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AI sovereignty will be test for India’s tech ‘aatmanirbharta’

August 18, 2025 12:00 pm

In his Independence Day address, the Prime Minister has pledged self-reliance from fertilisers to jet engines, but none will be as exacting as building an AI ecosystem that secures both economic strength and strategic autonomy

The Independence Day celebrations might be over. The responsibility has just begun

August 13, 2025 6:09 pm

India, the oldest continuing civilisation, now the largest democracy in the world, is not great because she is perfect, but because she keeps working at her promise

Manu Bhaker plays Indian national anthem on violin Independence Day 2025

On Independence Day, Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker plays national anthem on her violin: ‘Talent ki kami hai kya hamare choriyo main’

August 15, 2025 4:36 pm

After Manu Bhaker posted the video of her performance on social media, several people commended her for her musical skill.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurls the National Flag at the Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day of India

Independence Day 2025 Speech: Full Text of PM Modi Speech on Independence Day

August 15, 2025 2:30 pm

India's 79th Independence Day 2025 PM Narendra Modi Speech: Speaking for 103 minutes, it was PM Modi’s longest Independence Day speech, going past the 98-minute address he had delivered last year.

Independence Day 2025: India lights up in tricolour to celebrate 78 years of freedom

August 15, 2025 10:37 am

The Independence Day celebrations this year are themed Naya Bharat, which emphasises the nation's progress towards the government's goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

The story of how cricket found India — through secularism

August 14, 2025 8:37 pm

Four Muslims, three Sikhs, two Parsis and two Christians have captained India in Test cricket. It is a glorious record of secularism which India can be proud of and an object lesson to other nations

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Knowledge Nugget: What President’s invite box to Independence Day guests contains — A quick look for UPSC exam

August 15, 2025 7:04 pm

President’s ‘At Home’ invite to Independence Day guests showcases popular art forms from eastern states. Which art forms are included? In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, also learn about the invitee box sent during this year’s Republic Day celebrations.

Motivating Independence Day Speeches: 78th India Independence Day 2024, Inspiring Quotes and Speeches by Freedom Fighters,

Celebrating 78th Independence Day: 10 slogans that inspired India's freedom movement

August 15, 2024 12:24 pm

78th India's Independence Day, 15th August: Here are top 10 influential and historic quotes drawn from the powerful speeches of freedom fighters during India's struggle for independence.

I-Day celebrations: 98-year-old freedom fighter is guest of honour at Delhi Raj Niwas

August 15, 2023 2:07 pm

Remembering the martyrs and the heroes of India’s freedom struggle, L-G VK Saxena said it was because of their supreme sacrifices that our generation has been living freely.

‘I-Day gift’: Ahead of Telangana Assembly polls, KCR waives farm loans up to Rs 1 lakh

August 16, 2023 3:23 am

Finance Minister T Harish Rao said that with this, the BRS government is fulfilling its election promise. KCR said the money will be immediately deposited in banks on behalf of 9 lakh farmers.

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Independence Day 2020: The idea of freedom through the lens of youngsters

August 15, 2020 8:59 am

The word 'independence' means different things to different people. On the occasion of Independence Day this year, we asked some youngsters what the day means to them, if they truly feel free, and what they wish to change about their life.