Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa was illuminated in the colours of the Indian flag on Saturday night to mark India’s 80th Independence Day, drawing large crowds of Indian expatriates, residents and visitors. The world’s tallest building lit up in saffron, white and green as the UAE joined Indians around the world in celebrating the milestone national … Read more
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday accused the PM Narendra Modi-led government of crushing the dreams of the youth, avoiding questions in Parliament and pushing young people towards protests through its policies. Speaking at Indira Bhavan after Modi’s Independence Day address, Kharge said peaceful protest was a constitutional right and students demanding their rights should … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced free online coaching for competitive examinations to reduce the financial burden on poor and middle-class families, and said 10 million youth will be trained in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next year. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi said the … Read more
The job aspirants protesting against alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations on Saturday announced that they would gherao chief minister Hemant Soren’s official residence on August 20, demanding his resignation. Seeking “accountability” for the irregularities, spokesperson of the “JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch”, Piyush Singh, said: “This is the first time we are … Read more
Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra on Saturday apologised to law students if any of his remarks or a recent letter had hurt their feelings amid the controversy surrounding the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) Universitys graduating batch. He also urged students to assess the issue independently and decide … Read more
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has called for a ‘peaceful revolution’ to clean up democracy, urging PM Modi to deliver on his 2014 promise of a ‘decriminalised Parliament’. He also sought public suggestions for selfless people to consult on reforms. Activist Sonam Wangchuk called for a “peaceful revolution” to bring changes in the way leaders are chosen, … Read more
This Independence Day, revisit five Hindi films that explore patriotism. The list includes classics like ‘Rang De Basanti’ and ‘Swades’ alongside military biopics ‘Sam Bahadur’ and ‘Ikkis’, and the spy thriller ‘Raazi’. As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, August 15 offers a chance to revisit films that portray patriotism in different ways. From young … Read more
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
Chief Ministers across states like Gujarat, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh hoisted the Tricolour to mark India’s 80th Independence Day. The celebrations followed the national ceremony at the Red Fort, where PM Modi addressed the nation. Chief Ministers and senior leaders across several states hoisted the Tricolour at official Independence Day ceremonies on Saturday as the country … Read more
On Independence Day, Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the BJP govt for failing on rights, evading accountability and fueling division. He contrasted it with Congress’s legacy, crediting the UPA for landmark rights-based welfare programs. Marking India’s 80th Independence Day at the Congress headquarters, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the BJP-led Central government, accusing it of failing to … Read more