Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Veteran actress Saira Banu has reflected on her connection to India despite being raised in an English society and also talked about how her legendary actor husband Dilip Kumar was the most “desi man” she had ever known. Saira took to Instagram, where she shared glimpses from the 1986 film “Karma” with the song “Ae Watan Tere Liye” playing in the background.She wrote a long note in the caption section, which read: “15 AUGUST, 2024 (INDEPENDENCE DAY). Some memo…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The 79th Independence Day celebrations on Friday at the historic Red Fort this year saw a grand tribute to the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’, marking a moment of pride and unity for the nation. For the first time, the ceremony included 11 Agniveer musicians who joined the Air Force band in playing the national anthem — a symbolic gesture highlighting the new generation’s role in national service. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the Tricolour from the ram…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Friday renewed the pledge towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ — helping the nation build mighty bridges to modern ports and more. In his Independence Day message on X social media platform, the billionaire industrialist also posted a short video, depicting everything the Adani Group is doing towards ‘Atmanirbharta’.”Wishing all Indians a happy 79th Independence Day! On this day, let us renew our pledge to our freedom, forged by the…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday outlined a detailed vision for reforms and achieving self-reliance – from transforming taxation to empowering small businesses and more. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, PM Modi highlighted India’s journey of self-reliance and transformation, saying that over the past decade, India has been reforming, performing, and transforming, but now the time has come to move forward with even greater strength.PM Modi announced the form…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, during his address from the ramparts of Red Fort, warned against illegal immigration, which is threatening the country. He announced a demography mission to protect the country from the dangers posed by illegal immigrants. PM Modi said he would like to alert the nation about the concern, which has now become a challenge. “Under a well-thought-out conspiracy, the country’s demography is being changed, and seeds of a new crisis are…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) On the occasion of 79th Independence Day, several Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to the nation and paid tributes to the countless freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the country’s liberation. Taking to social media platform X, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (LoP), Rahul Gandhi wrote, “Happy Independence Day to all countrymen. This freedom, achieved by t…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) As the nation advances towards its vision of becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India) by 2047, a vivid glimpse of ‘New India’ was on display at the Red Fort on Friday. The country marked its 79th Independence Day with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations from the historic monument in the heart of Delhi.The Prime Minister hoisted the National Flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort and addressed the nation, with this year’s Independence Day theme…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 79th Independence Day address, in which he declared that ‘Operation Sindoor’ had “disturbed Pakistan’s sleep” and caused such devastation that “new revelations are emerging every day.” Taking to social media platform X, EAM Jaishankar said: “Prime Minister @narendramodi’s address on India’s 79th Independence Day reflected the resolve and spirit of India. It re…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged researchers to establish India as a hub of medical self-reliance by becoming self-reliant in medicines and health innovation.In his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, he also called on “entrepreneurs to secure patents for new drugs and medical technologies”.This will “ensure that India not only meets its own healthcare needs but also contributes to global well-being, establishing itself as a hub of medical self-…

Patna, Aug 15 (IANS) On Independence Day, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced major relief for aspirants of competitive examinations in the state, declaring that the preliminary test (PT) fee for all commissions in the state will be just Rs 100.In a social media post, CM Nitish said, “Our government has taken several concrete steps to provide more opportunities for government jobs and employment to the youth of the state and to secure their future. Now we have taken another decision in t…