Новости за 15.08.2019

Celebrating probably its last Independence day as a national carrier, Air India hoisted its Boeing 777 aircraft over the North Pole to become the first Indian airline to operate commercial flights overflying the polar region. The ​​​​Delhi-San Francisco flight AI-173, which lifted off at 4am, with about 243 passengers on board, overflew the North Pole by 12.27pm.

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi called for shunning indecorous behaviour and motivated conduct during court proceedings and said it is important to identify such elements and put them in “quarantine” to ensure the dignity of the judiciary. The CJI was speaking at the Independence Day celebrations in the SC premises.

In his Independence Day speech, PM Modi placed the issue of “population explosion” on the national front-burner, calling it a challenge and exhorting the Centre and states to devise schemes to tackle it. He said citizens with small families needed to be held up as role models as their decision was an expression of patriotism and love for the nation.

PM Modi announced that India will have a tri-service chief, or a chief of defence staff (CDS), a pivotal defence reform hanging fire since the 1999 Kargil conflict, to provide “single-point military advice” to the government. The move will inject some much-needed synergy in planning, procurements, training and logistics among the Army, Navy and Indian Air Force.

Pak PM Imran Khan questioned the silence of the international community and warned of “severe repercussions and reactions” if it stayed silent and allowed “another Srebrenica-type massacre and ethnic cleansing of Muslims in Indian-occupied Kashmir”. ​​​Khan’s message came on India’s I-Day, which is being observed as a black day across Pakistan.

Violent protests took place outside the India high commission in London on Thursday when protesters carrying Khalistani and Kashmiri flags tried to push forward across police lines and threw objects in the air above mounted police horses, targeting members of the Indian diaspora who were peacefully celebrating Independence Day.

Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (August 16) that comprise the third day action of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia.

The UN Security Council will have informal and closed-door consultations on J&K on Friday following a call by China to discuss the issue. These consultations will focus on Pakistan foreign minister’s letter to the Council criticising India for the developments in J&K and seeking a formal meeting on the issue. This demand failed to draw support from UNSC members.

Independence day celebrations in Kudla college

Controversial Australian star Nick Kyrgios was Thursday fined $113,000 after his explosive Cincinnati Masters meltdown which saw him smash two racquets, launch an abusive tirade at the chair umpire as well as appear to spit at the official.

Watch: Pawan Singh and Nidhi Jha's full Bhojpuri video song from Bhojouri movie 'Crack Fighter'

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said he would not risk an unfit Lionel Messi in Friday's La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao and continued to non committal about Neymar re-joining the club from Paris St Germain.

India's new doubles sensation Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy pulled out of the upcoming Badminton World Championship owing to injuries. The Indian duo became the first men's doubles pair from the country to win a BWF Super 500 title last Sunday, helping them break into the top 10 ranking.

Former India batsman VB Chandrasekhar passed away at his residence due to cardiac arrest. The 57-year-old is survived by his wife and two daughters. VB, as he was popularly known, represented India in 7 ODIs and was known for his attacking batting style.

Former India batsman VB Chandrasekhar passed away at his residence due to cardiac arrest. The 57-year-old is survived by his wife and two daughters. VB, as he was popularly known, represented India in 7 ODIs and was known for his attacking batting style.

Deepak Hooda shone as Jaipur Pink Panthers defeated Puneri Panthers 33-25 in the Pro Kabaddi League on Thursday. Captain Hooda was once again the star for Pink Panthers, picking nine raid points and marshalling his troops well throughout the match.

Independence Day: Dia Mirza participates in clean-up drive at Juhu beach

UEFA on Thursday postponed indefinitely a crucial summit with Europe's top football clubs and leagues in which controversial Champions League reforms were set to be discussed.

Senior citizens celebrate Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan with pomp in Mumbai

India will now finally have a chief of defence staff (CDS), a pivotal defence reform hanging fire since the 1999 Kargil conflict, to provide “single-point military advice” to the government. The 3 Services, who have to truly integrate to face the challenges of technology-driven futuristic wars, will get effective leadership at the highest level with the CDS post.

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Bhojpuri sensation Khesari Lal Yadav wishes fans a Happy Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan

Inside Amitabh Bachchan's Raksha Bandhan celebration with Abhishek Bachchan, Navya Naveli Nanda, Aaradhya Bachchan, Agastya, Shweta Bachchan Nanda