Shivraj Singh Chouhan drives PM Modi’s people-centric governance push

IANS | August 15, 2025 9:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan echoed the Prime Minister’s sentiment, affirming that his Ministry has embraced this approach by working directly among the people rather than operating solely through paperwork.

A memorable Independence Day, says PM Modi; shares video

IANS | August 15, 2025 9:01 PM

Bhopal, Aug 15 (IANS) In a four-minute video released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 79th Independence Day at the Red Fort plays out like a living tableau - each scene rich with history, layered in symbolism, and alive with grandeur.

Delhi Madrasa hosts I-Day ceremony; Imam Ilyasi highlights nation's progress

IANS | August 15, 2025 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) As the nation marked its 79th Independence Day, the spirit of unity and patriotism echoed not just in schools and government offices, but also in the mosques and madrasas of Delhi. A heartwarming celebration took place at Tajweed-ul-Quran Takiya Wali Masjid, located in Azad Market, where madrasa children came together to commemorate the day with great enthusiasm.

Stop theatrics, pass Assembly resolution on J&K statehood: Sajad Lone tells CM Omar

IANS | August 15, 2025 4:17 PM

Srinagar, Aug 15 (IANS) Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara, Sajad Lone, strongly reacted to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s Independence Day announcement of launching a statehood signature campaign, warning against “making a mockery” of the cause and urging a "dignified, constitutional route", a party statement said on Friday.

BJP, Congress cross swords over PM Modi's semiconductor remark

IANS | August 15, 2025 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The BJP and the Congress on Friday crossed swords over the country's semiconductor production capabilities, a development that followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement in his Independence Day speech that the first 'Made in India' chip will be rolled out by the end of this year.