CBI arrests railway officer in bribery case, recovers Rs 77 lakh
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday has arrested an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), posted as Senior Divisional Mechanical Engineer (DME) with the South East Central…
Indian companies should strive to be among world’s top 5 pharma giants: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday set ambitious global targets for Indian businesses, calling for stronger representation of pharmaceutical firms on the world map. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th…
PM Modi sets ambitious roadmap for Viksit Bharat; calls for manufacturing, defence, tech push
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address on Saturday featured a series of futuristic calls aimed at defining the scale and direction of India’s ambitions for the coming decades. From expanding…
Jay Shah, Virat Kohli lead Indian sporting fraternity’s Independence Day wishes
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with members of the country’s sporting fraternity taking to social media to extend their wishes and reflect on the values of freedom, unity, sacrifice and…
Amit Shah’s two-day Rajasthan visit begins today, Rs 667 crore to reach 66.74 lakh farmers
Jaipur, Aug 15 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Rajasthan on Saturday on a two-day visit. During this, he will release Rs 667.40 crore, the sixth instalment of the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, through Direct Benefit…
World leaders extend Independence Day wishes to India, hail its expanding global role
Singapore, Aug 15 (IANS) Several world leaders extended warm wishes to India on its 80th Independence Day, lauding the country’s democratic journey, enduring partnerships and expanding global role in fostering regional cooperation. Extending his…
Madhuri Dixit recreates ‘Maskara’: Couldn’t resist this one
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Bollywood’s twinkle toes Madhuri Dixit Nene shared an enchanting performance on the track ‘Maskara’ from “Main Vaapas Aaunga”, expressing the music through expressive hand gestures. Madhuri shared a video of herself swaying to the…
‘We will keep working for progress of every Indian’: PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on I-Day
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Independence Day, drawing attention to the Father of the Nation’s enduring vision and legacy while reaffirming his government’s commitment…
Prez Murmu, PM Modi extend Navroz greetings, hail Parsi community’s contributions
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Parsi New Year, while hailing the Parsi community’s contributions across sectors and wishing good…
Pranutan Bahl pens birthday note for ‘handsomest guy’ Mohnish Bahl
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Actress Pranutan Bahl penned a heartfelt birthday note for her father and seasoned actor Mohnish Bahl, calling him the “handsomest guy”. Mohnish shared a string of pictures from his intimate birthday celebration and throwback…