August 15, 2026

Darwin : Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood on Saturday became the ninth Australian bowler to take 300 Test wickets after claiming his 14th career five-wicket haul during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, according to Cricinfo.…

New Delhi : Indian cricketing legends and prominent players extended greetings to the nation on Saturday, with several taking to social media to mark the country's 80th Independence Day. Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared a…

Galle : Team India celebrated the nation's 80th Independence Day by hoisting the Tricolour in Galle on Saturday, ahead of the opening Test against Sri Lanka. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video where head coach…

Mumbai : Akshay Kumar, Ram Charan, Jr NTR and members of the film fraternity marked Independence Day with patriotic messages for fellow Indians on Saturday, sharing wishes that highlighted national pride, hope and the vision of a better…

New Delhi : Actor Anupam Kher extended Independence Day wishes to the nation on Saturday, reflecting on India's journey since Independence and his own life growing up in the country. In a self-recorded Instagram video, Kher said he was…

Mumbai : India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on August 15, with celebrations taking place across the country. From flag-hoisting ceremonies and cultural programmes to patriotic events, the day brings people together to remember…

Mumbai : As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, August 15 offers a chance to revisit films that portray patriotism in different ways. From young people challenging the system to soldiers serving the nation and ordinary citizens…

Melbourne Veteran actor Rekha was honoured with the prestigious Excellence in Cinema award at the 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026, recognising her unparalleled contribution to Indian cinema and an extraordinary body of…

New Delhi : As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day with pomp and grandeur on Saturday, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Israeli President Isaac Herzog extended warm greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister…

New Delhi [ : As India marks its 80th Independence Anniversary, Indian embassies, high commissions, and international partner nations across the globe have rolled out vibrant celebrations, cultural showcases, and high-profile diplomatic…

New Delhi : A military medical team arriving in earthquake-hit Venezuela, warships carrying relief to cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka, and an Indian field hospital treating victims in Myanmar, India's Armed Forces have increasingly found…

Washington, DC : US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended greetings to the people of India on the 80th Independence Day, saying the US-India relationship continues to grow and is "stronger than ever". In a statement issued on Friday…

Washington Dc : US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz "a territory of the United States" after the war with Iran, The New York Post reported. Addressing a Republican rally in Long…

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed how the country has successfully uprooted naxalism from the country, remembering the sacrifice of thousands of martyred security personnel on the 80th Independence Day while…

New Delhi : Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday raised sharp questions about the condition of government schools decades after India's independence, urging the citizens to raise their voice for their rights.…

New Delhi : Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday paid rich tributes to the freedom fighters whose sacrifices secured the nation's independence. However, he emphasised that true freedom extends far beyond mere liberation from…

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that self-reliance will pave the way for India to become a developed nation, asserting that the country must become self-reliant and protect its interests. Addressing the nation…

New Delhi : Chief Ministers and senior leaders across several states hoisted the Tricolour at official Independence Day ceremonies on Saturday as the country celebrated its 80th Independence Day. In Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel…

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday morning paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in the national capital on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day. The Prime Minister offered floral tributes at the memorial of…

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the Parsi community on the occasion of Parsi New Year, Navroz, and praised its contribution to the nation across various sectors. He said the Parsi community's…