India

Aug 15 2025

Cloudburst Tragedy at Machail Mata Yatra Leaves Many Dead

A serene pilgrimage turned tragic when a powerful cloudburst struck Chasoti village, the last motorable point en route to Machail Mata shrine, in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. Between noon and 1 pm, torrential waters surged through, claiming at least 60 lives many of them pilgrims while leaving over 10...

Aug 15 2025

India’s Sudarshan Chakra Mission: A Shield Like Iron Dome

On this Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s ambitious Sudarshan Chakra Mission, a new defence mechanism envisioned to rival Israel’s famed Iron Dome. This mission isn’t simply a protective net it’s a symbol of self-reliance, blending high-tech surveillance, intercept...

Aug 15 2025

India’s Cricketing Triumphs Since 1947

The story of India after independence is incomplete without his cricket trip. It began with the first Test win in 1952, but the moment of real change came in 1983, when Kapil Dev's Underdog team surprised the world by winning the Cricket World Cup. Under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, India achieved an unprecedented ICC ...

Aug 15 2025

India at 79: Glory of national vision and sports

On 15 August 2025, India celebrated its 79th Independence Day, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his longest speech from the Red Fort so far - a call for 103 minutes of vision, resolution and unity. The Prime Minister outlined ambitious plans: “Made-in-India” semiconductor chips by year-end, expan...

Aug 14 2025

Mahatma Gandhi Did Not Consume Salt in His Food; Doctors Issued a Warning

Mahatma Gandhi was known for his simple lifestyle and strict discipline. At one point, he even stopped consuming salt in his meals. However, doctors warned him about the dangers of this habit. Salt is essential for the body as it contains sodium and other minerals that regulate several vital bodily functions. If salt ...

Aug 14 2025

Delhi’s Stray Dog Row: Supreme Court Order Sparks Debate

The Supreme Court has triggered widespread controversy with its August 11 directive mandating the removal of all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets and housing them in shelters without re-release even if sterilized. Authorities have been given eight weeks to comply. In response, protests erupted across Delhi. Animal ri...

Aug 14 2025

India’s Aquanauts Dive 5,000 m: A Milestone in Deep Sea Exploration

India recently marked a historic moment in its Deep Ocean Mission, when two Indian aquanauts successfully dove over 5,000 metres beneath the North Atlantic using the French submersible Nautile, planting the tricolour and French flags on the ocean floor. This remarkable feat saw Raju Ramesh reach 4,025 metres on August...

Aug 13 2025

Bengaluru Road Rage Leaves Woman’s Family Traumatized

A routine drive turned into a nightmare for a Bengaluru woman and her family when a road rage incident spiralled out of control. After overtaking a cab in Hulimavu, she was allegedly chased by a group of 10–12 men suspected to be cab drivers who followed her all the way to her apartment complex. According to rep...

Aug 13 2025

In these Indian districts, Independence Day is not celebrated on August 15, but two days later here’s why

Every year, India celebrates Independence Day on August 15 with great enthusiasm and pride. This year, the country marks its 79th Independence Day – a day that reminds us of the value and cost of freedom. However, in two districts of India – Malda and Nadia (in West Bengal) – Independence Day is not c...

Aug 13 2025

BJP hits Congress with ‘infiltrator voter’ claim

In a sharp tit-for-tat move, the BJP has fired back at Congress’s “vote chori” allegations by levelling its own charge: that Congress benefited from “ghuspaithi voters,” or infiltrator voters. At a press briefing, party leader Anurag Thakur accused the Congress of exploiting electoral mani...