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The gun battle took place at 2 pm when a joint team comprising the Border Security Force (BSF) and the state police's District Reserve Guard (DRG) launched an operation against Naxal insurgents.

In another major disclosure, Delhi Police sources said that Sahil and Nikki got married in October 2020 at a Noida temple and they have recovered their marriage certificate. Reacting to the same, Sunil Yadav, Nikki Yadav’s father, said: "No one in the family knew anything about Nikki & Sahil’s marriage. We don’t believe it."

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Deepak Kesarkar introduced the Lokayukta Bill, which includes a provision requiring the Chief Minister and the cabinet to report to the anti-corruption ombudsman. According to the Bill, the Lokayukta must seek the assembly's approval before opening an investigation into the chief minister and bringing a motion before the house. 

According to Tewari, "The fact that the CMs were required to be shown the door is proof of a government's inefficiency. The public must decide what will happen to (the current CM). There cannot be more living evidence of governance failure than having to reshuffle your chief ministers three times."  

India is gradually rising in sporting prowess as it keeps increasing its medals tally in each multi-nation sporting event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has credited the selection transparency for the same.

India is celebrating the 76th Independence Day today. August 15, 1947, marks the day our nation proclaimed its independence from the clutches of the British. Several freedom fighters etched their names in the annals of history, and several tales of courage continue to inspire the younger generation. On India's 75th Independence day, here's your chance to put your knowledge to the test with this special quiz.

India on Monday celebrated the 76th Independence Day, during which Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out his vision for the country for the next 25 years. Anganwadi workers, mortuary workers, street vendors and mudra scheme borrowers were among the special guests, along with NCC cadets dressed who were in traditional attire and seated in the geographical formation of the map of India. Let's take a look at some glimpses:

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that "when dreams and aspirations are big, bigger efforts and courage are required."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who shared the video on Twitter originally posted by the Consulate General of India in Dubai, remarked that 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' and 'Har Ghar Tiranga' have captured the imagination of the Indian diaspora as well. He said the visuals from Dubai were " gladdening".

Taking part in a special edition of 'Asianet News Samvad' with Suvarna News Editor-in-Chief Ajith Hanumakkanavar, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke at length about the progress that India has achieved in the last 75 years and how, in the last ten years, the country has shifted gears and is at a much more confident position now.