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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicIndependence day

Topic: Independence day

‘Must not forget pain inflicted by partition’, says President Murmu on Independence Day eve

President Murmu highlights the challenges the nation faced following Independence as it transitioned to achieving the it's democratic status.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

Har ghar demolished & how I met your Putin

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

The speech PM Modi should deliver this Independence Day

For the last 11 years, Nehru has been constantly blocking my efforts and causing the fiascos that are my many yojanas and abhiyans. He is the reason most of my initiatives turn into disasters.

Imprint of Kolkata rape-murder in I-Day speech, Modi pivots from Nari Shakti to putting ‘fear’ in rapists

Change in tone and tenor comes in backdrop of heinous crime at a Kolkata hospital. But, political commentators say that it's an instant crowd pleaser for a public baying for blood.

Behind Modi’s push for a ‘Secular Civil Code’ in Independence Day speech, a bid to trap Oppn

NDA allies remain guarded on UCC, though JDU's KC Tyagi says Bihar CM had made his stand clear in 2017. TDP, too, yet to make a statement. RSS welcomes PM's remarks.

‘Wake up to new reality’: Congress slams Modi govt after Rahul made to sit in ‘5th row’ at I-Day ceremony

Citing protocol, Congress leaders reacted angrily to 'arrogance' of relegating the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition to back rows at Red Fort where the PM addresses the nation.

What’s behind PM Modi’s strong outreach to youth in his Independence Day speech

From creation of 75k new medical seats to bringing 1L youth into 'political life as public representatives', PM's speech was centred on youth, their skilling & new opportunities for them.

Modi promises 75k new medical seats so students need not go abroad. Why this may become ‘part of problem’

In Independence Day speech, PM said these new seats will be created over next 5 yrs. India has 731 medical colleges offering 1.12 lakh MBBS & 72,627 PG or PG- equivalent seats.

How PM Modi’s Independence Day speech was his most bitter attack on Opposition in 11 years and why

Modi said ‘twisted mindset’ of some could drive India towards ‘anarchy and destruction’. Oppn leaders accuse him of converting his Independence Day speech into an election campaign.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.