India

1. The RSS didn’t contribute to Independence. Now, it threatens the freedom struggle’s legacy
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rss-contribute-independence-threatens-freedom-struggles-legacy-d-raja-8091558
2. Indian Navy, Air Force celebrate 75 years of independence with zest and fervour | Pics
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/india-75/photo/indian-navy-air-force-celebrate-76-years-of-independence-with-zest-and-fervour-pics-1988136-2022-08-15
3. Indian Tricolour unfurled at the edge of space to mark 75 years of independence
https://www.deccanherald.com/national/tricolour-unfurled-at-the-edge-of-space-to-mark-75-years-of-independence-1136338.html
4. Two Assam Rifles jawans injured in shootout with militants in Nagaland’s Mon district
https://theprint.in/india/2-assam-rifles-jawans-injured-in-gunfight-with-militants/1083496
5. ‘Abused for welfare schemes’: How AAP is trying to fight BJP after Modi’s ‘revdi’ remark
https://theprint.in/politics/abused-for-welfare-schemes-how-aap-is-trying-to-fight-bjp-after-modis-revdi-remark/1082515
6. BJP embraces more dynasts from other parties as PM Modi calls ‘parivaarvaad’ India’s challenge
https://theprint.in/politics/on-i-day-as-modi-renews-attack-on-parivaarvaad-opposition-draws-attention-to-dynasts-in-bjp/1083522
7. Time ripe to enter electric 4-wheeler space, says Anand Mahindra as he announces five electric SUVs
https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/time-ripe-to-enter-electric-4-wheeler-space-says-anand-mahindra-as-he-announces-five-electric-suvs-1136384.html
8. We Must Aim To Make India a Developed Nation in 25 Years: Modi in I-Day Speech
https://thewire.in/economy/india-developed-country-25-years-modi
9. What is ATAGS, the indigenous howitzer used in Independence Day 21-gun salute?
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-atags-indigenous-howitzier-i-day-21-gun-salute-8090428
10. Not dependent on Ukraine for engines, want to be part of Make in India initiative, says Russia
https://theprint.in/defence/not-dependent-on-ukraine-for-engines-want-to-be-part-of-make-in-india-initiative-says-russia/1083903
11. Congress slams BJP for omitting Nehru among list of ‘freedom fighters’
https://www.kmsnews.org/kms/2022/08/15/congress-slams-bjp-for-omitting-nehru-among-list-of-freedom-fighters.html
12. Taliban: Asked India to complete its development projects in Afghanistan.
https://indianexpress.com/article/world/asked-india-to-complete-its-projects-in-afghanistan-taliban-8090476
13. Off public glare, India held first round of talks with NATO, agreed to keep the dialogue going.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/off-public-glare-india-first-round-talks-nato-agreed-dialogue-going-8083396
14. What RBI’s surveys tell about India’s economy
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/rbi-surveys-india-economy-trade-deficit-8077260
15. 75 years of independence: 10 reasons for India
https://www.dw.com/en/75-years-of-independence-10-reasons-for-india/g-62751301
16. 75 years of India’s independence: How Indian economy has fared since 1947
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/75-years-of-india-s-independence-how-indian-economy-has-fared-since-1947-11660478537521.html
17. What the West gets wrong about India
https://www.dw.com/en/what-the-west-gets-wrong-about-india/a-62771988
18. India vs Pakistan is just another match for me: Sourav Ganguly downplays rivalry to focus more on Asia Cup
https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-pakistan-is-just-another-match-for-me-sourav-ganguly-downplays-rivalry-to-focus-more-on-asia-cup-1988319-2022-08-15
19. What really is a developed country? What India needs in coming decades?
https://www.indiatoday.in/news-analysis/story/what-really-is-a-developed-country-what-india-needs-in-coming-decades-1988226-2022-08-15
20. As PM Modi calls for push into research & innovation, a look at the challenges that remain
https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/modi-independence-day-jai-anusandhan-research-innovation-healthcare-medicine-patents-science-1988157-2022-08-15
21. Corruption, Nepotism the 2 big challenges before the country: PM Modi tells People In his I-Day address
https://thekashmirhorizon.com/2022/08/15/coorption-nepotism-the-2-big-challenges-before-the-country-pm-modi-tells-people-in-his-i-day-address
22. Drug peddler held with 1.10 kg opium in Karnal
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/drug-peddler-held-with-1-10-kg-opium-in-karnal-101660081149731.html
23. India used might to force Kashmiris to join charade celebrations: Mehbooba
https://www.kmsnews.org/kms/2022/08/15/india-used-might-to-force-kashmiris-to-join-charade-celebrations-mehbooba.html
24. Indian troops launch fresh CASOs in IIOJK
https://www.kmsnews.org/kms/2022/08/15/indian-troops-launch-fresh-casos-in-iiojk.html
25. At 75, India’s Kashmir challenge shifts foreign policy focus
https://apnews.com/article/china-pakistan-asia-india-0acb43fd7de635c38fe086ee5827011d
26. Police: Rebels storm India army camp in Kashmir; 6 killed
https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-india-kashmir-2e4db864ee1d37ff33a96c9ee5f3256f
27. Bihar crisis sets back BJP’s plan for expansion
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bihar-crisis-sets-back-bjp-s-plan-for-expansion-101660071846710.html
28. Four Kashmiri employees sacked for ‘anti-India activities’
https://www.dawn.com/news/1704780/four-kashmiri-employees-sacked-for-anti-india-activities
29. Soldier’s remains found in Siachen after 38 years
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/jammu/soldiers-remains-found-in-siachen-after-38-years-8092228
30. Situation in JK much better now: DGP Dilbag
https://thekashmirhorizon.com/2022/08/15/situation-in-jk-much-better-now-dgp-dilbag
31. Strikes, stone pelting in Kashmir now history: LG
https://kashmirreader.com/2022/08/16/strikes-stone-pelting-in-kashmir-now-history-lg
32. 2 deaths, 273 Covid cases in J&K
https://kashmirreader.com/2022/08/16/2-deaths-273-covid-cases-in-jk
33. I-Day parade in Srinagar amid tight security, but no snapping of internet
https://kashmirreader.com/2022/08/16/i-day-parade-in-srinagar-amid-tight-security-but-no-snapping-of-internet
34. JK accepted national flag after guarantee for its own flag: Mehbooba
https://kashmirreader.com/2022/08/16/jk-accepted-national-flag-after-guarantee-for-its-own-flag-mehbooba
35. Hundreds of Muslims thronged Khanqah on the Urs of of Hazrat Mir Sayed Ali Hamadani (RA) in Srinagar
https://kashmirreader.com/2022/07/06/hundreds-of-muslims-thronged-khanqah-on-the-urs-of-of-hazrat-mir-sayed-ali-hamadani-ra-in-srinagar
36. Cop killed in grenade attack in Kulgam : Police
https://thekashmirhorizon.com/2022/08/14/cop-killed-in-grenade-attack-in-kulgam-police
37. Second grenade attack in Srinagar in an hour on Independence Day, cop injured
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/terrorists-hurl-grenade-kashmir-police-control-room-1988337-2022-08-15

South Asia

1. India Hands Over Dornier Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to Sri Lanka Navy
https://thewire.in/diplomacy/india-hands-over-dornier-maritime-surveillance-aircraft-to-sri-lanka-navy
2. Sri Lanka Allows China Research Ship to Dock After India Concern.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-14/sri-lanka-allows-china-research-ship-to-dock-after-india-concern
3. ‘India, China must not allow their politics to interfere in internal affairs of neighbourhood’.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-china-must-not-allow-their-politics-to-interfere-in-internal-affairs-of-neighbourhood-8090427
4. Bangladesh fuel prices: ‘I might start begging in the street’
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62519139
5. Bangladesh’s first Japanese-backed industrial park nears launch
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Bangladesh-s-first-Japanese-backed-industrial-park-nears-launch
6. PM Hasina urges citizens to build non-communal, poverty-free Bangladesh
https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/pm-hasina-urges-citizens-to-build-non-communal-hunger-poverty-free-b-desh-122081500067_1.html
7. Chinese ‘spy ship’ Yuan Wang 5 docks in Sri Lanka despite Indian concern
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62558767
8. Nepal President send citizenship Bill back to House
https://indianexpress.com/article/world/nepal-president-send-citizenship-bill-back-to-house-8090515
9. Nepal and China Mull Cross-Border Railway Through Himalayas
https://www.caixinglobal.com/2022-08-12/nepal-and-china-mull-cross-border-railway-through-himalayas-101925654.html
10. For Nepal’s Troubled Tea Industry, India’s Import Barriers Could Be a Death Knell
https://thewire.in/trade/india-nepal-tea-import-barrier