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August 17, 2026, 04:20 PM - 3 min read
The Centre said security forces dismantled the Pakistan-based, ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network ahead of Independence Day, with 253 people detained across 14 states and more than 80 FIRs registered in the crackdown.
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August 15, 2026, 05:36 PM - 3 min read
Lal Chowk, which was used in the past as the prominent site for only protests, was swept in tricolours on Saturday.Not only the locals thronged the iconic place, but tourists in hordes converged to celebrate the Independence Day with hues of patriotism.
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August 15, 2026, 03:33 PM - 3 min read
PM Modi's tricolour pocket square sparked a political row on Independence Day, with Congress leaders mocking its colour sequence and comparing it with Ireland's flag.
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August 15, 2026, 03:11 PM - 4 min read
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge skipped the Red Fort Independence Day ceremony for a third year amid a row over seating arrangements, drawing criticism from the BJP.
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August 15, 2026, 11:38 AM - 2 min read
During his address on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, Omar said, “...Today, we pay tribute to all those who laid down their lives for the freedom of our country. Today is a day of happiness and remembrance as well...”
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August 15, 2026, 11:06 AM - 3 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings to the nation and paid tribute to the freedom fighters, remembering their sacrifice in the fight against colonial rule.
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August 14, 2026, 07:46 PM - 3 min read
The advisory will remain in effect from 4 AM to 10 AM to ensure public safety and convenience.The Traffic Police have advised commuters to plan their journeys in advance, allow extra travel time, avoid restricted roads, and use designated alternate routes by following Variable Message Sign (VMS) and the directions of Traffic Police personnel.
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August 14, 2026, 05:17 PM - 3 min read
Akbar's remarks came after Sharif, speaking on the eve of Pakistan's Independence Day, indulged in hollow and empty rhetoric against Indian stating that every drop of Pakistan's water is a "red line" and calling for a "direct response" if New Delhi did not "come to the right path" over the IWT. He said Islamabad must first answer for every drop of Indian blood lost in terror attacks before raising concerns over water.
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August 14, 2026, 11:10 AM - 2 min read
Pakistan, however, observes Independence Day on August 14. The choice reflected practical and ceremonial considerations at the time, including the need for Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to assume office and the sequencing of events as power was transferred.
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August 14, 2026, 10:43 AM - 2 min read
On Friday, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat reviewed security arrangements across the main venue and other important locations in the summer capital to ensure the smooth conduct of Independence Day celebrations tomorrow.
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August 12, 2026, 05:43 PM - 3 min read
Mega rallies were organised in Anantnag, Bandipora and Srinagar, with students, local residents, public representatives, police personnel and government officials taking part.Earlier in the day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off a Tiranga Yatra from the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.
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August 11, 2026, 04:54 PM - 3 min read
The event is being held days after the RSS chief's interaction with the 'Gen-Z' at an event in Mumbai.The programme to mark Independence Day will be held at Kasturchand Park, the media group said in a statement.
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