Patna, Aug 15 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hoisted the national flag at Patna's Gandhi Maidan on Friday, marking Independence Day, and took the salute of the ceremonial parade of Bihar Police, Bihar Paramilitary Police, Bihar Scout and Guide,...
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah regarding the tragedy following the cloudburst in Kishtwar. He assessed the situation and assured all necessary...
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of sports in India's development during his Independence Day speech here on Friday and said the recently approved National Sports Policy 2025 will help in promoting sports in...
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) As the country celebrates the 79th Independence Day on Friday, any Indian stepping outside on any given day in August is greeted by the heartwarming sight of saffron, white, and green colours flashing in the...
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IANS) The parents of the R.G. Kar rape and murder victim have moved a fresh petition at the Calcutta High Court seeking permission to survey the "scene of crime". The victim's father said on Friday that they...
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The Finance Ministry on Friday put forth the proposal about a simplified, two-tier Goods and Services Tax (GST) system with a "standard" and "merit" slab, alongside special rates for select goods. The proposal came after...
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IANS) The 79th Independence Day functions, including the hoisting of the National Flag and the ceremonial parade, concluded smoothly and peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.The main function was held at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar...
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Despite sustained criticism from Opposition parties over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has reported that it has not received a single formal complaint...
Vijayawada, Aug 15 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu defended the Godavari-Banakacherla project, saying it will not harm the water interests of any state. Referring to Telangana's opposition to the project, he said that no one needs to...
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets at the Red Fort on Friday as part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations. The young cadets, brimming with enthusiasm and pride, described the...
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Marking his 12th Independence Day address from the iconic Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a sweeping vision for India’s transformation, blending technological ambition with economic firepower. On the nation’s 79th Independence...
Rohtak, Aug 15 (IANS) Extending special Independence Day greetings to the soldiers who protect the country's borders day and night, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday paid tributes to the unknown martyrs who died for freedom. “This festival...