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Independence Day celebrations: Internet, mobile services unaffected in J&K - a first in three years [Details]

For the first time in three years, Prime Minister's Independence Day speech was telecast live on a screen in Srinagar.

Aug 15, 2021

UFO sighting: Two Canadian pilots report 'bright green flying object' screeching through clouds

Both the pilots who witnessed the event reported that the UFO spotted in the skies was green in color

Aug 15, 2021

Miscreant shoots self to implicate accomplices in UP, keep the loot; cops bust conspiracy [details]

In a bizarre incident, a 22-year-old miscreant in Uttar Pradesh allegedly shot himself in the abdomen to implicate his accomplices.

Aug 15, 2021

PM Modi announces National Hydrogen Mission; aims to make India energy independent [details]

In a major boost for India's energy sufficiency and security targets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced to launch a National Hydrogen Mission.

Aug 15, 2021

No dearth of political will in India to bring big changes: PM Modi at Red Fort [watch full speech]

During his nearly one and half hours speech, PM Modi also made several important announcements like National Hydrogen Mission, Rs 100 lakh crore PM Gati Shakti Infrastructure to make a foundation for holistic infrastructure and admission for girls in 'Sainik Schools'.

Aug 15, 2021

Father of slain Hizb commander Burhan Wani hoists tricolour in Tral; video goes viral [watch]

Muzaffar Wani is a principal at a government school in J&K's Tral, where he hoisted the national flag on the occasion of Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2021

Covid third wave may affect children more due to this reason, AIIMS director reveals

AIIMS director Guleria revealed that the third wave of Covid will not be as deadly as the second wave

Aug 15, 2021

LG Manoj Sinha dedicates J&K's tallest tricolour to nation on August 15; Srinagar gets new landmark [fascinating facts]

As part of the celebrations to mark the 75 years of Independence Day, a 100 ft tall national flag has already been installed by the Army at Gulmarg in Kashmir.

Aug 15, 2021

Major terror bid foiled in J&K ahead of Independence Day; four JeM terrorists held [details]

Nabbed terrorists were in touch with Pakistan-based commanders to carry out terror attacks across India.

Aug 15, 2021

MP Court rejects bail in inter-faith love battle; cites girls do not engage in carnal acts for fun [details]

In Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, an inter-faith love turned bitter after their parents refused to accept the relationship. The boy and girl, both students, who were once in love are now forced to fight a murky battle in court.

Aug 15, 2021

Interventional Vehicle proves lethal for eliminating hiding terrorists; CRPF test its full force in J&K [details]

In 2018, the advanced bulletproof vehicle was for the first time inducted in CRPF's operations in Kashmir.

Aug 15, 2021

Indian diaspora to unfurl biggest tricolour at Times Square in New York

The 6 ft by 10 ft tricolour hoisted on a 25 feet pole will be unfurled on Sunday by the Consul General of India in New York, Randhir Jaiswal

Aug 14, 2021

Displaced Afghans flee to Kabul for safety; UN Refugee agency steps in

The UN UN Refugee agency provided relief and shelter to some 14,000 internally displaced people, besides providing essential health and nutrition services to children and women.

Aug 14, 2021

South Korean Man Buys Used Refrigerator, Finds $130,000 Taped Underneath; Hands it Over to Police

According to a recent report, a resident of Jeju Island, South Korea, found ₩110 million ($130,000) hidden in a kimchi refrigerator that he purchased online.

Aug 14, 2021

Sao Jacinto Islanders in Goa insist on hoisting Tricolour themselves, not by Navy; Relent later and participate

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has requested the Indian Navy to continue with the program as scheduled

Aug 14, 2021