J-K LG, Railway Minister undertake rail journey from Katra to Srinagar
Sinha and Vaishnaw took the rail ride after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-awaited Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the country.
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Happy Independence Day 2025: Top 60 wishes, quotes, WhatsApp messages and images to share with loved ones on August 15
India is all set to celebrate the 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi. The prime minister will unfurl the national flag and address the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument. As the nation is making giant strides towards realising the government's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the theme of this year's celebrations is 'Naya Bharat'. The celebrations will serve as a platform to commemorate the continuing rise of a prosperous, secure and bold 'Naya Bharat' and provide renewed power to surge further ahead on the path to progress. PTI I-Day wishes to share with friends, family & colleagues– –Wishing you and your family a joyful 79th Independence Day filled with pride and purpose. –May this Independence Day remind us all to be the change we want to see. –Let's salute our nation by lifting each other up. Happy 15th August! –Hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and liberty. –Wishing you strength like our Tiger and grace like our Peacock – Happy Independence Day! –Here's to building a stronger, kinder, freer India – together. – Sending love, light, and patriotic vibes your way this 15th August! –Proud to be an Indian. Honoured to share this day with amazing people like you. PTI –May our Tricolour always fly high in the sky and in our hearts. – Celebrating the land we love with people we cherish. Jai Hind! – Let's pledge to build a future as bold as our freedom fighters envisioned. –This 15th August, wear your heart on your sleeve and your pride as a brooch! –As we remember the past, let's shape the future. Happy Independence Day! –Our independence is a story worth celebrating – may your day be just as meaningful. –Every flag hoisted is a reminder of the power of dreams. –May your Independence Day be as vibrant as the peacock and as strong as the tiger. –Together we rise. Together we celebrate. Jai Bharat! –Let the Tricolour inspire your every step. –May the spirit of 1947 shine brighter with every generation. –Let freedom ring in your heart and echo in your actions. –Wishing you a 15th August filled with gratitude and growth. –Let's celebrate the privilege of being Indian. Happy Independence Day! –Share your pride, wear your heritage – Happy Independence Day! –May the courage of our past fuel our future. Happy Independence Day! –One flag, one heart, one India. Happy Independence Day! PTI I-Day quotes to share with friends & colleagues – – 'Freedom was earned not by chance, but by choice. Let's honour that choice every day.' Happy Independence Day! –'They dreamed of a free India, and now we live it. Let's make it count.' Happy Independence Day! –'True patriotism means building a better nation, not just saluting the flag.' Happy Independence Day! –'Our flag flies not because of the wind, but because of the breath of freedom.' Happy Independence Day! –'The cost of freedom is eternal vigilance. May we never forget.' Happy Independence Day! –'We may have different opinions, but we all breathe the same free air.' Happy Independence Day! –'Let your words inspire, your actions honour, and your dreams uplift India.' Happy Independence Day! –'Independence is a legacy – let's pass it on with pride and responsibility.' Happy Independence Day! –'Celebrate freedom not just in August, but in every action, every day.' Happy Independence Day! –'A salute to the visionaries who saw an independent India long before we did.' Happy Independence Day! –'Liberty is the soul of our nation – keep it alive with truth and justice.' Happy Independence Day! –'Our strength lies in our diversity, our pride in our unity.' Happy Independence Day! – 'A flag on your chest. A purpose in your heart. That's patriotism.' Happy Independence Day! –'From sepoy to statesman – every Indian played a part in our freedom story.' Happy Independence Day! – 'Independence is not the end of struggle – it's the beginning of responsibility.' Happy Independence Day! –'They gave us freedom. Let's give the next generation a future worth dreaming of.' Happy Independence Day! PTI –'The red in our flag reminds us of the sacrifices made for peace.' Happy Independence Day! –'This land is ours not by birth, but by the bravery of those who fought for it.' Happy Independence Day! –'Don't just wear the Tricolour. Live by what it stands for.' Happy Independence Day! –'The heart and soul of India live in its villages, its cities, and in each of us.' Happy Independence Day! –79 years. Still free. Forever proud. Happy Independence Day! –Tricolour dreams and tiger-hearted ambition. Happy Independence Day! –Liberty looks good on us. Happy Independence Day! –In unity, we find strength. In freedom, our soul. Happy Independence Day! –Born in a free India. Grateful every day. Happy Independence Day! –Freedom isn't a holiday – it's a legacy. Happy Independence Day! –Saluting the past, shaping the future. Happy Independence Day! –Peacock feathers, bold dreams, Indian heart. Happy Independence Day! – Celebrate like a patriot-carry your pride with a symbolic brooch that echoes our collective spirit. Happy Independence Day! –Jai Hind, always and forever. Happy Independence Day! –Independence is not a mood. It's a mindset. Happy Independence Day! –Wearing my Tricolour with pride and sparkle. Happy Independence Day! –Here's to peace, power, and progress. Happy Independence Day! –15th August vibes: Proud. Grateful. Hopeful. Happy Independence Day! –Let your outfit say, 'I'm Indian, and proud.' Happy Independence Day! –From dreams to democracy – what a journey. Happy Independence Day! –My freedom, my voice, my India. Happy Independence Day! –Let's celebrate responsibly and respectfully. Happy Independence Day! –Tag a friend who makes India shine brighter. Happy Independence Day! –Let your brooch tell a story of pride, strength, and Indian style this Independence Day! –Raising flags and expectations. Happy Independence Day! India's Independence Day is celebrated every year on August 15, marking the historic moment in 1947 when the nation broke free from the clutches of the British colonial rule after nearly two centuries. The day is a tribute to the sacrifices of countless freedom fighters who fought with courage and hope for a sovereign India. It is observed with flag-hoisting ceremonies across the country, patriotic songs, cultural events, and the prime minister's address to the nation from the Red Fort in Delhi.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
High drama marks Panchayat polls in Nainital
Dehradun: Uttarakhand high court on Thursday took cognizance of allegations that five elected representatives in Nainital district panchayat were missing ahead of voting. However, police said that affidavits submitted by the five elected members claimed they were staying away voluntarily. Counting of votes underway for Uttarakhand Panchayat Elections, in Nainital, on July 31 (PTI) Congress leaders alleged that they were abducted to influence the outcome of election of district panchayat president for which voting was underway on Thursday . A division bench of chief justice G Narendar and Justice Alok Mahra, hearing a public interest litigation, questioned the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nainital PN Meena on whether the missing representatives had been traced. The SSP said security personnel had visited their homes as per earlier court directions to provide protection 10 days before voting, but were told by relatives that the representatives were visiting family and did not require security. Polling was held on Thursday for the posts of district panchayat presidents as well as vice presidents and Block Pramukhs. The SSP added that the police had received affidavits from the five representatives stating they were travelling and had asked that no case be registered if anyone reported them missing. Two more similar affidavits were received on Thursday. Advocate General SN Babulkar told the court that all representatives had confirmed they were abstaining from voting on their own will. However, senior counsel DS Patni presented a pen drive with video footage allegedly showing one of the representatives, Dikar Singh Mewari, being dragged away by unidentified men, some of whose faces were visible, while an armed policeman looked away. Another video purportedly showed three more affidavit signatories being forcibly removed from a polling booth. The bench directed that both videos be handed over to the Nainital SSP and District Magistrate Vandana Singh for examination. Counsel DS Mehta told the court that an attempt to file a kidnapping complaint naming the alleged abductors was rejected by the Tallital SHO. The SSP assured the bench that action would be taken against any police personnel found guilty of dereliction of duty. Family members of three missing representatives — Uma Bisht, sister of Deep Singh Bisht; Vinod Kotalia, brother of Pramod Singh; and Sanjeev Jantwal, son of Vipin Singh Jantwal-appeared before the court — each detailing how their relatives were taken away. Kotalia alleged that his brother was abducted by a group . Jantwal said he had seen a video of his father's abduction on a Facebook account. The court ordered that its directions be sent immediately to the district magistrate and SSP, with affidavits kept in the safe custody of the Registrar (Judicial). The matter will be heard next on August 18. Earlier, high drama was witnessed during the election for district panchayat president and block Pramukh in Nainital, turned tense on Thursday with clashes, allegations of kidnapping and even firing between supporters of the BJP and Congress. Congress leaders Yashpal Arya, Khatima MLA Bhuvan Kapri, Haldwani MLA Sumit Hridayesh, former MLA Sanjeev Arya, district panchayat president candidate Pushpa Negi, and 10 members arrived at the High Court while a hearing was underway before Chief Justice G Narender and Justice Alok Mahra. They alleged before the bench that 'people of the ruling party' assaulted them and 'tried to kidnap some members.' Showing election result certificates for 15 members, they claimed that 'five of their local leaders were missing.' The court directed District Magistrate Vandana Singh and SSP Nainital PN Meena to appear virtually within minutes. It ordered both officers to 'maintain law and order' and ensure 'peaceful and fair elections,' instructing that members be brought to the polling station in police security. High Court security officer Rakesh Bisht was tasked with escorting the 10 district panchayat members who were in court to the polling station under police protection. In the block pramukh election at Betalghat in Nainital districts, three rounds of firing were reported amid clashes between supporters of both parties. Police dispersed the crowd and began an investigation. Both sides accused each other of instigating violence. BJP state president Mahendra Bhatt alleged that Yashpal Arya was 'trying to influence the voting,' while Congress state president Karan Mahara accused the BJP of 'assaulting Congress leaders.' District Magistrate Vandana Singh, who appeared in the court in the evening again, told the court that she will recommend repolling for zila panchayat elections to the state election commission (SEC)
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Op Sindoor a sign India no longer bound by traditional borders: Rajnath
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Operation Sindoor was a balanced military response that signalled India is no longer bound by traditional boundaries, but is using modern technology, accurate intelligence and smart military strategies to target terrorism. The success of Operation Sindoor will be celebrated at the Independence Day function at Red Fort on Friday. (PTI) 'It was a clear message from India that we are tolerant, but when it comes to the safety of our people and the dignity of our country, we unite and face every challenge boldly. Operation Sindoor is a part of India's new policy, a clear message that no matter how deep the roots of terrorism are, its complete destruction will be ensured,' Singh said in a message to soldiers on the eve of the country's 79th Independence Day. The success of Operation Sindoor will be celebrated at the Independence Day function at Red Fort on Friday, three months after Indian forces hit terror and military targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. A Mi-17 helicopter will fly a flag depicting Operation Sindoor, the invitation cards carry the operation's distinct logo, the view cutter at Gyanpath will also showcase the logo, and the floral decoration will be based on the operation. Operation Sindoor will continue until the goal of complete destruction of terrorism is achieved, Singh said, on a day the government announced gallantry awards for soldiers who took part in the operation. Singh described India's actions during the operation as 'a shining example of a precise and successful military strategy, and a glimpse of a new vision, technological advancements and self-reliance.' India launched the operation in the early hours of May 7 and struck terror and military installations in Pakistan and PoK following the Pahalgam terror strike. Between the launch of the operation in the early hours of May 7 and the ceasefire on May 10 evening, Indian forces bombed nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, killing at least 100 terrorists, and the Indian Air Force struck targets at 13 Pakistani airbases and military installations. India, Singh said, successfully utilised cutting-edge apparatus such as drones, layered air defence, electronic warfare and network-centric operations, and proved that it is no longer dependent on foreign technology. The operation has taken India's military self-reliance to a greater height, he said. Talking about the balanced strategy of Operation Sindoor, Singh said within a few minutes (on May 7), nine terror training camps, including the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, were destroyed by precise missile attacks, and no civilian areas and Pakistani military establishments were targeted. The Indian armed forces, he said, neither crossed the Line of Control nor violated the international border, yet managed to deliver a crushing blow to the terror infrastructure hidden inside the enemy's territory. Singh added that with Operation Sindoor, the armed forces not only avenged the barbaric terror attack in Pahalgam, but also the strikes on Parliament House, in Mumbai and on Amarnath pilgrims in the past.
