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Calcutta celebrated India's first Independence Day on August 15, 1947, as the city marked its new status. Trams overflowed with revellers, and flags filled the streets. The West Bengal ministry took the oath at Raj Bhavan, where C. Rajagopalachari participated in the flag-hoisting ceremony, showing the pride of a historic day.
Rescue operations continued on Saturday at the under-construction THDC tunnel in Chamoli after one more worker got rescued. Officials said, "The search for the two missing workers remains the top priority." Teams use suction pumps to drain water and reach trapped people after the August 13 incident at Mayapur.
NSA Ajit Doval revealed PM Modi’s reaction after the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack. Doval said, "First he wanted to know all the facts, and then his first question to me was, 'Who has done it?'" India later launched a military campaign on May 7, 2025, against terrorist camps.
The Supreme Court pulled up the Centre on Thursday over delays in adding warning labels to packaged foods. The bench questioned why India cannot match international standards to fight obesity. Justices asked the government to decide on clear front-of-package labels within two weeks to help citizens make healthier food choices.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on August 15, 2026, that the government is preparing a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for flood-hit families. He said, "We are standing beside every flood-affected family and are working with urgency to help them return to normal life." The floods killed 104 people so far.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a 75-minute Independence Day speech, sparking sharp criticism from the Opposition. AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal called him an "under-confident, nervous and shaky Prime Minister." Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also attacked Modi’s "dimagi Naxal" remark, labeling it political rhetoric while questioning the government’s record on various issues.
The Congress on Saturday (August 15, 2026) accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of dishonest claims regarding women's reservation. Jairam Ramesh said, "The PM made a dishonest pitch for women's reservation in his address at the Red Fort today." The party claims the government delayed the law, blocking its 2024 implementation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Independence Day address at the Red Fort to urge parties to support the Women's Reservation Bill. Congress hit back, saying the BJP should have implemented the measure already. The opposition claimed it supported the legislation in 2023 and questioned the delay in its implementation.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a ₹1.5 lakh crore infrastructure boost on Saturday to make the state developed by 2047. The plan includes a ₹50,000 crore state project and a request for ₹1 lakh crore from the Centre. He also started a drive against child marriage and polygamy.
India faces many rare diseases beyond common illnesses like malaria or diabetes. Health systems track infections such as scrub typhus, leptospirosis, rabies, Kyasanur Forest Disease, and Nipah virus. These conditions often get missed because early symptoms look like ordinary fever. Experts say, "Some of these diseases are particularly difficult to recognise."
India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on Saturday as global leaders sent warm wishes. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, "the US-India relationship continues to grow and is stronger than ever." Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah also highlighted their nations' strong, enduring partnerships.
The Trump administration asked the US Supreme Court on Friday to allow construction of a $400 million White House ballroom. Lawyers said the project is "vitally required by national security." This follows an August 7 appeals court ruling that stopped the work because the project lacked necessary approval from Congress.