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Independence Day 2024: Indian PM Modi hoists national flag and addresses nation from Red Fort

India is celebrating it's 78th Independence day today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Red Fort, New Delhi where He will hoist the national flag.

Independence Day 2024: PM Modi arrives at Red Fort, to hoist India's national flag

The 6 hours and 30-minute countdown for ISRO's third rocket launch mission of the calendar year 2024, will commence at 2:47 am IST on August 16, Friday. If all goes well, at 9:17 am IST, the 120-tonne SSLV rocket will lift off from the first launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, carrying the 175 kg multi-payload Earth Observation satellite EOS-08.

ISRO's 120-tonne SSLV to launch 175 kg Earth-imaging satellite EOS-08

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday (Aug 15) extended his Independence Day greetings to the nation, saying freedom was a protective shield woven into the Constitution.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's choice of a vibrant Rajasthani leheriya print turban for the 78th Independence Day mirrored his tradition of wearing distinctive, colorful headgear. Let's take a look back at the most iconic headgears donned by PM Modi during Independence Day celebrations.

Independence Day 2024: A look at PM Modi's iconic turbans over last 10 years

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Aug 15) announced the creation of 75,000 medical seats over the next five years in his Independence Day address to the nation.

Independence Day: PM Modi vows 75k new medical seats, highlights climate agenda

In a major development, the central government has appointed IPS officer Nalin Prabhat as the special director general (SDG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The Ministry of Home Affairs in an order announced his appointment as SDG and DGP effective October 1, 2024, following the clearance of his inter-cadre deputation from Andhra Pradesh to the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory) cadre by the Cabinet Appointment Committee on Wednesday (Aug 14).

India: Nalin Prabhat joins as new special director general of Jammu Kashmir Police

On 13 August 2024, two days before India celebrated its 78th Independence Day, the honourable Delhi High Court took up the Public Interest Litigation(PIL) filed by Advocate Gantavya Gulati, challenging the removal of Section 377, owing to the replacement of the Indian Penal Code by the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita(BNS.

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Doctors across India are protesting against the rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor in Kolkata, halting elective services and chanting, 'no safety no duty'. Watch to know more!

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Mob vandalises RG Kar hospital

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The family of the 31-year-old trainee doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, recounted the harrowing ordeal they suffered upon learning of the tragedy.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Family reveals chilling details of August 9 tragedy

The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) on Tuesday (August 13) called off their strike following a meeting with JP Nadda, the union minister for health affairs in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

Indian doctors end strike over Kolkata medic's sexual assault and murder

A couple from northern India's Uttar Pradesh, identified as Saurabh Babbar (35) and his wife Mona, allegedly died by suicide in Uttarakhand's Haridwar, due to mounting financial debts.

Uttar Pradesh debt-ridden couple commits suicide in Haridwar

An American Hindu organisation has complained that its annual India Day parade featuring a tableau of Ram Mandir, slated to be held in New York City, is attracting a lot of hate and bigotry on social media.

‘Resulted in heavy loss,’ India Day parade in US faces hate over Ram Mandir tableau

Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be among the world leaders who will attend the virtual Voice of Global South Summit, hosted by India, this Saturday (August 17).

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India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day on 15 August 2024. In the year 1947, the country saw an end to the British reign which lasted for more than two centuries.

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Arun Yogiraj, the celebrated Indian sculptor known for carving the Ram Lalla idol installed at the newly constructed grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has been denied a US visa, it emerged on Wednesday (August 14).

Ram Lalla sculptor Arun Yogiraj denied US visa for World Kannada Conference

In a shocking twist to the Kolkata rape and murder case, the parents of the victim told the Calcutta High Court Wednesday (Aug 14) that a significant amount of semen was found in her body, implying gang rape.

Kolkata rape-murder: 150mg of semen found in girl’s body, parents suspect gangrape

India's President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on Wednesday (August 14) on the eve of the 78th Independence Day. "Modi government has taken numerous initiatives for the welfare of SC, ST, and marginalised sections.

President Murmu recalls horrors of partition, says social justice top priority of Modi government

Just days after the gruesome rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's West Bengal shocked the nation, a medical college in the state of Assam has advised its female doctors, students, and staff to avoid going out at night and avoid "any undue attention".

Assam: Medical college advises women staff to avoid 'undue attention' after doctor's rape in West Bengal

One Indian Army captain was killed in the line of duty during an encounter in the Akar Forest area of Doda district in the Jammu region in northern India. One unidentified terrorist was also killed in the same operation by security forces and arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession.

One terrorist killed in Doda gunfight after army captain succumbs to injuries

The devastating landslides which struck Kerala's Wayanad were triggered by incessant rainfall which was 10 per cent more intense due to climate change, according to a new study by the scientists from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group.

Scientists claim 10 per cent heavier rains due to climate change caused Wayanad landslides

Two children, aged nine years old, died by drowning in a pit in Maharashtra’s Gondia district late Tuesday evening. Police officials said Class 3 students Alok Bhagchand Bisen and Prince Kishore Rahangdale lost their lives in Dasgaon (Khurd) village when they were walking home from school with another friend on Tuesday.

Maharashtra: Two children aged nine die by drowning in roadside water pit 

Independence Day 2024: The Union Home Ministry has announced the names of the recipients of the prestigious gallantry and service medals during this year's Independence Day celebrations.

India: Head constable Chaduvu Yadaiah, stabbed by thieves, named among 1,037 gallantry medal awardees

It seems thieves are working overtime in the holy Indian city of Ayodhya as more than 3,800 bamboo and 36 projector lights worth over Rs 50 lakh ($60,000) installed on the Bhakti Path and Ram Path were allegedly stolen.

‘Yogi model?’ Uproar as lights, bamboos worth $60k stolen in Ram’s city Ayodhya

The unconditional cash transfers to women have emerged as the defining trend in the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for the end of this year. The state governments of Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand are ready to launch direct cash transfer schemes for women starting this month.

India: States launch direct cash transfer schemes for women ahead of assembly polls

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