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This development comes after a period of strained relations between India and the Maldives earlier this year, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep. The visit sparked controversy when a Maldivian leader used derogatory language against PM Modi, leading to tensions between the neighboring countries.

This year's Independence Day theme, "Viksit Bharat," stresses the government's vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, a goal that highlights the day's celebrations.

Nehru had delivered 17 consecutive Independence Day speeches during his tenure. Indira Gandhi, who served as Prime Minister from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 to October 1984, addressed the nation on Independence Day 16 times, with 11 of those being consecutive.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the disaster-affected area in Chooralmala, Wayanad, and inspected the damage caused by the landslide. He inquired about the education of children at Vellarmala School and spoke with rescue operation officials, including NDRF and SOG personnel, to understand the extent of the disaster.

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Wayanad, the state government has requested Rs 2,000 crore in aid to address the extensive damage to homes, agricultural land, and infrastructure.

In the wake of escalating violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, a powerful image of purportedly a Hindu woman holding a machete has gone viral on social media.

Neeraj Chopra, the Indian superstar and Olympic gold medalist, participated in three events this year before arriving in Paris to defend his Olympic title. The 26-year-old finished second in the Doha Diamond League in May with a throw of 88.36m.

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, 84, was sworn in as the head of an interim government in Bangladesh on Thursday. The oath of office was administered by President Mohammed Shahabuddin during a solemn ceremony at the presidential palace, Bangabhaban.

The crew of INS Tabar would also offer community service to the retired pensioners of Royal Army at Old Age Home, highlighting the ideology of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi of Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was hospitalised shortly after being disqualified from the women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday.