Independence Day
- India
Legal action only solution to retrieve states’ powers: Stalin
Chennai: While states need additional powers, their powers in matters such as education are usurped, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin alleged on Friday and batted for legal action to retrieve…
- Delhi
I-Day: 14,000 personnel, anti-drone systems deployed across Delhi
New Delhi: The national capital is on a high alert and under a thick security blanket for the Independence Day function on Friday, with snipers at high-rise buildings, heightened camera surveillance, and…
- India
CRPF gets highest 23 gallantry medals among Central Armed Police Forces
New Delhi: Twenty-three personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the country’s largest paramilitary force, have been awarded with gallantry medals, including three military-issued Shaurya Chakras, on the eve of the…
- India
Cops Mohammed Imteyaj, Deepak awarded Vir Chakra posthumously in Operation Sindoor
New Delhi: Eighteen Border Security Force (BSF) troops have been awarded gallantry medals for displaying “conspicuous bravery” and “unmatched valour” during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, including two personnel who were decorated with…
- India
7 Maharashtra cops to get gallantry medals for Naxal encounter
Mumbai: Seven Maharashtra police personnel will be awarded gallantry medals, three will get the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and 39 the Medal for Meritorious Service on Independence Day, an official…
- India
President’s medal for Andaman and Nicobar DGP
Port Blair: Andaman and Nicobar Director General of Police (DGP) Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal has been selected for the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service while three other officers will be awarded with medals…
- Telangana
Telangana micro-artist carves woman holding Indian flag on needle for I-Day
Hyderabad: Micro-artist Dr Gurram Dayakar from Jagtial district in Telangana added one more miniature statue to his list of masterpieces, by making a tiny statue of a woman in running position holding…
- Kashmir
People of J&K hope SC will restore statehood: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have hope that the Supreme Court will restore their “right to statehood”. He, however, said not restoring the…
- Hyderabad
SCR to run special MMTS trains in Hyderabad for Independence day
Hyderabad: On the occasion of Independence day, South Central Railway (SCR) has decided to run three special MMTS trains. These trains will operate from Umdanagar to Hyderabad, from Hyderabad to Lingampalli and…
- Chennai
Tamil Nadu CM to skip Independence Day tea party hosted by Governor
Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin will not take part in the tea party to be hosted by Governor R N Ravi on Independence Day, the Tamil Nadu government said on Thursday.…
- Photos
Photos: Security stepped up at main venue of I-Day function in Srinagar
Srinagar: A tight security blanket has been thrown around Bakshi Stadium, the main venue of Independence Day function in Jammu and Kashmir, to ensure incident-free celebrations in the valley. A full dress…
- News
3 dead, over 60 injured during aerial firing on Pak’s I-Day celebrations
Karachi: Three people, including a senior citizen and an eight-year-old girl, lost their lives during Independence Day celebrations in Pakistan’s Karachi due to “reckless” aerial firing, while more than 60 others sustained…
- Telangana
Telangana: Rs 10000 cash awards for Class 10 & Inter district toppers on I-Day
Hyderabad: Telangana School Education Department has announced a special Independence Day gift for students who secured district topper positions in Class 10 and Intermediate examinations from educational institutions under its purview. As…
- Hyderabad
Traffic diversions for Independence Day in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Traffic police have issued an advisory in view of Independence Day celebrations taking place at Rani Mahal Lawns, Golconda Fort, on Friday, August 15. The road from Ramdevguda to Golconda Fort…
- Lifestyle
Explore Telangana’s mini Goa just 4 hours from Hyderabad
This year, Independence Day is falling on a Friday, giving India a coveted three-day weekend from August 15 to 17. For many, it is the perfect opportunity to break away from daily…
