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'Powered by 140 crore Indians, our nation is scaling new heights': PM Modi on 80th Independence Day

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:38 AM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on its 80th Independence Day, saying that “powered by 140 crore Indians,” the country is “scaling new heights of progress across different sectors,” while paying tribute to the countless freedom fighters whose courage and sacrifice brought an end to colonial rule.

Independence Day: PM Modi to address nation from Red Fort, set to create new record

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:15 AM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi on Saturday, and address the nation from its ramparts for the 13th consecutive time, setting a new record among non-Congress prime ministers.

Indian community celebrates Independence Day in Hong Kong

IANS | August 15, 2026 12:14 AM

Hong Kong, Aug 15 (IANS) The Indian Association in Hong Kong has organised a gala evening reception to celebrate the 80th Independence Day, which was attended by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and India's Consul General Rajesh Naik.

Sashakt Nari, Sashakt Bharat: Women driving India's growth story

IANS | August 14, 2026 11:20 PM

New Delhi, August 14 (IANS) From sports to politics, to defence, and general life, women have moved from being beneficiaries to active drivers of India's development story.

India extends assistance to hundreds of families in Sri Lanka

IANS | August 14, 2026 10:58 PM

Colombo, Aug 14 (IANS) The Indian High Commission and Assistant High Commission in Sri Lanka on Friday extended assistance to around 800 families that were affected by extreme weather conditions recently.

Maharashtra FDA suspends 14 food licences after statewide quick-commerce safety drive (Lead)

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:41 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended 14 food business licences after conducting a statewide inspection drive targeting food establishments operating through quick-commerce and online food delivery platforms, including Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart.

President Murmu hails women’s rise, youth power on I-Day eve

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu has expressed deep satisfaction over the impressive performance of “India’s daughters” in education and the expanding role of women across diverse fields, while underscoring the nation’s young population as its most valuable asset.

Partition trauma in East India was slower with episodic migration

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) It was the traumatic 1947 Partition‑era in East Pakistan. Ramesh Chandra and his family of eight were going through horror, locked in their sprawling house in Brahmanbaria as intermittent waves of marauders were being held at bay with boiling oil, jaggery or water poured from the roof. As their food and weapons of defence ran low, very late one night, when the din and threat seemed to lessen, the family crept out the back to begin a gruelling journey. They waded through streams, coaxed boatmen to cross wider and deeper water bodies, and walked until they reached Tripura. After a short stay, they walked to Assam, where they had relatives.

Thoughts reflect nation's strength: PM Modi on President Murmu's address to nation

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that President Droupadi Murmu's thoughts behind her address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, reflect the "nation's strength".

'Make in India has become reality': Rajeev Khandelwal on hosting Adani Group’s 'Vande Bharatam' initiative

IANS | August 14, 2026 8:45 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 14 (IANS) Actor Rajeev Khandelwal, who has been declared the brand ambassador of the Adani Group's 'Vande Bharatam', is set to host the initiative that aims to identify and support innovators, entrepreneurs and problem-solvers from across India.

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'Powered by 140 crore Indians, our nation is scaling new heights': PM Modi on 80th Independence Day

Independence Day: PM Modi to address nation from Red Fort, set to create new record

Indian community celebrates Independence Day in Hong Kong

Sashakt Nari, Sashakt Bharat: Women driving India's growth story

India extends assistance to hundreds of families in Sri Lanka

Maharashtra FDA suspends 14 food licences after statewide quick-commerce safety drive (Lead)

President Murmu hails women’s rise, youth power on I-Day eve

Partition trauma in East India was slower with episodic migration

Thoughts reflect nation's strength: PM Modi on President Murmu's address to nation

'Make in India has become reality': Rajeev Khandelwal on hosting Adani Group’s 'Vande Bharatam' initiative

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