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New Delhi: In a first for Independence Day celebrations, ‘Vande Mataram’ was rendered at the Red Fort complex during the 79th anniversary of the historic occasion on August 15, followed by the recitation of the national anthem at the grand event. The mega function commemorates 150 years of the enduring legacy of the national song,…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day wardrobe has become something of an annual fashion moment, with his colourful safas often carrying a strong regional and cultural connection. For India’s 80th Independence Day in 2026, he continued that tradition with a stunning red Bandhani turban, bringing a touch of Rajasthan and Gujarat to the Red Fort.…

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Maumere (Indonesia): A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning. There are no immediate reports of casualties. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region at a depth of 10 km at 5:58 am local time. Its epicentre was…

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It was in August 2005 that the world of readers discovered a new heroine, like no other they had encountered before. Swedish writer Stieg Larsson created Lisbeth Salander in a book titled The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo in its English translation. The product of a traumatic past and horrific abuse, Lisbeth grew up to…

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people on the occasion of Independence Day and said powered by 140 crore Indians, the country is scaling new heights of progress across different sectors. Modi also paid tributes to the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule.…

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BHOPAL/BALAGHAT (Madhya Pradesh): Child deaths due to an outbreak of seasonal diseases have snowballed into a major controversy in Balaghat district. The health department has sought a detailed ground report from block medical officers (BMOs) on child deaths following an outbreak of an unidentified seasonal illness and hospitalisation of 128 children in the remote, Tribal-dominated…

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PM Modi Waves, Shakes Hands With Youth At Red Fort Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a warm moment with young attendees at the Red Fort on Saturday, waving to the crowd and shaking hands with youth as he prepared to leave the venue after the 80th Independence Day celebrations. The interaction came shortly after his…

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As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, the spirit of patriotism fills the air with pride, gratitude and hope. August 15 is not just a day to celebrate freedom, but also an occasion to remember the sacrifices of those who fought for the nation and honour the values of unity and togetherness. If you are…

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Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The Lokayukta, Special Police Establishment, Indore unit carried out raids at the residential and commercial properties of Jitendra Kumar Pandey, an assistant revenue officer (ARO) of the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC), uncovering massive wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income on Friday. According to superintendent of police, Lokayukta, Rajesh Sahay, the…

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Mumbai, August 15, 2026: In a city that has long embraced the marathon as its signature sporting event, a new movement is set to take root this October, one that will run for four full weekends with over 15 different sporting events. Impact Games India (IGI), an initiative led by the Rotary Club of Mumbai…

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