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where the Lahore lunatic Bishan Singh stands in no man’s land between India and Pakistan, confused as to what to call home, is not so far from the truth.

Tales of parting from the midnight hour

Seventy years from Indian Independence, we speak to those who experienced the first taste of freedom and upheavals of Partition.

15 Aug 2017 12:00 AM

A boy waves the Indian tri-colour flags at Mehrangarh Fort road on the eve of Independence Day in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. (Photo: PTI)

India@70: Let’s get the basics right

Democracy is a modern system of governance and organising the State and society.

15 Aug 2017 12:00 AM

The band called ROCK@ Band has created the music video titled ‘I am Indian’ to celebrate Independence Day (Photo: Youtube screen grab)

Scientists prove music is no rocket science in Independence Day video

The 20-member band of musically-inclined scientists and engineers have created the music video titled ‘I am an Indian’.

14 Aug 2017 7:26 PM

For our independence, we owe so much to the countless freedom fighters who made great sacrifices to bring us here, President said. (Photo: PTI/File)

Demonetisation boosted efforts to build honest India: President on I-Day eve

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday addressed the nation on the eve of 71st Independence Day.

14 Aug 2017 7:19 PM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh flags off a 5,000 meter marathon in Raipur. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Raman Singh flags off 5,000 mtr marathon in Raipur, hails development in the state

Singh further said that the government is doing its best to work for the tribal's and forest dwellers in the state.

14 Aug 2017 10:47 AM

Not just singing, Mika Singh has also made appearances in films and reality show.

Indian-Americans condemn Mika's concert on Pakistani I-Day, dub it 'deplorable'

They have strongly criticised him for urging his fans to join him in jointly celebrating the independence days of India and Pakistan.

14 Aug 2017 10:09 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

PM receives over 9,000 ideas for Independence Day speech

Subsequently thousands of suggestions had been received on the MyGov portal of the government as well as on the Narendra Modi App.

14 Aug 2017 2:20 AM

Khaplang faction of NSCN, which has been leading a joint forum of northeast militant outfits, has not been the part of the joint call. (Representational image/File)

Terror outfits call for Independence Day boycott

The NSCN-K has called for the boycott of Independence Day in Naga inhabited areas separately.

14 Aug 2017 2:19 AM

The order issued by UP minority welfare minister Laxmi Narain Chaudhary told clerics to ensure their students participate in cultural programmes. (Representational image)

Clerics: Why Independence Day order only for Uttar Pradesh madrasas?

Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahli said on Sunday that the ‘unusual’ order is directed only at madarasas.

14 Aug 2017 2:19 AM

The flag, which has been in the ASI’s ‘reserve collection’ for decades was for the first time put on public display at the Fort Museum. (Photo: Facebook)

Only surviving vintage national flag hoisted in 1947 still flies high at Fort St George

Placed in air tight wooden-glass showcase, the flag is surrounded by six bowls of silica gel to regulate humidity, absorb moisture all time.

13 Aug 2017 3:29 PM

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav. (Photo: PTI)

Mulayam Singh Yadav to hold rally in Etawah

This will be Mr Yadav’s first interaction with the people after the assembly elections where the Samajwadi Party was decimated to a great extent.

13 Aug 2017 3:52 AM

Authorities of several madrasas in the state are planning to meet chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, seeking appropriate action in the matter. (Representational image)

Outrage in MP over madrasa order on Independence Day celebrations

A section of madrasa officials in MP on Saturday took strong exception to the order, saying that it amounted to “putting to test our patriotism”.

13 Aug 2017 12:42 AM

It was indeed a moment of pride for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her little daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, who hoisted the Indian flag as a part of their celebration of 70th year of India’s Independence at Melbourne.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan hoists Indian flag in Melbourne

The mother-daughter duo chose to wear Indian attires as they sang the national anthem.

13 Aug 2017 12:04 AM

The posters carried photos of absconding Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorists. (Photo: ANI)

Ahead of I-Day, Delhi Police issues posters of wanted terrorists

The Special Cell of Delhi Police has issued posters of terrorists at all prominent places in the city.

12 Aug 2017 4:28 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: File)

I-Day week: Modi to address agro fallout at over 600 centres in country

The KVKs will broadcast over 5,000 rounds of video-conferencing/recordings of the Prime Minister from next week.

12 Aug 2017 2:12 PM

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

UP madrasas must video record Independence Day events: Yogi Adityanath

Several organisations, including the UP Madrasa Board, are already protesting against the order.

12 Aug 2017 1:32 AM

According to the source, the gypsy, which is missing or is suspected to be stolen, went missing from Tughlaq Road police station. (Representational image)

Delhi cops on alert after police gypsy goes missing

However, adding to the misery, a police gypsy with a police sticker has allegedly gone missing.

11 Aug 2017 1:44 AM

Members of Devditi Foundation and social media group India Saree Challenge danced to patriotic songs at Select City Walk on Wednesday evening.

When even grandmas danced to celebrate Independence Day

With less than a week to go for Independence Day, patriotic fervour is ruling the cultural calendar of the city.

11 Aug 2017 12:18 AM

BSNL will offer special benefit plans on roaming as well from August 15.

BSNL to allow special plan benefit on roaming too from August 15

Armed force personnel, professionals, business persons and students all will get more benefit from this scheme.

10 Aug 2017 7:37 PM

In July, the Delhi Police banned the flying of para-gliders, para-motors, hang-gliders, microlight aircraft, hot air balloons, small-size powered aircrafts and quadcopters in the national capital. (Photo: PTI)

Be safe, report suspicious activity: Delhi Police ahead of Independence Day

A top cop said that the Special Cell unit of the police, SWAT teams and 'Parakram' vans are working to ensure that the city remains safe.

10 Aug 2017 9:36 AM

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