New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) India is soon set to become a space superpower, and the industry has grown multifold in the last five years, said experts on Friday, lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech on the space sector.In his address to the nation from the Red Fort, PM Modi said the nation is proud of its space sector. The Prime Minister stated that India is working towards becoming self-reliant in the space sector.Citing several space missions, like Gaganyaan, Chandrayaa…

Sarkaghat, Aug 15 (IANS) Expressing concern over the growing impact of global warming and frequent natural calamities in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday unfurled the national flag, inspected the parade and took the salute from an impressive march at the state-level Independence Day function here. The march past was presented by contingents of the police, Home Guards, NCC, ITBP, Uttrakhand Police, Third India Reserve Battalion of Pandoh, Mandi Police, traffic pol…

Imphal, Aug 15 (IANS) Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who presided over the Independence Day celebrations in Manipur, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to peace, stability, and accelerated development, paving the way for restoring normalcy in Manipur. The ceremony commenced with the Governor hoisting the National Flag and taking the salute at the grand march past by 33 contingents at the 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, Imphal.In his address, the Governor recalled Manipur’s pivotal role in…

Jaipur, Aug 15 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has become self-reliant, happy, and prosperous, providing ample opportunities for every citizen to progress. The nation’s global credibility has risen, and India is moving towards becoming the third-largest economy.“Our double-engine government is working tirelessly to make Rajasthan prosperous and developed,” Chief Minister Sharma stated.Speaking at the 79…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from North-East Delhi, Manoj Tiwari, on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address from the Red Fort has the potential to lift the country’s poor out of poverty while energising and empowering all sections of society. In a video message shared on his official X handle, Tiwari congratulated the nation on the 79th anniversary of Independence Day and extended special greetings to the people of his constituency.He …

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The BJP and the Congress on Friday crossed swords over the country’s semiconductor production capabilities, a development that followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement in his Independence Day speech that the first ‘Made in India’ chip will be rolled out by the end of this year. Amit Malviya, in-charge of BJP’s National Information and Technology Department, launched a scathing attack on Congress MP and former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh after the latter dism…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted search operations on August 14 at 10 residential and business premises across Punjab, Haryana, and Maharashtra in connection with a money laundering probe into the Vuenow Group of companies, including Vuenow Infratech Limited, its director Rahul Anand Bhargav, and associated entities. The action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The investigation stems from multiple FIRs lodged by the Gautam…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Friday hoisted the National Flag at Raj Niwas on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day and exhorted people to renew their pledge to serve the nation with greater commitment. L-G Saxena remembered the martyrs and the countless heroes of India’s freedom struggle and said, “It is because of their supreme sacrifices that our generation has been living freely and peacefully.”He also honoured veteran freedom fighter R. Madavan at th…

Srinagar, Aug 15 (IANS) Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara, Sajad Lone, strongly reacted to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s Independence Day announcement of launching a statehood signature campaign, warning against “making a mockery” of the cause and urging a “dignified, constitutional route”, a party statement said on Friday.“We will support any movement towards statehood. But please don’t make a mockery of statehood. We are already reeling under the impact of a ‘Tom, Dick…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Chinese involvement in Sri Lanka’s gemstone industry is causing significant revenue losses to the island nation’s crisis-ridden economy and impacting local businesses, according to an article in The Financial Post. Chinese nationals have allegedly exported gems worth approximately 30 billion rupees from Sri Lanka, as part of smuggling operations that deprive the country of precious tax revenue and pose a serious threat to legitimate businesses, the article states.It hi…