73rd Independence Day

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For Mahendra Singh Dhoni, nothing can be better than training with his Territorial Army regiment, and that too on the occasion of India’s 73rd Independence Day in Ladakh. (Photo:DD national/twitter)

MS Dhoni celebrates Independence Day in Ladakh; see pictures

The former Indian skipper along with his members reached Ladakh on August 14.

16 Aug 2019 2:53 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspecting guard of honour from a contingent of Delhi police on the Independence Day at Red Fort in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: G. N. JHA)

Schoolchildren give shape to PM’s ‘New India’ theme

PM Modi stayed consistent with his turban but experimented with the design.

16 Aug 2019 1:23 AM

Fadnavis also said that efforts will be made to make the state completely drought-free by diverting rain water from Konkan region to North Maharashtra. (Photo: File)

Will ensure record-time rehabilitation of flood-hit: Maharashtra CM

He was addressing a gathering after hoisting the tricolour on the premises of the Mantralaya, the state secretariat here, on the 73rd I-Day.

15 Aug 2019 3:21 PM

Indian skipper Virat Kohli wished the country a happy Independence Day and asked people to work together to ensure the progress of the country. (Photo:AFP)

Sports fraternity wishes India on 73rd Independence Day

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wished the entire nation and asked the people to invest in early childhood development.

15 Aug 2019 1:21 PM

Only four-minutes short of his longest Independence Day speech delivered in 2016, today's 92-minute long address touched upon wide-varieties of the subject and showcased a five-year road-map of his government's ongoing term. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi's maiden I-Day address of second term also his second-longest

Independence Day speeches of his predecessor, Manmohan Singh, during his 10 years as Prime Minister were all less than 60 minutes.

15 Aug 2019 1:06 PM

'On the day of Raksha Bandhan, I want to give gift to our sisters that there will be free rides for women on all DTC,'Kejriwal said. (Photo: File)

Free rides for women in DTC buses from October 29: Arvind Kejriwal

He made the announcement at the Delhi government’s Independence Day event at Chhatrasal Stadium.

15 Aug 2019 12:26 PM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday said his government will bring a law to reserve 70 per cent jobs in industrial units for people from the state. (Photo: File)

Madhya Pradesh govt to enact law to reserve 70 pc jobs for locals: Kamal Nath

Addressing a gathering at Independence Day function, he stressed on the need to generate employment for the youth by attracting investments.

15 Aug 2019 12:15 PM

In the 28-second video, Namgyal was seen wearing sunglasses and a dark brown 'goucha' (traditional Ladakhi dress for men), and leading a line of fellow dancers. (Photo: Screengrab)

Video: Ladakh BJP MP Namgyal steals show again, dances on I-Day

Namgyal was greeted with a parade on his return to Ladakh earlier this week.

15 Aug 2019 12:03 PM

A group of children present on the occasion greeted Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh who presented them sweets. (Photo: ANI)

Sonia Gandhi unfurls national flag at Congress headquarters

The ceremony ended with the recital of the national anthem.

15 Aug 2019 11:07 AM

During his address to the nation on the 73rd Independence Day, he said today, India is talking about simultaneous polls which is a good thing. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

On 73rd I-Day, PM Modi makes fresh pitch for simultaneous elections

Draft submitted to Law Ministry cautioned that 'holding simultaneous elections is not possible within existing framework of Constitution'.

15 Aug 2019 10:53 AM

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Thursday reminded the country of its diversity and the need to hold on to it while wishing the nation on its 73rd Independence Day. (Photo: File)

Safeguarding 'fundamentals' of country essential: Yechury

'We must resolve to safeguard the fundamentals of our Republic — secular democracy, federalism and social justice,' he added.

15 Aug 2019 10:26 AM

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer Harshpal Singh, who is slated to receive the peacetime gallantry medal - Kirti Chakra today, recalls how he eliminated three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir last year. (Photo: ANI)

On I-Day, CRPF officer Harshpal Singh recalls how he fought JeM terrorists in J&K

In 2008, he received his first award for neutralising five Naxals in Hazaribagh area.

15 Aug 2019 10:13 AM

'Abrogating Article 370 is an important step in fulfilling Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's dream for a united India,' Modi added. (Photo: ANI)

'If Article 370 so essential, then why did it remain temporary?': PM Modi slams Cong

PM Modi did not shy away from denouncing the political opposition to Article 370.

15 Aug 2019 10:12 AM

It was created by Shaivalini Kumar which depicted traditional motifs from Indian textiles evoking the complex yet harmonious "patchwork" of Indian culture, ranging from education, to the arts, to courage and compassion. (Photo: Screengrab)

Google wishes India 73 years of Independence with historic doodle

The tricolour would be hoisted on Thursday across the country with the national anthem being played.

15 Aug 2019 10:00 AM

He talked about a host of issues, ranging from his government’s landmark decision on Jammu and Kashmir to the flood-hit parts of the country. (Photo: ANI)

Here are PM Modi's top quotes from his Independence Day address

Modi unfurled the National Flag and delivered the customary address to the nation from the Red Fort at 7:30 am.

15 Aug 2019 9:53 AM

The Baloch people say that they got independence from the British on August 11, 1947. (Photo:ANI)

'We need India's support to free Balochistan from Pak,' say Balochistan activists

Balochistan, the most volatile province in the southwestern borders of Pakistan has been struggling since 1948 against Pakistani occupation.

15 Aug 2019 9:45 AM

Modi sported a yellow-coloured turban with a dash of green and red along with a long trail that extended till his ankle as he addressed the nation from the ramparts of historic Red Fort on 73rd Independence Day. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi continues turban tradition for first I-Day address of Modi 2.0

As the Prime Minister yet again aces the Independence Day look, let's have a look at his previous outings with the turban.

15 Aug 2019 9:37 AM

Wishing India on its 73rd Independence Day, the United States on Thursday said New Delhi and Washington enjoy close ties of friendship which over the time have flourished into a 'strategic partnership'. (Photo: File)

US wishes its friend India on 73rd Independence Day

Pompeo, who visited India in June, said that India and the United States are 'great democracies', 'global powers' and 'good friends'.

15 Aug 2019 9:29 AM

The Prime Minister said the CDS would ensure synergy among the three services and provide effective leadership to them. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'India will have a Chief of Defence Staff,' says PM Modi in I-Day speech

Modi made the key announcement in his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day.

15 Aug 2019 9:27 AM

Banerjee said, 'I believe we don't have to learn from others how to be patriotic. We got freedom; today our country has progressed.' (Photo: File)

Don't have to learn from others how to be patriotic: Mamata to Centre

Banerjee said that Independence for her means 'to allow the people to speak'.

15 Aug 2019 8:54 AM

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