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  Who was the first woman to get death penalty in India after independence?

  India | September 07, 2025 11:30 IST

  The death penalty, or capital punishment, remains a part of India's legal system under the "rarest of rare" doctrine laid down by the Supreme Court in 1980. It is awarded only in extreme cases where the crime is considered too heinous for any lesser punishment.

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  17 UP Police personnel to receive gallantry medals for exceptional bravery | Check full list

  Uttar Pradesh | August 14, 2025 19:33 IST

  Uttar Pradesh: On January 5, 2024, in Gorakhpur’s Gulriha police station area, an STF team led by DSP Deepak Kumar Singh cornered and engaged Vinod Kumar Upadhyay, a hardened criminal carrying a Rs 1 lakh reward and wanted in multiple cases of murder, robbery, and extortion.

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  Independence Day 2025 rangoli ideas for 15 August celebrations

  August 14, 2025 0:29 IST

  Make your Independence Day celebrations special with simple, colourful rangoli designs. Perfect for 15 August decor and easy for beginners to try.

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  Who was the first Indian executed after independence? Check here

  India | July 07, 2025 23:56 IST

  In India, the death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is the most severe form of punishment awarded in the rarest of rare cases, where the crime committed is so heinous and brutal that it shocks the collective conscience of society.

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  US Independence Day: The untold story of three US Presidents who died on July 4

  World | July 04, 2025 19:09 IST

  Three US presidents died on July 4, all nation-makers. Two of them, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, died on the same day in 1826, exactly 50 years after the Declaration of Independence.

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  July 4, 1776: The day the American dream of independence was born and how it changed history

  World | July 03, 2025 14:28 IST

  The American Revolution was a turning point in modern history. It was one of the first successful movements to overthrow colonial rule and assert self-governance based on Enlightenment ideals. The Declaration of Independence, planted the seeds for future democratic struggles across the globe.

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  International Women's Day 2025: 5 fearless freedom fighters who chose country over comfort

  Lifestyle | March 06, 2025 20:21 IST

  Meet the brave women who fought for freedom and independence. Know the inspiring stories of 5 fearless female freedom fighters who put country before comfort. Celebrate their courage and legacy on International Women's Day 2025.

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  Chhattisgarh: Chilkapalli sheds darkness, gets electricity for first time since Independence

  chhattisgarh | January 27, 2025 23:54 IST

  Chilkapalli, located about 50 kilometres from the Bijapur district headquarters received electricity under the state government's 'Niyad Nellanar' scheme.

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  Rahul Gandhi hits out at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's 'true independence' remark

  India | January 15, 2025 14:32 IST

  Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat had said that the country’s ‘true independence’ was established on the date of consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

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  Happy Independence Day 2024: Wishes, messages, images, quotes, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share

  Lifestyle | August 15, 2024 7:07 IST

  Celebrate Independence Day 2024 with heartfelt wishes, inspiring messages, and vibrant images. Share patriotic quotes, WhatsApp and Facebook statuses to honor India's freedom on August 15.

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  Xi warns Biden, China won't 'sit on its hands' if 'Taiwan independence' forces step up attacks

  World | April 04, 2024 6:26 IST

  This call was the first communication between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden since their historic in-person meeting in California last year. During Tuesday's call, Biden also pressed China over its relationship with Russia and human rights concerns in Hong Kong.

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  Taiwan's independence belongs to its people, says presidential frontrunner amid conflict with China

  World | December 30, 2023 17:05 IST

  China says that the Taiwan election is an internal Chinese affair but that the island's people face a choice between war and peace and any attempt at Taiwan independence means war. Recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to prevent anyone from trying to 'split' Taiwan from China.

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  'Bharat Mata' is voice of every Indian: Rahul Gandhi on 77th Independence Day

  India | August 15, 2023 13:06 IST

  Independence Day: In his message on Independence Day, he talked about his 145-day Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and shared his experience.

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  Google doodle celebrates textile heritage of India on 77th Independence Day

  India | August 15, 2023 8:36 IST

  Independence Day 2023: The doodle depicts 'swatches' of weaves drawn from Kutch embroidery of Gujarat to fine ‘ikat’ work of Odisha and ‘Pashmina kani’ woven textile of Jammu and Kashmir to ‘Kasavu’ weave of Kerala.

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  Independence Day 2023: 50 School Teachers to be 'special guests' at I-Day ceremony, details here

  Education | August 13, 2023 20:46 IST

  Fifty school teachers from different fields across the country will participate in two day program of Independence day celebration schedule on August 14 and 15. Check details here.

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  Happy Independence Day 2023, 15 August: Famous Quotes by freedom fighters; Read Here

  India | August 13, 2023 17:41 IST

  Check out a list of famous quotes from the famous freedom fighters that we should remember on this Independence Day.

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  Independence Day 2023: Here's list of prominent leaders associated with 1857 revolt | READ

  India | August 13, 2023 14:10 IST

  Independence Day 2023: In 1857 in much of northern and central India, the linkage of the revolt of the army with that of the people proved to be a dangerous combination for colonial rule.

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  'Britain partition?': Pakistan-origin leader demands Scotland's independence from UK's Sunak

  World | March 29, 2023 20:06 IST

  The SNP wants a new vote, but the central government in London has refused to authorize one, and the UK Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland can’t hold one without London’s consent.

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  Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale: Top 5 TVs under 30,000

  Technology | August 10, 2022 16:11 IST

  Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale offers discounts going up to 60% and the list of top 5 TVs under 30,000 that you can buy during the last day of the sale

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  'Madness or treason?': Varun Gandhi slams Kangana over her 'India got real freedom in 2014' remark

  India | November 11, 2021 18:25 IST

  Ranaut, who was recently given Padma Shri, was apparently referring to the BJP coming to power in 2014.