'Rahul, Kharge at 5th row': Cong stirs a fresh row

Congress’s KC Venugopal said on Thursday the “arrogance” with which PM Narendra Modi relegated Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to the last rows during the Independence Day ceremony shows that he has not learnt his lesson from June 4.

'We will fill more than 75,000 state govt jobs within January 2026': Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Thursday hoisted the national flag at Fort St. George on the occasion of 78th Independence Day and assured to fill 75 thousand state government jobs within January 2026.

CM NAIDU LEADS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS IN ANDHRA PRADESH

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu participated in the 78th Independence Day celebrations held in Vijayawada on Thursday.

'BJP always desperate to attack Bengal CM': Shatrughan Sinha

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shatrughan Sinha on Thursday praised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, describing her as a woman of substance and a symbol of women empowerment.

Jairam Ramesh targets PM over 'communal civil code'

Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “communal civil code” remarks during his address on Independence Day, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the comments were an insult to Dr BR Ambedkar, who was the greatest champion of reforms in Hindu personal law.

'BANGLADESH CRISIS SHOWS HOW PRECIOUS LIBERTY IS FOR US': CJI

Emphasizing the importance of liberty and freedom, Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud said on Thursday that India chose the uncertainty of freedom in 1950, and what is happening today in Bangladesh is a clear reminder of how precious these two things are.

Problem of plenty for Cong: Over 2,500 vie for ticket to contest in 90 assembly seats

The Congress party is navigating a tumultuous sea of ticket applications from Haryana as a staggering 2,556 hopefuls vie for nominations across 90 assembly seats in Haryana.

True freedom is elusive in Manipur: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Thursday met with a group of citizens from Manipur who live in Delhi.

Panel announced to manage Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee

Move may delay elections to HSGMC for the next 18 months

'Left and Ram want to create unrest': Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Left is in connivance with the Ram (the Bharatiya Janata party) to create unrest in West Bengal.

SECULAR CIVIL CODE NEED OF THE HOUR: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 98-minute I-Day speech was the longest by any PM in India's history The speech marked the 11th consecutive I-Day speech by Narendra Modi as Prime Minister of the country.

KITE FLYING IN DELHI: A SOARING CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Every year on August 15th, as India celebrates its Independence Day, the skies over Delhi come alive with a vibrant display of colorful kites.

Rohit Sharma takes second spot in ODI rankings behind Babar Azam

India skipper Rohit Sharma jumped one spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters on Wednesday, moving to second place, following his superb performance in the recently concluded ODI series in Sri Lanka.India lost the three-match series 0-2 but Rohit scored 157 runs, including two half-centuries, at an average of 52.33. The opening match of the series ended in a tie.

Vinesh will not come to India till her verdict comes: Sources

Due to the delay in the verdict on wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics, she will not return to India until the decision is announced.

'WE SHOULD HAVE GOT GOLD MEDAL IN PARIS': SREEJESH

A proud owner of two consecutive Olympic medals, Indian hockey star PR Sreejesh says the bronze claimed in Tokyo three years ago is closer to his heart than the one fetched in Paris as the former was like a mythical tale coming true after decades of merely hearing about it.

UN chief calls for parliamentary elections in Bangladesh

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called for parliamentary elections in Bangladesh and urged the interim government to make every effort to be inclusive.

TRUMP LOSES THIRD BID FOR JUDGE TO STEP ASIDE IN HUSH-MONEY CASE

A New York judge declined for a third time to step aside from the case in which Donald Trump was convicted of charges involving hush money paid to an adult film star, dismissing the former US president's claim of conflict of interest related to political consultancy work by the judge's daughter.

Sri Lankan presidential election braces for record number of contestants

With as many as 38 candidates paying deposits by the deadline of noon on Wednesday, the September 21 presidential election is likely to witness a record number of contestants in its 42-year history.

JAPAN PM KISHIDA STEPS AWAY FROM CONTESTING NEXT ELECTION

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced his decision not to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election next month, NHK News reported.

POSH case: SC considers mandating states or UTs to create online dashboards giving information of Internal Committees

The Supreme Court in the case Aureliano Fernandes Versus State Of Goa And Others observed in a matter concerning the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place, Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013, POSH Act, indicated that it would direct all the States and Union Territories to prepare an online dashboard containing all the relevant information pertaining to the constitution and members of the Internal Committees, IC of the departments.

Bengaluru: Woman appeals on social media for help in finding missing husband

A woman in Karnataka's Bengaluru has taken to social media in a desperate attempt to find her husband, who has gone missing under mysterious circumstances.

UTTARAKHAND SIGNS MOU WITH BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION, INFOSYS SPRINGBOARD

The Uttarakhand Higher Education Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British High Commission and the Infosys Springboard at the Uttarakhand CM's Pushkar Singh Dhami's residence on Wednesday to establish new dimensions for higher education in the state.

Nifty delivers over 2,000% return since its inception in 1996

As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, the country’s stock markets stand as a testament to remarkable growth and resilience.

Next industrial revolution will be bio-economy driven: Jitendra Singh

The next industrial revolution will be bio-economy driven, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday emphasising the government’s commitment to the sector.

CAG PARTNERS WITH UZBEK COUNTERPART TO EXCHANGE AUDITING EXPERTISE

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in a step to wards fostering international cooperation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chamber of Accounts, Republic of Uzbekistan, in Tashkent.

HC orders removal of defamatory content on MP Vijaya Sai Reddy

The Delhi High Court has ordered several news channels and social media platforms, including Google, YouTube, and Meta, to remove content alleging an extramarital affair involving politician Vijaya Sai Reddy.

I-Day security prompts AAP to reschedule Sisodia's Padyatra to Aug 16

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has postponed the padyatra of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia due to security concerns surrounding Independence Day.

DELHI ALL SET FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

Security personnel have been deployed in and around the Red Fort, and bomb disposal staff have been carrying out checking of the area.

'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative spurs growth in women-led industry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga ‘initiative, launched in 2022 as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,’ has not only fostered national unity and patriotism but also catalysed the emergence of a new women-led industry across India.

SELJA, BHAN CLASH AT AICC MEET IN DELHI

The Congress party’s struggle with internal discord in Haryana has reached a boiling point, exposing the leadership’s deepening crisis.