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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge defended Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi after a police complaint alleged disruption during the rendition of Vande Mataram at the party headquarters, arguing that if singing the full version is deemed a crime, then similar charges should apply to Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, and Vajpayee, who also sang it.

SCCL CMD Dr Buddha Prakash Jyoti announced that the company has secured a licence to explore gold and copper in Karnataka’s Devadurga region and will soon commence exploration. He also highlighted the acquisition of the Tadicherla-2 coal block and PK OC-2 dip-side block.

State Bank of India’s Hyderabad Local Head Office celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour, as CGM Neelesh Dwivedi hoisted the National Flag at Koti. Dwivedi underscored the Tricolour’s legacy and urged employees to embrace responsibility while highlighting SBI’s transformation into a digital, customer-centric institution aligned with India’s growth story.

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla hosted an ‘At Home’ reception at Lok Bhavan, Hyderabad, on Saturday as part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, senior state leaders, judiciary representatives, and political figures across parties attended the event.

A wreath‑laying ceremony was conducted at Veerula Sainik Smarak, Secunderabad, as part of Independence Day celebrations. Officers, soldiers, and veterans participated with military precision, culminating in Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy paying tribute to fallen heroes.

Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University Vice-Chancellor Dr. D. Raji Reddy announced that the institution is preparing a roadmap to boost the horticulture sector in Telangana. Speaking at Independence Day celebrations, he underlined the state’s vast cultivation resources and urged students to leverage them for start-ups in food processing, organic farming, and allied sectors.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has ordered the closure of Delhi’s Red Fort complex from July 15 to August 15, 2026, for preparations ahead of the 80th Independence Day celebrations. Entry on August 15 will be restricted to those with government-issued passes amid tight security.

Three people, including an eight-year-old girl and a senior citizen, were killed and over 60 injured in Karachi due to reckless aerial firing during Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations. Authorities condemned the practice, arrested 20 suspects, and seized weapons.

For Independence Day celebrations at Rani Mahal Lawns, Golconda Fort, the road from Ramdevguda to Golconda Fort will be closed from 6 am to 12 noon. Traffic will be diverted via Jamali Darwaza, Mothi Mahal X Road, GHMC Island, and Mothi Darwaza

Adilabad teacher Thodasam Kailash has been invited by the President of India to the ‘At Home’ reception on August 15. Known for singing in tribal languages using AI and authoring the Mahabharat in Gondi, Kailash was previously praised by PM Modi.

The Indian missions and Indian Schools in the region celebrated the Independence Day by customary flag hoisting

They also felicitated Shyamala Gurumurthi, the spouse of freedom fighter late Shivalingam Gurumurthi and distributed appreciation certificates to the security personnel of the campus

While the staff made arrangements for the Independence Day celebrations on the premises of the Gajwel municipal office, Chairman Rajamouli Gupta hoisted the flag

In connection with the Independence Day celebrations at Rani Mahal Lawns, Golconda Fort, on Thursday at 10, certain traffic and diversion arrangements have been notified

The students were Darshini Bajaj from Chinna Munshi Public School in Chennur and Ramtenki Vishnuvardhan of a government school at Kishtapur village in Jannaram mandal.

Andrea McGrath, a middle-school teacher at St. Agnes' Loreto Day School, had been unwell and had taken a few days off.

Differences between BJP leaders in Khairatabad constituency came to fore during Independence Day flag hoisting programme

Speaking at the Independence Day celebrations organised by SCBA at the apex court lawns, the CJI also talked about efforts of the apex court to make all its 35,000 judgements available to citizens in regional languages

Hundreds of police personnel, including Rapid Action Forces, have been stationed at sensitive areas of the district, while security was also heightened at areas bordering Rajasthan.

KCR takes part in Independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort.