Independence without inner liberation is incomplete: Acharya Prashant on the Gita’s message

IANS | August 15, 2025 10:19 AM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) As the country celebrates its 79th Independence Day on Friday and Janmashtami on Saturday, philosopher and author Acharya Prashant sought to guide the nation and stressed that India’s political freedom of 1947 remains incomplete without the Gita’s call for inner liberation and called for uniting the Gita’s liberation with the Constitution’s liberty.

'Never imagined coming to Delhi, now we represent our villages': Border residents on govt’s vibrant villages push

IANS | August 14, 2025 11:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) We had only seen VIPs on television before, but today we are here ourselves, Damyanti Tufan from Mana village in Uttarakhand said on Thursday, describing her pride at being invited to the national capital for Independence Day celebrations under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP).

Women stepping out, stepping up: Bihar leader credits Modi govt for grassroots change

IANS | August 14, 2025 11:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, Anju Devi, the elected head of Devariya Taruanwa Gram Panchayat in Bihar, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership, while calling for greater empowerment of women at all levels of society.

Puri beach transforms into canvas of Indian valour and innovation this Independence Day

IANS | August 14, 2025 11:15 PM

Puri, Aug 14 (IANS) Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has once again captured the spirit of patriotism and innovation with his latest creations on the shores of Puri beach.

From hills to capital: Panchayat heads from J&K, Himachal and Punjab to attend I‑Day event

IANS | August 14, 2025 11:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, panchayat representatives from across the country will participate as special guests at the Red Fort ceremony. Representing the grassroots of Indian democracy, they shared their thoughts ahead of the event, expressing gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the honour.

Village voices reach the Red Fort: Gram pradhans laud PM Modi’s vision

IANS | August 14, 2025 10:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Panchayat representatives invited as special guests to the 79th Independence Day celebrations have expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the moment one of immense pride and honour. Many described the invitation as a recognition of grassroots governance and reaffirmed their commitment to implementing Central government schemes in their villages.

PM Modi lauds Prez Murmu's Independence Day-eve address as a call to unity, nation-building

IANS | August 14, 2025 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded President Droupadi Murmu’s Independence Day-eve address, describing it as a “thoughtful” and “inspiring” reflection on India’s collective progress and future aspirations.

Bihar voter list: ‘EC’s actions show due process, not prejudice’

IANS | August 14, 2025 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish online the list of over 65 lakh voters proposed for deletion during Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The move has placed the ECI at the heart of a heated political debate.

Developed nation: Mere imagination or reality ?

Manu Gaur | August 14, 2025 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of Bharat’s independence, while the nation is on its way to becoming the world’s third-largest economy, it still needs to focus on several other crucial aspects to truly become a developed nation.

If fake voters decided 2024, nullify the Lok Sabha election: Pawan Khera slams govt, EC over ‘data secrecy'

IANS | August 14, 2025 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday launched a blistering attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging large-scale electoral fraud during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

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Independence without inner liberation is incomplete: Acharya Prashant on the Gita’s message

'Never imagined coming to Delhi, now we represent our villages': Border residents on govt’s vibrant villages push

Women stepping out, stepping up: Bihar leader credits Modi govt for grassroots change

Puri beach transforms into canvas of Indian valour and innovation this Independence Day

From hills to capital: Panchayat heads from J&K, Himachal and Punjab to attend I‑Day event

Village voices reach the Red Fort: Gram pradhans laud PM Modi’s vision

PM Modi lauds Prez Murmu's Independence Day-eve address as a call to unity, nation-building

Bihar voter list: ‘EC’s actions show due process, not prejudice’

Developed nation: Mere imagination or reality ?

If fake voters decided 2024, nullify the Lok Sabha election: Pawan Khera slams govt, EC over ‘data secrecy'

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