Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 16) stressed the need for de-escalation of the situation in West Asia during a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. Watch in for more details!

Indian PM Modi and Israeli counterpart Netanyahu speak on call amid escalating tensions

Indian air travelers are finding themselves caught in a web of deceptive practices. A survey by local-circles shows, over 60 percent confirm the use of dark patterns like drip pricing, false urgency, and forced actions on airline apps and websites.

Indian flyers tricked by airline tactics, hidden fees

In the Hindenburg vs Adani saga, markets have looked past the face-off. However, 42,000 crore rupees of mutual funds money is riding on the Adani group firms' stocks. The market impact has waned this time around. However, Hindenburg's allegations could weigh heavily on small investors.

Hindenburg vs Adani: Is the mutual fund market at risk?

Hindenburg vs Adani: Investors look past Hindeburg's allegations

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for legislative assembly elections for Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. The voting for the legislative assembly in Jammu and Kashmir assembly will be held in three phases, while Haryana will vote in a single phase. Watch in for more details!

India: Election Commission announces dates for Jammu-Kashmir & Haryana assembly polls

After the brutal crime at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal's Kolkata and the hooliganism unleashed on the protesting students on the eve of Independence Day, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) today declared nationwide withdrawal of services by doctors of modern medicine from 6:00 am on Saturday to 6:00 am Sunday for 24 hours.

Kolkata Horror: Indian Medical Association announces 24-hour nationwide strike

Kolkata Horror: Indian woman take to the streets at night

Kolkata Horror: 19 arrested by Kolkata police in connection with Hospital attack

After winning the prestigious Grammy award three times, The Indian music composer, Ricky Kej has achieved another feat and has created a Guinness world record. On India's 78th Independence Day, Ricky Kej released his latest rendition of India's national anthem, featuring top classical musicians and 14,000 children from tribal communities. In an exclusive interaction with WION's Samarpita Das, he spoke about his experience and why he chose National Anthem for the event

India's National Anthem rendition creates Guinness World Record | Inside South Asia

Dabbing between making new music, touring, taking care of her two kids as a single mom, musician Anoushka Shankar reflects on what’s in store for her with a planned return to India closer to December. The British-American musician of Indian descent spoke to WION’s Zeba Khan about what it feels to have lived her whole life on stage, whether her kids love music as much as she does and much more.

Anoushka Shankar on balancing music & kids and her love for India | WION Exclusive

India's contribution to global growth has increased, PM Modi says in his address to the nation from the Red Fort. He added that "India will soon become the cradle of global industry". He also said that the country's exports have gone up.

Independence Day 2024: 'India will be the cradle of global industry soon', says PM Modi

On India's Independence day we look at how India has enhanced its defence capabilities and is training with global powers From Tarang Shakti to Malabar to Maitree exercises and many more. India's military exercises are strengthening political ties between countries Which are the biggest joint military exercises by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force? France, UK, Spain, and Germany take part in 'Tarang Shakti' - India’s first-ever multinational air combat exercise Watch India military prowess: New heights on WION Wideangle

78th Independence Day: India Military Prowess: Tarang Shakti Indian Air Force

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises 75,000 new seats in medical colleges across India. “Students spend lakhs and crores for medical education abroad. We will create 75,000 new medical seats in the next 5 years,” he says.

Independence Day 2024: Indian PM Modi announces 75,000 new seats in medical colleges in next 5 years

"As a society, we will have to think seriously about the atrocities against women that are happening. The country, society, state governments will have to take this seriously. Speedy investigation of crimes against women is important, those executing these monstrous deeds be awarded strict punishment at the earliest", says PM Narendra Modi.

Independence Day 2024: All levels of governance should go hard on crimes against women: PM Modi

While addressing the nation from Red Fort, Indian PM Modi says, "Today is the day to pay tributes to the uncountable 'Azaadi ke deewane' who made sacrifices for the nation. This country is indebted to them."

Independence Day 2024: Indian PM Modi pays tribute to uncountable 'Azaadi ke deewane’

PM Modi says that 'Viksit Bharat 2047' is not mere words and that they are the reflection of the resolve and dreams of 140 crore people. He also added that "People have given many suggestions to make India developed by 2047, including making nation manufacturing hub, seed capital".

Independence Day 2024: Indian PM Modi says ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ not mere words

Ahead of his speech on the 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspected the Guard of Honour at Red Fort. The Guard Of Honour contingent for the PM consists of one officer and 24 personnel each from the Army, Air Force and Delhi Police.

Independence Day 2024: Indian PM Modi inspects guard of honour at Red Fort

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun addressing the nation from Red Fort on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day. Before address, he hoisted the national flag at Red Fort.

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

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at the Red Fort, New Delhi on the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day, on Thursday (Aug 15). During his speech, Modi touched upon various aspects and even congratulated the Indian contingent, with some of them in attendance, for their performance in the just-concluded Paris Olympics 2024 edition.

Independence Day 2024 | India will bid to host 2036 Summer Olympics: PM Modi in I-Day speech

India is marking its 78th Independence Day. Congratulatory messages are pouring in from around the world. Here are the world leaders who joined in India's 78th Independence Day celebrations by sending their best wishes.

Independence Day: Wishes pour in from across the world as India marks 78 years of freedom

Independence Day 2024: A look at PM Modi's turban tradition over the years

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. The Indian Army lost a brave officer on Wednesday (August 14) during a gunfight in the Doda district of the Jammu region. Captain Deepak was leading the operation but was shot at by terrorists and later evacuated to the hospital, where he succumbed to injuries.

Jammu & Kashmir: Indian Army Captain killed in action during encounter in J&K’s Doda | Gravitas

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