President Donald Trump has suspended the green card diversity visa lottery, a program created by Congress decades ago to expand legal immigration from underrepresented countries. The move follows a deadly campus shooting linked to a suspect who later obtained permanent residency through the lottery system.

On August 15, 1947, India broke free from nearly 200 years of British rule and stepped into a new era of independence. Since then, Independence Day is celebrated with pride and patriotism across the country, as people come together to remember the struggles and sacrifices of our freedom fighters. As India gears up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day in 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on some of the most fascinating facts about this incredible nation.