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Kerala: Day after jewellery firm advertises Pak Independence Day, hacker group defaces sites from neighbouring country

Meanwhile, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor pointed out that the state's tallest flagpole had no flag on Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2016

Series of blasts rock Assam and Manipur as India celebrates 70th Independence Day

No casualties have been reported in both states so far.

Aug 15, 2016

As Pakistan celebrated Independence Day, Balochistan desecrated Pak flags and raised their own [VIDEO]

Videos have emerged showing Baloch protesters shouting "Pakistan Murdabad" and taking down the Pakistan flag.

Aug 15, 2016

Independence Day speech: J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti blames nation's leadership for Kashmir's problems

Narendra Modi blamed the problems in Kashmir on Pakistan.

Aug 15, 2016

Pakistani human rights activist Asma Jahangir questions 'fanfare' around Independence Day celebrations

In her tweets, Pakistani HR activist said the "fanfare" smacked of callousness in the wake of the Quetta bombings.

Aug 15, 2016

Independence Day 2016: What Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his speech [VIDEO]

Here are the biggest takeaways from what PM Modi said during his speech at Red Fort on Independence Day, Aug. 15.

Aug 15, 2016

Germany: 2 suspects taken into custody after shooting and knife attack in Cologne

The incident took place early on Monday, reported German media.

Aug 15, 2016

New York: Chaos at JFK airport after shots heard; search finds no evidence of gunfire

The Federal Aviation Administration said that there was a "full ground stop" on all air traffic arriving at JFK until 11.30 p.m.

Aug 15, 2016

Remembering India's forgotten heroes on 70th Independence Day: 7 freedom fighters that you need to know about

There are many other freedom fighters who were either inspired by the nationalistic wave fired by the top leaders or lost their life at a young age despite being fiery.

Aug 15, 2016

CRPF officer killed in Srinagar terrorist attack on Independence Day

Two terrorists tried to infiltrate from the Uri sector along LoC, while three terrorists attacked in Srinagar.

Aug 15, 2016

70th Indian Independence Day 2016 Celebrations in Pictures [PHOTOS]

Here, we bring you the photos aka pictures of India's 70th Independence Day celebration (2016).

Aug 15, 2016

Independence Day 2016: When innocent children died in Peshawar, every school in India cried: PM Modi at Red Fort

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Monday on the occasion of India's 70th Independence Day at Red Fort, New Delhi.

Aug 15, 2016

Kurdish forces in fresh push to capture Mosul from Isis

The advancement by Kurdish Peshmerga forces began after heavy shelling and air strikes by a US-led coalition against Islamic State militant group.

Aug 14, 2016

Independence Day 2016: Govt urges use of paper flags, not plastic ones

The missive also calls for adherence to the Flag Code of India, 2002, and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.

Aug 14, 2016

Happy Independence Day 2016: Best patriotic SMS, messages, wishes, greetings to be shared on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter [PHOTOS]

The 70th Indian Independence Day is celebrated on Monday, Aug. 15.

Aug 14, 2016