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Police arrested CPM State Committee member Mudireddy Sudhakar Reddy and two district leaders in Nalgonda on Independence Day, anticipating questions over alleged irregularities in double-bedroom house allotments. CPM leaders condemned the arrests and accused the government of repression.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greeted citizens on Independence Day and said freedom is not merely a gift from freedom fighters but a responsibility. He urged people to uphold truth, non-violence, constitutional values and democracy, particularly among the youth.

Former Italy striker Ciro Immobile has announced his retirement from football at 36 after a celebrated 17-year career. The Lazio legend scored 350 goals, won the European Golden Shoe and helped Italy lift the UEFA Euro 2020 title.

India won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle. Devdutt Padikkal and Kuldeep Yadav were included in India's XI, while Sri Lanka handed a Test debut to Keshara Nuwantha.

US President Donald Trump has claimed the largest fall in violent crime in American history, citing FBI data showing sharp reductions in murders and other offences in 2025. He also said preliminary figures showed further declines in 2026.

Actress-politician Khushbu Sundar celebrated 40 years in South Indian cinema, recalling her Telugu debut Kaliyuga Pandavulu. She thanked fans, filmmakers D. Ramanaidu, K. Raghavendra Rao and Suresh Naidu, while celebrating her long friendship with actor Venkatesh Daggubati.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said armed Naxalism has been significantly weakened but warned that ideological Naxalism remains a challenge. He called for such elements to be identified and isolated while stressing the need to keep India's youth connected to nation-building.

Team India celebrated Independence Day by hoisting the Tricolour in Galle ahead of the opening Test against Sri Lanka. The match marks India’s 600th Test appearance, making it the first Asian team and third overall to reach the milestone.

The NCP (SP) accused Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of misleading people over the closure of 36,211 companies in the state. The party questioned his claims about non-functional companies and sought clarity on unemployment and workers' pending dues.

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is confident the club can return to winning ways under Jose Mourinho this season. Mbappe said the squad is motivated, focused and determined to win titles after two seasons without major silverware.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined an ambitious development roadmap for India, highlighting targets in nuclear energy, deep-sea exploration, solar power, railway electrification and hydrogen technology while stressing the need for bigger goals, technological self-reliance, energy security and faster infrastructure growth.

US President Donald Trump said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after defeating Iran. He offered no legal or practical details, while claiming major losses for Iran’s military and defending US action to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

The National Song Vande Mataram was played in full for the first time during Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, followed by the National Anthem. The historic rendition came as India marked 150 years of Vande Mataram.

Nearly 5,000 special guests from diverse backgrounds attended the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, including women entrepreneurs, farmers, young innovators, sanitation workers, artisans, students, scientists and beneficiaries of various government schemes.

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island early Saturday, prompting the BMKG to issue a tsunami warning. Strong tremors and aftershocks were reported in several areas, though there were no immediate reports of casualties following the earthquake.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said India’s constitutional values, democratic institutions and social harmony have faced serious challenges over the past decade. In his Independence Day message, he called for equality, dignity, justice and opportunities for youth, farmers, women and weaker sections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the Tricolour at the Red Fort and addressed the nation on India’s 80th Independence Day. He called for bigger dreams and ambitions, saying India must work together to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on India’s 80th Independence Day, paying tribute to freedom fighters and highlighting the country’s development. He said 140 crore Indians were powering India’s progress and expressed hope that the journey would accelerate.

The NHRC has issued notices to all states, Union Territories and FSSAI over concerns surrounding ‘analogue paneer’, seeking clarity on its nutritional value, labelling and regulation. It also questioned the need for allowing such products amid restrictions in three states

Andhra Pradesh Congress leaders staged statewide protests on Friday, burning effigies of the RSS to condemn the alleged "purification" of a rally venue in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani after party chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s meeting. APCC vice president Kolanukonda Sivaji accused the BJP of silence over the incident, calling it caste discrimination, and demanded cases under the SC/ST Act.

Nashik police have arrested six people for allegedly cheating individuals of Rs 3.05 crore by promising contracts for works related to the 2027-28 Nashik Kumbh Mela. Police said the accused fabricated fake work orders to deceive complainants

On the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation, stressing reforms in public examinations to curb paper leaks and ensure transparency. She reaffirmed the vision of building a Viksit Bharat by 2047 through inclusive growth, digital infrastructure, and sustainable development.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will participate in the Pune edition of the party’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ campaign on August 22. The student outreach programme, launched in Kota in June, aims to highlight education-sector concerns and issues faced by students