In Jammu and Kashmir, an elected Chief Minister hoisted the national flag at an Independence Day ceremony after a gap of eight years. CM Omar Abdullah unfurled the Tricolor at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on Friday, becoming the first elected Chief Minister to preside over the Independence Day celebrations in the region. The last time a Chief Minister oversaw the event was in 2017 when PDP President Mehbooba Mufti held the position. The coalition government collapsed in 2018 after the BJP withdrew support from the PDP, leading to Governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir. During the ceremony, Abdullah was honored…
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A pivotal summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to take place in Anchorage, Alaska. This meeting carries significant weight, not only regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine but also in terms of its potential impact on global diplomacy. The summit is slated for Friday at 11:30 am Alaska time (3:30 pm ET). The talks will be held at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, a substantial US military installation situated approximately 700 miles from the Russian border. The base accommodates around 30,000 military personnel, their families, and civilian employees, offering a secure environment for the discussions.…
Hina Khan has come to the defense of Mrunal Thakur after a past video of Thakur resurfaced, sparking controversy. In the video, Thakur is seen making body-shaming remarks about Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu. Khan took to her Instagram stories to comment on Thakur’s public apology. She wrote, “The fruit of wisdom is knowledge, which comes from experience. Our social skills, communication, and depth of understanding only develop over time. We all make mistakes, especially when we are young.” Khan further elaborated, stating, “I can understand Mrunal’s perspective well; I too have made such foolish mistakes in the past. Some of…
On the occasion of Independence Day 2025, JioHotstar is offering a free one-day access to all users. Those without a JioHotstar subscription can take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy their favorite movies and shows without any cost. The platform is running an ‘Operation Tiranga’ campaign, which aims to connect people with inspiring and informative stories. This campaign especially benefits those who have long wanted to enjoy movies and shows on JioHotstar, as they can now access content for free without a subscription. To access JioHotstar for free, users need to download the app on their TV or mobile device…
The 79th Independence Day is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. People are exchanging greetings, and athletes are also joining in the celebrations. Several prominent players from Team India, including Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, have extended their wishes to the countrymen. The celebrations also brought back memories of the ICC T20I World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma had a special year in 2025, gifting the nation the Champions Trophy, but also announced his retirement from Test cricket, leaving fans saddened. Rohit Sharma marked August 15th by sharing a picture on his Instagram page, where he is seen planting…
If you’re considering buying a new SUV with a budget of up to ₹10 lakh, the Mahindra XUV 3XO offers an excellent opportunity for savings this month. This compact SUV, which competes with the Tata Nexon, is available with discounts ranging from ₹44,000 to ₹89,000. These discounts include cash discounts, corporate discounts, exchange bonuses, and accessories. The offers are applicable to both petrol and diesel variants.
A tragic road accident in the Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh claimed the lives of six friends from Indore. The group was en route to Odisha after visiting Ujjain when their car collided with a truck near the Chirchari National Highway intersection in the Baghnadi police station area. The car reportedly veered across the median and crashed head-on into the oncoming truck, resulting in the vehicle being severely damaged. Six occupants of the car were killed in the impact, while the driver sustained serious injuries and was immediately taken to a hospital. The deceased have been identified as Akash Maurya (28),…
During the 2025 Independence Day celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a record-breaking speech, speaking for 103 minutes from the Red Fort. This marks the longest Independence Day address by any Prime Minister in the nation’s history. The speech commenced at 7:33 am and concluded at 9:16 am, surpassing his previous record of 98 minutes set in the prior year. This was also PM Modi’s 12th consecutive address from the Red Fort, second only to Jawaharlal Nehru’s 17 addresses.
A man residing in Sichuan, China, faced significant criticism on social media for a concerning incident. The man subjected his pet dog to a cruel test, attempting to determine if wild mushrooms growing in his field were poisonous. He fed the dog the mushrooms to assess their safety. After the dog showed no adverse effects from eating the mushrooms, the man then fed the same mushrooms to his family. Within hours, the family members fell ill and required hospitalization. It’s noteworthy that the dog had stopped eating after consuming the mushrooms. Prior to consumption, the man wanted to be certain…
The latest season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) 17 has premiered with a bang. Host Amitabh Bachchan, as always, continues to win the hearts of the audience with his stories and reminiscences. Recently, Big B shared a deeply emotional anecdote from his life, which moved everyone. On the KBC stage, contestant Vijay shared that his father is a daily wage worker and that he wishes to win enough money from KBC to buy a large house for his parents. Vijay mentioned that last year, after he started working, he took his parents to a nice restaurant for dinner. He told…