72nd Independence Day

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Lamenting that the speech was used to speak about the works done by his government in the over four years, she said PM Modi has been doing this also in his rallies and election meetings as well as in Parliament. (Photo: File)

PM Modi delivered 2019 poll speech on Independence Day: Mayawati

Mayawati said that the speech from Red Fort 'failed to infuse' new energy or hope among the people of the country

16 Aug 2018 1:44 PM

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra (Photo: PTI)

CJI: It is easy to criticise, attack, destroy a system

He said there may be some elements that may endeavour to weaken the institution but everyone together have refused to succumb to them.

16 Aug 2018 6:47 AM

Iconic ex-India captain Ajit Wadekar passes away

A statement from the hospital read, “Mr Wadekar was declared dead on arrival.” He had been critically unwell for sometime.”

16 Aug 2018 4:48 AM

Members of the all-women SWAT team stand guard during the 72nd Independence Day function at the historic Red Fort in Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi turns into a fortress on Independence Day

All-women SWAT team, snipers and over 500 CCTVs ensure security in Red Fort.

16 Aug 2018 2:59 AM

The three-minute-long video starts with the voice of Jawaharlal Nehru’s iconic speech-”Tryst with Destiny” and rekindles the controversy by showing the shot of Rahul Gandhi hugging Prime Minister inside Lok Sabha. (Photo: PTI)

Congress releases song to highlight its acheivements

The video also encapsulates the 72 year journey of the country with developmental work done that took place mostly during the Congress rule.

16 Aug 2018 2:33 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Impatient to take India ahead: PM Modi on Independence Day

Attacks UPA for being ‘inefficient’, kickstarts 2019 election campaign.

16 Aug 2018 2:31 AM

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Supremo also tweeted a few lines of Muhammad Iqbal's 'Sare Jahan se acha' an Urdu patriotic song written for children which quickly became an anthem of opposition to the British Raj. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Delhi CM sings 'hum honge kamyab' at Independence Day event

Invoking feeling of patriotism, Delhi Chief wished citizens by singing 'hum honge kamyab' (We shall overcome) at Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium.

15 Aug 2018 5:31 PM

'One thing saddens us is that on one hand we are hiring girls in police (department) for their empowerment, and on the other, demons are taking birth who rape innocent and minor girls,' Chouhan said. (Photo: File)

Madhya Pradesh 'role model' in dealing with rape cases of minors: CM

The earth needs to be rid of such 'demons', CM said after unfurling the national flag at the Independence Day function.

15 Aug 2018 5:09 PM

Early this year, four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court had held a press conference to raise certain grievances about the administrative orders of the CJI. (Photo: File | PTI)

Transcend personal ambitions to transform system: CJI on SC judges’ dissent

'There may be some elements who try to weaken the institution, but the judiciary will refuse to succumb,' stated Misra.

15 Aug 2018 3:38 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

India to be engine of world growth for 3 decades: PM Modi

GST, bankruptcy and insolvency law and benami property law that helped transform the economy.

15 Aug 2018 8:58 AM

Children learned about India’s freedom struggle.

Tiny tots in for I-Day celebration on Tuesday

There were speeches on the contribution of freedom fighters, dance performances, sports and cultural activities.

15 Aug 2018 1:04 AM

As India celebrates the 72nd Independence Day with pride and fervour, let’s relive the sacrifices of countless souls who made our today wonderful and gave us the right to breathe the air of freedom.

Take a trip down freedom lane

A tribute to the inspiring souls whose lives were not less than any revolution and who with their lives ignited the cause of freedom.

15 Aug 2018 12:20 AM

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