Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on young Indians to take an active role in building a developed nation by 2047, placing education, innovation, sporting achievement and social responsibility at the centre of his message. Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya in Chennai, Modi said the younger generation had the creativity, ability and determination to advance India’s d

A complaint filed with Delhi Police has sought an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over their alleged conduct during the rendition of Vande Mataram at Independence Day celebrations held at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi. The complaint, filed by advocates Kunal Vinayak and Shubh Sharma, asks police to examine video footage, determine the intention behind the alleged actions and establish which legal provisions, if any, apply. Delhi Police has acknowledge

Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Time: Morning | Place: Red Fort, New Delhi, India India completes 79 years of freedom in 2026 while celebrating its 80th Independence Day, a distinction that often causes confusion. India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking 79 completed years since gaining independence from British rule in 1947. Although the two numbers

New Delhi, India — Lok Sabha opened with Vande Mataram for the first time on the final day of the Monsoon Session before the House was adjourned sine die. Vande Mataram Opens Lok Sabha In Historic First Lok Sabha witnessed a historic moment on Thursday, August 13, 2026, when proceedings began with the National Song Vande Mataram for the first time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and members from across the House were p

PM Narendra Modi praised boxer Lovlina Borgohain for objecting to an incorrectly displayed Indian flag at a Glasgow restaurant during the Commonwealth Games. During his interaction with India’s medallists, Modi said Lovlina’s decision to raise the issue despite celebrating the team’s success would be remembered for years. PM Modi Praises Lovlina for Flag Stand at Glasgow Restaurant Prime M

Centre Clarifies Indian Passport and Citizenship Rules The Centre has told Parliament that Indian passports are issued to eligible Indian citizens following verification under the Passports Act, 1967. However, it did not directly declare a passport conclusive standalone proof of citizenship, renewing discussion about citizenship documents in India.

Parliament Passes Two Major Amendment Bills Amid NEET Row The Lok Sabha passed a tougher anti-paper leak Bill with stricter penalties, fast-track courts, and time-bound investigations, while the Rajya Sabha approved legal protection for Vande Mataram amid Opposition protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Pass Key Bills Amid NEET Row

Court Raises Concern Over Protest Lathi-Charge The Supreme Court said peaceful agitation alone cannot justify a lathi-charge while hearing petitions alleging police excesses during recent student protests. The bench also opposed violence by demonstrators and called for a uniform national protocol.   Agitation Alone Cannot Justify Lathi-Charge, Supreme Court Says The Supreme Court on lathi charge during protests made an importa

Mirabai Chanu Commonwealth Games gold gave India a dream start as the Olympic silver medallist claimed the women's 48kg title. Her patriotic tribute, emotional national anthem moment and India's first gold became the highlight of the Games.   Mirabai Chanu once again made India proud by winning the country's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the women's 48kg weightlifting competition. The Olympic silver medallist combined sporting

Mammootty-Dhanush National Award Celebration Lights Up OM Shoot  Mammootty, Dhanush, Rajkumar Periasamy, and editor R Kalaivanan celebrated their respective National Film Award victories with a cake-cutting ceremony during the shooting of their upcoming Tamil film, OM Chapter 1. Mammootty-Dhanush National Award Celebration Lights Up OM Shoot

Article 370 Leads 72nd National Film Awards 2026 Winners The 72nd National Film Awards 2026 full winners list was announced in New Delhi on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The awards recognised feature films, non-feature productions, and cinema writing certified during the 2024 calendar year. Article 370 secured the prestigious Best Feature Film award, while Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor in a Leading Role honour. Yami Gautam received Best Ac

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA Warns Pilgrims Over Missing Travel Documents The Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indian citizens not to begin the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra unless they have obtained all required travel documents for the complete journey. The advisory was issued after the ministry received assistance requests from Indian pilgrims who were stranded in Nepal while travelling for the yatra through private tour operators. According to th

Operation Sindoor Soldiers Named In National War Memorial Roll Of Honour More than a year after Operation Sindoor, the Union government has officially recorded the names of six Indian military personnel who were killed during the operation. Their names have been included in the Roll of Honour at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. The names have also been inscribed on the Tyag Chakra, also known as the Circle of Sacrifice. The memorial honours armed

Jairam Ramesh Says Congress Should Not Take Back Leaders Who Joined BJP New Delhi: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has said that leaders who left the party and joined the BJP, especially younger leaders, should not be taken back into the Congress fold. Speaking in an interview with PTI Videos, Ramesh said it would be “shameful” for the Congress to even consider bringing back th

Mohan Yadav Family Land Row: Ujjain Deals Spark Congress Attack Congress has targeted the Madhya Pradesh government after a report claimed that CM Mohan Yadav’s family acquired land in Ujjain during an infrastructure push.   Mohan Yadav Family Land Row: Ujjain Deals Spark Congress Attack Bhopal, June 23, 2026: A political controversy ha