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The stock market will be closed on Monday and Thursday for Bakri Id and Independence Day celebrations, and hence domestic markets would most likely take cues from the global markets on Tuesday.

A short but volatile week ahead

The market is waiting for the government to provide some relief on FPI surcharge and stimulus for auto sectors, analysts said.

12 Aug 2019 1:14 AM

‘The entry to meeters and greeters area will be barred w.e.f. 10th August to 20th August 2019. Any inconvenience caused is regretted,’ IGI Airport authorities said. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

IGI airport tightens security ahead of Independence Day

Domestic flyers have been requested to reach minimum of 3 hours in advance, international flyers to reach 4 hours prior to scheduled flight.

08 Aug 2019 1:18 PM

The last time he addressed the nation was on March 27 during the Lok Sabha elections when he announced that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile (A-Sat) capability by shooting down a live satellite. (Photo: File)

Prime Minister Modi to address nation at 8 pm today

The proposed address comes days before the Prime Minister’s customary address to the nation on Independence Day.

08 Aug 2019 7:46 AM

The cadres were identified as Hafizpur Rehman, Yaqub Ali and Sariful Islam. (Photo: ANI)

Three Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen cadres arrested in Assam

According to police, the arrest was made while they were keeping a watch in the area ahead of Independence Day.

31 Jul 2019 9:41 AM

Akshay Kumar tries to steal Christmas

John Abraham started it in 2018 when he ignored Akshay Kumar’s dibs on the Independence Day weekend.

28 Jul 2019 1:05 AM

An “open forum” has been created on the NaMo App to receive suggestions.

Modi seeks suggestions for speech on August 15

“I am delighted to invite you all to share your valuable inputs for my speech on 15th August,” the Prime Minister tweeted.

20 Jul 2019 2:05 AM

This will be Modi's first Independence Day speech, after he returned to power with a massive majority in the Lok Sabha elections held a few months ago. (Photo: File)

'Let your thoughts be heard': PM invites suggestions for his Independence Day speech

'I am delighted to invite you all to share your valuable inputs for my speech on 15th August,' he tweeted.

19 Jul 2019 3:01 PM

John Abraham the new Mr Bharat?

The actor has now announced his latest film Attack, which is loosely based on a real-life hostage crisis that brought the nation to its knees.

14 Jul 2019 12:38 AM

John Abraham books Independence Day

Marjaavan, starring Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh and Tara Sutaria, was being shot.

09 Jul 2019 12:54 AM

As the US celebrated Independence Day on July 4, two protesters from the Revolutionary Communist Party were arrested by the Secret Service for burning a US flag outside the White House. (Photo: ANI)

2 protesters arrested for burning US flag outside White House on Independence Day

The protesters agitated against Trump and chanted 'America was never great', during Thursday's demonstrations.

05 Jul 2019 10:05 AM

The scramble began as guests rushed to the stadium to win free amusements tickets. (Photo: ANI)

15 killed, 75 injured in Madagascar stadium stampede

The stadium was launched in 2019 and is located in the centre of Antananarivo and serves as a venue for various sport and cultural events.

27 Jun 2019 1:08 PM

It is also to discuss the celebration of 75 years of India's independence in 2022, and 150 years of Mamata Gandhi’s birth anniversary. (Photo: ANI)

PM calls meeting of presidents of all parties to discuss 'one nation, one election'

The all-party meeting is to happen on June 19.

16 Jun 2019 2:49 PM

Ashish Khetan and Ashutosh likely to join Congress?

Ashutosh, who had announced his decision to quit AAP on Independence Day, was also eyeing a ticket to the upper house.

23 Aug 2018 4:04 AM

However, principal of the school claimed that it was his mistake not to hoist national flag and ignore the directive of the state government. (Representational image)

School principal held for not hoisting flag

However, since it is a bailable offence, the 34-year-old principal was released on bail.

19 Aug 2018 1:36 AM

India’s first penguin born on I-Day at Byculla Zoo

People will have to wait further more to get the glimpse of baby penguin, as it will be brought for exhibition after nearly three months.

17 Aug 2018 5:49 AM

School kids dressed as freedom fighters participate in Independence Day celebrations at a Thane school

72nd Independence Day celebrations observed peacefully

All units of Mumbai police were deployed and their leaves cancelled on the occasion, officials said

16 Aug 2018 6:40 AM

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis during his speech at Mantralaya after hoisting the national flag on Wednesday. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

CM Fadnavis tries to please all factions in his I-Day speech

The CM praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving constitutional status to the OBC commission.

16 Aug 2018 5:28 AM

A man holds a kite at the India Gate war mem-orial on Independence Day in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Heat fails to dampen I-Day spirit

Schoolchildren cheer with joy after meeting PM Modi.

16 Aug 2018 4:37 AM

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal inspects the guard of honour during the 72nd Independence Day function at Chhatrasal Stadium on Wednesday. (Photo: Bunny S)mith

CM Kejriwal laments ‘backwardness’ in India

The CM also claimed “unprecedented” development has happened in Delhi during AAP’s over three-year rule.

16 Aug 2018 2:50 AM

What has your approach gained: Governor to separatists

He asserted that the pursuit of divisive and confrontationist approaches can never lead to the resolution of any of the problems faced by the state.

16 Aug 2018 2:33 AM

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