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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
TopicIndependence day

Topic: Independence day

I want to assure the people of J&K—if mistakes were made, we will correct them: Vajpayee

On 15 August 2002, PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee delivered a speech outlining the many challenges facing India — from terrorism, poverty to natural disasters — while calling for national unity to take the nation forward.

Bastar tribal labeled ‘informer’, killed by Maoists after Independence Day celebration

Maoist cadres killed Manish during the public hearing at a 'Jan Adalat', alleging he was a police informer, say police. Body is still to be recovered because of the monsoon rains.

Have we reached a stage where we can say we’re proud of India? The data says so

As we head toward 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Kaal', let us remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and keep the growth engine turbocharged and bring energy and prosperity to all.

ThePrint photos of the week: Dharali devastation, Oppn’s march to Nirvachan Sadan & I-Day at Red Fort

In PhotosOfTheWeek we bring you pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists, video journalists and reporters this past week.

Our take on SC stray dogs order, Asim Munir, and PM Modi’s Independence Day speech—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Tata Tea’s Independence Day campaign loses its way. Sounds like iconic Madhya Pradesh ad

The rhyming and music pairing in the ad feels forced. Singer Piyush Mishra has lent his voice to the commercial, but his magic gets overpowered by subpar writing.

In Op Sindoor year, ‘strength’ features prominently in Modi’s I-Day speech, focus on ‘farmers’

ThePrint conducted a word cloud analysis of Modi’s Independence Day speeches from 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Here’s what we found.

ThePrint Quiz, 15 August, 2025: Independence Day

As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, attempt this quiz compiled by ThePrint to test your knowledge.

‘Appeasing RSS’ to secure job extension—Congress hits out at Modi over RSS praise in I-Day speech

Neither Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi nor Congress president were present at Red Fort ceremony. Kharge hoisted tricolour at party HQ with Rahul in attendance.

Marathon speech, Modi’s ministers & Guard of Honour—glimpses from 79th Independence Day at Red Fort

ThePrint’s national photo editor Praveen Jain brings you glimpses from the 79th Independence Day ceremony held Friday at the Red Fort in New Delhi.

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Russia’s super-missile test shows a new, expensive technological race—with dire outcomes

The test raises a question. Why have Russian nuclear strategists now invested in the Burevestnik, when the US abandoned nuclear ramjet propulsion in 1964?

Karnataka, Telangana, TN, Maharashtra power 40% of services output, pan-India growth uneven—NITI Aayog

Report on India's services sector examines state-level dynamics, maps disparities and suggests ways to tap into the sector’s potential.

India pulled out of Tajikistan’s strategically important Ayni air base in 2022. Here’s why

Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.