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India diverting world attention from Kashmir, Pakistan hits back after Modi's I-Day speech

In his speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to messages of support he had received from people in regions of Pakistan, including the restive province of Baluchistan.

Aug 15, 2016

Chief Justice of India Justice TS Thakur addresses the opening ceremony of the two-day Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, in New Delhi on Jan. 24, 2016

Chief Justice TS Thakur disappointed with PM not mentioning judges' appointment in Independence Day speech

Previously in April, Justice Thakur broke down over the rising pending cases in courts due to inadequate number of judges in the country.

Aug 15, 2016

[Representational Image] In Picture: Bodies of bus passengers lie on the ground after the bus they were travelling in fell into a gorge near Lambi Dhar, 22 km (14 miles) from the northern Indian city of Shimla, Nov. 4, 2008.

Nepal: At least 33 killed, 28 injured as bus veered off slope

The death toll is expected to rise as some people have sustained grievous injuries.

Aug 15, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on the occasion of the 70th Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort in Delhi on Aug. 15, 2016

Independence Day 2016: Read the full text of the speech PM Modi delivered at Red Fort

Here is the full unedited English rendering of the speech PM Modi delivered on Aug. 15 from the ramparts of Red Fort.

Aug 15, 2016

On 70th Independence Day, leaders hoist tricolour across India; sweets exchanged with Pakistan, Bangladesh border guards

Every year the nation celebrates Independence, not only in the capital New Delhi, but also in all the States.

Aug 15, 2016

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

Supporters of Baluchistan National Party (BNP) protest during a rally in Karachi April 12, 2009. The protesters demonstrated against what they said was the killing of political activists in Balochistan.

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is received by Union Minister for Defence Manohar Parrikar and Minister of State for Defence Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, on his arrival at Red Fort, on the occasion of 70th Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2016. Defence Sec

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

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India diverting world attention from Kashmir, Pakistan hits back after Modi's I-Day speech

Chief Justice TS Thakur disappointed with PM not mentioning judges' appointment in Independence Day speech

Nepal: At least 33 killed, 28 injured as bus veered off slope

Independence Day 2016: Read the full text of the speech PM Modi delivered at Red Fort

On 70th Independence Day, leaders hoist tricolour across India; sweets exchanged with Pakistan, Bangladesh border guards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CRPF officer killed in Srinagar terrorist attack on Independence Day

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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