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The school staff rushed them to a local hospital where doctors declared them brought dead. (Photo: Representational)

2 students electrocuted ahead of flag hoisting in Gujarat school

The incident took place at the government-run school at Kenpur village in Santrampur taluka where the flag hoisting ceremony was organised.

15 Aug 2019 3:00 PM

‘British rule ended on August 15, 1947. But all other disparities are still continuing. What is our position in human development indices?’ the chief minister asked. (Photo: ANI)

Jagan Mohan Reddy hoists tri-colour in Vijayawada, briefs about various schemes

CM Reddy said, 'Freedom struggle is not just mere topic to read in history books instead it is great force that leads us to a good path.'

15 Aug 2019 2:53 PM

Earlier this month, Parliament had revoked Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and also passed Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Act 2019, reorganizing the state in two Union Territories--Jammu and Kashmir with Assembly and Ladakh without it. (Photo: ANI)

Ram Madhav extends Independence Day greetings from Ladakh

Madhav was accompanied by Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal during the Independence Day celebration in the region.

15 Aug 2019 2:45 PM

Rawat, while addressing the locals on the occasion, congratulated the cricket authority of the state after the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand got the full membership of BCCI on Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

Uttarakhand: CM extends Independence Day greetings; pays respect to freedom fighters

Under the ‘Mukhyamantri Pratibha Protsahan Yojana’, 25 topper children will also be given scholarship of 50 pc fee in all courses.

15 Aug 2019 2:33 PM

Indian skipper Virat Kohli wished the country a happy Independence Day and asked people to work together to ensure the progress of the country. (Photo:AFP)

Sports fraternity wishes India on 73rd Independence Day

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wished the entire nation and asked the people to invest in early childhood development.

15 Aug 2019 1:21 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Thursday announced trifurcating the large Vellore district into three and asserted his government's commitment to the two-language formula. (Photo: File)

TN CM announces trifurcation of Vellore district; govt commits for 2-language formula

Quoting late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, he expressed his government's commitment to the two-language formula of Tamil and English.

15 Aug 2019 12:28 PM

He said that the shared democratic values of the two nations, strong people-to-people ties and commitment to economic growth have further cemented the relationship. (Photo: Representational)

India-US friendship flourished into strategic partnership in two decades: Mike Pompeo

Pompeo said: The United States and India are great democracies, global powers, and good friends.

15 Aug 2019 12:27 PM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday said his government will bring a law to reserve 70 per cent jobs in industrial units for people from the state. (Photo: File)

Madhya Pradesh govt to enact law to reserve 70 pc jobs for locals: Kamal Nath

Addressing a gathering at Independence Day function, he stressed on the need to generate employment for the youth by attracting investments.

15 Aug 2019 12:15 PM

During his address to the nation on the 73rd Independence Day, he said today, India is talking about simultaneous polls which is a good thing. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

On 73rd I-Day, PM Modi makes fresh pitch for simultaneous elections

Draft submitted to Law Ministry cautioned that 'holding simultaneous elections is not possible within existing framework of Constitution'.

15 Aug 2019 10:53 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rakhi sister Qamar Mohsin Shaikh, like every year, wishes the very best for her brother on Rakha Bandhan being celebrated on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

In next 5 years, hope world recognises positive decisions he made: PM’s sister Shaikh

The Pakistan-origin woman married to an Indian, Shaikh has been tying rakhi to Prime Minister Modi every year for more than two decades now.

15 Aug 2019 10:49 AM

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Thursday reminded the country of its diversity and the need to hold on to it while wishing the nation on its 73rd Independence Day. (Photo: File)

Safeguarding 'fundamentals' of country essential: Yechury

'We must resolve to safeguard the fundamentals of our Republic — secular democracy, federalism and social justice,' he added.

15 Aug 2019 10:26 AM

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer Harshpal Singh, who is slated to receive the peacetime gallantry medal - Kirti Chakra today, recalls how he eliminated three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir last year. (Photo: ANI)

On I-Day, CRPF officer Harshpal Singh recalls how he fought JeM terrorists in J&K

In 2008, he received his first award for neutralising five Naxals in Hazaribagh area.

15 Aug 2019 10:13 AM

'Abrogating Article 370 is an important step in fulfilling Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's dream for a united India,' Modi added. (Photo: ANI)

'If Article 370 so essential, then why did it remain temporary?': PM Modi slams Cong

PM Modi did not shy away from denouncing the political opposition to Article 370.

15 Aug 2019 10:12 AM

It was created by Shaivalini Kumar which depicted traditional motifs from Indian textiles evoking the complex yet harmonious "patchwork" of Indian culture, ranging from education, to the arts, to courage and compassion. (Photo: Screengrab)

Google wishes India 73 years of Independence with historic doodle

The tricolour would be hoisted on Thursday across the country with the national anthem being played.

15 Aug 2019 10:00 AM

He talked about a host of issues, ranging from his government’s landmark decision on Jammu and Kashmir to the flood-hit parts of the country. (Photo: ANI)

Here are PM Modi's top quotes from his Independence Day address

Modi unfurled the National Flag and delivered the customary address to the nation from the Red Fort at 7:30 am.

15 Aug 2019 9:53 AM

Modi sported a yellow-coloured turban with a dash of green and red along with a long trail that extended till his ankle as he addressed the nation from the ramparts of historic Red Fort on 73rd Independence Day. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi continues turban tradition for first I-Day address of Modi 2.0

As the Prime Minister yet again aces the Independence Day look, let's have a look at his previous outings with the turban.

15 Aug 2019 9:37 AM

Wishing India on its 73rd Independence Day, the United States on Thursday said New Delhi and Washington enjoy close ties of friendship which over the time have flourished into a 'strategic partnership'. (Photo: File)

US wishes its friend India on 73rd Independence Day

Pompeo, who visited India in June, said that India and the United States are 'great democracies', 'global powers' and 'good friends'.

15 Aug 2019 9:29 AM

The Prime Minister said the CDS would ensure synergy among the three services and provide effective leadership to them. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'India will have a Chief of Defence Staff,' says PM Modi in I-Day speech

Modi made the key announcement in his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day.

15 Aug 2019 9:27 AM

The country has also informed India that it would not be sending its High Commissioner-designate to India Moin-ul-Haq, who was expected to officially take charge on August 16. (Photo: India in Pakistan twitter handle)

Indian High Commission in Pakistan lit-up ahead of Independence Day

The High Commission on Wednesday tweeted an image of embassy building lit-up in Tricolour ahead of the Independence Day.

15 Aug 2019 9:13 AM

He said further relaxations in prohibitory orders have been given in a large number of areas, including Srinagar. (Photo: PTI)

I-Day in mind, restrictions to continue for some time in Kashmir, say officials

The main Independence Day function would be held at SK Stadium here with Governor Satya Pal Malik hoisting the national flag.

15 Aug 2019 8:19 AM

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