First time since Independence, Tricolour hoisted at Karreguttalu Hills

For the first time since Independence, the Indian Tricolour was hoisted at Karreguttalu Hills in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur, a former Naxal stronghold, marking the eradication of Maoism from the area after successful security operations. For the first time since Independence, the Tricolour was hoisted at Karreguttalu Hills in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, which was once considered a … Read more

80th Independence Day: PM Modi to lead; focus on Vande Mataram, youth

PM Narendra Modi will lead the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. The event will commemorate 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ and celebrate the youth’s role in the ‘Viksit Bharat by 2047’ vision, with thousands participating. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the 80th Independence Day Celebrations from the Red Fort in Delhi … Read more

Kashmiri diaspora in UK protests violence in PoJK, seeks action

The Kashmiri diaspora protested outside the Pakistani Consulate in Bradford, UK, against violence in PoJK. Protesters submitted a memorandum demanding Pakistan withdraw its security forces and end the use of force against civilians in the region. The Kashmiri diaspora on Friday (local time) held protests outside the Pakistani Consulate in Bradford, United Kingdom, against the … Read more

Sukhbir Badal attack: Accused sent to police custody till August 24

Jaspal Singh, 62, accused of attacking SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal with a dagger in a Nanded gurudwara, was sent to police custody. Badal suffered a forearm wound and called the attack an attempt to ‘destabilise’ Punjab and India. Sixty-two-year-old Jaspal Singh, accused of attacking Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister … Read more

India to weigh domestic needs before boosting diesel supply to Dhaka

India’s MEA stated that Bangladesh’s request for additional diesel will be examined based on domestic requirements, refining capacity, and availability. Dhaka sought more fuel via the friendship pipeline to tackle its energy and power shortages. India to Assess Dhaka’s Diesel Request On Dhaka’s request for enhanced fuel assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on … Read more

Har Ghar Tiranga: 10,000+ join grand Tiranga Yatra in Anand, Gujarat

As part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, Anand district organised a grand Tiranga Yatra. Led by Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi, over 10,000 people participated, filling the city with patriotic spirit from Shastri Maidan to Anand Town Hall. As part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign is being celebrated across … Read more

Moviegoers praise ‘Batwara 1947’ as a ‘heart-touching’ must-watch

Sunny Deol’s ‘Batwara 1947’ received praise from Mumbai moviegoers for its patriotic theme and emotional Partition-era narrative. Viewers lauded the performances of Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, and especially Shabana Azmi, calling it “heart-touching”. Sunny Deol-starrer ‘Batwara 1947’ struck an emotional chord with moviegoers in Mumbai, with many of them lauding its patriotic theme, Partition-era narrative … Read more

Esports World Cup Chess: Arjun, Nihal knocked out in quarterfinals

India’s challenge at the EWC 2026 Chess tournament ended in the quarterfinals. Arjun Erigaisi lost to Hikaru Nakamura in a tiebreaker, while Nihal Sarin was defeated by defending champion Magnus Carlsen. Both players finished in the top 8. India’s Challenge at EWC Chess Ends in Quarterfinals India’s challenge at the Chess tournament of the Esports … Read more