15 August

 The Independence Day celebration of Mungeli district in Chhattisgarh is buzzing around social media platforms after a video of a pigeon released by the Superintendent of Police failed to fly off.

"The space sector is an important aspect. We have done many reforms in this sector. Today, many startups are entering this sector. The space sector which is becoming vibrant is an essential element towards making India a powerful nation. We are focusing and giving strength to this sector with a long-term idea," he said.

A youth has been detained by police in Harlakhi in Bihar after a video showing him abusing the national flag emerged on social media.

Multiplexes in Lucknow are set to screen patriotic films without any charge for the public on 15 August.