India

Ex-cop among 4 nabbed for extorting 4 lakh from Delhi man

16 Aug 2023 09:32 AM IST

Four men, including former Delhi Police personnel, were arrested for allegedly extorting Rs 4 lakh from a person at Baba Haridas Nagar in the southwestern part of the city, officials said on Tuesday. The accused have been identified as Vikram (48), a resident of Delhi, Rakesh Kumar (48), Surender (45)

Hope Manish Sisodia will come out soon, says Atishi on I-Day

16 Aug 2023 09:31 AM IST

Extending her wishes for Independence Day, Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi on Tuesday hoped that Manish Sisodia, who has been in jail for 170 days, will “come out soon.” “Even today, on Independence Day, the fight for freedom against the tyranny of a few continues. Manish Sisodia ji has changed the

LG asks people to serve nation with greater vigour and sincerity

16 Aug 2023 09:30 AM IST

Delhi LG V K Saxena on Tuesday exhorted people to renew their pledge to serve the nation with greater vigour, sincerity, and commitment. He hoisted the national flag at Raj Niwas on the 77th Independence Day, with the police contingent giving the national salute, according to an official statement. He

Delhi CM bats for quality education and health in his I-Day message

16 Aug 2023 09:30 AM IST

In his message on 77th Independence Day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday asked the citizens of the country to take a pledge to deliver top-quality education for every child across the country. The AAP convenor posted on Twitter in Hindi, saying, “On this glorious occasion, as a nation,

PM Modi’s I-Day Speech charts roadmap to 2047: Nadda

16 Aug 2023 08:20 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party’s national president, JP Nadda, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech, describing it as an inspiring vision for the nation’s youth and a blueprint for a developed India by 2047. Speaking about PM Modi’s address from the Red Fort, Nadda highlighted the Prime Minister’s inclusive approach,

Indian ship joins Singapore’s Independence Day fest

16 Aug 2023 08:19 AM IST

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kulish, a guided missile corvette, marked its presence in Singapore by joining the country’s 77th Independence Day festivities. Currently on a four-day tour to engage in the multinational SEACAT 2023 exercise, the crew and officers of the INS Kulish celebrated at the High Commission of India

Supriya Sule dismisses rumours of Sharad Pawar’s BJP alliance

16 Aug 2023 08:18 AM IST

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) working president, Supriya Sule, on Tuesday refuted speculations about party chief Sharad Pawar shifting alliances towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She pointed to Pawar’s remarks made during his Sangola speech, emphasising that aligning with the BJP would conflict with the NCP’s core political values.

India will be in world’s top three economies in coming years: PM Modi

16 Aug 2023 08:12 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said there has been an unprecedented surge in India’s exports and noted that India is now the world’s fifth-largest economy due to the efforts of 140 crore citizens. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on Independence Day, the Prime Minister said

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Assam will ‘withdraw’ AFSPA by 2023

15 Aug 2023 15:52 PM IST

Assam government has set up a goal to entirely “withdraw” the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on 15 August, Tuesday. While giving a speech during the Independence Day celebrations that were held at the Khanapara Playground, the Chief Minister said

“I appeal to all to end violence and live together peacefully as before”: Manipur Chief Minister urges on Independence Day

15 Aug 2023 15:34 PM IST

On the occasion of the 77th Independence Day, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday appealed to people of the state “to end violence and live together peacefully as before.” He also called on the people of the strife-torn state to restore peace and normalcy. “I wish you a

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin : “Education should be moved to State list”

15 Aug 2023 15:29 PM IST

MK Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, stated on Tuesday that education must be moved from the Concurrent list to the State list in order for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination to be abolished. In a remark that assumes significance in light of the death of

PM Narendra Modi interacts with special guests after I-Day speech

15 Aug 2023 14:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, interacted with the special guests at the main celebratory event held at the Red Fort, after addressing the nation for the 10th time since assuming the country’s highest office, on the 77th Independence Day. As the Prime Minister concluded his speech, tricolour balloons were released into