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Mannara Chopra, Avika Gor talks about their childhood memories from Independence Day

Mumbai, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actors Mannara Chopra and Avika Gor have talked about what freedom truly means to them. For Mannara, independence is “the soul’s ability to dance freely to its own rhythm,” she shares….

10 killed in a road accident in Bengal’s Burdwan

Kolkata, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) At least 10 persons were killed when a passenger bus rammed into a stationary truck in West Bengal’s East Burdwan district on Friday. At least 35 people were injured in the…

Action will be taken against those who lied, did false propaganda in Dharmasthala case: K’taka govt

Bengaluru, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka government stated on Friday that action will be initiated against those who carried out false propaganda against the pilgrimage centre Dharmasthala in the alleged mass grave case. Responding to…

PM Modi tells India’s decade-long growth story in longest ever I-Day speech

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a moment that fused symbolism with stamina, Prime Minister Narendra Modi etched his name into the annals of Indian political history by delivering the longest-ever Independence Day speech from…

May India keep scaling new heights of progress: PM Modi

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on Friday, shared some glimpses of the Independence Day celebrations at the iconic fort and wished…

Nitish Kumar unveils major job, health, and transport initiatives on Independence Day

Patna, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hoisted the national flag at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan on Friday, marking Independence Day, and took the salute of the ceremonial parade of Bihar Police, Bihar Paramilitary…

PM Modi speaks to J&K L-G and CM, takes stock of Kishtwar tragedy, assures all help

Srinagar, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah regarding the tragedy following the cloudburst in Kishtwar. He assessed the…

Rajinikanth expresses heartfelt gratitude to fans; calls them ‘Gods who make me live’

Chennai, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil film star Rajinikanth on Friday expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all those who had greeted him for completing 50 glorious years in the film industry. Rajinikanth issued a statement in…

Tiranga in daily life: Colours that live beyond the National Flag

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the country celebrates the 79th Independence Day on Friday, any Indian stepping outside on any given day in August is greeted by the heartwarming sight of saffron, white, and…

‘Sholay’ turns 50: Ramesh Sippy shares how ‘chuha’ Amjad Khan became a ‘badha star’

Mumbai, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy has talked about when he first cast Amjad Khan as Gabbar in the blockbuster Sholay, many people doubted his choice and felt the late actor was like a…

Big Bang reform: Finance Ministry proposes two-slab GST system after PM Modi’s speech

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Finance Ministry on Friday put forth the proposal about a simplified, two-tier Goods and Services Tax (GST) system with a “standard” and “merit” slab, alongside special rates for select…

At I-Day parade in Srinagar, CM Omar Abdullah pitches for statehood restoration

Srinagar, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 79th Independence Day functions, including the hoisting of the National Flag and the ceremonial parade, concluded smoothly and peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The main function was held…

ECI reports zero complaints by political parties; 28,370 voter claims filed

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Despite sustained criticism from Opposition parties over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has reported that it has not…

Banakacherla project will not harm interests of any state, says Andhra Pradesh CM

Vijayawada, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu defended the Godavari-Banakacherla project, saying it will not harm the water interests of any state. Referring to Telangana’s opposition to the project, he said…

‘Historic and proud moment’, NCC cadets celebrate meeting PM Modi at Red Fort

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets at the Red Fort on Friday as part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations. The young cadets, brimming with…

PM Modi unveils visionary blueprint for Bharat at 2047 in bold Independence Day address

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Marking his 12th Independence Day address from the iconic Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a sweeping vision for India’s transformation, blending technological ambition with economic firepower….

Independence Day is festival of every heart, says Haryana CM after hoisting flag

Rohtak, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Extending special Independence Day greetings to the soldiers who protect the country’s borders day and night, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday paid tributes to the unknown martyrs who…

Nitish Kumar announces uniform Rs 100 fee for PT of competitive exams in Bihar

Patna, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) On Independence Day, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced major relief for aspirants of competitive examinations in the state, declaring that the preliminary test (PT) fee for all commissions in the…

PM Modi urges researchers, entrepreneurs to be self-reliant in medicines and health innovation

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged researchers to establish India as a hub of medical self-reliance by becoming self-reliant in medicines and health innovation. In his Independence Day address…

PM Modi’s 79th Independence Day address recalled success of ‘Operation Sindoor’: S Jaishankar

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 79th Independence Day address, in which he declared that ‘Operation Sindoor’ had “disturbed Pakistan’s sleep” and caused…

Saira Banu: Dilip Sahab was the most desi man I have ever known

Mumbai, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress Saira Banu has reflected on her connection to India despite being raised in an English society and also talked about how her legendary actor husband Dilip Kumar was the…

Glimpse of ‘New India’ at Red Fort under PM Modi’s leadership

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the nation advances towards its vision of becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India) by 2047, a vivid glimpse of ‘New India’ was on display at the Red Fort on…

‘Proud Indian’ Guru Randhawa says wishes Indians on Independence Day

Mumbai, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of Independence Day, singer-actor and ‘proud Indian’ Guru Randhawa has wished all Indians. Guru took to Instagram, where he shared a video of himself holding the Indian flag…

Millions of heroes gave countless sacrifices for our freedom: Congress leaders extend Independence Day wishes to nation

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of 79th Independence Day, several Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to the nation and paid tributes…

PM Modi announces mission to tackle illegal immigration, says conspiracy to change demography

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, during his address from the ramparts of Red Fort, warned against illegal immigration, which is threatening the country. He announced a demography mission to…

Taxation to MSMEs, PM Modi shares detailed vision for next-gen reforms, self-reliance

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday outlined a detailed vision for reforms and achieving self-reliance – from transforming taxation to empowering small businesses and more. Addressing the nation from the…

Nation stands unshakeable: Gautam Adani renews pledge towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Friday renewed the pledge towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ — helping the nation build mighty bridges to modern ports and more. In his Independence…

Pride of ‘Op Sindoor’ shines at Red Fort; Agniveers join national anthem band for first time

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 79th Independence Day celebrations on Friday at the historic Red Fort this year saw a grand tribute to the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’, marking a moment of pride and…

‘50 years of ‘Sholay’: Sachin Pilgaonkar talks about his important scene being cut from lock edit

Mumbai, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Producer-actor-director Sachin Pilgaonkar, who essayed the role of Rahim chacha’s son in the iconic film ‘Sholay’, has spoken up about an important sequence in the film, which director Ramesh Sippy left…

Unite Gita’s liberation with Constitution’s liberty: Acharya Prashant

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the country celebrates its 79th Independence Day on Friday and Janmashtami on Saturday, philosopher and author Acharya Prashant sought to guide the nation and stressed that India’s political freedom…

Standing like shield for farmers, fishermen and other workforces, says PM Modi amid US tariff threats

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address from the ramparts of Red Fort on Friday, sent a clear message to the world in the face of the US…

It’s emotionally shattering: Big B on seeing contestants lose on ‘KBC’

Mumbai, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared that it is difficult for him to face the emotional pain of contestants who lose in his quiz-based show “Kaun Banega Crorepati.” “We sit on the hot…

India working towards its own space station, reforms to continue: PM Modi

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) India is working towards becoming self-reliant in the space sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, adding that the country will have its own space station in the near…

Suniel Shetty on Independence Day: No pride like being Indian

Mumbai, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of 79th Independence Day on Friday, actor Suniel Shetty saluted the bravehearts who keep the country safe and said that there’s “no pride like being an Indian.” Suniel…

PM Modi urges political leaders, influencers to focus on self-reliance, vocal for local

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address from the ramparts of Red Fort, emphasised the need for self-reliance, and also gave a call to the political parties, leaders,…

Match sacrifice of freedom fighters to build stronger, more compassionate India: RSS chief Bhagwat

Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat hoisted the national flag at the Utkal Bipanna Sahayata Samiti in Bhubaneswar on Friday, amid an…

Akshay meets ‘real-life heroes keeping beaches clean’ while playing beachside volleyball

Mumbai, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood star Akshay Kumar met a group of people cleaning up a beach while he was playing volleyball and is calling them “everyday heroes” for their efforts. Akshay took to Instagram,…

PM Modi announces ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’ to secure key establishments with indigenous technology

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, unveiled an ambitious national security initiative titled ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’, aimed at protecting India’s critical establishments over…

Sunny, Diljit, Varun and Ahan-starrer ‘Border 2’ locked for January 22, 2026 release

Mumbai, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of 79th Independence Day on Friday, the makers of Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty-starrer “Border 2” unveiled its maiden poster and announced that the…

Trump, Putin sound notes of optimism as they prepare for summit on Ukraine

New York, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sounded notes of optimism as they prepared to meet Friday in an effort to end the disastrous Ukraine War, which, if successful, could in…