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Renaming Nehru Memorial: Despite relentless assault, Nehru's legacy will live on, says Congress

Congress on Wednesday hit out at PM Modi after the name of world renowned Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) was changed to Prime Ministers' Memorial Museum and Library, saying he "possesses a huge bundle of fears, complexes and insecurities, especially when it comes to our first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru".

Aug 16, 2023

US soldier 'intrudes' into North Korea, stirs row between Pyongyang and Pentagon

North Korea on Wednesday said a US soldier who crossed the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) into the country last month admitted that he "illegally intruded" due to "inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination within the US Army", claiming that he expressed a willingness to seek refuge there or in a third country.

Aug 16, 2023

President Murmu, PM pay tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary

President Draupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee here at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal' on his death anniversary on Wednesday.

Aug 16, 2023

Owaisi takes many by surprise, hits road on bike on Independence Day

With two national flags fixed to the handle of his Triumph Cruiser, the MP from Hyderabad zipped around some areas of his constituency to participate in Independence Day celebrations.

Aug 16, 2023

Army's Independence Day gift to inhabitants of J&K's last village on LoC [details]

A ninety-year-old war veteran Sep Mian Gul Khan inaugurated the bridge which is named after Vir Chakra awardee martyr Major Bhagat Singh, who laid down his life defending this sector in the 1965 war.

Aug 15, 2023

Burj Khalifa lights up in Tricolour, SRK hoists flag at Mannat with Gauri, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif- Vicky soak in the patriotic spirit

India celebrates its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. From Shah Rukh Khan to Salman Khan, Sunny Deol, Katrina Kaif- Vicky Kaushal among other celebs celebrate share pictures with Indian National Flag.

Aug 15, 2023

Who was Saifullah Qadri; J&K Police SgCt posthumously awarded Shaurya Chakra [read now]

Known as an encounter specialist in Kashmir Valley, selection grade constable of J&K Police Saifullah Qadri was attacked by terrorists when he was going with his minor daughter.

Aug 15, 2023

Hartals, curfews things of past; I-Day main event open for public in Kashmir after 33 years

After 33 years since separatist violence started in J-K, authorities on Tuesday did not impose any restrictions and invited the general public to attend the main I-Day function in Srinagar city without any special entry passes.

Aug 15, 2023

Independence Day 2023: Disposing India flag after August 15; here's a legal, respectful way [MUST READ]

As per the Flag Code of India, disrespecting the Indian National Flag is punishable by up to three years in prison or a fine or both. Read more.

Aug 15, 2023

India and Pakistan at 76: A Comparison

India and Pakistan gained independence from British colonial rule on the 14th and the 15th of August 1947, respectively. Both countries have had a complex journey in terms of religious freedom, tolerance, democracy, economics, geopolitics, and human rights since their independence.

Aug 15, 2023

"Welcome to India officially": Indian citizens congratulate Akshay Kumar as he gets Indian citizenship; actor shares proof

OMG: On India's 77th Independence Day, Akshay Kumar finally gets Indian citizenship, the actor shared the documents as he beams with happiness

Aug 15, 2023

Rupee declines; Now one dollar equals Rs 83

A day before Independence Day, Indian Rupee on Monday declined below Rs 83 to an US dollar, the lowest since October 2022.

Aug 15, 2023

Ex-US President Donald Trump indicted in fourth case

Former US President Donald Trump was charged along with 18 alleged accomplices in connection with attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election count in the state of Georgia.

Aug 15, 2023

DMK, Congress to boycott Puducherry L-G's 'At Home' reception

The opposition DMK and Congress have announced the boycott of the customary, 'At Home' reception on the evening of Independence Day being organised at the Raj Bhavan by the Lt Governor, Tamilisai Soundararajan.

Aug 15, 2023

Heavy rain lashes Chennai, waterlogging in many parts

Heavy to very heavy rain in many parts of Chennai and its suburbs led to waterlogging in the city and in adjoining districts like Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu.

Aug 15, 2023