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August 15, 2026 12:26 PM
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday extended Independence Day greetings to Indians across the world, highlighting the country's growing "Atmavishwas, Atmagaurav and Atmanirbharta" over the past 12 years. In a post on X, Jaishankar sai...
August 15, 2026 12:04 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called on Indian companies to set ambitious global targets, urging the country's pharmaceutical firms to strive to become part of the world's top five. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort ...
August 15, 2026 11:32 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with schoolchildren at the Red Fort after delivering his address to the nation on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day. As soon as the Prime Minister concluded his speech, a group of schoo...
August 15, 2026 11:27 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to philosopher, nationalist, poet and thinker Sri Aurobindo on his birth anniversary, recalling his contribution to India's freedom struggle and his vision of human progress. In a post on X, ...
August 15, 2026 11:10 AM
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Shah, leaders and institutions from across the world extended greetings to India on its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, highlighting the country's deep-rooted ties and growing partnerships with the internation...
August 15, 2026 10:44 AM
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Israeli President Isaac Herzog extended warm greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the occasion of the country's 80th Independence Day on Saturday...
August 15, 2026 9:32 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged all political parties to work towards ensuring 33 per cent representation for women in State Legislative Assemblies and the Lok Sabha, saying women's leadership is essential for shaping the country's pol...
August 15, 2026 9:26 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has moved from being counted among the 'Fragile Five' economies to becoming the world's fastest-growing major economy over the past 12 years, crediting the country's people for the transformation. ...
August 15, 2026 9:23 AM
India’s 80th Independence Day was celebrated across the world on Saturday, with Indian missions, the diaspora and partner countries organising flag-hoisting ceremonies, cultural events and diplomatic gestures to mark the occasion. From flag-hoisti...
August 15, 2026 9:09 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India aims to operationalise five new nuclear reactors during this decade as part of efforts to strengthen the country's energy security and achieve a nuclear power capacity of 100 GW. Addressing the nat...
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