Independence Day: News
13 Aug 2018
IndiaSee the partition of India through eyes of 12-year-old girl
What could have India's partition meant to a 12-year-old girl who had a Hindu father and Muslim mother?
13 Aug 2018
Delhi PoliceWomen in blue: Delhi Police's SWAT team oozes confidence, style
Delhi Police got its first all-women Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team on Friday, a proud moment for all indeed.
13 Aug 2018
Subhas Chandra BoseThis special Delhi Metro train will spread patriotism. Here's how
Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, the Delhi Metro has come up with a unique design for a train to spread the message of patriotism.
13 Aug 2018
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityDelhi: JNU student Umar Khalid shot at in high-security zone
An unidentified gunman opened fire at JNU student leader Umar Khalid today, reports claim. Khalid is safe.
12 Aug 2018
Red FortIndependence Day: Traffic restrictions in Delhi from Monday
Traffic restrictions will be in place for Independence Day function at the Red Fort and on its full dress rehearsal tomorrow.
12 Aug 2018
IndiaPresident Kovind to watch special-screening of 'The President's Bodyguard' documentary
President Ram Nath Kovind will watch a special screening of National Geographic's "The President's Bodyguard" documentary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.
11 Aug 2018
IndiaiPhone X available with Rs. 10,000 cashback on Paytm Mall
Paytm is hosting the Paytm Mall Freedom Cashback Sale (ends August 15) to commemorate India's 72nd Independence Day.
11 Aug 2018
Delhi PoliceTo combat terrorism, Delhi police gets first-of-its-kind all-women SWAT team
Delhi Police, on Friday, inducted a first-of-its-kind SWAT team comprising all women from the North-eastern States. The team is meant to combat terrorism and secure the National Capital during the Independence Day celebrations.
10 Aug 2018
MumbaiRailways to launch digital museums at 22 stations on I-Day
The Railways Ministry has decided to launch digital museums at 22 stations on Independence Day to showcase railways' history after the PMO objected to the public transporter spending on developing separate railway museums.
10 Aug 2018
Delhi PoliceRecruitment of 4,000 personnel for Delhi Police under consideration: Rajnath
Delhi Police requires more personnel and a proposal for recruitment on more than 4,000 posts is under serious consideration, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today.
10 Aug 2018
XAfter receiving backlash for singing Indian song, Atif Aslam reacts
Following the controversy over singing Indian song on a Pakistani Independence Day function in New York earlier this month, Pakistani singer Atif Aslam yesterday said that he simply loves haters.
09 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsIndian man in Pak jail for 36yrs to walk free
A Jaipur resident who is languishing in a Pakistan jail for 36 years is likely to be released next week, according to an MP in Jaipur.
05 Aug 2018
JaipurMan, irked by Jaipur Airport security-checks, makes hoax bomb threat
An altercation between a passenger and staff at the Jaipur airport turned ugly after he exclaimed he had a bomb, presumably out of frustration.
05 Aug 2018
IndiaVivo Carnival Freedom sale: Vivo Nex available at Rs. 1,947
Celebrating India's 72nd Independence Day, Vivo will host the Carnival Freedom sale on its India e-store starting from August 7 till August 9.
05 Aug 2018
Manoj BajpayeeManoj Bajpayee hopes indie-cinema becomes fashion in the country
Manoj Bajpayee is often regarded as the face of independent films and the actor hopes indie cinema becomes a fashion in the country and makes money.
04 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsImran may take oath as Pakistan-PM on Pakistan's Independence Day
Imran Khan, 65, who is set to become Pakistan's new Prime Minister, may take the oath of the office on the country's Independence Day on August 14, a media report said.
31 Jul 2018
India'Bharat Mata Mandir', a unique temple with marble-map of undivided-India
In the ancient city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, which draws pilgrims from all over the world, stands a unique "Bharat Mata Mandir", a temple with a marble map of undivided India.
31 Jul 2018
IndiaYou can give suggestions to Modi for his I-Day speech
PM Narendra Modi has asked citizens to give ideas for his Independence Day address, which he will give from the Red Fort.
29 Jul 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Imran Khan will be sworn-in as Pakistan-PM before Aug-14: PTI
Imran Khan will be sworn in as Pakistan's new Prime Minister before the country's Independence Day on August 14, his party Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has announced.
13 Jul 2018
HaryanaHaryana suspends government benefits for 'rape accused.' Will it help?
Clamping down on sex offenders, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar has announced that those accused of rape or sexual harassment will lose many government facilities, including driving/arms license, state scholarships, pension and more, till a verdict is out in the case.
06 Jul 2018
Donald TrumpTrump announces resignation of scandal-tainted environment body chief Scott Pruitt
US President Donald Trump today announced the departure of his environment-chief, Scott Pruitt, who faced ethics scandals over his spending and conduct in office.
03 Jul 2018
Bollywood'Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se' to now release on August-31
Actor Sunny Deol today said that the release of "Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se" has been delayed to avoid the clash with Akshay's "Gold" and John Abraham's "Satyamev Jayate".
30 Jun 2018
Donald TrumpCanada hits back at US with tariffs on metals, orange-juice
Canada hit back at the US with retaliatory tariffs on American summertime essentials including Florida orange juice, ketchup, and Kentucky bourbon in its opening salvo in a trade war with President Donald Trump.
28 Jun 2018
Akshay Kumar'Satyameva Jayate' trailer: John Abraham's film is a full-on mass-entertainer
Riding high on the success of 'Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran', John Abraham is set for another big screen outing with 'Satyameva Jayate'.
25 Jun 2018
India'Gold' trailer: Akshay Kumar, his hockey players keep you hooked
The highly-anticipated trailer of Akshay Kumar's latest offering 'Gold' has just been released and it was worth the wait.
19 Jun 2018
IndiaHere's when the trailer of Akshay's 'Gold' will be out
The recent posters and teasers of Akshay Kumar starrer 'Gold' have really piqued the interest of cine buffs. It seems that the superstar is once again set to instil patriotism in all of us.
19 Jun 2018
KolkataIRCTC brings you five-day Andaman trip at just Rs. 21,120!
If you have been thinking of visiting Andaman and Nicobar but haven't yet managed to, stay free this Independence Day.
19 Jun 2018
Alia BhattRanbir Kapoor admits marriage is on his mind
Since the beginning of his career, Ranbir Kapoor has been in the limelight, often because of his romantic relationships.
13 Jun 2018
IndiaAkshay is all for his nation in new 'Gold' poster
The makers of Akshay Kumar starrer 'Gold' today unveiled a new poster of the sports-drama.
06 Apr 2018
Akshay KumarThis Independence Day, it's Akshay vs John at box office
Having starred together in films like 'Desi Boyz' (2015), 'Housefull 2' (2012) and 'Garam Masala' (2005), Akshay Kumar and John Abraham will now lock horns at the box office this Independence Day.
03 Feb 2018
IndiaDelhi HC to AAP: "For Heaven's sake, do your duty"
AAP's whining, that it isn't getting support from other authorities, has now exasperated the Delhi HC.
15 Dec 2017
Delhi PoliceBomb threat in Delhi's Khan Market, police on alert
Delhi Police rushed sniffer dogs and personnel to the capital's Khan Market area early this morning after receiving a bomb threat.
27 Sep 2017
Sushma SwarajSushma Swaraj grants medical visa to ailing 7-year-old Pakistani girl
Winning hearts again, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has granted a medical visa to yet another ailing Pakistani, despite the rising Indo-Pak tensions.
13 Sep 2017
Madhya PradeshPatriotism test: No 'Present Sir!' in schools, only 'Jai Hind!'
According to reports, the Madhya Pradesh government has come up with a new way to imbibe patriotism: saying 'Jai Hind' instead of 'Present Sir/Ma'am' or 'Yes Sir/Ma'am' during roll calls in class.
09 Sep 2017
IndiaWith four-day visit, Rajnath Singh carries forward Modi's Kashmir outreach
Home Minister Rajnath Singh has kicked off the Centre's four-day 'Mission Kashmir'. It is his first visit to the strife-torn region since PM Narendra Modi said the Kashmir issue can't be solved through 'goli' (bullets) or 'gaali' (abuses).
05 Sep 2017
IndiaRBI clueless about how much black money demonetization removed
RBI stated to a parliamentary panel that it had "no information" on the amount of black money removed because of demonetization.
24 Aug 2017
HaryanaGurmeet Ram Rahim Singh: All you need to know
Life in Punjab and Haryana has been thrown out of gear. The region is buzzing with police personnel, trains and buses have been cancelled, internet services suspended.
22 Aug 2017
IndiaChinese media: PLA live fire drills meant to awe India
Adding fuel to the fire around Doklam standoff has become a hobby of sorts for Chinese media.
18 Aug 2017
KarnatakaVideo: Cong leader holds MLC's hand, she pushes him away
A video has gone viral on social media in which Karnataka Congress leader TP Ramesh is seen holding MLC Veena Achaiah's hand, who resists the attempt.
18 Aug 2017
IndiaIn a first, bureaucrats served notice for skipping I-Day function
For the first time in Uttarakhand, bureaucrats have received show cause notices for not attending Independence Day events.
