Indian security agencies have dismantled the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network in a major multi-state operation conducted ahead of Independence Day, with authorities saying the action prevented the alleged terror group from carrying out planned subversive activities. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said more than 200 alleged operatives linked to the network were arrested during coordinated...
Patriotism has been one of the most enduring themes in Hindi cinema. Across generations, Bollywood has used films, songs and memorable dialogues to reflect changing ideas of what it means to love, protect and take pride in the nation. But the language of patriotism on screen has changed significantly over the decades. The earliest examples...
The official Instagram account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was briefly unavailable on Saturday morning before being restored, according to the movement and its founder Abhijeet Dipke. The development prompted Dipke to publicly question the action and accuse those opposed to the organisation of attempting to suppress its voice on Independence Day. Dipke, who...
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at improving the condition of government schools in villages, urging village leaders, parents and local communities to take greater responsibility for providing children with basic educational facilities. Dipke announced the initiative ahead of Independence Day, calling on people across the country to...
The United States capital experienced an extraordinary surge in air pollution following the country’s Independence Day celebrations, briefly becoming the most polluted city in the world as fireworks filled the skies with smoke and fine particulate matter. The dramatic increase in pollution levels has reignited discussions about the environmental and health impacts of large-scale fireworks...
On India’s 79th Independence Day, veteran lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar shared a heartfelt message on social media platform X, reminding people that the nation’s freedom came after immense sacrifices, not as a mere gift. He wrote, “Happy Independence Day to all my Indian sisters and brothers. Let’s not forget this independence was not given...
In anticipation of Independence Day, the Army successfully prevented an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of north Kashmir on Tuesday, resulting in a fierce gunfight that claimed the life of one soldier in action. Following this encounter, the Army initiated a counter-infiltration operation and a suspected Border Action...
New Delhi: During a search operation at the historic Red Fort in the national capital, the Delhi police recovered two old cartridges ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, according to police sources on Thursday. A circuit board, which appeared to be aged, was discovered alongside the cartridges that seemed to be damaged. Sources indicate that...