Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta’s period drama Batwara 1947 witnessed a sharp turnaround at the box office on its second day, with the film recording a major jump in Saturday collections. After a comparatively modest opening on Friday, the Independence Day holiday gave the Rajkumar Santoshi directorial a significant boost, helping it strengthen its position … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s traditional red Bandhej turban became one of the most noticeable elements of his appearance at the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026. The striking tie-and-dye headgear, paired with a white kurta, brown Nehru jacket and tricolour pocket squares, once again brought India’s regional textile traditions into … Read more
The Delhi Police marked the nation’s 80th Independence Day with a ceremonial flag-hoisting ceremony at Police Headquarters on August 16, 2026. The Tricolour was hoisted by Shri Rajesh Khurana, Special Commissioner of Police (P&FD), in the presence of officers and personnel gathered at the Police Headquarters lawns. The ceremony highlighted the significance of Independence Day … Read more
India’s 80th Independence Day 2026 on August 1,, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a series of major initiatives and long-term targets spanning artificial intelligence, education, civil defence, sports, semiconductor manufacturing and nuclear energy in his address to the nation from the Red Fort. The announcements placed India’s youth and technological capabilities at the centre of … Read more
Five locations in Delhi placed on alert after threat messages; security agencies conduct checks and find no suspicious material so far Delhi High Court, August 14, 2026: The national capital was placed on heightened security alert on Friday after the Delhi High Court and several other locations, including Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, … Read more
The Delhi Police on August 11, 2026, organised a mass singing of the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ at the Police Headquarters as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign. The programme was held to commemorate 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ and promote patriotism, national unity and pride in the Tricolour. The event, held at … Read more
India is set to mark its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with a significant change to the traditional Red Fort ceremony. For the first time, “Vande Mataram” will be sung from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort before the unfurling of the national flag and the National Anthem. The development was announced … Read more
India is set to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, commemorating eight decades of freedom from British colonial rule while looking ahead to an ambitious future built on innovation, sustainability, self-reliance and inclusive development. This year’s celebrations are expected to be among the most significant in recent years, combining the nation’s rich … Read more