the menstrual health.

Aug 14, 2022