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Sulabh International founder Bindeshwar Pathak, pioneer of public sanitation in India, dies at 80

New Delhi: Sulabh International founder Bindeshwar Pathak, who led major sanitary reforms across India, died on Tuesday due to a cardiac arrest at a hospital in Delhi.

Manipur violence instigated by outside elements, time to forgive: CM N Biren Singh

Imphal/UNI/IBNS: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday said the unrest in Manipur has been instigated by some vested interests and outside elements who want to destabilise the state and the country.

Stories of compassion from the 1947 Partition

As India was on the verge of Independence and Pakistan was about to be born, the clock struck twelve. Saffron was the color we chose and Green was theirs. And Punjab? Divided, brutalized, vandalized. Punjab, both East and West, were Red. The red of blood. Of hatred. Of wasted lives.

Sikh Marine successfully completes basic training after challenging grooming rules

In a historic moment of triumph, a Sikh individual who defied Marine grooming norms has emerged victorious by graduating from boot camp. Pvt. 1st Class Jaskirat Singh, adorned in a distinctive white turban, stood tall among his fellow Marines in San Diego’s U.S. Marine Recruit Depot, celebrating the culmination of their rigorous training.

Uttar Pradesh: Son beats his 60-year-old father to death, arrested

Bulandshahr: A 60-year-old man was beaten to death by his son allegedly over a petty dispute in Shikarpur town of Bulandshahr district here in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, a senior officer said here.

Vladimir Putin, Antony Blinken, Emmanuel Macron wish India on Independence Day

New Delhi: Prominent world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday greeted India as the country celebrated 77th Independence Day on Tuesday.

Independence Day: BSF, Pakistani Rangers exchange sweets on border

Jammu: The troops of the Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers on Tuesday exchanged sweets on the occasion of India's 77th Independence Day at various Border Outposts under the Jammu Frontier in a very cordial atmosphere.

Dynastic politics destroyed our country: Narendra Modi targets Congress in Independence Day speech from Red Fort

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday made an indirect jibe at the Congress party while addressing the nation on Independence Day and said the 'dynastic system' gripped the country and snatched away the rights of the people.

Independence Day Speech: PM Narendra Modi congratulates countrymen for forming a strong, stable government after three-decade of uncertainty

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation on Independence Day when he praised the countrymen for forming a strong and stable government after three decades of uncertainty, instability and political compulsions.

Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech: PM says India's G20 presidency brought out full potential of common citizens

India’s G20 Presidency has brought out the potential of India’s common citizens, says Narendra Modi on Independence Day speech from Red Fort

Modi's I-Day speech: 'India to be third biggest economy in five years,' claims PM

New Delhi/UNI: Listing out achievements of his government in the past nine plus years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India will become the third largest economy in the world in the coming five years.

Modi's I-Day speech: PM seeks another term, promises 'golden moment' for India

New Delhi/UNI: With an eye on the coming general election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on Tuesday presented his report card for the last 10 years and made a strong pitch for helming the country again promising a 'golden moment' for India in the next five years.

Nation is with Manipur, says Narendra Modi while addressing nation on Independence Day

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation on Independence Day from the Red Fort when he said the Centre and state governments are trying to restore peace in strife-torn Manipur.

MK Stalin writes to president seeking assent for NEET Exemption Bill

Chennai/IBNS/UNI: Pointing out that 16 medical aspirants have committed suicide in Tamil Nadu due to NEET, Chief Minister MK Stalin Monday urged President Droupadi Murmu to accord assent to the Tamil Nadu Admission to Under Graduate Medical Degree Courses Bill, 2021, seeking to exempt the state from the purview of NEET providing admissions to UG medical courses based on marks secured in the board exams.

President Droupadi Murmu addresses nation on eve of 77th Independence Day, calls for citizens' equal rights

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of 77th Independence Day and said she wants the daughters of India "to move forward" and be able to "face every challenge".

New trouble in Maharashtra as Uddhav Thackeray faction disapproves of Sharad Pawar's meeting with nephew Ajit

New Delhi/IBNS: Even as the Oppositions are trying to come together to form the INDIA alliance, new trouble is brewing in Maharashtra after Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction got upset over Sharad Pawar's meetings with nephew and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, weeks after the latter's rebellion from the veteran-headed Nationalist Congress party (NCP).

NHRC issues notice to Bengal govt, Jadavpur University over student's death allegedly due to ragging

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Monday issued notices to the West Bengal government and Registrar of Jadavpur University in Kolkata over the death of a first-year student allegedly due to ragging.

Jammu and Kashmir: CRPF celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in Srinagar by participating in Tiranga Rally from Lal Chowk to Nishat Garden

Additional Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), J&K Zone, Nalin Prabhat flagged off a Tiranga Rally in Srinagar's Lal Chowk in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday to mark the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ event.

Tiranga rally is a big answer to those claiming none would pickup up tricolour in Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the massive participation in the Tiranga rally is a big answer to those who once claimed none would pick up the Tri-colour if Article 370 was revoked in Jammu and Kashmir.

Twenty-five people buried alive under temple rubbles in Shimla: Police sources

Shimla: One person died while 25-30 devotees were buried alive under Shivmandir temple debris near Bioleuganj on the outskirts of Shimla as a landslide hit the temple during morning prayers on Monday.

UGC seeks report from Jadavpur University over death of first-year student Swapnadip Kundu

Kolkata: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sought a report from Jadavpur University (JU) over the mysterious death of a first-year undergraduate student.

A Sikh daughter’s heartfelt plea from 1991

The Khalistan movement, which raged in Punjab during the 1980s and early 1990s, is frequently associated with its political aspirations and the violence that came to characterize it. While history often focuses on these, there remains an untold story – the silent suffering of women caught in the crossfire.

Uttar Pradesh: Youth shot at in Shahjahanpur

Shahjahanpur: A 28-year-old youth was shot at by unidentified persons in Kotwali area of Shahjahanpur district here in Uttar Pradesh, a senior police officer said here on Monday.

Har Ghar Tiranga campaign: Home Minister Amit Shah hoists tricolour atop his residence, shares selfie

New Delhi: Indian Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hoisted the Tiranga (Indian flag) atop his residence in New Delhi, under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, and shared his selfie with the tricolour.

Himachal Pradesh: 17 die in rain-related accidents, 37 missing

Shimla: As many as 17 people died, and six were injured after getting buried under landslides and collapsed buildings in Himachal Pradesh in the past 24 hours.

Khalistan’s new age propaganda on social media platforms

In an era dominated by social media narratives, it seems separatist sentiments and ideologies are trying hard to find a new life.

Punjab: Police bust terror module, 5 operatives of Pakistan-based Harvinder Rinda and USA-based Goldy Brar arrested

Amritsar: In a major breakthrough, Punjab police have busted a terror module in a joint operation with Central Agency and thwarted designs to disturb peace and harmony in Punjab.

Conquering peaks and climate challenges: Punjab officer’s monumental mission

Celebrating the occasion of India’s 76th Independence Day, Gurjot Singh Kaler, a distinguished police officer hailing from Punjab, achieved a remarkable feat by conquering Mount Elbrus.

2002 Godhra train burning case: Supreme Court dismisses bail plea of 3 convicts

New Delhi/UNI; The Supreme Court on Monday in its order rejected the bail pleas of three Godhra train burning case convicts of 2002, after terming their offences and cases as "serious and not isolated ones."

Adani-Hindenburg scam: SEBI seeks 15-days extension from Supreme Court to complete probe

New Delhi/UNI: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Monday filed an application before the Supreme Court seeking a direction for 15 more days' time to file its report in connection with the probe into the Adani-Hindenburg issue.