- Chhari Sthapana ceremony of Holy Mace of Chhari Mubarak associated with annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra was held today morning at Shri Amareshwar ji Temple in Srinagar.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, India will be a witness to a splendid and historic moment when it completes 75 years of Independence; Calls Amrit Kaal of next 25 years a period of duty for every countryman.
- In his Mann Ki Baat programme, Prime Minister expresses happiness on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav becoming a mass movement; calls upon people to take part in Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
- PM Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat mentioned about the campaign ‘Azadi Ki Rail Gadi aur Stations’ whose objective is to make people know the role of Indian Railways in the freedom struggle.
- Mr Modi salutes Shaheed Udham Singh on his martyrdom day and pays tribute to other great revolutionaries who sacrificed their all for freedom.
- Prime Minister talks about the importance of Ayurveda, hails India’s emerging Toy industry and mentions success of Honey Mission in today’s episode.
- Union Shipping Minister Sarbanand Sonowal and Minister of State for Shipping Shripad Naik inaugurated the Chabahar Day conference in Mumbai today.
- Uttar Pradesh STF arrests 18 people in connection with paper leak racket of today’s Lekhpal examination.
- Enforcement Directorate detains Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut in Patra Chawl case.
- Incessant rain for last two days continue to disrupt normal life in most parts of Uttarakhand.
- The fourth Edition of India Oman Joint Military Exercise AL NAJAH-IV between contingents of Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman is scheduled to take place at the Foreign Training Node of Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan starting tomorrow.
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is carrying out search at the residence of Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut in Patra Chawal land scam case.
- The ED officials reached the residence of Sanjay Raut this morning. The ED is also questioning the Shiv Sena MP in this case.
- In Commonwealth Games, Jeremy Lalrinnunga wins Gold medal in men’s 67 kg weightlifting today; President, Vice President and Prime Minister congratulate Jeremy.
- In CWG Cricket, Indian women thrash Pakistan by 8 wickets.
- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Team India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe, starting 18th of next month in Harare.
- Shikhar Dhawan will lead the 15-man squad in Zimbabwe in 3 ODIs, with regular captain Rohit Sharma being rested. All-rounder Deepak Chahar has made a comeback in the international side after recovering from injury. Similarly, Washington Sundar has been named in the squad as well.
