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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 IST

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 unprecedentedâ€ development has happened in Delhi during AAP's over three-year rule.

16 Aug 2018 2:50 AM IST

J&K Governor NN Vohra on Wednesday appointed IAS officer BVR Subrahmanyam as the new Chief Secretary of the state. (Photo: File)

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...

16 Aug 2018 2:33 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the nation on the 72nd Independence Day. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Publicise death for rapists to instill fear, says PM Modi

Justice Malhotra was the first senior woman advocate to be directly appointed as the judge of the top court.

16 Aug 2018 2:32 AM IST

Tata Steel is countrys major steel producer.

Positive growth in steel sector, trend to continue: Tata Steel

The demand for steel was projected to grow by 5-6 per cent, but it has been 8 per cent, Narendran said.

15 Aug 2018 5:41 PM IST

As leaders across nation unfurled the tricolour flag, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about ensuring social justice for all and creatring an India that is progressing rapidly in his Independence Day speech. (Photos: AP/ PTI/ ANI)

Industry welcomes PM's firm resolve to place India among top economies

Rakesh Bharti Mittal said the speech reiterated the growing confidence of the world in the Indian growth.

15 Aug 2018 5:22 PM IST

In his last Independence Day speech before Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi presented a picture of rising India under his government, contrasting it with what he termed was policy paralysis under the UPA. (Photo: AP)

If not 'Mann ki Baat' PM could've done 'kaam ki baat' on I-Day: Cong

Congress claims people are tired of 'fake achche din' promises by BJP and are waiting for 'sachche din' when Modi...

15 Aug 2018 4:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses nation on 72nd Independence Day. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

Committed to enact triple talaq law, some people stalling it: PM Modi

PM Modi blamed 'some people', an apparent reference to opposition parties like Congress, for stalling its passage in the...

15 Aug 2018 4:02 PM IST

The Congress posted a video on its official Twitter handle in which the BJP chief is seen unfurling the flag, which falls down soon after he pulls the string. (Photo: Screengrab)

You can't handle flag, how will you manage nation: Congress mocks Amit...

The tricolour fall on ground at BJP headquarters in Delhi when party president Amit Shah was unfurling it..

15 Aug 2018 3:24 PM IST

Minutes after the event ended, heaps of plastic water bottles could be seen in various enclosures at Red Fort. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

As PM calls for Swachh Bharat, plastic, banana peels trashed at Red...

A few cartons were used as makeshift dustbins which eventually overflowed, forcing school children to throw garbage on...

15 Aug 2018 1:52 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with children during Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi breaks protocol to meet children at Red Fort; here's what he...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke from the security cordon to enter an enclosure where children welcomed him with loud...

15 Aug 2018 1:21 PM IST

55,012 farmers of Konkan division took the insurance cover

New agri export policy soon to double farmers' income by 2022: Modi

Modi spelt out pro-farm measures taken during four years of his government.

15 Aug 2018 11:32 AM IST