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Zelensky thanks PM Modi for I-Day greetings, seeks India’s role in ensuring ‘lasting peace’ Kyiv, Aug 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his warm wishes on the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day, and called on India to play a greater role in fostering peace and diplomacy amid the ongoing war with Russia. Taking to social media platform X, President Zelensky wrote: “Thank you, Prime Minister @narendramodi, for the warm greetings on Ukraine’s Independence Day.

Zelensky thanks PM Modi for I-Day greetings, seeks India’s role in ensuring ‘lasting peace’ #Zelensky #PMModi #IDay #Indias #socialnewsxyz

T’gana: Karimnagar district Collector renders National Anthem in sign language at I-Day event Hyderabad, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a heartwarming gesture, Karimnagar district Collector Pamela Satpathy rendered the national anthem in Indian sign language on the Independence Day. The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) office stole the show at the official function held at Karimnagar Police Parade Ground. She along with the hearing-impaired students. rendered the national anthem in the sign language as ministers and officials watched with great interest.

T'gana: Karimnagar district Collector renders National Anthem in sign language at I-Day event #TganaKarimnagar #Collector #NationalAnthem #IDay #socialnewsxyz

Macron greets ‘friend’ PM Modi on I-Day, says India-France strategic partnership to deepen towards 2047 Paris, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday congratulated "friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the country's 79th Independence Day, hoping that the strategic partnership between both countries will continue to deepen towards 2047 and beyond. "Warm congratulations to the people of India on your 79th Independence Day! I fondly recall welcoming my friend Narendra Modi to France in February, and look forward to deepening our strategic partnership towards 2047 and beyond," Macron posted on X.

Macron greets 'friend' PM Modi on I-Day, says India-France strategic partnership to deepen towards 2047 #Macron #PMModi #IDay #IndiaFrance #socialnewsxyz

Congress criticises PM Modi’s RSS praise in I-Day speech, says violation of secular republic New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP and former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh on Friday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for praising Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh -- the ideological mentor of the ruling BJP -- in his Independence Day speech. Soon after PM Modi acknowledged the social contribution of the RSS -- “world’s largest NGO”, Ramesh said, “The Prime Minister's speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort today was stale, hypocritical, lacklustre, and alarming.”

Congress criticises PM Modi's RSS praise in I-Day speech, says violation of secular republic #Congress #PMModisRSS #IDay #socialnewsxyz

Owaisi brothers hoist Tricolour in Hyderabad on I-Day Hyderabad, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi and his brother and party floor leader in Telangana Assembly, Akbaruddin Owaisi, hoisted the national flag to mark the 79th Independence Day. Asaduddin Owaisi unfurled the flag at the famous Madina Circle near historic Charminar The Hyderabad MP was joined by local leaders and workers of AIMIM and the traders of the area.

Owaisi brothers hoist Tricolour in Hyderabad on I-Day #Owaisi #Tricolour #Hyderabad #IDay #socialnewsxyz

Putin leads global greetings on I-Day, says India enjoys ‘well-deserved’ respect on global stage Moscow, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday lauded India's massive progress and the "well deserved respect on the global stage" while extending greetings to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the country's 79th Independence Day. "India has achieved widely recognised success in socio-economic, scientific, technical, and other fields. Your country enjoys well-deserved respect on the global stage and actively contributes to addressing key issues on the international agenda,” read Putin's message on the occasion.

Putin leads global greetings on I-Day, says India enjoys 'well-deserved' respect on global stage #Putin #IDay #India #socialnewsxyz

LoP Rahul, Cong chief Kharge skipping I-Day at Red Fort an insult to sena, Constitution, Op Sindoor: BJP New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and party President Mallikarjun Kharge skipped the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday slammed the move, calling it an “insult to the Sena, the Constitution, 'Operation Sindoor', and freedom fighters and martyrs.” The absence of senior Congress leaders revived memories of last year’s controversy during the Independence Day event, when LoP Rahul Gandhi — who holds the status of a Cabinet minister — was seated in the second-last row, breaking with tradition and protocol.

LoP Rahul, Cong chief Kharge skipping I-Day at Red Fort an insult to sena, Constitution, Op Sindoor: BJP #LoPRahulCong #Kharge #IDay #RedFort #ConstitutionOpSindoorBJP #socialnewsxyz

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 the ramparts of the Red Fort. Clocking in at an unprecedented 1 hour and 43 minutes, PM Modi’s 2025 address was not just a record-breaker -- it was a rhetorical marathon that spanned policy, pride, and poetic nationalism.

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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 at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar city, where Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hoisted the Tricolour and took the salute at the ceremonial parade. The chief minister first went to the ‘Balidan Stambh’ at Partap Park in Residency Road in the city, where he paid tribute to those brave hearts who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.

At I-Day parade in Srinagar, CM Omar Abdullah pitches for statehood restoration #IDay #SrinagarCMOmarAbdullah #socialnewsxyz

PM Modi warns against Pakistan’s nuclear blackmail on I-Day; says blood and water won’t flow together New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a powerful Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a stern message to Pakistan, declaring that India will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail. “Blood and water won’t flow together,” he said, referencing the Indus Waters Treaty and the country’s firm stance against cross-border terrorism. Marking his 12th consecutive Independence Day speech, PM Modi’s remarks came amid heightened patriotic fervour as India celebrated its 79th year of freedom.

PM Modi warns against Pakistan's nuclear blackmail on I-Day; says blood and water won’t flow together #PMModi #Pakistans #IDay #socialnewsxyz

On I-Day eve, Tripura Police foils militant attack Agartala, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hours before the Independence Day celebration, security forces in Tripura, on Thursday, foiled a militant attack on the police and arrested two extremists and recovered huge explosives from them, officials said. A senior police official said that specific inputs of sabotage by an armed group having links with the Reang (Bru) outfit -- Tripura United National Front (TUNF) -- have been received.

On I-Day eve, Tripura Police foils militant attack #IDay #TripuraPolice #socialnewsxyz

US greets Pakistan on I-Day, now ‘appreciates’ engagement in counterterrorism Washington, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Months after Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday extended greetings to Islamabad on the occasion of its Independence Day (August 14), saying Washington "deeply appreciates Pakistan's engagement on counterterrorism and trade". The dastardly Phalagam terror attack was condemned worldwide, and the Pakistani Army Chief even had to face protests during his US visit in May.

US greets Pakistan on I-Day, now 'appreciates' engagement in counterterrorism #Pakistan #IDay #socialnewsxyz

Prez Murmu to address nation tonight on eve of I-Day New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Thursday evening, marking the eve of the 79th Independence Day. The address is scheduled to be broadcast at 7 p.m. across the entire national network of Akashvani and telecast on all Doordarshan channels -- first in Hindi, followed by the English version. Doordarshan’s regional channels will then air regional language broadcasts, while Akashvani will carry the regional versions at 9.30 p.m.

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Meat shop closure order on I-Day callous, unconstitutional, says Owaisi Hyderabad, Aug 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed the closure of slaughterhouses and meat shops on Independence Day, calling the move by the municipal authorities ‘callous’ and ‘unconstitutional’. The Hyderabad MP took to ‘X’ on Wednesday to criticise the orders issued by many municipal corporations and questioned the connection between eating meat and Independence Day. “Many municipal corporations across India seemed to have ordered that slaughterhouses and meat shops should be closed on 15th August.

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PMK urges cadre to push for caste census resolutions on I-Day grama sabha meets in TN Chennai, Aug 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) PMK President Dr Anbumani Ramadoss has called upon party cadre and the public to ensure that resolutions demanding a caste-based population census are passed during grama sabha meetings scheduled across Tamil Nadu on Independence Day. In a statement, Dr Anbumani said the resolutions should clearly urge the state government to conduct a comprehensive caste census. He stressed that such an exercise is essential to ensure reservation benefits are distributed in proportion to the population and socio-economic backwardness of communities.

PMK urges cadre to push for caste census resolutions on I-Day grama sabha meets in TN #PMK #IDay #TN #socialnewsxyz

Punjab Police bust Pak-backed terror network ahead of I-Day; five operatives held Chandigarh, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major breakthrough against Pakistan’s ISI-backed terror network, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence of Jalandhar, in a joint operation with SBS Nagar Police, have busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror network with the arrest of five operatives, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday. He said it was operated by foreign-based handlers Mannu Agwan, Gopi Nawashehria and Zeeshan Akhtar on the directions of Pakistan-based BKI operative Harwinder Rinda.

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Union Ministers, Delhi CM flag off Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally ahead of I-Day New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Har Ghar Tiranga Rally was flagged off on Tuesday from Delhi's Bharat Mandapam with an aim to encourage citizens to bring the Tricolour home and hoist it in celebration of India's Independence Day. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with several Members of Parliament, flagged off the rally.

Union Ministers, Delhi CM flag off Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally ahead of I-Day #UnionMinistersDelhiCM #HarGharTirangaBikeRally #IDay #socialnewsxyz

‘Delhi turning Tirangamay’, Minister Ashish Sood flags off ‘Tiranga Run’ ahead of I-Day New Delhi, Aug 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a spirited display of patriotism and youth energy, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood flagged off the grand ‘Tiranga Run’ from Thyagraj Stadium on Sunday morning. The event, organised by the Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, witnessed the participation of 7,900 students and youth who ran from Thyagraj Stadium to the National War Memorial, holding the Tricolour high in honour of India’s freedom fighters and martyrs.

'Delhi turning Tirangamay', Minister Ashish Sood flags off ‘Tiranga Run’ ahead of I-Day #Delhi #TirangamayMinisterAshishSood #TirangaRun #IDay #socialnewsxyz

I-Day alert: ISI plots strike via Bangladesh-based terror groups, warns IB New Delhi, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ahead of Independence Day, the Intelligence Bureau has issued a warning that some terror groups may try and strike in various parts of the country. However, this time around, the highest threat perception is from Bangladesh, and terror could make its way through the eastern border, the Intelligence Bureau has warned. The security agencies of the Northeastern states and West Bengal have been advised to remain on a state of very high alert as terror outfits in Bangladesh may try and carry out a strike on Independence Day or ahead of it.

I-Day alert: ISI plots strike via Bangladesh-based terror groups, warns IB #IDay #ISI #Bangladeshbased #IB #socialnewsxyz

Assam: NIA files chargesheet against 3 ULFA-I operatives in IED planting case on 2024 I-Day Guwahati, June 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against three individuals associated with the banned insurgent group United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) for their alleged involvement in planting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Guwahati during the 2024 Independence Day celebrations. The accused -- Paresh Baruah, Abhijit Gogoi, and Jahnu Boruah -- have been charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UA(P) Act), and the Explosive Substances Act.

Assam: NIA files chargesheet against 3 ULFA-I operatives in IED planting case on 2024 I-Day #AssamNIA #ULFAI #IED #IDay #socialnewsxyz

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