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After a highly competitive Test series against India, England have turned their focus to the Ashes tour of Australia later this year, with pacer Chris Woakes providing an encouraging update…
Romulo scored 13 times and laid on nine assists in 29 league matches last campaign.
Former captain Mithali Raj feels India can end their long-standing trophy drought if they seize key moments and swing the momentum in their favour during big games at the upcoming…
Indian batter Karun Nair hailed wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant for setting a “very high standard”.
Directed by Ramesh Sippy and penned by the iconic writer pair of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, the 1975 action film redefined mainstream Hindi cinema
“Before we go further into the trailer, I want to address this: ‘What’s the problem in hiring a proper Malayali actor?” wrote Pavithra Menon
Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo could play in India soon, as the draw for the upcoming AFC Champions League Two was revealed on Friday.
The next assignment for Gambhir will be the Asia Cup T20 edition starting from September 9.
‘Saiyaara’ ka sequel? After weeks of chatter that a sequel to Saiyaara is being planned, director Mohit Suri has poured cold water on the rumour. The romantic drama, starring debutants…
This year’s celebrations carry the theme ‘Naya Bharat,’ reflecting the government’s vision of achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India will not compromise on the interests of farmers, livestock rearers and fishermen, asserting that he is standing like a wall to protect…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s caution against “infiltrators” posing a threat to national security has drawn a backlash from the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and party leader Mallikarjun Kharge skipped the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on Friday, sparking speculation about the reason behind their absence.
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.
Rajesh Chaudhary, a BJP MLA from Mathura, engaged in a heated argument with his party colleague from Varanasi, Saurabh Srivastava, during a discussion on ‘Vision 2047’.
n his speech, the Prime Minister presented India’s roadmap for self-reliance by 2047 and announced several schemes to empower youths, women and business.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the success of home-grown Unified Payments Interface (UPI), stating that UPI alone accounts for 50 per cent of real-time transactions in the world.
India aims to allow private firms to mine, import and process uranium as part of plans to end a decades-old state monopoly over the nuclear sector and bring in billions…
The success of Operation Sindoor is the defining spirit at the Red Fort complex, with special artworks dedicated to India’s decisive military action being showcased as part of the 79th…
This comes against the backdrop of repeated clashes over Bills passed by the Assembly but kept pending at Raj Bhavan.
For singer–composer B Praak, Independence Day isn’t just a date on the calendar — it’s an emotion. Known for stirring tracks like Teri Mitti, Maaye, and Mann Bharya, his voice…
Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Medha Rana, Mona Singh and Sonam Bajwa
D Gukesh scored one win and four draws on the opening day.
Legendary batter Virat Kohli took to social media, paying tribute to the sacrifices of Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of 79th Independence Day.
Ramesh Sippy’s Sholay was initially declared a flop
Down 1-2 after the Lord’s Test, India showed incredible resilience to fight back and level the Anderson-Tendulkar series 2-2.
Mirzapur actress Sherrnavaz Jijjan is all set to celebrate Parsi New Year the way she knows best- with prayers, food, family, and a generous dose of love for animals. Speaking…
War 2U/A: Action, thrillerDir: Ayan MukerjiCast: Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, Kiara AdvaniRating: 1.05/5 Much as memories naturally fade with movies such as these, the only thing I remember of the…
Olympian Dr Vece Paes’s contribution to sport is not just restricted to hockey. BCCI’s veteran cricket administrator Prof Ratnakar Shetty explained that Dr Paes played a huge role in helping…
In a tribute on social media, Jeff Bezos wrote that his mother died “surrounded by so many of us who loved her,” saying her death followed “a long fight with…
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed North Korean troops sent to fight in Ukraine as “heroic” in a letter to Kim Jong Un, North Korean state media reported Friday.
Donald Trump said Golden Dome will include existing systems, accelerated development of advanced technology, and ultimately new components such as space-based interceptors.
US President Donald Trump insisted Thursday he would not be intimidated by Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the eve of a high-stakes summit and said Ukraine would be involved in…
On August 15, 2021, the Taliban marched into Kabul, returning to power after two decades, as internationally backed President Ashraf Ghani fled the country.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has been unconscious in hospital since falling ill with a heart condition in December 2022.
WBJEE 2025 Result: The WBJEE results have been delayed for over a month now due to the pending legal matters.
India will build a ‘Sudarshan Chakra’, a ‘multi-layered framework’ to integrate advanced surveillance, cyber protection, and physical safeguards to protect its citizens and infrastructure from enemy strikes, terrorist or otherwise,…
The contestant ended up taking home Rs 5 lakh
Independence Day can be an occasion not only of celebrating national pride but also of understanding the responsibility that freedom comes with. This thought drove rapper Yeda Anna and hip-hop…
Huma Qureshi has made several trips to Toronto, but the upcoming visit will be special for her. The actor will take Bayaan to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where…
Rohit Sharma led the way with the wishes as India celebrated its 79th Independence Day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has delivered a clear message to Pakistan following a nuclear threat from the neighbouring country over India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty.
PM Modi said the ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’ will be research-based and developed entirely with indigenous technology.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday delivered his longest Independence Day speech to date, as he addressed the nation for a remarkable 103 minutes (1 hour 43 minutes) from the…
India will not fall for any blackmail and tolerate nuclear threats anymore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said, as he hit out at Pakistan and lauded the Indian armed…
Delivering his address to the nation on the 79th Independence Day, PM Modi said the “Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana” will come into effect immediately.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said the stray dog menace in Delhi can only be solved by regulating their population, and not by confining them to shelters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day on Friday, announced the National Deep Water Exploration Mission, aiming…
First made-in-India semiconductor chip will be launched in the market by the end of this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the success of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as a testimony to the strength of India.
On the 79th Independence Day, PM Modi sported a saffron turban for his 12th consecutive address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
Many people doubted Ramesh Sippy’s choice and felt Amjad Khan was like a “mouse” next to the other major stars
NEET UG Counselling 2025: Round 2 registration was initially planned to start on August 12, but due to the delay, both the registration and result announcement have been pushed back.
“Dharmendra would exchange his biryani or the meal specially cooked for him with the locals,” recalled Sanjay Shelar
Former Indian cricket team batter Aakash Chopra believes that Mumbai Indians need to show patience when it comes to their foreign recruits.
Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade is keen on a move to rivals Bayern Munich but the two clubs are nowhere close to an agreement on the transfer fee.
Irfan Pathan scripted history by taking a hat-trick in the first over of the Test match against Pakistan back in 2006 in Karachi.
India all-rounder Washington Sundar’s sister revealed why head coach Gautam Gambhir seems to have a preference for her brother.
Mrunal Thakur wrote, “19-year-old me as a teenager said many silly things”
In his address to the nation on the 79th Independence Day, PM Modi praised the “brave soldiers who punished masters of terror beyond their imagination” during Operation Sindoor.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised a Diwali gift for the citizens of the country in his speech on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day.
India is working towards becoming self-reliant in the space sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.
PM Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on India’s 79th Independence Day today. The Prime Minister hoisted the national flag for the 12th consecutive time at the iconic…
While the celebration of India’s 79th Independence Day is underway, two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force flew above the Red Fort, showering petals.
In a clear message to citizens in the face of the US’s tariff and penalty threats, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India is “unstoppable” and it is time…
The Union Cabinet chaired by the PM Narendra Modi had last month approved the the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025, a landmark initiative aimed at reshaping the country’s sporting landscape…
Ravichandran Ashwin, who played for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025, spoke about how he had advised all the teams to bid for the Australian star.
Salman Khan is back with the latest 19th season of Bigg Boss
Several Indian cricketers took to social media to commemorate the celebration of India’s 79th Independence Day.
England cricket team star batter Joe Root gave a blunt reply to former Australia cricketer David Warner’s criticism of his batting technique.
The Hindi version of War (2019) contributed Rs 51 crore to the opening day collection of Rs 53 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt wishes to the nation on Independence Day, urging people to work harder, fulfil the dreams of freedom fighters, and contribute to building towards…
Operation Sindoor will be the centrepiece of the 79th Independence Day celebrations that will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the Red Fort today. Multiple officers instrumental in…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 79th Independence Day with his signature flair, sporting a saffron turban for his 12th consecutive address to the nation from the historic ramparts of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday broke Indira Gandhi’s record by delivering 12 consecutive speeches from the ramparts of Red Fort to stand next only to Jawaharlal Nehru who delivered…
When Donald Trump announced the Alaska meeting with Vladimir Putin, the lone agent assigned to the Secret Service’s post in the Last Frontier began preparing to host hundreds of reinforcements.
Independence Day Quotes By Freedom Fighters: India’s freedom fighters fought not only for freedom but an education nation. Check inspiring quotes by freedom fighters here.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a demographic mission to protect the country from the dangers posed by illegal immigrants.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is the world’s biggest non-governmental organisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said.
Here is a list of films that will pair perfectly with your Independence Day mood.
Aamir Khan spoke about his association with NDTV’s Jai Jawan from years ago, after India won the Kargil War
The Hindi version of War (2019) contributed Rs 51 crore to the opening day collection of Rs 53 crore
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and the Centre’s achievements – from economic growth and poverty reduction to military victories and cultural initiatives.
Independence Day Live 2025: Their contribution went beyond teaching; they guided minds, challenged injustice, and encouraged people to dream of a free India.
Pakistan faced a humiliating 202-run defeat against West Indies in the third and final match of the three-match ODI series in Tarouba.
Sholay turned 50 on August 15, 2025 (today)
The film emerged as Rajinikanth’s biggest opener till date, lagging behind Vijay’s Leo by a narrow margin
The Indian cricket team squad for Asia Cup 2025 will be picked on August 19 in Mumbai, according to a report.
Justin Kluivert, the team’s top scorer in the Premier League a season ago as the Cherries recorded their highest points total, has missed preseason games because of a calf injury
The Lakers won at least 50 games in each of his nine seasons as coach and they won at least 60 games in five straight seasons. He was named NBA…
Ahead of his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump said he believes his Russian counterpart is ready to make a deal to end the war in…
Following Trump’s unprecedented announcement that his administration would take over the Washington police department and dispatch the National Guard for at least a month, the White House announced there would…
President Droupadi Murmu’s address on the eve of Independence day mentioned two key talking points of the day — buying local and ease of doing business. Both have been areas…
The shocking scenes of physical and psychological trauma unfolded on a massive scale as search and rescue operations were underway, digging out mud-buried bodies and rescuing the injured trapped in…
The Delhi High Court has called the right of two consenting adults to choose each other as life partners and live together “a facet of their personal liberty and privacy”…
The 24-year-old dramatically left rugby union in January 2024 to pursue a career in American football and was on the training squads of the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars,…
Coco Gauff will be playing her third 1000-level quarter-final of the season after Madrid and Rome — both of which she went on to reach the final.
Kolkata Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer finally broke his silence on reports of a possible trade to Sunrisers Hyderabad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.
Pretenders to the crown Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and cup holders Stuttgart are priming themselves for a run at Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga title after a frustrating summer…
Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at…