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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicIndependence day

Topic: Independence day

Sainik schools will admit girls too, must ensure equal representation for women: Modi on I-Day

In his I-Day speech, Modi says New Education Policy will become a major force in fight against poverty as it will empower the poor child with education in regional languages.

Has India fulfilled its moral responsibility? The answers to this question are troubling

India has moved its gaze away from equality as one of the central pillars of the project of nation-building. It could put our democracy in peril.

PM Modi announces 75 Vande Bharat trains to connect different parts of India

In his Independence Day speech, PM Modi talked about boosting rail connectivity in the northeast region, adding that work to link Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Meghalaya is underway.

Parliament is ‘temple of India’s democracy’, says President Kovind on Independence Day eve

President Ram Nath Kovind's remarks came against the backdrop of the continuous disruptions that led to the abrupt curtailment of the tumultuous Monsoon session.

4 Jaish terrorists, including UP resident, arrested in Jammu ahead of I-Day, police say

Police say the Jaish module was tasked to plant a vehicle-based IED and trigger violence. It also planned collection of arms dropped by drones and supply to terrorists.

PM Modi announces 14 August will be observed as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’

The PM said this will remind India of the need to remove the poison of social divisions, disharmony and further strengthen the spirit of oneness, social harmony & human empowerment.

58% Indians confident country well-equipped to handle third Covid wave, survey says

Conducted by community platform LocalCircles, the survey also reveals that 75% Indians believe the economy will recover from Covid impact by Independence Day 2022.

IED found inside tiffin box in Amritsar village, police suspect drone from Pakistan dropped it

An abandoned bag was recovered from Amritsar near Dhalike village containing a plastic tiffin, five hand grenades and several 9 mm pistol rounds, police said.

PM Modi to invite India’s Olympic contingent to Red Fort on Independence Day

Official sources said PM Modi will also invite the 228-strong contingent, which includes over 120 athletes, to his residence.

Everyone should hoist Tricolour on I-Day, says Himachal CM after banned Sikh outfit threat call

Jai Ram Thakur also said the security of CM, BJP chief & state governor in Himachal Pradesh has been beefed up, adding that they are ready to 'sacrifice their lives for the Tricolour'.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.