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Cross-section of India at Red Fort ramparts

Chandrashobha Kumari and her family woke up at 3am on Tuesday, well before they usually do. Kumari, her husband and two children were getting ready to head to the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort. She had waited to watch the event in person for years.

Kejriwal pitches Delhi model for nation, slams Centre on Manipur

India cannot become a global leader till every citizen gets 24x7 electricity supply, quality education and health care, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday, showcasing the Delhi governance model and attacking the Centre over continuing violence in Manipur.

Indian, Pak soldiers exchange sweets

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Greetings pour in for India from other countries

Leaders from different parts of the world extended their wishes as India celebrated its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday, with President Emmanuel Macron saying New Delhi can count on France as a trusted friend, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulating India for being able to reflect with pride on how it has successfully pursued the dream of country's first elected leader Jawaharlal Nehru.

Right-wing activist accused of stoking Nuh violence arrested

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HAR GHAR TIRANGA SELFIES CROSS 100 MILLION BY LAST DAY OF CAMPAIGN

The central government's Har Ghar Tiranga website received at least 100 million selfies till 11pm on Tuesday, the last day of the three-day long campaign which the Union culture ministry described as a \"huge success\" and a \" people's movement\".

Frantic rescue op in Himachal amid rise in toll

The death toll after devastating rains in Himachal Pradesh reached at least 57 on Tuesday following the recovery of two bodies from under the rubble of a collapsed Shiv temple in Summer Hill area of Shimla, and two others from Krishna Nagar area where four buildings collapsed in the afternoon.

Fever FM transforms into Tiranga FM

To mark Ministry of Culture's vision on India's 76th year of independence, the radio network embarked on a 76-hour marathon

Battlefield to boardroom: A true leader

This Independence Day, meet a retired Army Major, who is leading an NGO, heading an exservicemen social group, and dedicated to serving the community

Yami Gautam Dhar pours heart out on being 'underutilised'

Actor Yami Gautam Dhar, whose performance in OMG2 has been appreciated, has spoken up about feeling underappreciated in the film industry

'Bachna Ae Haseeno was a turning point for me'

As the film turns 15, Minissha Lamba takes a trip down memory lane

NEET aspirant, father die by suicide; CM slams Guv

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Monday appealed to National Eligibilitycum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirants to shun suicidal tendencies and face life with self-confidence, after a medical aspirant and his father died by suicide within a span of 24 hours in Chennai

India gears up for launch of maiden solar mission

NEW DELHI: Days after attempting to successfully land Chandrayaan-3-India's third lunar mission on the moon's surface on August 23, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) will gear up for another big-ticket launch, its maiden solar mission Aditya-L1, in the end of August or early September, senior officials aware of the matter said

Boeing front-runner in wide body jet talks with IndiGo

NEW DELHI: Boeing has emerged as the front-runner to secure an order for around 25 wide-body planes from IndiGo, industry sources told Reuters on Monday, as India's biggest airline deepens its international expansion with new destinations

Sebi seeks 15 days more to wrap up Adani probe

Markets regulator apprised SC that the reports in 17 of the 24 matters are ready

N Korea's Kim orders more missiles

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un again toured major munitions factories and has ordered a drastic increase in production of missiles and other weapons, state media said Monday, as the South Korean and US militaries announced they will begin major drills next week to hone their joint capability against the North's evolving nuclear threats

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar sworn in as Pakistan's caretaker PM

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was sworn in on Monday as the country's prime minister to head a caretaker national government that will oversee parliamentary elections amid one of the worst economic crises the Islamic nation has faced, officials said

The house is yours

In the summer of 1947, Urmil Luthra's world turned upside down. Then a 12-year-old, Urmil was in Jhelum (in - present-day Pakistan) when the Partition was announced

Dravid's concern over batting depth

India lost the T20 series 2-3 after an eight-wicket defeat in the final game in Lauderhill, Florida

Budget Allocation made online via BEAMS

In a bid to have paperless budget, Jammu and Kashmir has introduced Budget Estimation Allocation Monitoring System (BEAMS) with the objective of facilitating easy co-ordination among the Drawing and Disbursing Officer, Head of Departments, respective Departments, Finance Department and State Treasuries/PAO offices through Electronic Platform

Spain battle nerves before semi-final versus Sweden

AUCKLAND: Spain's first Women's World Cup semi-final in their history on Tuesday is reward for years of sacrifice, veteran forward Jennifer Hermoso says, admitting to \"goosebumps\" at the thought of reaching the final

I'm looked at as a bowler who will go after wickets'

MUMBAI: The competition for places in the Indian team among the pace tribe is intense for the upcoming World Cup

On I-Day, recognise our responsibilities

Since independence, India has seen boundless growth. But for a country shaped by generational diversities, it is also incumbent upon us, as citizens, to recognise the weight of responsibility that accompanies our freedom

Odisha removes 'deemed forests' as per new law

NEW DELHI: The Odisha government has directed all district collectors to ensure that diversion of forest land for infrastructure projects, particularly state development projects, should follow provisions of the new law, days after Parliament passed the Forest Conservation Amendment Act, 2023, in the monsoon session

NEP will be scrapped from the next academic year: K'taka CM

BENGALURU: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 will be withdrawn from Karnataka's higher education institutions from the next academic year, chief minister Siddaramaiah announced on Monday

Can't have media censorship, but effective self-regulation must: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said it is wary about the government regulating media, and would not want \"preor post-censorship of media\" by the State, but added that self-regulatory mechanisms for the media should be made strong and effective

ED moves C'garh HC seeking CBI inquiry into liquor scam

RAIPUR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday filed a petition in Chhattisgarh high court, seeking directions to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register an offence in connection with an alleged liquor scam in the state

India, China hold 19th round of border talks

NEW DELHI: The Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday held the 19th round of military talks in eastern Ladakh to ease tensions along the contested Line of Actual Control (LAC), where the two sides have been locked in a standoff for more than three years, people familiar with the matter said

India's economy beacon of hope at turbulent time, says President

NEW DELHI: India's proven leadership in dealing with global issues will help G20 member nations take effective action on equitable progress and human development, President Droupadi Murmu said on Monday, underlining India's growing prestige and new confidence on the world stage

Mayhem in Uttarakhand, rain puts Char Dham yatra on hold

DEHRADUN: A stream of mud and debris hit some cities, a large, two-storey building collapsed into a riverbed and large boulders pummelled roads and settlements, at times narrowly missing commuters while at others burying families inside their homes, as heavy rain wreaked havoc in Uttarakhand overnight, officials said on Monday