Independence Day

In Punjab's Pathankot region, near border, the BSF troops shot down a Pakistani intruder. The incident happened on August 14, ahead of the 76th Independence Day in India. As per the sources, the intruder was attempting to cross the Wagah Border, despite warnings from the BSF troops, the person continued to cross the border, following which the army shot him down. The open firing was said to be under self-defence.

Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15, Delhi Police on July 21, issued prohibitory orders on flying sub-conventional aerial platforms, including paragliders, drones and hot air balloons in the national capital from July 22 to August 16 for security reasons, officials said. The Delhi Police Commissioner in the official notice mentioned the rising terrorist threats in the region.

The first Namaste Vietnam Festival started with a packed house at Ho Chi Minh City's landmark Independence Palace on August 13. The month-long Festival, coordinated by Captain Rahul Bali, is part of the 75th anniversary of Indian independence as well as the 50th anniversary of India-Vietnam diplomatic relations. It aspires to increase cultural interchange and collaboration between the nations in commerce, investment, tourism, education, and… read-more

Former Indian Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced retirement from international cricket on this day, two years ago. It is to be noted that star cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from the international form of cricket.  In 2020, MS Dhoni stunned the cricketing world by announcing his retirement, on August 15, 2020. "Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired."

PM Narendra Modi saluted the spirit of children who refused to play with foreign toys, expressing the true spirit of "Atmanirbhar India". Addressing the ramparts on the 76th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi said, " I have heard from countless families that 5-7-year-old children tell their parents that they do not want to play with foreign toys." Notably, Atmanirbhar Bharat has been a major initiative of the Indian Government.