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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...

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

15 Aug 2019 2:53 PM IST

This matter of national interest is being obstructed by some fundamentalist elements and forces that play communal politics for selfish gains. Politics is delaying the construction of Ram Mandir, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said. (Photo: Twiter | ANI)

Bhagwat hails country's leadership, society for abrogation of Art 370

'Today is the day to remember the sacrifices made for the independence and to resolve for it again,' he said.

15 Aug 2019 2:46 PM IST

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 IST

The accused has been arrested. (Representational Image)

Woman, her lover burn husband with hot oil, hits hammer to kill him in...

According to police, Quincia and Nair were arrested under section 307 (attempt to murder) and have been remanded in...

15 Aug 2019 2:44 PM IST

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...

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

15 Aug 2019 2:33 PM IST

According to the official order, Virajpet BJP MLA K G Bopaiah wrote to Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa requesting him to cancel Tipu Jayanti celebrations. (Photo: File)

Aim is to make Bengaluru country's Silicon Valley in a 'true sense':...

Karnataka and more specifically Bengaluru had gained a prominent place in the global technology map, Yediyurappa said.

15 Aug 2019 2:31 PM IST

PM Modis maiden I-Day address of second term also his second-longest

PM Modi's maiden I-Day address of second term also his second-longest

Independence Day speeches of his predecessor, Manmohan Singh, during his 10 years as Prime Minister were all less than...

15 Aug 2019 1:06 PM IST

Their departure coincided with a major crackdown by the Indian government, including the arrival of tens of thousands more troops in Kashmir, the detention of hundreds of local leaders and activists, the severing of phone and internet links. (Photo: AFP)

Deserted streets, worried faces: Activists claim situation 'not...

Releasing a report on the visit, they alleged that the 'real situation' in Kashmir is different from what is being...

15 Aug 2019 12:52 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami (Photo: Asian Age)

TN CM announces trifurcation of Vellore district; govt commits for...

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

15 Aug 2019 12:28 PM IST

CM Arvind Kejriwal at a press meet on Thursday. (Photo: BUNNY SMITH)

Free rides for women in DTC buses from October 29: Arvind Kejriwal

He made the announcement at the Delhi government's Independence Day event at Chhatrasal Stadium.

15 Aug 2019 12:26 PM IST

A file photo of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath during a visit to Delhi.

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

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

15 Aug 2019 12:15 PM IST

He said the event would underline the bond between man and cows and also create awareness against cow slaughter. (Photo: Facebook)

'Will tie rakhi to cows on Raksha Bandhan,' says UP BJP leader Bhukkal...

Nawab had quit the Samajwadi Party to join the BJP last year.

15 Aug 2019 12:13 PM IST