‘We May Raise Further If…’: Global Ratings Agency’s Big Note To India
Global ratings agency S&P has upgraded India’s credit rating for the first time in nearly two decades, bumping the country from BBB to BBB- with a stable outlook, and invaliding…
Alexander Isak Transfer To Liverpool Imminent? Newcastle Manager Eddie Howe Drops Major Hint: “Unchanged…”
Alexander Isak, who joined Newcastle United in 2022 from Real Sociedad, netted 23 goals in the Premier League last season
Story Behind Jasprit Bumrah’s India Debut Revealed, This Star Made Huge Recommendation: “If We Need…”
India pacer Ishant Sharma played a crucial role in the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah for his first India match.
Chris Woakes allays injury fears ahead of Ashes with positive update
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…
RB Leipzig Sign Brazilian Striker Romulo As Benjamin Sesko’s Replacement
Romulo scored 13 times and laid on nine assists in 29 league matches last campaign.
India need to seize key moments to win maiden women`s World Cup, feels Mithali
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…
India Star Makes Feelings Clear On Rishabh Pant After England Series: “What We Are Supposed To Be Doing…”
Indian batter Karun Nair hailed wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant for setting a “very high standard”.
50 Years Of Sholay: Salman Khan, Sunny Deol And Others Revisit Ramesh Sippy’s Film And Its Everlasting Legacy
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
Janhvi Kapoor’s Casting In Param Sundari Questioned By Malayali Actress Pavithra Menon In A Now-Deleted Instagram Post: “Why Try This Hard?”
“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
Cristiano Ronaldo To Play In India? Al-Nassr To Face FC Goa In AFC Champions League
Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo could play in India soon, as the draw for the upcoming AFC Champions League Two was revealed on Friday.
India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir Visits Religious Shrine In Ujjain Ahead Of Asia Cup 2025
The next assignment for Gambhir will be the Asia Cup T20 edition starting from September 9.
Have you heard? Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday`s Saiyaara to have a sequel
‘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…
Independence Day 2025: Ram Charan, Akshay Kumar And Others Celebrate India
This year’s celebrations carry the theme ‘Naya Bharat,’ reflecting the government’s vision of achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.
“Modi Stands Like A Wall For Farmers”: PM’s Message Amid Trump Tariff Row
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…
“Infiltrators New Target”: Trinamool Hits Back At PM’s Independence Day Speech
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.
Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge Skip Red Fort Celebrations, BJP Hits Out
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 Renews Pledge Towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ On Independence Day
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.
Video: 2 BJP MLAs Clash Inside UP Assembly, Akhilesh Yadav Reacts
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’.
GST Reform To Rozgar Yojana: PM Modi’s Big Independence Day Announcements
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.
PM Modi Says 50% Of Total Real Time Transactions Done Through UPI
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.
Government Likely To Allow Private Firms To Mine, Import Uranium To Help Nuclear Expansion
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…
Op Sindoor-Themed Artwork, Logo On Independence Day Invitation Cards
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…
MK Stalin To Boycott Governor’s Independence Day Reception Over “Anti-Tamil Nadu Acts”
This comes against the backdrop of repeated clashes over Bills passed by the Assembly but kept pending at Raj Bhavan.
B Praak: My voice naturally connects with the deep emotions of patriotic songs
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…
Border 2 Poster Revealed, Sunny Deol-Led Film To Release On This Date
Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Medha Rana, Mona Singh and Sonam Bajwa
India Chess Star D Gukesh Slips To Sixth At St. Louis Rapid And Blitz
D Gukesh scored one win and four draws on the opening day.
Virat Kohli Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Indian Armed Forces On Independence 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.
50 Years Of Sholay: How Much Ramesh Sippy’s Cult Classic Would Earn At The Box Office Today
Ramesh Sippy’s Sholay was initially declared a flop
“Quality Not As Good”: Batting Great Rates This Series Over India vs England 2025 Tests
Down 1-2 after the Lord’s Test, India showed incredible resilience to fight back and level the Anderson-Tendulkar series 2-2.
Sherrnavaz Jijjan on a Parsi tradition that people must follow: ‘Every family…
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 2 Movie Review: Worth it, too? Hardly!
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…
‘Dr Vece provided immense help in restricting age-fudging’
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…
Jeff Bezos’s Mother Jackie Bezos Dies At 78. She Was First To Invest In Amazon
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…
Vladimir Putin Hails North Korean Troops As ‘Heroic’ In Letter to Kim
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’s Golden Dome Still Shrouded In Mystery, Even For Its Builders
Donald Trump said Golden Dome will include existing systems, accelerated development of advanced technology, and ultimately new components such as space-based interceptors.
Donald Trump Vows Not To Be Intimidated Ahead Of Putin Summit
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…
Four Years Of Taliban Rule In Afghanistan: A Timeline
On August 15, 2021, the Taliban marched into Kabul, returning to power after two decades, as internationally backed President Ashraf Ghani fled the country.
Thai Princess, In Hospital Since 2022, Suffers ‘Severe’ Blood Infection
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has been unconscious in hospital since falling ill with a heart condition in December 2022.
WBJEE 2025 Result: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Result To Be Out Soon, Details Here
WBJEE 2025 Result: The WBJEE results have been delayed for over a month now due to the pending legal matters.
Lord Krishna’s ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ To Protect India’s Skies: PM Modi. What Is It?
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,…
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17: After Taking Two Lifelines, Contestant Fails To Answer This Rs 7.50 Lakh Question. Can You?
The contestant ended up taking home Rs 5 lakh
Independence Day 2025: Rapper Yeda Anna and Pop star Instine release `Kar Dikha`
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`s Bayaan to screen at Toronto International Film Festival
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 Leads Independence Day Wishes, Relives Famous T20 World Cup Final ‘Tricolour’ Moment
Rohit Sharma led the way with the wishes as India celebrated its 79th Independence Day.
“India Won’t Tolerate Nuclear Blackmail”: PM Modi’s Big Message To Pakistan
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.
“Every Citizen Must Feel Protected”: PM Modi Announces ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’
PM Modi said the ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’ will be research-based and developed entirely with indigenous technology.
At 103 Minutes, PM Modi Delivers His Longest Independence Day Speech
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 Won’t Differentiate Between Terrorists And Those Supporting Them: PM
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…
PM Modi’s Big Announcement: Rs 1 Lakh Crore Scheme For Youth Entering Job Market
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.
“Can Only Be Solved By…”: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat On Supreme Court’s Stray Dogs Order
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.
India To Launch National Deep Water Exploration Mission: PM Modi
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…
“Made-In-India Semiconductor Chip To Come In Market By This Year End”: PM
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.
“Maha Kumbh’s Success Is Testimony To Strength Of India”: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the success of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as a testimony to the strength of India.
79th Independence Day: A Look Back At PM Modi’s Many Colorful Turbans
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.
50 Years Of Sholay: Ramesh Sippy On How “Chuha” Amjad Khan Became A Big Star As Gabbar
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: Expected Date For Round 2 Registration And Other Details
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.
Sholay At 50: When Dharmendra AKA Veeru Exchanged His Biryani With Dry Fish From Navi Mumbai Villagers
“Dharmendra would exchange his biryani or the meal specially cooked for him with the locals,” recalled Sanjay Shelar
Mumbai Indians Recruitment Plans Slammed In Big Take by Ex-India Star: “Crowning Jewel…”
Former Indian cricket team batter Aakash Chopra believes that Mumbai Indians need to show patience when it comes to their foreign recruits.
Bayern Munich Transfer Saga “Tough For Nick Woltemade”: Stuttgart Captain Ahead Of German Super Cup
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 Makes Stunning Claim About Hat-trick Against Pakistan: “Don’t Talk About…”
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 Star’s Sister Reveals To NDTV Why Gautam Gambhir Backs Him: “He Likes…”
India all-rounder Washington Sundar’s sister revealed why head coach Gautam Gambhir seems to have a preference for her brother.
Mrunal Thakur Apologises To Bipasha Basu For Her “Silly” Body-Shaming Remark: “I Wish I Had Chosen My Words Differently”
Mrunal Thakur wrote, “19-year-old me as a teenager said many silly things”
“Op Sindoor Would Not Have Succeeded If India Was Not Atmanirbhar”: PM Modi In Independence Day Speech
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.
PM Modi Promises “Double Diwali” And “Next-Generation” Tax Gift This Year
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.
PM Says India Will Make Its Own Space Station, Congratulates Shubhanshu Shukla
India is working towards becoming self-reliant in the space sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.
“Nationwide Security Shield To Cover All Public Places By 2035”: PM Modi’s Top Quotes
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…
Independence Day 2025: 2 Mi-17 Choppers Carry Op Sindoor Banners Above Red Fort, Shower Petals
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.
“Economic Selfishness On The Rise”: PM Modi Amid Trump Tariff Tensions
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…
“Want To Promote Sports In Far-Flung Areas”: PM Narendra Modi On Independence Day
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…
“A Player RCB Picked…”: R Ashwin Reveals How IPL Team Ignored His Advice
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.
OTT And Theatrical Releases This Week (Aug 17-24): Bigg Boss 19, Hostage And More
Salman Khan is back with the latest 19th season of Bigg Boss
“Remember The Countless Sacrifices…”: Ex-India Cricketer’s Moving Post On Independence Day Can’t Be Missed
Several Indian cricketers took to social media to commemorate the celebration of India’s 79th Independence Day.
Joe Root Gives Blunt Reply To David Warner’s ‘Surfboard’ Taunt: “No Control Over…”
England cricket team star batter Joe Root gave a blunt reply to former Australia cricketer David Warner’s criticism of his batting technique.
War 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR Film Earns Rs 52.5 Crore, With Second Highest Hindi Opening In 2025
The Hindi version of War (2019) contributed Rs 51 crore to the opening day collection of Rs 53 crore
“May This Day Inspire Us To Keep Working Even Harder”: PM On Independence Day
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…
On 79th Independence Day, Focus On ‘Naya Bharat’, Op Sindoor Success: 10 Points
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…
PM Modi Sports Saffron Turban For 79th Independence Day Celebrations
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…
PM Modi Breaks Indira Gandhi’s Record With 12 Consecutive Independence Day Speeches
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…
How Secret Service Rushed To Alaska City For Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin Summit
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 2025: Inspiring Quotes On Education By Freedom Fighters
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.
“Illegals Snatching Rights”: PM Announces Demographic Mission To Protect Citizens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a demographic mission to protect the country from the dangers posed by illegal immigrants.
“RSS World’s Biggest NGO, Involved In Nation Building”: PM On RSS’ 100 Years
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is the world’s biggest non-governmental organisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said.
Weekend Binge: Celebrate Independence Day With These 10 Hindi Patriotic Films
Here is a list of films that will pair perfectly with your Independence Day mood.
Aamir Khan Exclusive: “I Was Last On Jai Jawan After India Won Kargil War, Now After Operation Sindoor”
Aamir Khan spoke about his association with NDTV’s Jai Jawan from years ago, after India won the Kargil War
War 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR Can’t Beat War’s Hindi Collection, Mints Rs 52.5 Crore
The Hindi version of War (2019) contributed Rs 51 crore to the opening day collection of Rs 53 crore
Tamil Nadu Governor Says Drugs, Suicides Among State’s Troubles, DMK Hits Back
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 2025: Teachers And Scholars Who Contributed To India’s Freedom
Independence Day Live 2025: Their contribution went beyond teaching; they guided minds, challenged injustice, and encouraged people to dream of a free India.
“Rawalpindi Pitch Lekar Nahi Ghoom Sakte”: Shoaib Akhtar’s Brutal Attack On Pakistan After Loss vs West Indies
Pakistan faced a humiliating 202-run defeat against West Indies in the third and final match of the three-match ODI series in Tarouba.
The Making Of Sholay: Why Amjad Khan Was Almost Dropped As Gabbar Singh
Sholay turned 50 on August 15, 2025 (today)
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 1: Rajinikanth Juggernaut Off To A Bumper Opening, Mints Rs 65 Crore
The film emerged as Rajinikanth’s biggest opener till date, lagging behind Vijay’s Leo by a narrow margin
Asia Cup 2025: Suryakumar Yadav To Lead India. Report Says Squad Announcement On…
The Indian cricket team squad for Asia Cup 2025 will be picked on August 19 in Mumbai, according to a report.
Bournemouth Suffer Big Blow, To Miss Justin Kluivert In Premier League Opener
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
LA Lakers To Unveil Statue Of Hall Of Fame Coach Pat Riley
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…
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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…
Dozens Arrested In Washington As White House Ratchets Up Police Presence
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…
In Independence Day Eve Address, President’s ‘Buy Local’ Call, Op Sindoor Praise
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…
Mud-Buried Bodies, Injured Everywhere: Shocking Scenes After J&K Cloudburst
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…
Consenting Adults Have Right To Choose Partners, Live Together: Delhi High Court
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”…
Wales Wing Louis Rees-Zammit Returns To Rugby With Bristol After NFL Dream Ends
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 Cruises Into Cincinnati Open Quarters, To Face Jasmine Paolini
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.