While India celebrated freedom on Aug 15, 1947, Gandhi mourned its divisions. His warnings to Nehru's govt echo today as nation grapples with its past
The significance of rule of law gets at times drowned by the loud chorus of celebrations. But it was a rule-of-law instrument that made India a legally independent country in 1947. The law was passed by the UK Parliament
While the nation lost generations of leaders fighting for freedom from the British colonial rule, here is a brief tale of India’s path to Independence as the country
It was only for Gopinath Bordoloi's fierce dedication and strategic brilliance that Assam escaped from becoming part of East Pakistan
Amid uproar over the Supreme Court's order to round up all stray dogs in Delhi and its neighbouring NCR regions within eight weeks, the CM Rekha Gupta-led government says preparations are already in motion to put the plan into action. The capital's Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh says the removal will be carried out in a 'phased manner' by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, with primary focus on rabid canines
The Constitution of India, established in 1950 laid the foundation for a federal system with a strong centre. The Government of India Act, 1935 served as a critical reference point for the drafting committee’s members when they drafted the constitution for independent India
The remarkable yet often forgotten contributions of Indigenous leaders from North East India were instrumental in the fight against British colonial rule highlighting their vital place in the freedom struggle
Trump tariffs and geopolitics are pushing India and China closer. But will this result in a complete reconciliation between the two Asian giants? There are signs
The Nifty 50 index rose 124 per cent between August 2019 and August 2025, just ahead of gold’s 117 per cent gain. By contrast, Chinese A-shares posted a modest 6 per cent increase over the same period
The Border Security Force (BSF) has launched ‘Operation Alert’ along the Rajasthan border to bolster security ahead of Independence Day.
‘Operation Alert’, which will run till August 16, includes round-the-clock patrolling, surprise checks, and riverine patrols to curb smuggling, illegal crossings, and other threats, in close coordination with Meghalaya Police.
The Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board has directed all mosques, dargahs, and madrasas across the state to hoist the national flag on August 15, marking the 78th Independence Day.
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four new semiconductor projects worth ₹4,600 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission, boosting local chip manufacturing and creating 2,000 skilled jobs
Several Opposition MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested the alleged ‘voter theft’ linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar at the Parliament complex on Tuesday. What caught the eye was that the leaders wore white T-shirts bearing the face of Minta Devi, a 35-year-old woman listed as a 124-year-old in the draft voter roll
India and China are expected to resume direct flights within weeks, with the formal announcement likely to be made on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in China later this month, according to a report.
India’s Supreme Court has ordered Delhi to remove all stray dogs from public spaces within eight weeks, putting the apex body at odds with many citizens. With rabies cases surging, could proven global models — like the Netherlands’ zero-stray success and Bhutan’s sterilisation drive — offer humane, effective solutions for India’s canine problem?
India's retail inflation fell to 1.55% in July, down from 2.1% the previous month. This is the first time it has gone below the 2%-mark since 2019.
Engine of a cargo aeroplane coming from Malaysia caught fire in Chennai today. The aeroplane landed safely without any injuries.
In what is being said as the first of its kind of trial in the country, the Rajasthan government will join hands with a private company to conduct the trial for artificial rain from cloud seeding in Jaipur's Ramgarh Dam today.
Nearly a week after flash floods struck Dharali on 5 August, officials have confirmed that 43 people, including nine Army personnel, are still missing, as heavy rain threaten to worsen rescue challenges in Uttarkashi.
India, the world’s most populous nation, is a crucial market for US brands that have rapidly expanded to tap a growing base of affluent consumers. The backlash due to Trump's 50% tariffs is expected to be strong
US tariff hike over Russian oil buys hits over half of India’s exports, leaving key sectors reeling
The Air India has announced the suspension of its services between Delhi and Washington DC from September 1.
In an apparent swipe at US President Donald Trump and his tariffs, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that 'we are the world's boss' mentality has led to policies aimed at hindering Indian exports.
A 15-month-old girl was brutally assaulted by a nanny at a Noida daycare in Sector 137. CCTV visuals show the teenage attendant, Sonali, slapping, biting, and even beating the toddler with a plastic bat. Shockingly, the daycare owner, Charu, who was allegedly present did nothing to intervene. The nanny has now been arrested, and a police complaint has been filed by the parents
After marking a humble beginning in Indian space programme with a tiny rocket supplied by the United States, ISRO would launch a 6,500 kg communication satellite built by the USA in the next couple of months, the Chairman of space agency, V Narayanan said on Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that Indian tech used Operation Sindoor brought Pakistan “to its knees” within hours.
India Post announced that it will merge its 50-year-old Registered Post service with modern speed post. As the curtains slowly draw on one of the most iconic services of Indian postal history, it's worth pausing for a moment to reflect on what we’re leaving behind
Operation Sindoor showcased India's self-reliance and tech strength, said DRDO chief Samir Kamat. It used indigenous systems like Akash missiles and BrahMos. Defence exports may double in next 2-3 years, he said.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stated that a lack of video evidence would have raised similar issues following Operation Sindoor, but now, the videos on the recently concluded military operation are "out in the open"