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As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on August 15, revisit the bravery and courage of freedom fighters with the patriotic films listed below.

India is gearing up to celebrate its 80th Independence Day, and for cinema lovers, we've curated a list of movies that audiences loved back in 1947. Scroll down to take a look.

A new global survey reveals where India enjoys the strongest public goodwill, with several nations showing high favourable ratings while one neighbour records the lowest support for India.

During the Mumbai audio launch, Yash shared how he looked after Kiara Advani during her pregnancy while filming Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups. The actor said he stayed by her side like a bodyguard on set.

Batwara 1947 is a timely reminder about the secular fabric of India. Set against the backdrop of partition, Rajkumar Santoshi's film delivers a sharp message on communal harmony and has Shabana Azmi delivering a class act.

As the crucial Test clash between India and Sri Lanka approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

From Veerapandiya Kattabomman to Puli Thevar and the Maruthu brothers, Vanchinathan and Tiruppur Kumaran, explore Tamil Nadu's early resistance and freedom struggle against British rule.

A new Pew survey shows India and Pakistan still see each other as major threats, with mistrust rooted in history, security concerns and increasingly different global alliances.

Earlier this month, the vessel was sailing off the coast of the Svalbard archipelago, nearly 620 miles from the North Pole, when the operator disturbed the animal, causing it to move.

World War II memorial in Washington vandalised with soap and graffiti as police investigate the incident and officials condemn the damage

The legacy of legendary Indian actress Sridevi is set to be revisited with an upcoming biopic, after Priyanka Chopra shared its first look and reignited conversations about the late icon’s extraordinary career. Sridevi began her journey as a child artist at just four years old and went on to become one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated stars. She worked across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi cinema, eventually becoming widely regarded as one of India’s first female superstars. From blockbuster successes in the 1980s and 1990s to her acclaimed comeback in English Vinglish, Sridevi demonstrated her extraordinary range and ability to connect with multiple generations of audiences. She was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2013 for her contribution to Indian cinema and later delivered a powerful performance in Mom, her 300th film, for which she was posthumously awarded the National Film Award for Best Actress. Sridevi’s sudden death in Dubai in February 2018 shocked the film industry and millions of fans worldwide. Her influence continues through her films, books about her life and the careers of her daughters, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi, says Iranian sources

India’s inflation outlook is facing fresh pressure as edible oil prices rise sharply, global supply risks grow and weather conditions threaten agricultural production. Prices of packed sunflower oil have reportedly risen around 18%, while palm oil, soybean oil, groundnut oil and mustard oil have also recorded significant increases. The impact is particularly important for India because the country imports more than half of the edible oil it consumes. The Russia-Ukraine war and disruptions in the Black Sea are adding another layer of uncertainty. Russia and Ukraine are major suppliers of sunflower oil and other agricultural commodities, while the Black Sea remains a crucial export corridor for wheat, corn, sunflower products and vegetable oils. At the same time, concerns over El Niño and uneven monsoon rainfall could affect India's oilseed crops, including soybean, groundnut and mustard. Lower domestic production could increase India's dependence on imports and put additional pressure on food prices. However, India's strong food-grain inventories and improved rainfall provide some cushion.

Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to replace electromagnetic catapults (EMALS) with traditional steam catapults on future Ford-class carriers, citing reliability concerns despite experts warning re-engineering costs will rise.

Tanzid Hasan’s superb 101 and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto’s entertaining 84 helped Bangladesh take a 153-run lead over Australia with four wickets still in hand.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked fresh controversy after referring to Britain as the “Islamic Republic of Britain” during a podcast appearance. Netanyahu was discussing Britain’s historic relationship with Israel and the legacy of Winston Churchill when he contrasted the country’s past position with what he described as a changing political climate in Europe. He also suggested that several European countries have shifted their approach towards Israel, particularly amid disagreements over the war in Gaza and Israel’s wider regional policies. Netanyahu further referred to the possibility of a nuclear-armed Islamic republic, saying that, in his view, Britain could become one before Iran. The remarks are likely to attract attention in London and across Europe, where governments have increasingly expressed concerns over the Gaza conflict while maintaining complex diplomatic relationships with Israel.

This Independence Day weekend, the newest release is Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947, a film that tells the story of Partition and how it affected people on both sides. But it’s not just Batwara. This year has been full of patriotic releases, and it started right in January.

Heo Nam Jun, best known for his role in k-drama My Royal Nemesis is reportedly in talks to star in an upcoming show Currency Reform based. Read to know more.