From Colonial Military to a National Force: India’s Defence Journey

Over 79 years, India’s military has transformed from a post-colonial force to a formidable global power. This journey includes Partition, wars with Pakistan, the liberation of Goa, and a strategic shift from reactive defence to proactive deterrence. New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): “At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India … Read more

80th Independence Day: Gambhir pays tribute to freedom fighters

Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir paid tribute to freedom fighters on the 80th Independence Day. The BCCI, Irfan Pathan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings, remembering the sacrifices made for the nation’s freedom. Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Saturday paid tribute to the freedom fighters on … Read more

Delhi Weather LATEST Update: Rain Likely on Independence Day, Wet Spell to Continue Through August

Delhi-NCR is expected to witness cloudy skies and intermittent showers on Independence Day, August 15. The latest forecast suggests that the national capital could receive light rain at different times during the day, although widespread heavy rainfall is not expected. A spell of very light to light rain, with around 5 mm of rainfall, is … Read more

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana Weather LATEST Update: IMD Issues Heavy Rain Warning For Multiple States

24 Image Credit : Gemini AI Heavy Rains in Telangana Today This depression has also supercharged the monsoons. After a few clear days, the skies are turning dark again. The weather department warns that several districts in Telangana will get heavy rain on August 15. North Telangana, in particular, might see extremely heavy showers. The … Read more

Petrol Diesel Price Today, August 15: Check Latest Fuel Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and More

On August 15, 2026, petrol and diesel prices across major Indian cities were unchanged. This occurred even as global crude oil prices rose by over $1 a barrel, influenced by uncertainty in US-Iran talks and energy market concerns. Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on Saturday, August 15, 2026, offering no … Read more

India will be a developed nation by 2047, says PM Modi on I-Day

Addressing the nation on Independence Day, PM Modi expressed confidence that India will become a developed nation by 2047. He urged citizens to dream big and work towards ‘Viksit Bharat’, highlighting the country’s economic progress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed strong confidence that India will become a developed nation by 2047. In his … Read more

Independence Day: Serve nation with honesty, says Shivraj Chouhan

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hoisted the Tricolour on the 80th Independence Day, calling upon citizens to serve the nation by performing their duties with utmost dedication and honesty, stating it means ‘living for the country’. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday hoisted the Tricolour at his residence in Delhi on the occasion of … Read more

Tourist’s tricolour body paint a highlight at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk

An Ahmedabad-based tourist, Arun Haryani, painted his body in the Indian tricolour and waved the national flag at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk on Independence Day, drawing attention from locals and children as he celebrated the national occasion. An Ahmedabad-based tourist turned heads at Srinagar’s iconic Lal Chowk on Independence Day by painting his body in the … Read more

India Post uses drones for last-mile delivery in challenging regions

India Post is using drones to speed up last-mile delivery in challenging regions like Assam and Himachal Pradesh. The technology overcomes mountains and difficult terrain, cutting delivery times from hours to minutes for mail and essential services. From postmen travelling on foot and bicycles to drones carrying postal bags across mountains and difficult terrain, India … Read more