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The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) parliamentary board is set to convene on Sunday, 17 August, to decide the party's nominee for the upcoming vice-presidential election, according to a report by news agency ANI citing sources.


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "This Diwali, I am going to make it a double Diwali for you... Over the past eight years, we have undertaken a major reform in GST... We are bringing next-generation GST reforms. This will reduce the tax burden across the country"


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Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across India. From midnight bhajans and jhankis in temples to vibrant Dahi Handi events, devotees marked the festival with joy and grandeur.


Janmashtami 2025: India Celebrates with Devotion & Joy 

In his 79th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi laid out a bold roadmap for a self-reliant India by 2047.
Key announcements included GST cuts, a ₹1 lakh crore job scheme for youth, India’s first semiconductor chip launch by the end of the year, and private sector entry into nuclear energy.
The speech comes amid global trade tensions and ahead of the high-stakes US-Russia summit in Alaska, which could shape India’s economic future.

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that tariffs imposed on India may have played a role in Russian President Vladimir Putin agreeing to meet him in Alaska this week to discuss the war in Ukraine.


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of an indigenous air-defence system project aimed at safeguarding India’s key military and civilian assets. The system is designed to deliver a swift and decisive response to hostile threats, addressing growing security concerns posed by Pakistan and China.


Sudarshan chakra will integrate India's existing defence systems

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A devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar has claimed 60 lives and left over 100 injured, triggering massive rescue and relief operations. Authorities are working tirelessly to evacuate affected areas and provide aid to survivors.

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- India Marks 79th Independence Day
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- J&K Coudburst 

PM Modi's Longest Independence Day Speech | 'Won't Tolerate Nuclear Blackmail' | Headlines

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On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned Pakistan for heightening tensions, warning against nuclear threats. He affirmed that any misadventure by the enemy will be met with a decisive and befitting response from the Indian Armed Forces.


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A tribute to military wives like Mrs. Geetika Lidder, who have chosen to celebrate the lives of their brave, martyred husbands by building legacies of courage and strength. On India's Independence day, WION brings her tale of true grit.


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On the 79th anniversary of Independence Day, PM Modi delivered the longest speech, lasting over 103 minutes, surpassing his previous record of 98 minutes in 2024. Here are the top 5 announcements of the speech.

On the 79th anniversary of Independence Day, PM Modi delivered the longest speech, lasting over 103 minutes, surpassing his previous record of 98 minutes in 2024. Here are the top 5 announcements of the speech.

From Iron Dome to new employment scheme: PM Modi's TOP announcements in Independence Day speech

On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned Pakistan for heightening tensions, warning against nuclear threats. He affirmed that any misadventure by the enemy will be met with a decisive and befitting response from the Indian Armed Forces.

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On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned Pakistan for heightening tensions, warning against nuclear threats. He affirmed that any misadventure by the enemy will be met with a decisive and befitting response from the Indian Armed Forces.


Independence Day 2025: PM Modi's ULTIMATE Warning! India Won't Tolerate Nuclear Blackmail

The United States has warned India of the possibility of increased secondary tariffs, following a 50 percent levy announced earlier this month. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent said in a Bloomberg TV interview that any further action could depend on the outcome of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska.


Trump-Putin Alaska Meet: Scott Bessent Warns: ‘Secondary Tariffs Could Go Up’

In his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is moving rapidly towards achieving the world's third largest economy status. "Some day, I'll share this news with you from the Red Fort," said PM Modi. 


PM Modi: India Moving Towards Becoming World's Third Largest Economy | Independence Day 2025

As India celebrates its Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters, who worked relentlessly to free India from its colonial past. He lauded the grit and valour of the soldiers securing the borders. PM Modi highlighted the doctrine of ‘New India’, which has zero tolerance for terrorism and threats. He said, “India has decided that it will not tolerate nuclear threats anymore; we won’t fall for any blackmail.”


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On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the nation’s extraordinary progress since 1947. She highlighted India’s growing self-reliance, rising per capita income, and falling poverty. Foreign exchange reserves have crossed 650 billion dollars, and exports continue to rise despite tariffs.

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As India celebrates its Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters, who worked relentlessly to free India from its colonial past. He lauded the grit and valour of the soldiers securing the borders. PM Modi highlighted the doctrine of ‘New India’, which has zero tolerance for terrorism and threats. He said, “India has decided that it will not tolerate nuclear threats anymore; we won’t fall for any blackmail.”

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Independence Day 2025: PM Modi Will Hoist The Tricolour From Red Fort on 79th Independence Day |WION

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the tricolour from the historic ramparts of the Red Fort as India celebrates its 79th Independence Day. This marks his 12th consecutive address to the nation as Prime Minister—a moment of pride and reflection on the country’s progress, unity, and aspirations.

Independence Day 2025: PM Modi Dons All-Saffron Look For Celebrations At Red Fort 

As part of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army has established a robust three-tier counter-infiltration grid along sensitive border areas to block militant entry. 


Operation Sindoor: Indian army deploys 3-tier counter infiltration grid 

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (August 14) stressed that tariffs against India may have influenced Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to talks in Alaska. In an interview with Fox News Radio, Trump hinted that this could be a "probable" reason for Putin to meet him.The US president stressed that "everything has an impact", adding that secondary tariffs against India "essentially took them out of buying oil from Russia."Notably, Trump imposed massive tariffs on India earlier this month. Initially, it started with 25 per cent, but later Trump imposed additional tariffs, making it 50 per cent, citing New Delhi's import of Russian oil amid the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.India "probably" had a role in Putin agreeing to meet. "When I told India, which essentially took them out of buying oil from Russia, that we’re going to charge you, because you’re dealing with Russia on oil purchases, India was the second largest. And getting pretty close to China, China is the largest. And as you know, there was something in the works for that," he said.Trump further said that later, Russia called and said they wanted to meet him."Certainly, when you lose your second largest customer and you're probably going to lose your first largest customer, I think that probably has a role," the US president said.Trump continued saying that Russia respects the US now, adding that he didn't respect it under Biden.Stressing that the US is the "hottest country anywhere in the world", Trump started lauding America as he said, “Everybody’s moving back to the United States. Car companies, AI companies, Everybody’s moving back. They’re all starting their factories now. The odds are we’ve never had anything like this. It is truly the golden age of America, but he respects our country now.”

The US president stressed that "everything has an impact", adding that secondary tariffs against India "essentially took them out of buying oil from Russia."

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (August 14) stressed that tariffs against India may have influenced Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to talks in Alaska. In an interview with Fox News Radio, Trump hinted that this could be a "probable" reason for Putin to meet him. The US president stressed that "everything has an impact", adding that secondary tariffs against India "essentially took them out of buying oil from Russia." Notably, Trump imposed massive tariffs on India earlier this month. Initially, it started with 25 per cent, but later Trump imposed additional tariffs, making it 50 per cent, citing New Delhi's import of Russian oil amid the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. India "probably" had a role in Putin agreeing to meet. "When I told India, which essentially took them out of buying oil from Russia, that we’re going to charge you, because you’re dealing with Russia on oil purchases, India was the second largest. And getting pretty close to China, China is the largest. And as you know, there was something in the works for that," he said. Trump further said that later, Russia called and said they wanted to meet him. "Certainly, when you lose your second largest customer and you're probably going to lose your first largest customer, I think that probably has a role," the US president said. Trump continued saying that Russia respects the US now, adding that he didn't respect it under Biden. Stressing that the US is the "hottest country anywhere in the world", Trump started lauding America as he said, “Everybody’s moving back to the United States. Car companies, AI companies, Everybody’s moving back. They’re all starting their factories now. The odds are we’ve never had anything like this. It is truly the golden age of America, but he respects our country now.”

The US president stressed that "everything has an impact", adding that secondary tariffs against India "essentially took them out of buying oil from Russia."

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The Indian Army has intensified security along the Line of Control and sensitive areas ahead of Independence Day, implementing a three-layer security grid to prevent infiltration attempts.


Independence day 2025: Army steps up security,  3-layer grid to counter infiltration bids 

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