Srinagar, Aug 15 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the recent situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) has vindicated the decision taken by the people of the region around 80 years ago to accede to India.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Former England batter Kevin Pietersen extended his greetings to India on Saturday, taking to X to celebrate his affection for the country and send a warm message to his Indian friends on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening youth development, education, technology, sports, civil defence, semiconductor manufacturing and nuclear energy, while addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day vision provides strong confidence to Indian industry and the wider business community, leading industry chamber Assocham said on Saturday.
Hyderabad, Aug 15 (IANS) Director Sampath Nandi, who only recently turned producer, has now announced the next film his production house is to produce and disclosed that the film had been titled 'Shanarthi'.
Mumbai, August 15 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff extended warm birthday wishes to veteran actress Rakhee Gulzar as the celebrated star turned 79 on August 15.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) SA20 League Commissioner and former South African cricketer Graeme Smith extended his warm wishes to Indians across the world on the country’s 80th Independence Day on Saturday, reflecting on his personal association with India and highlighting the role of cricket in strengthening the longstanding relationship between India and South Africa.
Mumbai, August 15 (IANS) Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas marked India's 79th Independence Day with an emotional yet crisp message on her social media.
Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) India reached 101/1 in 27 overs at lunch on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday, with Devdutt Padikkal (35 not out) and KL Rahul (32 not out) rebuilding the innings following a freakish run-out that cut short Yashasvi Jaiswal’s knock at 32.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Bangladesh on Saturday extended warm greetings to the people of India on the 80th Independence Day and also paid tributes to the freedom fighters who laid down their lives for India's independence.
