New Delhi, August 17, 2026; A political confrontation has intensified over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reference to “Dimagi Naxal” during his Independence Day address, with BJP National Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi questioning the Congress over its response to the remark. Trivedi sought to draw a comparison between the Congress party’s present criticism of the terminology and…
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Washington, August 17, 2026; Johnny Depp could be heading back to the high seas as Captain Jack Sparrow, with producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirming that discussions are underway over the actor’s possible involvement in the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Speaking about the long-discussed sixth chapter of the blockbuster franchise, Bruckheimer said the team is…
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Varanasi, August 17, 2026; The Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi has taken on a festive appearance as the city observes Nag Panchami alongside the third Monday of the sacred Sawan month. The revered temple complex has been transformed with extensive floral decorations and illumination, creating a striking atmosphere for devotees arriving to seek the blessings…
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Galle, August 16, 2026; India finished the second day of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in a commanding position after reaching 460 for nine wickets, with wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel calling the total a strong platform for the next phase of the contest. India resumed at 288 for two and added another 172 runs during…
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New York, August 17, 2026; New York City turned into a vibrant centre of Indian culture and patriotism as the 44th India Day Parade brought together thousands of members of the Indian-American community, elected leaders and dignitaries to commemorate India’s 80th Independence Day. The annual celebration featured New York Governor Kathy Hochul alongside lawmakers, community…
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New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour, cultural festivities and strong community participation at the Type-5, Sarojini Nagar residential complex. The programme began with a senior citizen unfurling the National Flag, followed by the singing of the National Anthem by officers, residents and their families. A range of…
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Faridabad: RPS Group celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day at RPS 12th Avenue on Saturday with a series of patriotic activities aimed at bringing residents and families together. The celebrations began with the unfurling of the national flag and the singing of the National Anthem, followed by a performance by an Army band. A special patriotic…
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Greater Noida: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) celebrated the 80th Independence Day with Chief Executive Officer Rakesh Kumar Singh unfurling the national flag and leading the gathering in paying tribute to the sacrifices made during India’s freedom struggle. Addressing officials and employees, Rakesh Kumar Singh highlighted the authority’s achievements and stressed the need…
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Faridabad: Haryana Cabinet Minister Vipul Goel unfurled the national flag at Faridabad’s 80th Independence Day celebrations and inspected the parade. Earlier, he paid tribute to freedom fighters and soldiers at the Shaheed Memorial, urging citizens to uphold their ideals and extending greetings on Independence Day and Hariyali Teej. He said Haryana has provided government jobs…
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New Delhi – 15 August 2026 – On 15th August 2026, to mark the 76th birthday of Comrade Shiva Gopal Mishra, General Secretary of All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF) and Northern Railway Men’s Union (NRMU), as well as the 80th Independence Day, the Delhi Division of NRMU organized a Blood Donation Camp in the NRMU…
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