Modi’s first Independence Day address of his third term takes him past Manmohan Singh, who unfurled the tri-colour 10 times from the ramparts of Red Fort during 2004-2014, and places him behind Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, who did it 17 and 16 times, respectively.
Author: Press Trust of India
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Mob vandalises property at RG Kar hospital, pelt stones at police
According to the police, a group of nearly 40 people, allegedly disguised as protestors, entered the hospital premises, vandalised the property and pelted stones at police personnel, prompting the latter to fire tear gas to disperse the mob.
Special Google doodle marks India’s 78th Independence Day
In the digital artwork, the letters ‘G’, ‘O’, ‘O’, ‘G’, ‘L’ and ‘E’ of the company’s name are depicted on each door carrying a distinct ornate design.
Paris chapter of Olympics declared closed after gala celebration, games heads to LA
While the nearly four-hour-long innovative opening ceremony, held on the River Seine, had showcased the architectural wonders of the city and the country’s rich heritage, the closing ceremony was equally enchanting in the way it ebbed and flowed with the mood of the evening, with a fair sprinkling of Hollywood, including mega star Tom Cruise, adding to the vibrancy.
Bangladeshi Hindus stage huge protest against a whole week of mob attacks on life and property
Tens of thousands of minority Hindu community members staged massive protest rallies in Bangladesh’s capital city Dhaka and the north-eastern port city of Chattagram on Saturday, for the second consecutive day, demanding an end to the nationwide attacks on Hindu temples and their life and property.
Paris Olympics: Grappler Aman Sehrawat becomes India’s youngest Olympic medallist with 57kg free-style bronze, tally increases to 6
The U-23 world champion was the lone Indian male wrestler to qualify for the Paris Games and he did not disappoint. Wrestling has not missed a medal at the Olympics since 2008 and Sehrawat’s effort ensured the streak remained unbroken.
India’s Neeraj Chopra pushed to silver in javelin throw, as Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem takes gold with new Olympic record
Nadeem managed an astonishing 92.97m in his second attempt to set the bar too high for the rest of the field, including Chopra, who seemed under pressure and managed just one legitimate throw, the silver-winning 89.45m in the second round.
Paris Olympics: Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu falls short, finishes fourth
Mirabai could manage only three lifts out of six attempts. She had only one successful lift in the clean and jerk section.
UK riots: Keir Starmer pledges “standing army” after Southport girls’ murder triggers violence
Axel Rudakubana, 17, who has been charged with the three murders and other attempted murders, was born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents. However, initial misinformed social media posts claimed that he was a refugee.
Terrorist attacks are taking place, says Bangladesh govt; vows strict action
Officials said that Aug 4 protests were joined by unidentified people and activists of the right-wing Islami Shashontantra Andolon, which erected barricades on several major highways and within Dhaka.
