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Sunday, October 5, 2025
TopicIndependence day

Topic: Independence day

After Swachh Bharat success, Modi nudges India on population control, plastic ban, tourism

In his Independence Day speech, Modi hailed as patriots those who have chosen to keep their family size small.

In defending Jawaharlal Nehru, Congress loses Sardar Patel to BJP

While Congress tweeted video of Nehru’s Tryst with Destiny speech & made no mention of Sardar Patel, PM Modi paid tribute to the latter in his I-Day speech.

From Priyanka Chopra to Doordarshan, patriotism today is a show of love for Indian military

Over the last few years, Indian nationalism and Bollywood have redefined who the ‘enemy’ is — the citizen who protests and calls out injustice.

How does each decade of independent India look through the designer’s eye? This group shows

In 2016, Indianama began the collaborative attempt to answer a simple but complex question: What really is Indian design?

On I-Day, governor assures J&K identity safe as spectators chant Bharat Mata Ki Jai

Empty chairs marked the absence of mainstream Kashmiri politicians, who remain in detention since the abrogation of Article 370.

Modi’s Rs 100 lakh cr infra push for India that no longer settles for trains, wants to fly

Delivering his sixth Independence Day speech as Prime Minister, which ran into 92 minutes, Modi noted how the common Indian’s aspirations had risen.

Simultaneous polls imperative to make country great, says PM Modi in fresh pitch

PM Modi, who addressed the nation in his Independence Day speech, used the opportunity to yet again push for simultaneous assembly and general elections.

Modi gives India CDS, its biggest defence reform — what it means & how it’ll work

CDS will be the point person for govt on the three services. He will also drive the acquisition & modernisation process. Army chief Rawat is frontrunner.

Travel to 15 destinations in India by 2022, help boost tourism: Modi tells people

Saying international footfall at Indian tourist spots will increase if domestic traffic increased, Prime Minister Modi called on Indians to travel more within the country

If you opened the newspapers from 15 August 1947, here are the freedom ads you would see

Some ad-makers went out of their way to link their sales pitch to India’s freedom. It was clear everyone wanted a piece of the big event.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.