Press Trust Of India

People in PoK would have wanted to join India if Art 370 had stayed: Omar

Abdullah reassured the people of his government's dedication to serving their interests and achieving the vision of those who sacrificed their lives for the region

Next generation must carry forward institutions of justice: CJI Surya Kant

Addressing young lawyers, Kant said the responsibility carried by the Bar since the days of the freedom struggle would soon rest on their shoulders

Full six stanzas of Vande Mataram sung at Red Fort for first time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort amid patriotic fervour and multi-layer security

India Inc backs PM Modi's I-Day address, vows to boost investment, jobs

Industry shares the prime minister's resolve to build on this momentum and is ready to match it with sustained investment in areas of strategic importance

Patanjali Foods Q1 result: Profit jumps 86% to ₹336 crore on higher income

Patanjali Foods' total income rose 29% to ₹11,342 crore in the June quarter, with edible oils contributing ₹8,504 crore and FMCG accounting for ₹2,938 crore

Nepal PM Balendra Shah greets PM Modi, India on 80th Independence Day

Shah's message comes amid Nepal's efforts to deepen economic cooperation and connectivity with India, days after his first one-on-one meeting with Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava

4 people killed after flash flood in Arunachal; 5 Army personnel missing

Heavy rain triggered a flash flood that washed away two Army shelters in Dibang Valley, while four people died in a landslide at a road construction site in Upper Subansiri

Tata Sons AGM on Aug 18 may not happen as SRTT has no representative

Sir Ratan Tata Trust cannot nominate a representative due to a Maharashtra Charity Commissioner order, potentially leaving Tata Sons without the quorum needed to hold its annual general meeting

Brigade Enterprises sales bookings dip 5% to ₹1,061 crore in Apr-Jun

Realty firm's sales volumes declined 22% to 0.74 million sq ft in the June quarter, while average sales realisation rose 21% to ₹14,256 per sq ft

Dipke to launch 'School Thik Karo' campaign, flags neglect of govt schools

The CJP convenor said government schools have remained neglected under successive political parties, calling for better infrastructure and standards through greater public accountability

PM Modi's 75-minute I-Day speech shortest in 4 years, fourth shortest ever

PM Modi's 13th consecutive Independence Day address from Red Fort was shorter than his 103-minute speech last year and 98-minute address in 2024

'Ties with US stronger than ever': Rubio greets India on Independence Day

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio credits Trump-Modi relationship for closer bilateral ties, highlighting cooperation in defence, energy, critical minerals, AI, space and commerce

PM Modi greets nation on Independence Day, says India scaling new heights

PM Modi pays tribute to freedom fighters and Mahatma Gandhi, saying the dreams of those who secured freedom continue to inspire efforts to build a 'Viksit Bharat'

Independence Day 2026: Delhi on high alert; over 25,000 personnel deployed

More than 25,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the capital, with a multi-layered security grid and heightened surveillance around the Red Fort ahead of Independence

Maharashtra FDA suspends 14 licences linked to Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart

Of the 14 suspended licences, five belonged to Blinkit establishments, five to Zepto, two to Instamart, one to Bhagwati Stores and one to Swinsta Ent Pvt Ltd, the FDA said

Accel India IV offloads 2 crore Urban Company shares, cuts stake to 4.84%

Accel India IV (Mauritius) has offloaded a 1.3 per cent stake in home services platform Urban Company through an open market transaction.

MEA stresses need for respect as Congress leader's Meloni jibe sparks row

EAM spokesperson said, "We have strong ties with Italy...It is important that as part of diplomatic practice that we strengthen our ties keeping in mind being respectful of each other"

Dixon Tech issues $220 mn guarantee to Lenovo for Padget Electronics div

There is no immediate impact on Dixon, though the guarantee will be reflected as a contingent liability in the company's books.

Bengal to roll out Ayushman Bharat scheme from Aug 16: WB Health minister

He said those who do not meet the Centre's eligibility criteria for Ayushman Bharat would be covered by a state government's Mukhyamantri Swasthya Yojana, which would also be launched on the same day

President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumously

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday approved 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous, to defence forces and central armed police forces personnel on the eve of the 80th Independence Day.