Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States after defeating Iran, making an extraordinary assertion over one of the world’s most strategically important energy corridors.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, while addressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, said that over the past 12 years, crores upon crores of citizens of this country - whether Dalits, oppressed, deprived, tribals, rural residents, urban residents, poor, or middle class; whether youth, elderly, woman, or man; whether from the North, South, East, or West - with determination and dedication, has made every possible effort to take the country to new heights.
Mumbai, August 15 (IANS) Bollywood star Sunny Deol opened up on his lesser-known dream which remained unfulfilled, because of his superstar father Dharmendra.
Mumbai, August 15 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recalled the global mass appeal of his iconic movie, Sholay, revealing the surprising turn of events in Italy.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hoisted the National Flag and addressed the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort in the national Capital as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day.
Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday congratulated India on its Independence Day, saying the relationship between the two countries was “stronger than ever” because of the personal bond between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Jakarta, Aug 15 (IANS) An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 jolted off the coast of Flores Island in Indonesia early Saturday, the country's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said.
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.
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.
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.
