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Naxalism has historically referred to an armed insurgency an organised political movement that used violence against the Indian state. So what exactly does Narendra Modi mean when he uses the phrase dimagi Naxal ?

Actor and Bigg Boss Telugu contestant Sanjjanaa Galrani has spoken up in support of Trisha Krishnan after the actor found herself at the centre of a controversy over her presence at the Independence Day 2026 celebrations in Chennai. The Karuppu actor had atten

DMK's official mouthpiece Murasoli has published a sharp editorial attacking Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay after actress Trisha was seated in the front row at the state's Independence Day celebrations on 15 August and was seen exchanging salutes with the CM

Every August 15, India argues with itself. One side asks: Are we truly free?

There is something oddly reassuring about watching Independence Day unfold inside a Gurugram condominium. For a few hours on August 15, the hurried rhythm of the city slows down

A complaint seeks an FIR against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi for alleged disruption. The incident reportedly occurred during the National Song's rendition on August 15

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor reacted to the controversy surrounding the recitation of Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters. He questioned the BJP's response to the issue and said that if the party considers the matter serious, it should take

Mangaluru: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have lodged a formal complaint against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi at the Urwa Police Station in Karnataka on Sunday, following a controversy during the recitation of the national song Vande Mataram at the Congr

However, just a day ago, it was the Rajasthan state president of his own party who found himself at the centre of a row after a movie version of the national song was played at a party programme on Independence Day in Jaipur. Accompanied by several party leade

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, called for identifying and isolating dimagi Naxals those allegedly espousing a Maoist mindset Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday sought to clarify that the rema

India's ecommerce sector recorded a 31 per cent year-on-year growth in order volumes during the 2026 Independence Day sale period, according to data by e-commerce enablement platform Unicommerce.The insights, derived from order items processed on the company's

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday slammed senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, saying her objection to singing the full version of Vande Mataram was an insult to nationalism and the song's writer, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.He sa

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Sunday launched a sharp attack against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, alleging that she objected to the singing of the full version of Vande Mataram during an Independence Day event. Adhikari demanded an unconditional

Nita Ambani marked India s 80th Independence Day in a saree that celebrated the country s rich artistic heritage. For the occasion, the Founder of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) chose a handcrafted creation, showcasing the traditional Pattachitra a

Speaking at a programme in Rajasthan s Chittorgarh, where a statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was unveiled, Shah said that the Congress had not given Vande Mataram its due respect and forgotten it. He said: Vande Mataram bolte bolte hazaron

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Three Class 9 girls from a private school in Patiala, Punjab, went missing after attending an Independence Day function on Saturday, the police said. Civil Lines Station House Officer Winnerpreet Singh said, Our teams are on the job to trace the girls

Dubai, Three UAE-based Indians were among 65 skydivers who jumped from an aircraft at an altitude of 13,000 feet, each carrying their respective national flag, making it to the Guinness World Records, according to media reports. Jamsheer Thanalot from Kannur i

A BJP MLA has requested an apology from Sonia Gandhi for an alleged incident. He claims Vande Mataram was not fully sung at the AICC headquarters

Prime Minister Modi thanked President Herzog for warm wishes on India's Independence Day. He emphasized the value of India's friendship with Israel and strategic partnership

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday cautioned the youth against what she termed Urban Naxalism , saying such influences posed an internal challenge to the country, and urging them to use their creativity and talent for nation-building. Her remarks cam

MUMBAI: On the morning of Independence Day, hundreds of students thronged the St Xavier s College hall to hear Tukaram Mundhe, the FDA commissioner who has been the cynosure of attention thanks to his sustained drive against defaulting food establishments. As

President Droupadi Murmu hosted the Independence Day reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Vice President and Prime Minister Modi were among the distinguished guests present

Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Saturday hoisted the Tricolour at Lok Niwas on the occasion of India s 80th Independence Day in the presence of freedom fighters and their families; RWA representatives; youth icons; students, and residents of Delhi

In September 1857, at the heart of then-colonised India, British soldiers came looking for a rebellion. Inside the Jabalpur residence of Raja Shankar Shah, they found something far less conventional: handwritten verses.The verses were not harmless in the eyes

On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, many Bollywood celebrities have taken to social media to share messages of national pride and peace. Shah Rukh Khan also joined the celebrations and shared a photo of himself with the national flag in the backgroun

A few days before Independence Day, I asked my daughter and her friends, all aged 13 or 14: What does freedom mean to you? freedom to me would be being able to dye my hair, get alotttt of piercings, being able to travel the world and being able to go out witho

As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, celebrities and public figures took to social media to mark the occasion with patriotic messages, Tiranga tributes and reflections on the country s journey. From Amitabh Bachchan s signature Vande Mataram to Sachi

Kerala s Congress-led United Democratic Alliance decided to skip Vande Mataram at the state s official Independence Day function on Saturday, defying the central government s directive to sing the full six-stanza version of the national song. This came despite

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, in his first Independence Day address, laid out his government s vision for a Developed Bengal , with job creation, women s safety and firm law and order among its key priorities, as he set the goal of making the st

London, The High Commission of India in London celebrated the 80th Independence Day on Saturday with the 'Suryapath Tiranga' global relay of the Tricolour following the rising sun across the globe, alongside the traditional flag hoisting ceremony. Indian High

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said the national capital s development model can become a benchmark for other cities. Making her second Independence Day speech at Chhatrasal Stadium after becoming the Delhi CM, Gupta said, Delhi is the national c

In his first Independence Day speech as the Karnataka Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar Saturday laid out what he described as a roadmap for Bengaluru s next phase of development, including a formal announcement of the plan to reorganise the city s police adminis

Industry leaders welcomed Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day address. The Prime Minister outlined seven key areas for national development

Chennai, August 15, 2026: Actor Trisha Krishnan drew attention at Tamil Nadu s Independence Day celebrations at Fort St. George in Chennai on Saturday, taking a front-row seat alongside Chief Minister C

Addressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a series of measures across artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, sports and other sectors. Several of these build on existing programmes or reiterate earlier ta

KBC 18: India s journey into the private space age took centre stage on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 on Friday, August 14, as Skyroot Aerospace co-founders Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka joined Amitabh Bachchan for the Independence Day special episode

Ranchi, Students protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations took out a 'Tiranga Yatra' here on Saturday to mark India's 80th Independence Day. The march was organised from the protest site of Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert

Chandigarh/Hansi, A group of protesters demanding the arrest of all accused in the murder of a dairy operator clashed with police on Saturday when they were trying to force their way towards the state-level Independence Day function in Haryana's Hansi. The scu

In the 1957 classic Pyaasa, Guru Dutt plays an impoverished poet who, on visiting a red-light area, is confronted with the indignity of women forced into sex work in post-Independence India. Moved, he sings: Kahaan hain kahaan hain Muhafiz khudi ke Jinhe naaz

Dressed in a rich golden saree that caught every bit of natural sunlight, the actor effortlessly stole the limelight. Here is a closer look at her head-to-toe ensemble: Trisha chose a breathtaking golden saree featuring a subtle sheen that exuded luxury

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today announced a series of initiatives for Bengaluru on Independence Day, with a focus on making the state an economic powerhouse while preparing its young population for an increasingly technology-driven future.Among th

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On leading the nation, Surya adds that captaincy brings a different weight: When I wear that jersey, I am representing more than 140 crore people. Walking out as Captain, I m not just Suryakumar Yadav from Chembur I am carrying the hopes of so many people

From the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India s transformation over the last 12 years, saying the country has moved beyond the Fragile Five tag and gained new momentum. He cited major growth in defence production, electronic

Sporting a red turban with a yellow, green, and white Bandhani pattern, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day. After unfurling the tricolour, PM Modi outlined the saptadhara

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday alleged that government-run schools in India remain neglected irrespective of parties in power as he prepared to launch 'School Thik Karo' campaign from Hingoli in Maharashtra, marking Independ

PM Modi said India has succeeded in eliminating armed Naxalism after decades of violence, while warning that people with what he called a Naxal mindset still need to be identified and isolated. ET Prime special series: Bigger or Better?

Tara Singh tears a handpump out of the ground and a theatre erupts. Somewhere else, in a much quieter film, Mohan Bhargava watches a village struggle for electricity, says nothing dramatic about it, and just decides to stay

All of this played out less than two hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from Delhi s Red Fort. The CJP has since also accused Delhi Police of excessive force in dispersing those protesters