August 15 News

Every August 15, India argues with itself. One side asks: Are we truly free?

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay condemned the killing of three Tamils by Karnataka forest officials. He called the explanation provided by the department unacceptable and demanded a high-level probe

A 19-year-old male reel star was allegedly attacked with a sickle by a group associated with a female reel star over an old dispute, police said on Sunday. The incident, which took place at Cafe Flying Gypsy in the Deccan area between 3:15am and 3:45am on Augu

A few days before Independence Day, I asked my daughter and her friends, all aged 13 or 14: What does freedom mean to you? freedom to me would be being able to dye my hair, get alotttt of piercings, being able to travel the world and being able to go out witho

Mahindra Racing CEO and Team Principal Frederic Bertrand said the company s decision to stay in Formula E is part of a long-term strategy. He said the team sees electric racing as a technology laboratory despite several major manufacturers exiting the champion

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Weekly Libra Horoscope (15th August 2026 to 21st August 2026): Libra, this week encourages you to maintain balance between your personal aspirations and your responsibilities. Your calm nature and diplomatic approach help you resolve situations that previously

So, Sami did cave in and visited India on a month-long tourist visa, hosted by Bhosle, for whom he planned to compose an album. I came literally think I d compose and produce an album for her, and go back

PM Modi addressing nation on 80th Independence Day Independence Day 2026 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses nation from ramparts of Red Fort on 80th Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Delhi's Red Fort to lead India's 80th Indep

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The national capital, like cities and towns across India, erupted in celebration on August 15, 1947. The day s first official ceremony was the swearing-in of Lord Louis Mountbatten as Governor-General, who until the previous night had served as the last Vicero

Numerous American governors and state leaders have expressed their admiration for India's 80th Independence Day, proclaiming August 15, 2026, as 'India Day' across various states. These official declarations highlighted the invaluable contributions made by the

President Droupadi Murmu address the nation, August 14, on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day. The annual address is a key national event held ahead of Independence Day celebrations and is expected to reflect on the country's achievements, challenges and

Delhi Traffic Advisory for August 15: The Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory for August 15 in view of the Independence Day 2026 celebrations. According to the advisory, traffic restrictions will be in place around the Red Fort for general traffic from

Independence Day 2026: Every year, India marks its Independence Day on August 15. In 2026, it falls on a Saturday

Breaking News Live Updates: A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Leh in Ladakh at 9:54 am on Thursday, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The tremor was recorded on the Richter scale, with the latest quake coming hours after a 5.5-magnitude earthqua

The Red Fort will witness a new ceremonial sequence during India s 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, with the National Song Vande Mataram set to be sung from the ramparts for the first time, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday