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  PM Modi delivers 11th consecutive Independence Day address, says nation indebted to freedom fighters

  India | August 15, 2024 8:10 IST

  The Prime Minister's speech was closely watched for potential new initiatives or expansions of ongoing programs as the opposition continues to challenge his government with populist welfare promises.

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  Independence Day 2024: What did India and Pakistan get after partition? Know here

  India | August 14, 2024 14:58 IST

  India-Pakistan partition: Movable assets were split in an 80-20 ratio, including animals like the "Joymoni" elephant and a gold-plated carriage, which India secured through a coin toss. The partition's legacy highlights the challenges and deep scars left by this historic event.

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  Independence Day: Delhi imposes ban on paragliders, aerial platforms till Aug 16 amid terror threat

  Delhi | August 01, 2024 21:33 IST

  Delhi Police has issued a ban on the flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms, including paragliders, hang-gliders, and hot air balloons, in the national capital from August 2 to August 16. The order, issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, aims to ensure security during celebrations.

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  Independence Day 2023: School children celebrate I-Day with great fervour

  Education | August 15, 2023 21:17 IST

  Students participated in flag hoisting ceremonies, array of cultural programs, sports events, essay writings, drawings and speech competitions, among others with much fanfare and zeal.

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  Independence Day 2023: J&K governor Manoj Sinha flags off ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally in Kashmir

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 13, 2023 14:20 IST

  The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' rally is done under the aegis of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' to urge individuals to bring the flag home and to raise it to mark the 77th year of India's freedom.

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  Independence Day 2023: Evolution and history of India's tricolour, everything you need to know

  India | August 13, 2023 12:59 IST

  Independence Day is proclaimed a national holiday, which implies that each government office, post office, bank, and shop will be closed.

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  74th Independence Day celebrations: Routes to avoid on I-Day as Delhi Police issues traffic advisory

  India | August 13, 2020 21:19 IST

  Ahead of the 74th Independence Day celebrations, the full dress rehearsal ceremony of the I-Day took place on August 13 (today).

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  UP Shia Waqf Board asks madrassas to celebrate I-day, chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

  Politics | August 13, 2018 19:28 IST

  The nation will celebrate its 72nd Independence Day on August 15.

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  PM Modi may push financial inclusion drive in I-Day speech

  India | August 12, 2018 19:40 IST

  The APY was focussed on all citizens in the unorganised sector, who would join the National Pension System (NPS) administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and who are not members of any statutory social security scheme.  

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  Mall to donate sum equal to I-Day footfall for Malin families

  India | August 14, 2014 12:07 IST

  Thane:  A mall in Thane city has decided to dedicate the Independence Day tomorrow to the landslide-hit families of Malin village in Maharashtra's Pune district.  Over 150 people were killed in the landslide that flattened

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  Modi challenges PM to battle of speeches on I-Day

  India | August 14, 2013 17:52 IST

  Ahmedabad: He may not have been declared BJP's prime ministerial candidate just yet but Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today seemed to have already donned the mantle when he said the nation would be comparing

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  Kejriwal, Kiran Bedi lash out at politicos on I-Day

  Politics | September 23, 2012 13:26 IST

  New Delhi, Aug 15: Soon after the Prime Minister finished his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of Red Fort, Anna Hazare's associate and former top cop Kiran Bedi tweeted: “PM's speech indicates WHAT (MAY) be

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  Pak PM Ashraf harps on Kashmir issue on I-Day

  World | August 14, 2012 18:27 IST

  Islamabad, Aug 14: Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf today said India should “avoid delaying tactics” while working for the resolution of the Kashmir issue.  “We hope that India, while respecting the UN Resolutions, will

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  Modi Targets Rahul, Says He Visits Poor For 'Photo-Ops'

  India | August 15, 2011 19:03 IST

  Ahmedabad/New Delhi, Aug 15: In a veiled attack on Rahul Gandhi, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today said there are people in the country who visit homes of the poor for “photo-ops”.The Congress rebuffed Modi