Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort for India's 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)
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This was Narendra Modi's 11th consecutive speech as prime minister, and he delivered the longest speech by any Indian PM till date, speaking for 98 minutes in total.(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)
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Donning a colourful Rajasthani leheriya turban, a white kurta and blue jacket, PM Modi hoisted the tiranga, while paying homage to the colours of the flag with his outfit as well(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)
PM Modi, during his address, also touched upon various topics, including the Kolkata doctor's rape-murder case, the Bangladesh crisis and development reforms for the country.(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)
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In his speech, the prime minister also paid homage to freedom fighters who made India's independence possible, saying that the country is indebted to them.(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)
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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
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White smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel where 133 cardinals are gathering on the second day of the conclave to elect a successor to late Pope Francis, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025 . (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
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Every year, the crème de la crème of the celebrity world attends the Met Gala. Each year, there's a particular theme that somewhat determines what they wear to the gala. The 2025 Met Gala's theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, celebrating Black dandyism on the red carpet. The style mostly includes sharp tailoring, patterns, a monochromatic palette, statement accessories, and cultural references. Let’s take a look at which A-listers turned heads this year with their ‘weird outfits' and who all completely missed the assignment.
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Nothing ever really ends in the land of franchise filmmaking, but the “final” in the title suggests this could actually be Tom Cruise’s last ride as Ethan Hunt. Even if it isn’t, audiences can trust it’ll be full of death-defying spectacles worthy of the big screen.
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Black and white has never been so stylish. With an open hat and an equally gorgeous emerald necklace, Priyanka Chopra completed her polka-dotted attire.
