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…
Amitabh Bachchan recalls Sholay’s global appeal, reveals 2000 Italians watched Sholay from 11 PM to 3 AM in Italy
Mumbai, August 15 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recalled the global mass appeal of his iconic movie, Sholay, revealing the surprising turn of events in Italy. The megastar revealed that as many as 2,000 Italians had gathered at an open-air square in…
PM Modi hoists Tricolour at Red Fort, says India must dream big to build Viksit Bharat by 2047
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hoisted the National Flag and addressed the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort in the national Capital as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day. The unfurling of the…
Vijay to hoist Tricolour at Fort St George in first Independence Day ceremony as Chief Minister of TN
Chennai, Aug 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, will lead the Independence Day celebrations at Fort St George in Chennai on Saturday, marking his first such ceremony since assuming office. Vijay is scheduled to hoist the National Flag…
‘Stronger than ever’: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extends Independence Day greetings to India
Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday congratulated India on its Independence Day, saying the relationship between the two countries was “stronger than ever” because of the personal bond between President Donald Trump and…
7.7-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia, tsunami warning issued
Jakarta, Aug 15 (IANS) An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 jolted off the coast of Flores Island in Indonesia early Saturday, the country’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said. The epicenter was located 36 km northeast of…
‘Powered by 140 crore Indians, our nation is scaling new heights’: PM Modi on 80th Independence Day
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on its 80th Independence Day, saying that “powered by 140 crore Indians,” the country is “scaling new heights of progress across different sectors,” while paying tribute…
Bengaluru police arrest 25-year-old over alleged TTP links, suspected attack plot against Pakistan army
Bengaluru, Aug 15 (IANS)Bengaluru City Police have arrested a 25-year-old security guard from the Bommasandra Industrial Area for allegedly planning an attack targeting the Pakistan Army and for suspected links with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP),…