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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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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Chennai, August 15, 2026; Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, in his first Independence Day address, called for an end to caste and religious divisions, saying true freedom would be achieved when society breaks such barriers. Addressing the Independence Day ceremony at Fort St George in Chennai on Saturday, Vijay said the spirit of India’s freedom…
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New Delhi, August 15, 2026; Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a warm and memorable moment with schoolchildren at the Red Fort on Saturday after delivering his Independence Day address to the nation. As soon as the Prime Minister concluded his speech, a group of schoolchildren dressed in white, green and saffron moved towards him. Modi…
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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Information and Public Relations Department will make its monthly magazine ‘Uttar Pradesh Sandesh’ more youth-friendly by introducing English-language articles and a dedicated online platform, Information Director Vishal Singh said on Friday. Speaking at an event where writers of the April-May and June-July editions were honoured, Vishal Singh said the initiative aims…
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New Delhi, August 14, 2026; Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to people who suffered during the Partition, recalling the displacement, loss and hardships faced by countless families during one of the most painful chapters in India’s history. Marking Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, the Prime Minister said the tragedy left families separated, homes…
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New Delhi, August 14, 2026; India’s 80th Independence Day is being celebrated with growing enthusiasm across the world, with Indian diplomatic missions organising cultural events, community programmes and official engagements ahead of August 15. In the United States, several state and local authorities have formally recognised India Day on August 15. The Indian Consulate in…
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Ranchi, August 14, 2026; Jharkhand Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey on Friday rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party’s allegations over the ongoing student agitation, saying the state government remains in dialogue with student representatives and is working on demands that have already been agreed upon. Tirkey said the government has been maintaining contact with students involved in…
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New Delhi, August 13, 2026: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday launched the revamped India Code Portal at Kartavya Bhavan-2 in New Delhi, introducing a range of technology-driven features aimed at making access to legislative information easier and more user-friendly. The launch event was attended by…
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