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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Topic: Independence day

SubscriberWrites: India at 75 — From politics to sports, space to bureaucracy, India’s transformation entails grit

India’s story surely had roadblocks and shortcomings but in the last 75 years, India has not only achieved milestones but has changed the perspective of the world towards it, writes Nischai Vats.

RSS changes display profile to Tricolour amid criticism for not obeying PM’s request

The RSS has hoisted its own flag instead of the Tricolour, with India's first Independence Day, first Republic Day and the year 2002 figuring as notable exceptions.

Is Indian Constitution an elite document? Bheels, Kalbelias changing this one song at a time

British constitutional Scholar, Sir Ivor Jennings, called the Indian Constitution a ‘lawyer’s paradise’ because of the complex language it adopted.

Uttarakhand BJP chief stands by ‘nation won’t trust homes without flag’ comment despite criticism

Congress, AAP have condemned Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt's statement equating patriotism with hoisting flag on Independence Day, said BJP 'has made the flag a commodity'.

‘Not a common tailoring job’—Muslim women in Malerkotla stitch flags for Har Ghar Tiranga

Known for its intricate embroidery work, Malerkotla is home to many small-scale units that deal in ceremonial flags, insignia and badges for security forces.

How do Muslims celebrate Independence Day? The many loyalty tests since Nehru

From Jawaharlal Nehru to Indira Gandhi to Modi's India, Muslims must prove allegiance, and visibly so.

Tricolour vs bhagwa dhwaj — display pix row revives RSS’ ‘troubled’ relationship with tiranga

M.S. Golwalkar said in his 1966 book Bunch of Thoughts that Tricolour was ‘not inspired by any national vision’. But RSS watchers say organisation has never disrespected the flag.

‘Jana Gana Mana’, ‘Om Jai Jagadish’ US singer Mary Millben to perform at India’s Independence Day

The African-American singer & cultural ambassador of US will perform at India's 75th year of Independence celebrations. She's the first American singer to be invited by the Indian govt.

Har Ghar Tiranga is a good idea, but not every Indian has the means to follow Flag Code

Modi govt should consider reverting after 15 August 2022 to discourage the practice of individuals flying the flag by ‘day and night’. It's not practical.

Bhagwant Mann’s new gaffe — British left India 200 years ago, built bus station in space

Punjab CM also exhibits questionable knowledge of geography, saying Jalandhar could see snow-capped mountains like Everest during pollution-free Covid days.

On Camera

Once you know how UPA handled illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, you see Modi govt’s propaganda

The 'ghuspaithiya' narrative is being whipped up precisely when illegal immigration has actually diminished. Like most BJP-RSS ideas, it’s just an unimaginative Right-wing trope.

Vietnam & China cutting into India’s footwear exports, NITI Aayog calls for tariff cuts, R&D push

With non-leather products driving global footwear demand between 2020 and 2024, India’s global market share stood at 1.85% in 2024, says a NITI Aayog report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

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.