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Chhattisgarh celebrates 80th I-Day with pride as CM Sai hails Naxal-free Bastar, development push

IANS | August 15, 2026 3:07 PM

Raipur, Aug 15 (IANS) The capital city of Raipur celebrated the 80th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour on Saturday. The air resonated with slogans of "Jai Hind", "Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and "Vande Mataram” as Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai unfurled the National Flag at the Police Parade Ground and took the salute of the march-past, boosting the morale of the security personnel.

Five Army personnel missing, four labourers killed as flash floods, landslides hit Arunachal

IANS | August 15, 2026 2:55 PM

Itanagar, Aug 15 (IANS) Five Army personnel reportedly went missing after a flash flood swept away two shelters at an Army camp in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley district, while four people were killed in a landslide at a road construction site in Upper Subansiri district, officials said on Saturday.

EAM Jaishankar hoists Tricolour at residence, thanks counterparts for I-Day greetings

IANS | August 15, 2026 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday hoisted the national flag at his residence on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day and also thanked his counterparts from Australia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Nepal for extending warm greetings to the country on the national occasion.

PM Modi highlights critical minerals, Rs 85,000 crore push for offshore resource exploration

IANS | August 15, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted critical minerals, energy security and domestic resource exploration as key pillars of India’s future growth strategy, while outlining target of 100 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power capacity by 2047 and offshore energy exploration.

30 pc Railways electrification in 90 years, 70 pc in last 10 years: PM Modi

IANS | August 15, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India saw just 30 per cent electrification of Railways in 90 years and a massive 70 per cent in the last 10 years and has now made its mark in the field of hydrogen-powered trains in the world as well.

West Bengal Police's STF arrests three more Pakistani spies from Cooch Behar

IANS | August 15, 2026 1:16 PM

Kolkata, Aug 15 (IANS) The Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police arrested three more suspected Pakistani spies or ISI agents from Sahebganj in Cooch Behar district of north Bengal, the police said on Saturday.

Decision taken 80 years ago to join India vindicated by developments in PoK: Omar Abdullah

IANS | August 15, 2026 12:54 PM

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.

From free online coaching to sports talent hunt: PM Modi's big I-Day announcements

IANS | August 15, 2026 12:36 PM

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.

PM Modi’s vision provides strong confidence to Indian industry, biz community: Assocham

IANS | August 15, 2026 12:35 PM

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.

No one can stop resolve of 140 crore Indians: Top quotes from PM Modi's I-Day address

IANS | August 15, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid out his vision for an Atmanirbhar Bharat, calling for renewed momentum towards the goal of making India a 'Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.

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Chhattisgarh celebrates 80th I-Day with pride as CM Sai hails Naxal-free Bastar, development push

Five Army personnel missing, four labourers killed as flash floods, landslides hit Arunachal

EAM Jaishankar hoists Tricolour at residence, thanks counterparts for I-Day greetings

PM Modi highlights critical minerals, Rs 85,000 crore push for offshore resource exploration

30 pc Railways electrification in 90 years, 70 pc in last 10 years: PM Modi

West Bengal Police's STF arrests three more Pakistani spies from Cooch Behar

Decision taken 80 years ago to join India vindicated by developments in PoK: Omar Abdullah

From free online coaching to sports talent hunt: PM Modi's big I-Day announcements

PM Modi’s vision provides strong confidence to Indian industry, biz community: Assocham

No one can stop resolve of 140 crore Indians: Top quotes from PM Modi's I-Day address

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