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A new report found that more than 1,300 users posted workouts inside American bases in the Middle East, many of which were targeted by Iran. The post US bases, troops are once again being exposed by Strava appeared first on Task & Purpose .
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India’s decades-long Maoist insurgency was nearing its end but warned that the country now faced a new battle against what he called “dimagi Naxals,” or people who align with the movement’s ideology. In his address to the nation on India’s 79th Independence [...]
Campaigners want community allotments and gardens instead.
Srinagar, Aug 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hosted an ‘At Home’ reception on the occasion of Independence Day at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here on Saturday evening. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, Speaker Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, several legislators, judges of the High Court, Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Administrative Secretaries, senior civil and police officers, representatives of civil society and other prominent citizens attended the reception. The Chief Minister interacted with the guests on the occasion and exchanged Independence Day greetings and best wishes with them.
ਪੱਤਰਕਾਰਾਂ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਜੇਕਰ ਲੋਕਤੰਤਰ ਦੇ ਚੌਥੇ ਥੰਮ੍ਹ ਨੂੰ ਹੀ ਕਵਰੇਜ ਦੀ ਅਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਨਾ ਮਿਲੇ ਤਾਂ ਫਿਰ ਆਮ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਅਵਾਜ਼ ਕੌਣ ਚੁੱਕੇਗਾ ?
Congress general secretary and MP Randeep Singh Surjewala has accused the BJP government of suppressing the Sikh community. In a statement, he said the lathicharge and use of tear gas against Sikhs in Ambala yesterday would be remembered as a “black day” in the history of the Saini government. He said following an incident at [...]
Priyanka Chopra Jonas marked India’s Independence Day with a message of pride and hope, sharing a Tricolour picture on social media. The global star also highlighted her military family background and her efforts to keep daughter Malti connected to Indian culture.
ଜାତୀୟ ପତାକା ଉତ୍ତୋଳନ ବେଳେ ହଠାତ ଅସୁସ୍ଥ ହୋଇ ପଡିଲେ ୬ ଜଣ ଛାତ୍ରୀ । ଅସୁସ୍ଥଙ୍କୁ ମେଡିକାଲ ନେବା ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତେ ପୂଜାର୍ଚ୍ଚନାର ସାହାରା ନେଲେ ପରିବାର ଲୋକ । ଦେବଗଡ଼ ଜିଲ୍ଲା ବାରକୋଟ ବ୍ଲକ ବାଲିରୋଇ ସ୍ଥିତ ପଡିଆନାଲି ୟୁଜିୟୁପି ସ୍କୁଲରେ ସ୍ବାଧୀନତା ଦିବସ ପାଳନ କରାଯାଉଥିଲା । ଜାତୀୟ ପତାକା ଉତ୍ତୋଳନ ବେଳେ ହଠାତ ୬ ଜଣ ଛାତ୍ରୀ ଅସ୍ୱାଭାବିକ ଆଚରଣ କରିଥିଲେ । ହେଲେ ଅଭିଭାବକମାନେ ଚିକିତ୍ସା ପାଇଁ ଡାକ୍ତରଖାନାକୁ ନନେଇ ନିକଟସ୍ଥ ମହାମାୟୀ ମଣ୍ଡପରେ ପୂଜାର୍ଚ୍ଚନା କରିଥିବା ଜଣାପଡିଛି । ଏହା ଅନ୍ଧବିଶ୍ୱାସ ବୋଲି ହେତୁବାଦୀମାନେ କହୁଛନ୍ତି । ବାରକୋଟ ବ୍ଲକ ପଡିଆନାଲି ସ୍କୁଲରେ ଅଘଟଣ ପତାକା ଉତ୍ତୋଳନ ବେଳେ ଛାତ୍ରୀମାନେ ଅସୁସ୍ଥ ହଠାତ ଅସୁସ୍ଥ ହୋଇପଡିଲେ ୬ ଜଣ ଛାତ୍ରୀ ଅସ୍ୱାଭାବିକ ଆଚରଣ କଲେ ଅସୁସ୍ଥ ଛାତ୍ରୀ ଅସୁସ୍ଥ ଛାତ୍ରୀଙ୍କୁ ମେଡିକାଲ ନେଲେନି ଅଭିଭାବକ ନିକଟସ୍ଥ ମହାମାୟୀ ମଣ୍ଡପରେ ପୂଜାର୍ଚ୍ଚନା
A vibrant display of patriotism and ceremonial grandeur marked the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed the ceremonial parade as contingents of the J&K Police and other security forces participated in the celebrations
An Independence Day programme at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in Delhi took an unexpected turn on Friday after Jawaharlal Nehru University professor emerita Zoya Hasan, who had been invited as the chief guest, was asked not to attend the event following a protest outside the school and concerns over security. Hasan was scheduled to hoist the [...]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Indias 80th Independence Day announcing major initiatives across nuclear energy civil defence AI training and semiconductor manufacturing He set ambitious goals for self-reliance including 100 GW nuclear power by 2047 and AI skill development for one crore youth
He said we must not underestimate this challenge and need to remain even more vigilant.
Chennai, Aug 15: Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has assured the family of 19-year-old engineering student K Amuthan, who was allegedly beaten to death by a group of fellow students in Coimbatore, that he would pursue the matter in the Assembly and stand by the family until justice is secured. Udhayanidhi contacted Amuthan’s family, [...] The post DMK Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin Assures Support to Amuthan’s Family, Vows Assembly Action appeared first on News Today | First with the news .
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. During her six-day tour, Secretary Ranganathan will hold bilateral discussions with her official counterparts and engage with key regional stakeholders.
<p><strong>Omar Abdullah Independence Day Speech:</strong> Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah used his Independence Day address in Srinagar to reiterate his government's commitment to restoring statehood and constitutional safeguards that were withdrawn from the region in August 2019. Abdullah also referred to the recent unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), drawing a contrast between developments on the other side of the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir's decision to accede to India in 1947.</p> <h3>Statehood Restoration Remains Key Priority</h3> <p>Addressing the Independence Day gathering in Srinagar, Abdullah said his government would continue to pursue the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and constitutional protections. He said, "our government was committed to struggle for the restoration of statehood and constitutional guarantees, and to put Jammu and Kashmir on the path of development and we will work to fulfil these goals."</p> <p>The Chief Minister repeated the commitment during his speech, presenting the restoration of statehood and constitutional guarantees as a major objective of his administration.</p> <p>His remarks come against the backdrop of the August 2019 changes, when the erstwhile state was reorganised into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.</p> <p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src=" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><strong>ALSO READ: <a title="PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech: Atmanirbhar Bharat, Chips, Nuclear Power & 2047 Vision | Top Points" href="https://news.abplive.com/news/india/pm-modi-independence-day-speech-2026-highlights-atmanirbhar-bharat-chips-nuclear-power-2047-vision-1862138" target="_self">PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech: Atmanirbhar Bharat, Chips, Nuclear Power & 2047 Vision | Top Points</a></strong></p> <h3>Abdullah Links PoK Unrest To 1947 Accession</h3> <p>Abdullah also referred to unrest in PoK, saying developments there reinforced his belief that Jammu and Kashmir's decision in 1947 was the correct one.</p> <p>He expressed concern over the deaths, injuries and arrests reported during protests in PoK, where demonstrators have raised demands linked to democratic rights and governance.</p> <p>Reflecting on the situation, Abdullah invoked a phrase associated with earlier generations of Kashmiris: 'hamlavar khabardar, hum Kashmiri hain tayyar' (attackers beware, we Kashmiris are prepared).</p> <p>The Chief Minister argued that the political situation could have been different had Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and special constitutional status not been withdrawn in 2019.</p> <p>He said, "We have kept seats vacant in the Assembly for the other side in the hope that someday these will be filled."</p> <p>Abdullah was referring to the possibility of representatives from Pakistan-administered areas eventually occupying seats reserved for them in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.</p> <h3>Tribute To Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah</h3> <p>The Chief Minister also recalled the role played by his grandfather, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, during the events of 1947.</p> <p>Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, who became the first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, had mobilised people to resist the tribal invasion from Pakistan. Omar Abdullah highlighted his grandfather's role in defending the region during the conflict, including the period before Indian troops arrived.</p> <p>The reference linked the Chief Minister's present-day political argument over Jammu and Kashmir's status with his family's historical association with the region's political movement.</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ: <a title="Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Skip Red Fort Independence Day Event For Second Year In A Row" href="https://news.abplive.com/news/india/independence-day-event-mallikarjun-kharge-rahul-gandhi-congress-skip-red-fort-for-second-year-in-a-row-1862145" target="_self">Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Skip Red Fort Independence Day Event For Second Year In A Row</a></strong></p> <h3>BJP Accuses Omar Abdullah Of Politicising I-Day</h3> <p>Abdullah's remarks drew criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party, with J&K Assembly Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma describing them as inappropriate for an Independence Day address.</p> <p>Sharma argued that the occasion should have been used to discuss the government's performance and its plans for Jammu and Kashmir rather than focusing on political issues.</p> <p>The BJP leader termed Abdullah's comments "irresponsible" and criticised the Chief Minister for using a national occasion to raise contentious political matters.</p>
TMC MP Mahua Moitra was ordered to vacate the Krishnanagar circuit house late Friday night. She has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla raising safety concerns.
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State BJP president BY Vijayendra led the protest. He was joined by Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R Ashoka.
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