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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.

‘Invisible hands behind my ouster’: Former K'taka Minister Rajanna

IANS | August 15, 2025 7:26 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 15 (IANS) Former Karnataka minister K.N. Rajanna said on Friday that “invisible hands” are behind his ouster from the state Cabinet led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

ASEAN nations contribute 11 pc in India's global trade: Ministry

IANS | August 15, 2025 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) ASEAN remains a key trade partner for India, accounting for around 11 per cent of the country’s global trade, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Friday.

Signature Global Park's residents protest against the builder’s unfulfilled promises

IANS | August 15, 2025 7:06 PM

Gurugram, Aug 15 (IANS) Residents of Signature Global Park, situated in Sector-37, staged a protest on Friday against what they described as the builder’s arbitrariness and failure to deliver on commitments made at the time of sale.

PM Modi thanks world leaders for extending wishes on Independence Day

IANS | August 15, 2025 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) As the nation marked the celebration of the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked several world leaders who sent their greetings to him and people of India on the occasion.

India’s forex reserves surge by $4.75 bn to scale $693.6 bn mark

IANS | August 15, 2025 6:33 PM

Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $4.75 billion to $693.62 billion for the week ended August 8, data released by the RBI on Friday showed.

Centre sends proposal for two tax rates across all goods to GST Council

IANS | August 15, 2025 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The Finance Ministry on Friday sent its proposal to the GST Council for introducing two GST rates of 5 per cent and 18 per cent across all goods going forward, according to government sources.

Once-in-a-lifetime honour: Panchayat representatives thank PM Modi for I-Day invite

IANS | August 15, 2025 5:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Panchayat representatives from Maharashtra and Haryana on Friday expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after being invited as special guests to the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in the national capital.

BSF IG hails force’s role in Operation Sindoor during I-Day celebrations

IANS | August 15, 2025 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Marking the 79th anniversary of India’s Independence, the Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday held a ceremonial flag hoisting and salutation at the Indo-Pakistan border in Nadabet, Banaskantha district.

‘Waiting excitedly,’ says family as Shubhanshu Shukla set to return to India this weekend

IANS | August 15, 2025 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Even as IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to India this weekend, his family on Friday said they are “waiting excitedly”.

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

‘Invisible hands behind my ouster’: Former K'taka Minister Rajanna

ASEAN nations contribute 11 pc in India's global trade: Ministry

Signature Global Park's residents protest against the builder’s unfulfilled promises

PM Modi thanks world leaders for extending wishes on Independence Day

India’s forex reserves surge by $4.75 bn to scale $693.6 bn mark

Centre sends proposal for two tax rates across all goods to GST Council

Once-in-a-lifetime honour: Panchayat representatives thank PM Modi for I-Day invite

BSF IG hails force’s role in Operation Sindoor during I-Day celebrations

‘Waiting excitedly,’ says family as Shubhanshu Shukla set to return to India this weekend

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