Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers his Independence Day address from the Red Fort.

At 103 minutes, PM Modi delivers longest Independence Day speech

India August 15, 2025

PM Modi sets new records with his 103-minute long Independence Day speech, surpassing his own previous record of 98 minutes. He also breaks Indira Gandhi's record by delivering 12 consecutive speeches from Red Fort, second only to Jawaharlal Nehru who delivered 17 in a row. Nehru's record for the longest speech stands at 72 minutes.

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A truck cleaner in Navi Mumbai was rescued by the police after being abducted by the father of a sacked IAS officer. The victim was held captive, given stale food, and threatened with murder. The accused demanded compensation for their damaged car and threatened to kill the victim if not paid. The accused have been charged with extortion and destruction of evidence.

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President Donald Trump signs the commission for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick during a swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on February 21, 2025. (Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times)

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Explained: H-1B visas, Indians, and the immigration discourse in the US

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The US government's decision to increase the cost of H-1B visas to $100,000 will heavily affect Indian workers, who make up the majority of beneficiaries. The move, driven by the Trump administration's anti-immigration stance, aims to protect American workers and wages. Critics argue that the program is crucial for filling the skills gap and wages are market-driven.

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CID to probe Zubeen Garg’s death after complaint names his manager, festival organiser

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As Assam awaits the return of its superstar icon Zubeen Garg’s body after he died in Singapore, where he was for the North East India Festival, on Friday, the state government has decided to transfer the investigation to the CID following complaints against festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and his manager Siddharth Sharma.

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Akshay Kumar reveals the ‘only thing in common’ with Twinkle Khanna

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SAI has also revised and set rates for other spaces available at the JLN, including outer spaces near gate numbers 6, 7, and others.

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Booking of major stadiums in Delhi for music concerts and events will be cheaper now

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SAI approves Delhi Govt's proposal to reduce booking prices for major stadiums, including Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. The move aligns with PM Modi's vision of making Delhi a hub for live events and concerts, creating revenue and employment opportunities. Multi-day bookings also receive added incentives.

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Infosys, Wipro ADRs fall on New York exchange after Trump’s H1-B visa order

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The Indian IT industry is in trouble as US President Trump imposed a high fee on H-1B visas, affecting the flow of skilled Indian engineers to America. This has caused a drop in stock prices for major IT companies like Infosys, Wipro, and Cognizant. Experts predict a decline in Indian markets as well, as the new visa rules specifically target Indian engineers.

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