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Minister Shibu Baby John hoisted the national flag at the 80th Independence Day celebrations held at Asramam ground on Saturday. He said, ”Freedom was achieved through the life-long dedication and immense sacrifices of countless individuals.” Many platoons participated in the parade, which showed the spirit of the city’s residents.
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck northern Sumatra, Indonesia, on Saturday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. This tremor followed a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake that hit on August 15. Many people got scared as tremors forced hospital evacuations. Authorities said the situation remains tense as they assess the extensive damage.
BJP General Secretary BL Santhosh said on Saturday that the RSS does not need registration to prove its existence. He claimed the organisation works through the trust of millions. Santhosh also spoke about India’s freedom struggle and argued that a decline in the Hindu population weakens a region's national spirit.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day warning about "dimaagi Naxals" on Saturday. Addressing the 80th Independence Day, she urged youth to avoid social media distractions. "Use your ideas for start-ups and your creativity for innovation," she said, while promising to make Delhi an attractive city.
Congress hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday over his "dimaagi Naxals" remark. Jairam Ramesh called the comment a "sure sign of his desperation" and dubbed Modi a "master abuser". The Prime Minister had earlier warned that intellectual Naxals are lurking around and want to create social unrest.
On India's 80th Independence Day, crowds gathered near the Red Fort as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared to hoist the flag. Security remained tight, with many students like Naveen unable to enter without valid passes. Inside, cadets watched the event, reflecting on the nation’s progress and its future goals.
Five Army personnel went missing and four labourers died in Arunachal Pradesh after heavy rainfall on Friday. Flash floods swept away two Army shelters in Dibang Valley, while a landslide hit a road construction site in Upper Subansiri. Rescue teams started search operations as officials coordinated efforts across the state.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Saturday that India will become a Vishwaguru if the youth are harnessed properly. Speaking at an event in Nagpur, he noted that the young generation is a demographic dividend. He added, "Dialogue and debate must continue without harming the Constitution or the laws."
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 38 people. Rescue teams said many victims are trapped in buildings after the tremor. Suharyanto, head of the National Disaster Management Agency, said, “Victims are trapped in several buildings. These will be the initial targets of the disaster response teams.”
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on India's 80th Independence Day from the Red Fort. He paid tribute to freedom fighters and shared a roadmap for 140 crore citizens. Modi focused on energy security, semiconductor growth, and self-reliance, showing a strong resolve to build a developed India by 2047.