NEW DELHI: On Independence Day, every Indian is excited to unfurl the national flag but do birds share the same feeling?An unexpected video from Kerala is going viral on the internet capturing a bird from afar helping a struck national flag to “unfurl.” But the reality is different.The clip was posted on 17th August and…
NEW DELHI: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) supremo Sharad Pawar on Friday criticised the Centre for not respecting the position of leader of the opposition, a day after Rahul Gandhi was not allotted a front-row seat at the Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony at Red Fort.“The Centre did not honour the post of leader of opposition,” said…
NEW DELHI: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat got accolades from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for her remarkable performance at the Olympics in Paris and for becoming the first female grappler from India to go to the final.On Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a meeting and reception for Indian athletes and gold winners from the just…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest Independence Day speech on Thursday, lasting 98 minutes, surpassing his previous record of 96 minutes set in 2016. PM Modi‘s speeches have averaged around 82 minutes, making them the longest of any PM in history.On the 78th Independence Day, PM Modi, in his address, outlined a…
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday greeted countrymen on the 78th independence day with a message on “freedom”. “For us, freedom is not just a word – it is our biggest protective shield, woven into constitutional and democratic values,” the Congress leader said. And that freedom meant, the power to express, ability…
As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, the spirit of celebration is palpable across the country and beyond. Among the many joining in the festivities is the US Embassy in India, which has captured hearts with a unique Independence Day tribute.In a heartwarming video shared on social media, embassy staff extended their Independence Day greetings…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his 78th Independence Day speech, detailed a series of goals aimed at propelling India’s growth, fostering innovation, and asserting the nation as a global leader across multiple arenas. His vision includes enhancing urban living quality, revitalizing ancient educational values, advancing semiconductor production, and more.Here are the key points:Ease…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hoisted the tricolor at the Red Fort for the 11th consecutive year, celebrating 78th Independence Day, also marking his first Independence Day in his third term as Prime Minister. With this achievement, he becomes only the third Prime Minister to do so, following Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.Jawaharlal…
Reiterating India’s strong efforts to host the 2036 Summer Olympics in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address to the nation on the occasion of Independence Day that the country is preparing for its bid to bring the biggest sporting extravaganza to India. “It is our dream that the 2036 Olympics is hosted…
Four years ago on Independence Day, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket in a way that was characteristic of the former India captain’s unexpected moves.A post popped up on Dhoni’s Instagram account ahead of the 2020 Indian Premier League season, and it took the Internet by storm. “Thanks – Thanks a lot for…
