India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15 with the theme of ‘150 Years of Vande Mataram’ and ‘Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047’, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations from the historic Red Fort. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Monday that, for the first time, ‘Vande Mataram’ will be sung from the ramparts of the Red Fort. The National Song will be performed upon the Prime Minister’s arrival, followed by the unfurling of the National Flag and his address to the nation. The celebrations will also highlight the contribution of India’s youth to the…
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Governor of West Bengal Shri R. N. Ravi has called upon all State and Private Universities in West Bengal, along with their affiliated colleges and institutions, to observe 14 August as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. The Governor urged universities to bring together students, faculty members and parents to remember the horrors of Partition and its profound impact on Bengal. The observance, he said, would help the younger generation understand one of the darkest chapters of the country’s history, including the immense suffering endured by millions during Partition and the forces that led to it. Bengal bore some of the worst…
Governor R.N. Ravi inaugurated a week-long exhibition titled “Celebrating Freedom through Bengal” at Lok Bhavan ahead of Independence Day, highlighting Bengal’s significant contribution to India’s national freedom movement. The exhibition features a collection of rare artefacts and memorabilia documenting Bengal’s rich legacy of courage, sacrifice and political awakening during the struggle for independence. Organised as part of Lok Bhavan’s efforts to connect the younger generation with the region’s historical legacy, the exhibition seeks to encourage greater awareness of the ideals and values that shaped the freedom movement. The initiative also aims to inspire young people to understand and carry forward…
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya today led the 85th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle from Hanol in Gujarat, with the nationwide fitness drive centred on the theme of ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ (Drug-Free India). The event saw participants taking a collective pledge to stay away from substance abuse and promote healthier lifestyles under the campaign slogan, “Say yes to fitness, Say NO to drugs.” Organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports under the Fit India Movement, the initiative seeks to encourage young people to adopt fitness and physical activity as a positive alternative to…
Lieutenant General P K Mishra, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, General Officer Commanding, White Knight Corps, visited Sainik School Nagrota and inaugurated newly constructed Synthetic Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball and Badminton Courts. Mrs Archana Mishra, Zonal President, AWWA White Knight Corps, also attended the programme. The visit highlighted the enduring association between the Defence Forces and Sainik School Nagrota and provided an opportunity for cadets and students to interact with senior military leadership. The GOC interacted with the cadets and encouraged them to pursue excellence in academics, sports and character building. A key highlight of the visit was the presentation of the…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said Operation Sindoor demonstrated the valour of the Indian Armed Forces and sent a strong global message that India would go to any extent to ensure the safety of its citizens. Addressing the Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra blood donation camp at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment, on August 9, Singh said the operation showcased the determination of the armed forces to eliminate terrorists and their handlers based in Pakistan and ensure that those who threatened India faced serious consequences. Drawing a parallel between Operation Sindoor and the blood donation campaign, the Defence Minister said while the military…
The Indian Navy–US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 is scheduled to commence at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from August 10 to 14, with a focus on enhancing interoperability and strengthening professional cooperation between the specialist diving and EOD teams of the two navies. The five-day bilateral exercise will comprise Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, cross-training sessions, equipment demonstrations and scenario-based practical exercises. The engagement will provide an opportunity for personnel from both navies to exchange contemporary EOD methodologies, emerging technologies and operational best practices. The exercise will also facilitate greater understanding of each other’s capabilities, operational concepts and employment…
In a significant success for the security forces, Assam Rifles facilitated the surrender of four hardcore cadres of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) [ULFA(I)] during an intelligence-based operation along the Chupkhao Track in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh. The surrender followed sustained intelligence gathering, surveillance, operational planning and engagement by the security forces, which encouraged the insurgents to lay down their arms and return to the mainstream. The cadres surrendered four weapons, along with ammunition and other war-like stores, dealing a significant blow to the operational capabilities of the insurgent outfit in the region. The operation highlights…
India has called for safe and unimpeded navigation and the free flow of commerce through international waterways, while according high priority to the safety and security of Indian vessels and seafarers. Briefing the media in New Delhi yesterday, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Indian Missions across the Gulf region are in constant contact with the Ministry of Shipping and maritime authorities in the respective countries. He said 24/7 helplines are being operated to provide support to anyone who may need assistance. These helplines have been functioning for the past several months. New Delhi has also called upon all…
India’s relations with Pakistan can move forward only in an environment free from terror, hostility and violence, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said in the Lok Sabha on Friday, making it clear that cross-border terrorism remains the central obstacle to normalising ties between the two countries. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Jaishankar said Pakistan continues to pursue a policy of cross-border terrorism and use terrorism as an instrument of state policy against India. The External Affairs Minister said India had taken a series of diplomatic and economic measures against Pakistan following the Pulwama terror attack. These…