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Independence Day in India, a day to honor and remember the sacrifices of the freedom fighters. In celebration of India's 78th Independence Day, we present notable quotes and slogans by freedom fighters, along with poster drawing ideas and captions for this significant national day. Independence Day in India is a time to pay tribute to the countless freedom fighters who fought for the country’s independence. As citizens reflect on their sacrifices, various quotes and slogans from these fighters serve as an inspiration and reminder of the relentless struggle for freedom. Freedom fighter quotes offer timeless wisdom and patriotic fervor. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr, but let no one lust for martyrdom.” Another profound quote by Bal Gangadhar Tilak reads, “Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!” Reflecting on the price of freedom, Rabindranath Tagore stated, “We gain freedom when we have paid the full price.”

Indian Coast Guard (ICG)'s aircraft and hovercrafts along with other vessels are carrying out surveillance operations along the maritime boundary with Bangladesh to prevent an illegal influx into India amid escalating unrest and the collapse of the government in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is experiencing a volatile political situation, with Sheikh Hasina resigning from the post of Prime Minister on August 5 amid mounting protests. The protests, led mainly by students demanding an end to a quota system for government jobs, evolved into anti-government demonstrations. In response to the heightened tensions in the neighbouring country, the ICG has strengthened security along the international maritime boundary line to prevent any illegal intrusions into India.

Paris Olympics 2024 ended graciously on August 11 with an amazing closing ceremony, that saw the Olympic flag being handed over to the next organizers of the Summer Games, Los Angeles. The entire fortnight of action in Paris' different venues, across a plethora of events, saw Team USA gaining the maximum number of medals, be it gold, bronze, or silver, and most of it came from track and field events, along with swimming.

Bollywood's golden couple, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have been the subject of intense speculation and rumors about their marriage for months. The whispers reached a fever pitch when the entire Bachchan clan, sans Aishwarya, made a dazzling appearance at the lavish Ambani wedding. The former Miss World arrived solo with daughter Aaradhya, sparking further conjecture. At the heart of this swirling maelstrom is Dr. Zirak Marker, a close friend of Aishwarya's. Paparazzi shots of the duo sharing comfortable time with each other have fueled speculation about a potential romantic connection between the two. Social media has been ablaze with theories, with many convinced that this newfound closeness is the catalyst for the alleged rift between Aishwarya and Abhishek. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was all smiles as she attended the launch of her close friend Dr. Zirak Marker's book, Parenting in the Age of Anxiety. Dr. Marker, a child and adult psychiatrist and psychotherapist, has been a dear friend of Aishwarya's since their college days at Jai Hind College. Dr. Marker and his wife, parent coach Priya Marker, are often seen vacationing with Aishwarya, Abhishek, and their daughter Aaradhya.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday reacted to the Supreme Court's bail to Manish Sisodia in the money laundering case linked to Delhi's excise policy scam. Speaking to ANI, Raut said Manish Sisodia has got bail after 17 months. He further added that this showed how a person was put in jail by deceit and that his rights were violated. «He was granted bail after 17 months. How a person is put in jail by deceit, and is not even allowed any bail, his rights are violated. I have also felt the same pain. The government in this country has no proper law and order. Be it Sanjay Singh or Anil Deshmukh, there are a lot of people I have seen,» he said.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the epitome of ethereal beauty and regal poise, has long been the subject of fascination for millions. The former Miss World, with her captivating smile and arresting eyes, has carved a niche for herself as one of Bollywood's most iconic actresses. But beneath the icy exterior of the quintessential Indian beauty lies a fire that occasionally bursts forth, captivating audiences in unexpected ways. The recent resurgence of rumors about her personal life has once again thrust the actress into the spotlight. However, it's her on-screen persona that continues to intrigue and provoke discussion. While the world is busy speculating about her personal life, let’s delve into the Aishwarya that has ignited the silver screen — the one who isn't afraid to break free from the mold. The actress has often been typecast as the quintessential Indian beauty, a role she has effortlessly embodied. Yet, there have been moments when she has shattered expectations, showcasing a different facet of her personality.

Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, which gives sweeping powers to the armed forces operating in disturbed areas to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary, has been removed from most parts of the northeast, except a few districts and some police station areas, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said there has been a considerable reduction in the number of «disturbed areas» under the AFSPA and the law has been withdrawn completely from Tripura (from May 27, 2015) and Meghalaya (April 1, 2018). The AFSPA has also been withdrawn from all districts except four in Assam, he said. Rai said the AFSPA has been withdrawn gradually in Arunachal Pradesh and it is currently applicable only in three police station areas in Namsai district and three other districts — Tirap, Changlang and Longding.

Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha by MP Sushmita Dev, Minister of State of Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Thursday stated that, as per information furnished by the State Government of Assam, 880 casualties have been reported due to floods in Assam from 2019 to July 25 this year. «157 casualties reported in 2019, 190 in 2020, 73 in 2021, 278 in 2022, 65 in 2023 and 117 in this year up to July 25,» Rai said in the Upper House of Parliament.

Munshi Premchand, a towering figure in Indian literature. Known for his Hindustani literature, Premchand's work vividly portrays colonial India through a realistic lens. His contributions to Hindi and Urdu fiction have left an indelible mark on the literary world.

Parliament as she lost her temper when addressed as 'Jaya Amitabh Bachchan' by Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh.

Abhishek Bachchan has sparked widespread speculation about potential troubles in his marriage to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The actor's simple act of liking a post about divorce led to numerous rumors of their possible separation. However, the true story behind this 'like' has now emerged, providing much-needed clarity for their fans. The Instagram post in question, shared by author Heena Khandelwal, discussed the complexities and rising trend of 'grey divorces,' where older couples decide to part ways after many years of marriage. The post's caption posed a poignant question about the challenges couples face when love becomes difficult. Given the sensitivity of the topic, Abhishek's engagement with the post quickly attracted attention, leading to speculation about his own marital status.

Indrani Mukerjea, accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora in 2012, to travel to Europe but laid down some conditions. The court allowed Indrani Mukerjea to travel once to Europe (Spain and United Kingdom) for ten days between intermittent period for the next three months. During her travel, she has to attend the office of the Indian Embassy or its allied diplomatic mission offices there at least once during her visit and obtain an attendance certificate, said the court. The court also directed Indrani Mukerjea to furnish a security deposit of Rs 2 lakh. Last month, the former media executive filed an application in the court seeking nod for overseas visit, claiming she needs to travel to Europe frequently for work.

Havells India reported a 43% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 411 crore in the quarter ending June 2024. The revenue increased by 20% year-on-year to Rs 5,798 crore. The earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) grew by 43% year-on-year to Rs 576 crore.

social media post liked by Abhishek Bachchan has let netizens wonder if his marriage to Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai has hit the doldrums. Whispers of a possible estrangement have floated on the Internet, ever since the power couple appeared less frequently at events and were often seen arriving separately. Earlier, AB Jr was also seen sans his wedding ring which triggered more speculations of separation. His wife was also seen attending the Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding with her daughter and sans him. The ‘Bunty Aur Bali’ actor set tongues wagging as eagle-eyed netizens discovered that he liked a post highlighting the difficulties of a “grey divorce.” For the uninitiated, “grey divorce” is a term for couples who seek separation after the age of 50.

Anant Ambani, the younger scion of Reliance Industries exchanged vows with his fiancee Radhika Merchant on Friday. Like most big, fat, Indian weddings, the nuptials of Anant & Radhika were star-studded and were attended by bigshots from showbiz and business all across the world. American reality TV star Kim Kardashian was one of the guests at the bash. She was part of the wedding ceremony, as well as the Shubh Aashirwad ceremony on July 13.

wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant was one of the most-awaited events of 2024. The wedding, which took place on Friday, was a star-studded affair, attended by the who’s who of showbiz. Bachchans, the first family of Bollywood, was also on the illustrious guest list. However, Bachchan Sr made a cryptic post after the event. Taking to his blog on Sunday, he wrote about how old acquaintances may have changed physically, but the mutual affection remained unchanged. “Back from a glorious wedding and the feel after a very long time of public exposure, the wealth of love and affection that I can possibly think of with so many old acquaintances… they seemed to have changed in their physiognomy, but extremely sincere in their affection towards the association and the love of our times well spent together," wrote the Bollywood veteran. Big B added, «This is what life is all about… the associations and love and care… It is strange how the little things that matter to each other, remain, but those that had a deeper association or a meaningful spent time, is lost and forgotten… well, not really forgotten, but kept on the back burner, and remembered or brought out only when there is required meaning of the association.»

Police have arrested an Italian farm owner after one of his workers, an undocumented laborer from India, bled to death after his arm was cut off by farm equipment

₹5,338 crore. But what did Forbes know? That same year, his group companies Malvika Steels and Usha Ispat defaulted on loans worth close to ₹2,400 crore! Beneath the glittering facade of a sprawling conglomerate, a black fungus of financial manipulation had started to take root that would soon bring the entire edifice crashing. At the heart of the Ispat frauds was a complex system of inflated valuations for public issues, round-tripping of funds and misuse of bank loans.

Bollywood actor Ronit Roy has purchased a sea-view luxury apartment in Versova locality of Mumbai’s western suburb Andheri for nearly Rs 19 crore from realty developer Macrotech Developers. Roy has acquired the apartment spread over 4,259 sq ft on the 20th floor of the upcoming tower along with his wife Neelam. As part of the transaction, the buyer will get exclusive access to four car parking slots in the tower. He has paid stamp duty of nearly Rs 1.14 crore for the registration of the deal that took place on June 10, showed documents accessed through IndexTap.com.

National Insurance Awareness Day, observed every year on June 28, reminds us of the importance of insurance. In this world full of uncertainties, a life insurance policy plays a crucial role for you in protecting your loved ones financially in case any untoward events occur during the policy period. In such an event, the insurance company pays the assured sum to your nominee, helping the impacted family manage tough times without financial stress.