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Narendra Modi will deliver his 10th consecutive Independence Day address to the nation today i.e. on 15 August. He will hoist the national flag from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort on today morning to a 21-gun salute and then address the nation.

Independence Day today because (1) we get a holiday, on a Tuesday; (2) the kids get genuinely excited about dressing up as freedom fighters, singing the national anthem, and being part of the flag-hoisting ceremony, leaving most adults to our own peaceful, patriotic devices; (3) like on any other festival like Christmas, Diwali or Valentine's Day, business is swell on I-Day — barring that of alcoholic beverages, which, for some reason or another, was considered by the fathers of the nation as going against the general celebratory mood of finally being free to do whatever one pleases; (4) it would have been awkward if we had remained a British colony in 2023 — especially when Britain itself has become considerably Less Great — thanks just to one voluble Wren & Martin-swilling lot of Indians believing that Indians are rubbish at governing India; (5) it's the perfect day to rewatch the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day and its 2016 sequel Independence Day: Resurgence, despite the movie having aliens try to take over Earth (read: America) on an odd day, July 2, 1996, and driven out two days later — instead of aliens leaving Earth (read: India) on August 15, 1947.

77th Independence Day on August 14. «Independence Day reminds us that we are not just individuals, but we are part of a great community, the largest and most vibrant of its kind. It is a community of citizens of the world’s largest democracy,» she said.

Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort on August 15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation in marking the occasion.

Narendra Modi over the Manipur issue, saying that he will always fight for the people of the northeast state. Her remarks came after PM Modi's address in the Parliament. In a tweet, Mary Millben wrote, “India has confidence in its leader.

Mary Millben on Thursday came out in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Manipur issue and said that he will always fight for the people of the northeastern state. Her remarks came after PM Modi's address in the Parliament in response to the no-confidence motion against his government. Taking to her official Twitter handle, Mary Millben said that India has confidence in its leader and lashed out at «dishonest journalism.» She stressed that the Opposition will «chant loudly without substance» and added that the truth «will always set people free.» Millben stated that she has confidence in PM Modi and is praying for him.

Megan Rapinoe, a key figure in the US Women's National Team (USWNT), faced harsh criticism from angry soccer fans for her reaction after missing a crucial penalty during the Women's World Cup. The incident occurred during a tense penalty shoot-out against Sweden, which eventually led to the USWNT's elimination from the tournament.

national anthem, «The Star-Spangled Banner,» prior to their games in the Women's World Cup. The decision has sparked controversy and criticism in the home country of the reigning champions. The majority of USWNT players refrained from singing the national anthem during their Group E matches against Vietnam, the Netherlands, and Portugal. Their actions are a form of protest against racial injustice and police violence in North America. It is not the first time the team has taken such action, as some players kneeled during the anthem back in 2016, aiming to raise awareness about pressing social issues.

Shygirl and Tinashe are teaming up for an exciting co-headlining tour across North America in October and November this year. The tour kicks off in Chicago and concludes in Oakland, with stops in cities like Toronto, New York, and Atlanta. Tinashe's upcoming album, BB/ANG3L, is expected to release later this year, while Shygirl recently dropped her Nymph in the Wild EP, following her last year's full-length album Nymph. Earlier this year, she released a deluxe version of Nymph featuring Tinashe on an updated version of «Heaven» and a Björk remix of "Woe."

Paris Olympics, and nearly a year-and-a-half since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, officials governing many of the sports on the 2024 program are still split on how to treat Russian athletes. Increasingly, various governing bodies are allowing them back into Olympic qualifying competitions as neutral competitors without national flags or anthems. Most sports initially barred Russians from competing soon after last year's full-scale invasion.

PURGE," accompanied by a music video directed by Jensen Noen, known for his work with Ice Nine Kills and Falling In Reverse. Alongside the release, the band has also announced a co-headlining tour with Ice Nine Kills. The song is part of their upcoming eighth studio album, GODMODE, set to be released on October 27 this year.

Aman Gupta is on a high. The CEO and co-founder of BoAT, was one of the entrepreneurs invited as an official delegation during PM Modi’s recent visit to France. Taking to Twitter, Gupta wrote how once, only veteran businessmen and third or fourth-generation entrepreneurs were invited as the official delegation during state visits, but now “new age entrepreneurs” are also being considered.

Narendra Modi, in an address to the Indian community in Paris on July 13, reflected on his longstanding connection with France spanning four decades. During his speech, PM Modi drew attention to the increasing presence of international players in India and specifically highlighted the growing popularity of Kylian Mbappe, the captain of the French national football team, among Indian fans. He noted that Mbappe is widely recognized and admired in India, even more so than in his home country.

Avideo grab of a person urinating on a hapless person sitting on a pavement shocked the whole nation. What was done in response? Several people voiced indignation over the incident. Law enforcers did what is expected of them.

Medical giant HCA Healthcare, which operates 180 hospitals in the U.S. and Britain, says the personal data of about 11 million patients in 20 states may have been stolen in a data breach

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Elton John wrapped up his remarkable five-decade-long musical journey in Stockholm, Coldplay performed in Sweden. Coldplay took the opportunity to send a heartfelt video message to the 76-year-old veteran musician and even performed his song, ‘Rocket Man’.Chris Martin, the frontman, expressed their immense love and gratitude, acknowledging the impact Sir Elton John has had on countless bands and artists he has supported and inspired. Martin also highlighted the deep appreciation for Sir Elton John's philanthropic work, particularly his contributions to the Aids Foundation and his acts of kindness towards others.

Megan Rapinoe announced on social media on Saturday that she would be retiring from football at the end of this season. «It is with a deep sense of peace & gratitude that I have decided this will be my final season playing this beautiful game,» the 38-year-old posted. «I never could have imagined the ways in which soccer would shape and change my life forever,» she added.

Malmö has been selected to host the 68th Eurovision Song Contest next year, as announced on Friday. The decision comes after Sweden's triumph in Liverpool in May, with Malmö winning the bid over Stockholm after extensive discussions with multiple cities, according to the organizers.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has always been a cheerleader for three-time Grammy Award-winning music composer Ricky Kej. Recently, the Biocon Executive Chairperson congratulated the 41-year-old composer on being awarded the UN Goodwill Ambassador plaque last month. In her post, she wrote, «Kej — you make a great ambassador.» Kej too dropped a sweet reply to Mazumdar-Shaw.

The United States is gearing up to celebrate 247th anniversary of its Independence on 4th July. “The Star-Spangled Banner," the national anthem of the United States is sung during various events to mark the historic day. The celebrations also involve parades, official ceremonies, cookouts, picnic gatherings, events and of course, grand fireworks.