Month: August 2026

Bishnoi comes out in support of Rao Inderjit, says ignoring seniors will weaken BJP

August 15, 2026 admin

A day after Union Minister of State for Planning and BJP’s Gurugram MP Rao Inderjit Singh publicly questioned the manner in which the party’s Partition Day programme was organised, senior party leader and former MP Kuldeep Bishnoi on Saturday came out in his support, stressing that the experience of senior leaders must be respected while…

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For first-time visitors, Independence Day at Red Fort offers memories of a lifetime

August 15, 2026 admin

Visitors at Kartavya Path on the 80th Independence Day in New Delhi on Saturday. Thousands of people walked to the Red Fort early on Saturday morning to celebrate India’s 80th Independence Day, featuring a “Vande Mataram” theme and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address. For many, including families travelling long distances for their first time, the…

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Over 25K personnel kept watch at Red Fort, surrounding areas on I-Day

August 15, 2026 admin

Security personnel keeping vigil at a CCTV room near Red Fort. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA The Red Fort and its surrounding areas were placed under an extensive multi-layered security cover on Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day. With thousands of police and…

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CMRL begins tunnelling work from Perambur Barracks to Pattalam for Phase 2 Metro Rail project

August 15, 2026 admin

Officials are expecting the tunnel boring machine to work through clayey soil and weathered rock in the Perambur Barracks Road-Pattalam stretch. (File photo) | Photo Credit: SRINATH M Chennai Metro Rail has begun tunnelling work to connect Perambur Barracks Road and Pattalam through an underground network as part of the 118.9 km Phase II project….

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What freedom means: at Red Fort, people speak about hope, unease, equality, pride

August 15, 2026 admin

Old Delhi residents fly kites on Saturday. The Tricolour had gone up over the Red Fort and the crowds had begun to thin. For Delhi’s citizens gathered to mark 80 years of Independence, what freedom meant today had answers far removed from history books. For some, progress was visible in better infrastructure and technology. For…

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Indian athletics team to have camp in Japan ahead of Asian Games

August 15, 2026 admin

This picture shows an advertisement for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games outside the Higashiyama Park Tennis Centre. | Photo Credit: AFP The Indian athletics team will undergo a short acclimatisation camp at the University of Tsukuba, near Tokyo, ahead of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya in September-October. In June, the Sports Authority of India (SAI)…

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PM’s pitch to youth earns praise but not all convinced

August 15, 2026 admin

Union and State Ministers at Red Fort on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s youth-oriented announcements, including AI skilling and free online coaching, at the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort on Saturday drew praise from many young attendees. Chennai residents Prabakaran and Rudreshwar, who are part of a microchip…

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Independence Day celebrations held in Vellore, nearby districts

August 15, 2026 admin

The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with fervour in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and Tiruvannamalai districts on Saturday. In Vellore, Collector P.S. Leela Alex unfurled the tricolour and reviewed the Guard of Honour at Nethaji Stadium. She honoured 66 freedom fighters’ family members in recognition of their contributions. She also distributed appreciation certificates to 241 government staff for…

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Strike a balance between development and welfare for better governance, says K. Shanmugam

August 15, 2026 admin

Tamil Nadu’s former Chief Secretary K. Shanmugam has called for a balanced approach between development and welfare in governance of the State. Addressing students at a panel discussion on the maiden budget presented by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for 2026-27 at the Madras Institute of Development Studies on Friday, Mr. Shanmugam, who was the State…

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Japan continues its domination, completes sweep with four titles

August 15, 2026 admin

Ikeda emerged on top in the Open women’s category. | Photo Credit: R. Ravindran Japan swept the top spot in all categories of the World Surf League (WSL) Shore Temple Classic QS 2000 and Pro Junior (JQS) at Mamallapuram beach on Saturday. After cloudy skies gave way to fierce competition, Japan turned on the heat….

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