Defence production increased 4 times since 2014, exports saw 50-fold rise: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for transforming India into a global hub for defence manufacturing, with particular emphasis on achieving self-reliance in advanced capabilities such as hypersonic…
Josh Hazlewood joins Australia’s 300-Test wicket club after five-for against Bangladesh
Darwin, Aug 15 (IANS) Josh Hazlewood became the ninth Australian bowler to reach 300 Test wickets after claiming his 14th career five-wicket haul in the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, joining an elite group that includes three of his current…
Bharti Singh celebrates India’s food, festivals, languages and ‘craziness’ on Independence Day
Mumbai, August 15 (IANS) Actress-comedian Bharti Singh feels that Independence Day is a celebration of the diverse culture, traditions and spirit of togetherness that make India special. Bharti said the occasion reminds her of the many things that make…
Mbappe looking forward to winning titles with Mourinho
Madrid, Aug 15 (IANS) Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said he is looking forward to working with Jose Mourinho this season and set his sights on winning silverware after two seasons without major titles. Speaking to Real Madrid TV, Mbappe said he had…
Trump says US will claim Strait of Hormuz
Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States after defeating Iran, making an extraordinary assertion over one of the world’s most strategically important energy…
India no more among ‘Fragile Five’, but world’s fastest-growing major economy: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted India’s rise from the ‘Fragile Five’ economies to the world’s fastest-growing major economy in the past 12 years and credited the countrymen for this…
Vande Mataram played for first time during Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) In a historic first, the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ was played in full during the 80th Independence Day celebrations led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the historic Red Fort on Saturday. The rendition was followed by the…
PM Modi hails citizens’ collective efforts in taking India to new heights over past 12 years
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, while addressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, said that over the past 12 years, crores upon crores of citizens of this country – whether Dalits, oppressed, deprived,…
Sunny Deol reveals F1 racing dream remained incomplete due to Dharmendra’s protective nature
Mumbai, August 15 (IANS) Bollywood star Sunny Deol opened up on his lesser-known dream which remained unfulfilled, because of his superstar father Dharmendra. The actor, during his appearance on the quiz reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati, revealed that…
Nation becomes great when it moves forward on strength of its dreams: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, stating that the country can no longer proceed with small dreams and must have big dreams. Addressing…