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PM Modi extends Independence Day wishes, encourages people to 'work hard' for 'Viksit Bharat' goal

On Friday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Independence Day wishes to the nation as he reiterated his vision of 'Viksit Bharat'.

PM Modi to deliver his 12th consecutive speech as 'Naya Bharat' celebrates 79th Independence Day

Preparations are in full swing at the Red Fort, New Delhi, as India marks the 79th Independence Day. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag and deliver his 12th consecutive address to the nation

The untold success story of India's fight to save its wildlife

With over 1,000 protected areas and milestones like the return of cheetahs and growth of tiger populations, India’s conservation story is not just about saving animals. It's about preserving a legacy. Here's a glimpse of both

1947 to 2025: How a 'broke' India became world's fourth largest economy

From being the "Golden Bird" of global trade, India was reduced to 4% of the world’s GDP when the British left. Yet, in just 77 years, it has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest economy. How did this happen? We trace India’s extraordinary economic journey.

Story of India's rise from colonial rule to digital dominance

In 1947, India had just 38 engineering colleges and no computing industry. Today, it leads the world in digital payments and IT services. We track the defining moments that made this possible. We also look at the looming challenge—AI—and what India must do to stay ahead

Polls to payments: What India taught the world about serving people on scale

At the time of Independence, India faced the challenge of having a massive population. Any social justice mission or public service had to be provided at unprecedented scale. Nearly eight decades later, New Delhi has perfected the art of creating services tailored to 1.4 billion people

Women who fought for freedom: Unsung heroines of India’s Independence

India’s freedom struggle was shaped not only by its male leaders but also by countless women who defied colonial rule with unwavering courage. This Independence Day, we remember their sacrifices, resilience, and the indelible mark they left on history.

Kishtwar cloudburst highlights: 46 feared dead and over 200 missing; Army, NDRF, SDRF continue rescue ops

Kishtwar cloudburst LIVE updates: Large-scale rescue and relief efforts have commenced following the massive cloudburst in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday, which resulted in the death of at least 38 people and widespread damage

President Droupadi Murmu delivers ceremonial address on eve of Independence Day 2025 | Full speech text

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday (August 14) delivered the ceremonial address on the eve of Independence Day. Here is the full text of President Murmu's speech:

Operation Sindoor showcased India’s steely resolve and self-reliance in defence, says President Murmu

The president said that with 6.5 per cent GDP growth and world-leading digital payment adoption, India is charting a confident path toward becoming a developed economy

'Nation must never forget the pain of partition': President Murmu in Independence Day eve address

President Murmu remembered the horrors of 1947 partition and said that countrymen should never forget the pain inflicted due to it, adding that terrible violence was witnessed in the course of events and that the nation pays tributes to the victims of the follies of history.

'Never accepted legality of Court of Arbitration': India rejects Indus Waters Treaty ruling

India on Thursday said that the international Court of Arbitration lacks any legal authority to make pronouncements on the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan as New Delhi has never recognised the legitimacy of the court

India in talks with China to resume border trade at key passes, confirms MEA

"We have remained engaged with the Chinese side to facilitate the resumption of border trade through all the designated trade points — namely Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, Shipki La Pass in Himachal Pradesh, and Nathu La Pass in Sikkim,” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

S&P Global upgrades India's credit rating to BBB, cites fiscal consolidation & improving spending quality

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded India's long-term credit rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-', citing buoyant economic growth, fiscal consolidation, and efforts to improve spending quality.

World's oldest stadium to reclaiming chess: India's sporting journey

From ancient kingdoms to colonialism and independence, India's sporting landscape has changed a lot. Decades ago, India was a hockey powerhouse, winning Olympic golds with ease. Today, the country is cricket crazy, dominating the financial and political side of the game. We trace India's sporting rise

Cloudburst triggers flash flood in J&K's Kishtwar's Chositi area, 20 feared dead

A cloudburst has triggered flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar's Chositi area. Casualties are feared in the area.

In the shadow of Partition: Stories of loss, hope and resilience

The Partition of India in 1947 was a painful turning point in history that forced millions to flee their homes. Speaking to Firstpost's Bhanu Pratap, many shared haunting memories of leaving everything behind with the fragile hope of starting anew from the dark shadow.

Is there a ban on meat on Independence Day in Maharashtra? The controversy explained

A major political storm has erupted after multiple civic bodies in Maharashtra directed meat shops and slaughterhouses to remain closed this Independence Day. Several Opposition leaders, and surprisingly Deputy CM Ajit Pawar as well, have criticised the ban as an attack on people's food choices, while CM Devendra Fadnavis has defended it as an old rule dating back more than three decades

How, and why, Indian diplomacy went from neutrality to realism

In 1947, the world looked at us with doubt, today they look at us with hope. India was non-aligned before it was cool. Now we are multi-aligned because it is wise. Here's the story of Indian diplomacy since Independence

'Can't ignore incidents like Pahalgam terror attack': CJI Gavai as SC hears J&K statehood question

The apex court was hearing a petition filed by college teacher Zahoor Ahmed Bhat and activist Khurshid Ahmad Malik, arguing that the ongoing delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir was negatively affecting the rights of its citizens

How India conquered space: From bicycles to the moon, mars & beyond

In a world once dominated by Cold War giants, India entered the space race on its own terms. With rocket parts on bicycles and labs in church buildings, a newly independent nation defied odds to build one of the most formidable space programmes. Here's the journey

'A day to honour their grit': PM Modi marks Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

Ahead of the Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' and said that the day honours the grit and ability to face unimaginable loss and still find the strength to start afresh of countless people who witnessed the Partition of India and Pakistan.

India's first war to Operation Sindoor: 5 shifts transforming its military power

This is the story of how decades of challenges, wars, and innovation have shaped one of the world’s most capable defence forces — from building indigenous weapons to developing nuclear deterrence, from reforming strategy after every conflict to creating a modern, integrated force ready for the future

How many Pakistani jets India shot down in Op Sindoor? IAF confirmed 5, experts say 'evidence' of more

Aviation analyst and military expert Tom Cooper endorsed Indian Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh's recent assertion that India shot down five Pakistani air force jets during Operation Sindoor

How a British judge divided India and Pakistan in just 5 weeks

In 1947, India and Pakistan were split by a man who had never seen the subcontinent before. Sir Cyril Radcliffe had just five weeks to draw borders that would change millions of lives forever. The result? A rushed line that caused mass migration, bloodshed and decades of conflict

DGCA issues warning to Air India over unregulated flight timings

A regular spot check by the DGCA revealed that AI's Bangalore-London flights on May 16 and 17 exceeded the stipulated time of a maximum of 10 hours under Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 7, Series J, Part III

Agniveers 'excellent' in Op Sindoor, Armed Forces reviewing their retention limit: Report

The army is currently exploring ways to enhance the retention of Agniveers based on their training, experience and expertise following the success of Operation Sindoor

Why pay toll for highways that don't offer what they promise?

A parliamentary panel has criticised charging tolls on incomplete or unsafe highways, urging a refund or waiver framework to protect motorists’ rights and ensure tolls are tied to road quality, safety and promised service levels. Read here

Har Ghar Tiranga: What are the rules to display the national flag?

With the 79th Independence Day around the corner, India is gearing up to proudly hoist the tricolour in every home under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. But while hoisting the national flag fills us with pride, one must also realise that the tradition comes with its own code of conduct and doing it the wrong way is punishable by law

Pak attack foiled in Uri sector: Soldier killed, Army officials dismiss reports of BAT action

An Indian Army soldier was killed while foiling an infiltration attempt by Pakistani terrorist near the LoC in Uri, Baramulla, during the night of August 12–13. Officials said that BAT team was not involved in the attack after reports emerged.