Rahul Kumar

India’s 80th Independence Day: Global missions share heartfelt wishes

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On India’s 80th Independence Anniversary, international diplomatic missions including the US, Bangladesh, Israel, and Iran shared heartfelt greetings, celebrating India’s democratic journey and strengthening bilateral partnerships. As India celebrates its landmark 80th Independence Anniversary, international diplomatic missions, ambassadors, and partner nations based in New Delhi have shared heartfelt greetings, honouring India’s democratic journey, civilizational heritage, … Read more

RBI’s early closure of FCNR(B) window unlikely to hit bank liquidity

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RBI’s early closure of the FCNR(B) deposit window won’t materially impact bank liquidity, as the scheme has already garnered inflows of USD 52.3 billion, far exceeding expectations, according to a CareEdge Ratings report. The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to prematurely close its special FCNR(B) deposit mobilisation window is unlikely to materially undermine the … Read more

India must emerge as global defence supplier, leader in hypersonics: PM

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PM Modi identified defence power as the fifth ‘Shakti’ in his Independence Day speech, calling for self-reliance. He urged India to become a global supplier of military equipment and a leader in next-gen tech like hypersonic systems. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence … Read more

IND vs SL, 1st Test: KL Rahul-Devdutt Padikkal’s Partnership Secret Decoded by Cheteshwar Pujara

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Cheteshwar Pujara praised KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal’s 155-run stand in the Galle Test, crediting their shared Karnataka experience for strong communication. He said Rahul’s senior presence helped ease Padikkal’s nerves and score his maiden Test century. Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has decoded the partnership between KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal on Day 1 … Read more

VP Radhakrishnan interacts with students on Independence Day in Delhi

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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan interacted with school students from New Delhi and Ghaziabad at Uparashtrapati Bhavan on Independence Day, encouraging them to develop knowledge, discipline, and a spirit of service for a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan interacted with school students from New Delhi and Ghaziabad at Uparashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Independence … Read more

Saudi King, Crown Prince extend Independence Day greetings to India

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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu on India’s Independence Day, wishing the government and people of India steady progress and prosperity and praising bilateral relations. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday extended … Read more

Karnataka: Magisterial inquiry ordered into Hanur shootout, 3 killed

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The Karnataka government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into a shootout in Hanur, Chamarajanagar, where three suspected poachers were killed in an encounter with forest officials. The officials claimed they shot in self-defense. Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Saturday said a magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the shootout in the Hanur taluk in Chamarajanagar … Read more

Patriotic Bollywood Dialogues That Still Resonate With Indians Today

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On Independence Day, explore why patriotic Bollywood dialogues from films like ‘Gadar’ and ‘Chak De! India’ endure. Screenwriter Shantanu Srivastava explains how patriotic cinema has evolved, mirroring India’s growth and national mood. Every Independence Day, Indian audiences return to some of Bollywood’s most loved patriotic films. From ‘Border’ and ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ to ‘Chak … Read more