New Delhi, Aug 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed deep concern over the rising trend of obesity in the country, calling it a looming national health crisis. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Modi urged Indians to take small but meaningful steps towards better…
Srinagar, Aug 15 (UNI) J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s announcement of a door-to-door signature campaign across the Union Territory for the restoration of J&K’s statehood has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties. Peoples Democratic Party MLA and legislature party leader in J&K Assembly Waheed Parra accused Omar of “betraying” the people of Jammu and Kashmir…
New Delhi, Aug 15 (UNI) Congress today slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day, calling the speech “stale, hypocritical, insipid, and troubling.” In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh accused the Prime Minister of repeating “recycled slogans” without…
New Delhi, Aug 15 (UNI) In his address to the nation on the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid out a bold vision for a Viksit Bharat — a developed and self-reliant India — emphasising the need to move forward with renewed strength and greater determination. His assertive pitch for self-reliance comes…
New Delhi, Aug 15 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today raised serious concerns over alleged large-scale electoral irregularities, accusing the ruling party of undermining the foundations of Indian democracy to stay in power. In a video message on the occasion of 79th Independence Day, Kharge cited the historic words of Dr BR Ambedkar, who, on…
Noida, Aug 15 (UNI) A cab driver in Noida drove rashly to avoid the police, leaving the family inside the vehicle severely frightened. Despite repeated pleas from the passengers, the driver continued his reckless driving. He was later caught by the Noida Police after the video of the incident went viral on social media. The…
New Delhi, Aug 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day today, praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), describing it as the “largest NGO in the world.” He highlighted its century-long contributions to national service and organisation. “A hundred years ago, a movement…
Anchorage, Aug 15 (UNI) US President Donald Trump today said he will raise the issue of territories with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their Alaska summit, but stressed that the final decision rests with Kyiv. “They will be discussed, but I have to let Ukraine make that decision, and I think they will make a…
Kyiv, Aug 15 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking on the upcoming Alaska summit, said tKyiv will be “counting on America” to bring about a solution to ending the war, during the “high stakes” meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that it will pave the way for a trilateral…
New Delhi, Aug 15 (UNI) On the occasion of Independence Day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today extended greetings to the nation, paying tribute to the country’s freedom fighters and reaffirming their commitment to the values enshrined in the Constitution. Mallikarjun Kharge, while extending his greeting in…
