The celebrations drew large crowds, with locals joining BSF jawans in a patriotic display. The border area was decked in the Tricolour, and attendees witnessed cultural performances alongside the ceremonial salute.
Month: August 2025
Independence Day 2025 Special: After PM Modi’s big GST surprise, Finance Ministry shares details of next-generation reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has outlined next-generation GST reforms focusing on structural changes, rate rationalisation, and ease of living, aiming to simplify taxation, boost economic growth, and provide relief to citizens, businesses, and key sectors.
Annadata’ in spotlight in PM Modi’s record 103-minute-long Independence Day speech
PM Modi honors farmers as the true backbone of India’s growth and pledges strong support for their future in the longest independence day speech delivered by any prime minister in the history.
Missed PM Modi’s Independence day speech? Here’s the complete gist of his major announcements
PM Modi Independence Day Speech: On his 12th Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a powerful address from the Red Fort that went on for 103 minutes — the longest ever by any Indian prime minister.
Jammu Cloudburst: Massive cloudburst hits J&K’s Kishtwar district, several casualties feared
According to ADC Kishtwar, the Shri Machail Yatra has been suspended until further notice. He urged the public not to panic, assuring that all available resources, including the SDRF, Red Cross and other government machinery, are engaged in rescue operations.
Weather Update: Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur, heavy rain in Delhi-NCR, IMD issues red alert for parts of Telangana
Rain in Delhi-NCR: Areas including Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, Lodhi Road, and Delhi-Haryana border witnessed intense showers.
Pirated IPTV: How ‘cheap’ entertainment could be casting big blow to mainstream TV, funding terror
Illegal IPTV networks like Boss IPTV may not be just stealing TV shows and movies, but also bankrolling organised crime, including terrorism. By streaming pirated content, viewers may be unknowingly funding extremist groups.
Influencer Sandeepa Virk arrested as ED cracks whip on fake ‘FDA-approved’ beauty products portal
Virk was arrested on August 12 and produced before the Competent Court. The court has granted custody to ED till August 14, for further investigation, it said.
MHA Tightens OCI Card Rules: Two years in jail? You could lose your OCI card under new norm
In a gazette notification, the Ministry of Home Affairs said OCI registration can now be cancelled if the cardholder is convicted of a serious criminal offence or formally charge-sheeted in cases involving grave charges.
Gujarat: Govt approves applications from 22 major units with total investment over Rs 1,478 crore
Industries Minister Balvantsinh Rajput stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an industry-friendly ecosystem has been established across the country, including Gujarat.