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In stirring Independence Day speech, PM Modi unveils his India vision

Last Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 01:26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled his vision for a new, clean and prosperous India in his maiden and stirring Independence Day address from the Red Fort which won him accolades across the country.

Government not to let Ram Sethu be damaged: Gadkari

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 22:59

The government has said it will not indulge in any activity that might affect the mythical Ram Sethu from the famous Indian epic of Ramayana.

Northeast braves boycott call, celebrates Independence Day

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 22:38

Braving incessant rain and a boycott call by militants, the northeastern states Friday celebrated Independence Day with great zeal and enthusiasm.

India-US can shape together a shared future: John Kerry

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 23:01

As Indians in America celebrated the country`s 68th Independence Day, US Secretary of State John Kerry said India-US partnership "has never mattered more" and the two nations can shape together a shared future.

Hindu outfit volunteers plan to leave for Katchatheevu foiled

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 21:34

Volunteers of a Hindu outfit, who tried to leave for Katchatheevu by flying the National Flag on their boats, were arrested on Friday, police said.

CRPF driver gets gallantry medal for bravery in Naxal ambush

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 21:33

A CRPF driver who saved the lives of 12 of his colleagues, including his commander, in the Chakarbandha forests of Bihar during an anti-Naxal operation is one of the recipients of the gallantry medal awarded this Independence Day.

`Narendra Modi`s visit to boost India-Australia relations`

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 21:05

India`s relations with Australia will get a major boost with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the country in November, the first by an Indian Premier in 28 years.

Media a contributory factor for Congress` poll debacle: Azad

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 20:56

Media was "one of the contributory factors" for the Congress debacle in the Lok Sabha polls as its entire focus was one person, party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday said.

Sushma Swaraj to visit China for RIC meet, finalise Xi`s India tour

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 20:49

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will make her maiden visit to China later this month amid hectic consultations between the two countries to sort out scheduling problems in Chinese President Xi Jinping`s high-profile trip to New Delhi.

Independence day celebrations peaceful across the country

Last Updated: Friday, August 15, 2014, 19:34

Patriotic fervour gripped the country on Friday as it celebrated its 68th Independence Day with unfurling of tricolour and tributes to martyrs while Chief Ministers announced a number of schemes to accelerate development and appealed to extremists to shun violence.