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Ludhiana: Freedom fighters’ families walk out from I-day event over ‘humiliation’

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Updated on Aug 16, 2025 17:29 IST

Cabinet minister Aman Arora trying to pacify the kin of freedom fighters who staged a protest at the PAU in Ludhiana on Friday. (Manish/HT)

Cops arrest suspects for plotting I-Day attack, linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang

The arrested persons have been identified as Jitendra Chaudhary, a native of Tonk, Sanjay, a native of Hanumangarh district, and Sonu alias Kali, from Kapurthala, Punjab.

Updated on Aug 16, 2025 17:02 IST

Chandigarh: UTCA cricketer Aditi Sheoran honoured with state award

An all-rounder, Aditi contributes as a top-order batter and a spin bowler. (HT Photo for representation)

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Published on Aug 16, 2025 16:02 IST

Chandigarh: Kabaddi tourney held in Dadumajra to celebrate Independence Day

MP Tewari said that Dadumajra village and its colony have always been a symbol of sports, culture, and brotherhood. (HT Photo for representation)

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Published on Aug 16, 2025 15:53 IST

Tired with BBMP, Bengaluru apartment residents fix potholes themselves

Residents of Bengaluru apartment fix potholes for themselves.

Published on Aug 16, 2025 10:28 IST

Javed Akhtar slams troll telling him to celebrate Pakistan's Independence Day

Javed Akhtar slams trolls calling him a traitor.

Published on Aug 16, 2025 07:35 IST

Watch: Indian tricolour hoisted at Seattle's Space Needle in ‘historic first’

The Indian Tricolour was hoisted at Seattle's 605-feet-tall Space Needle, celebrating India's Independence Day on Saturday

Published on Aug 16, 2025 06:05 IST

Rift between BJP and RSS? Ram Madhav responds to speculation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a conversation with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat in Nagpur.

Updated on Aug 16, 2025 07:35 IST

Sudarshan Chakra will neutralise aerial threats to India

S-400 air defence system will be part of Sudarshan Chakra.

Updated on Aug 16, 2025 03:53 IST

Gurugram marks Independence Day with patriotic fervour and community spirit

Girls of Bhagwati Arsh Kanya Gurukul perform Mallakhamb during the 79th Independence Day celebrations at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Gurugram Sector 38 on Friday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Aug 15, 2025 21:50 IST

Patriotic zeal marks 79th Independence Day celebrations across Gautam Budh Nagar

A 300-feet-long Tiranga Yatra from Noida Stadium to Sector 30 on Friday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published on Aug 15, 2025 21:44 IST

‘I caught the petals’: Children soak in the spirit at PM’s I-Day Red Fort event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with children at the Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day on Friday. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 15, 2025 21:36 IST

Delhi surpasses annual average rainfall, fastest since August 2021

Heavy rains at ITO in New Delhi on Friday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 15, 2025 21:36 IST

Delhi: ‘Freedom incomplete till Yamuna becomes clean and alive again’

The Yamuna Arti at Vasudev Ghat in north Delhi on Friday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Aug 15, 2025 21:34 IST

All about Agni-V: DRDO's missile with a range of 5,000 km | 5 points

Agni-V is a land based nuclear MIRV-capable Intercontinental Ballistic Missile developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Published on Aug 15, 2025 17:35 IST

‘Not an NGO’: Siddaramaiah slams PM Modi's praise for RSS in I-Day speech

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claimed that RSS is "the world’s biggest for-political-profit, for-hate, and most divisive organisation".

Published on Aug 15, 2025 15:15 IST

AIMIM leader throws ‘biryani party’ to protest meat ban on I-Day in Maharashtra

Imtiaz Jaleel had earlier invited all Municipal Corporation commissioners to "join the Chicken Biryani and Mutton Korma party" at his residence.

Updated on Aug 15, 2025 17:05 IST

Indian man unfurls tricolour in Antarctica as nation marks Independence Day

An Indian man waved the national flag in Antarctica’s icy expanse.

Published on Aug 15, 2025 14:22 IST

Tax cuts, 2 slabs, tobacco at 40%: Here's what to expect from revamped GST

PM Modi had announced that as a gift to citizens, next-generation reforms to the GST will be introduced by Diwali.

Updated on Aug 15, 2025 15:36 IST

Indian expats in California mark Independence Day with pride. Video

The Indian diaspora in California celebrated Independence Day with a grand parade.

Published on Aug 15, 2025 12:23 IST

Atal Canteens to offer food to workers for ₹5 in Delhi, CM Rekha Gupta announces

CM Rekha Gupta hoisted the national flag at the Mukhyamantri Seva Sadan earlier in the day and later joined the celebrations at Chhatrasal Stadium.

Published on Aug 15, 2025 12:00 IST

Independence Day special: Dine on delish discounts at these Delhi NCR hotspots

Independence Day restaurant reccos across Delhi NCR

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Published on Aug 15, 2025 10:23 IST

‘Muh se swadeshi, mann se videshi’: Akhilesh on RSS after PM Modi's praise

Akhilesh Yadav also said that Yogi Adityanath took BJP's membership just to sit on UP CM's chair.

Updated on Aug 15, 2025 11:05 IST

Putin sends I-Day wishes to Prez, PM Modi: ‘India enjoys well-deserved respect'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Published on Aug 15, 2025 09:40 IST

Pro-Khalistan protest disrupts India Independence day celebrations in Melbourne

A video shows the pro-Khalistan supporters waving the Khalistan flag as a counter to Indians hoisting the tri-colour and singing patriotic songs. (Screengrab)

Updated on Aug 15, 2025 16:08 IST

Independence Day Special: Foot soldiers who won India freedom

People line up outside the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15, 1947, to hear Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru address the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument. Over the years, the venue has become the centre stage of Independence Day celebrations in the country.

Updated on Aug 15, 2025 09:58 IST

‘Hated Gandhi more than…’: How Owaisi, others reacted to PM Modi's RSS praise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi.

Updated on Aug 16, 2025 01:49 IST

Dhruv Rathee does a Mark Zuckerberg, rides surfboard minus the beer on I-Day

Dhruv Rathee went wakesurfing on the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day

Published on Aug 15, 2025 08:26 IST

‘Attempt to block retirement’: PM Modi's RSS praise speech sparks Congress ire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a conversation with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat in Nagpur.

Updated on Aug 15, 2025 12:14 IST

Is Mission Sudarshan Chakra India's ballistic missile defence?

As of now, the DRDO is developing 500 km range Pralay surface to surface tactical ballistic missile with a 500-1000 kilogram warhead.

Updated on Aug 15, 2025 11:05 IST

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