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India

Amritsar airport promises world class travel experience

AMRITSAR Amritsar Airport celebrated India's 80th Independence Day with great enthusiasm. Airport Director Anirudh Kumar Sharma addressed the gathering, emphasizing the commitment to providing safe and seamless travel. He highlighted new hub-and-spoke operations, modern baggag

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India

Sonia, Kharge face Vande Mataram row

NEW DELHI A political storm erupted after senior Congress leaders were seen talking while the national song played during Independence Day celebrations. The BJP strongly criticized the opposition party, accusing its top leadership of showing utter disrespect toward 'Vande M

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India

Break down hatred, caste divides: Ramdev

HARIDWAR Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev hoisted the national flag at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar to mark India's 80th Independence Day. Addressing reporters after the ceremony, he made a passionate appeal to citizens to break down all walls of hatred rooted in caste, community, o

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India

‘Safeguarding sovereignty a shared duty’

DEHRADUN Uttarakhand Director General of Police Deepam Seth hoisted the national flag at the Police Headquarters in Dehradun, marking the celebrations of India's 80th Independence Day. During the event, he administered an oath of national unity to all attendees and highlighted

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India

'Armed naxals are gone, but...'

New Delhi The aspirations of Gen Z and the power of 'Yuva Shakti' were at the heart of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech on Saturday, close on the heels of the massive student strikes post NEET paper leaks that snatched one of his ministers. From a seve

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India

Jobs mission, AI varsity, tech hubs

Bengaluru Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday announced a series of welfare and industrial initiatives ranging from filling 72,000 government vacancies to establishing India’s first public AI University aimed at propelling Karnataka toward a $3 trillion economy by 2047.

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India

Guv recalls contribution of freedom fighters

Bengaluru Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday Independence Day is meant to remember the sacrifices, courage and contribution of the freedom fighters. Gehlot was addressing a gathering at Lok Bhavan after hoisting the tricolour and paying floral tributes to Ma

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India

Youth India’s demographic dividend: Bhagwat

Nagpur RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said the country's youth constitute a major demographic dividend and could immensely benefit the nation if guided and utilised properly, but may become a burden on society if their potential is not harnessed effectively. Addressing

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India

BJP seeks action over defamatory posters in Trichy

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI Local BJP leaders in Tiruchirappalli have demanded strict police action following the appearance of defamatory posters targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. District president K.K. Ondimuthu submitted a formal complaint to the city police commissioner, report

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Karnataka

Protest erupts in Raichur against Minister Ajay Singh

Raichur  Tension prevailed at Ambedkar Circle in Raichur city as members of the Alliance of Dalit and Progressive Organisations, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KARAVE), and the Raichur District Forums staged a protest opposing Minister Ajay Singh. The protesters launched a “Go

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Karnataka

Jarkiholi Says three women capable of cabinet berth

BELAGAVI Three women legislators are in the race for the vacant ministerial post, and a decision is expected after the Assembly session, District In-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi said on Saturday. He said the party would support whichever candidate is chosen. Speaking

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Karnataka

Koppal government announces 45 major development projects

CH NEWS, KOPPAL The Karnataka government has taken up 45 major projects aimed at improving development and expanding public services, Backward Classes Welfare, Kannada and Culture Minister and Koppal District In-charge Minister Shivraj Thangadagi said on Saturday. Speaking

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Karnataka

Rohan corporation celebrates Independence Day

Mangaluru Rohan Corporation India Pvt Ltd celebrated the 80th Independence Day with flag-hoisting ceremonies at its residential and commercial projects across Mangaluru on Saturday. The main programme was held at Rohan Square in Capitanio in the presence of residents, employee

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Karnataka

80th Independence Day celebrated across in Mangaluru, Udupi

Udupi The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour in Mangaluru and Udupi on Saturday, with district administrations organising colourful programmes and parades to mark the occasion. In Mangaluru, District In-charge Minister U T Khader hoisted the nationa

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Karnataka

Pink Auto: Driving independence and dignity for women

Mysuru Celebrating India’s 80th Independence Day, Rotary Mysore Metro, in association with the Taliru Foundation and Automotive Axles, launched the transformative "Pink Auto" project on August 15, 2026, at Urs Gymkhana. The joint initiative distributed 10 auto-rickshaws to

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Karnataka

Grand Celebration of 80th Independence Day in Mysuru

District In-charge Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah Hoists National Flag Mysuru The 80th Independence Day was celebrated in a grand manner at the Panjina Kavayathu Maidan in Mysuru, jointly organised by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat and Mysuru City Corpora

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