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Tragedy struck Independence Day celebrations in Sambhal, UP, after a school balcony collapsed, killing an 8-year-old boy. The balcony gave way as too many children had gathered on it to watch the function.

President Droupadi Murmu hosted the traditional 'At Home' Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on India's 80th Independence Day, with PM Modi, VP Radhakrishnan, former President Kovind, and other eminent personalities in attendance.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy challenged BRS chief KCR to a debate on farmers' welfare, claiming his govt spent Rs 1.70 lakh crore on farmers in 2.5 years. He highlighted loan waivers, Rythu Bharosa, and job creation, refuting opposition claims.

Despite unprecedented floods destroying their homes and livelihood in Sivasagar's Nepali Khuti village, residents gathered to celebrate Independence Day, hoisting the Tricolour on ruined land as a symbol of their unbroken spirit.

A Delhi-registered vehicle with 10 people fell into the Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district. One person died, six were injured, and three are missing. A multi-agency search and rescue operation is currently underway for the missing.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested six railway officials in three separate bribery cases registered in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. The officials were allegedly caught taking money to clear bills for private companies.

BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused Congress leaders of insulting the National Song 'Vande Mataram' by showing discomfort during its full rendition on Independence Day. He demanded a national apology from the party for the alleged disrespect.

Chandigarh Police arrested a 34-year-old man from Howrah, West Bengal, in a digital arrest scam. The accused, Raj Kumar Shaw, allegedly duped a woman of Rs 9.51 lakh by threatening her with a fake digital arrest for money laundering.

Deendayal Port Authority Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh hoisted the National Flag at Kandla for the 80th Independence Day. He highlighted the port's top rank and urged stakeholders to work towards the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

A viral video from Ghaziabad shows a police officer seeking Rs 2,000-4,000 during passport verification. The man filming asks for a receipt, joking that it could help with income tax. The officer then leaves after apparently noticing the hidden camera. Ghaziabad Police said the policeman is not currently posted at Indirapuram and probe is underway.