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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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  Uttar Pradesh: Schools to remain open on Sunday | KNOW the reason here

  Uttar Pradesh | August 13, 2023 7:00 IST

  Uttar Pradesh: This is the first time that schools will remain open on a Sunday as per the directives of the state government. As per the orders, special mid-day meals will also be provided to all students.

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  Shaheedi Park, India's 1st outdoor museum, opens in Delhi: Know ticket prices and how to reach there

  Delhi | August 11, 2023 8:56 IST

  Shaheedi Park Delhi: Shaheedi Park is dedicated to the national heroes of India and it showcases the famous personalities who laid down their lives for the independence and sovereignty of the country in different periods.

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  Independence Day 2023: Section 144 imposed around Red Fort, Rajghat ahead of August 15 celebrations

  Delhi | August 10, 2023 10:24 IST

  Independence Day 2023: "In view of Independence Day celebrations, Section 144 of CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) has been invoked in areas nearby Rajghat, ITO, Red Fort etc. No gathering of any kind is permitted in these areas," police posted on Twitter.

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  Bilkis Bano case: 'Wrong if person accused of crime is felicitated', says Devendra Fadnavis

  India | August 24, 2022 8:07 IST

  Bilkis Bano case: Replying to a discussion in the Legislative Council on an incident in the Bhandara district where a 35-year-old woman was sexually assaulted allegedly by three people, Fadnavis said there was no reason to raise the Bilkis Bano issue in the House.

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  Independence Day 2022: Tricolour to fly atop temples in Ayodhya, Kashi and Mathura

  India | August 14, 2022 10:22 IST

  Independence Day 2022: Around 8,000 temples in Ayodhya, including the makeshift Ram Janmabhoomi shrine, the Hanuman Garhi temple, Kanak Bhavan and the various mutts will hoist the national flag this Independence Day.

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  Independence Day: Overjoyed, proud of amazing response to 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement, says PM Modi

  India | August 14, 2022 7:39 IST

  Har Ghar Tiranga: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens of the country to share a photo with the Tiranga on the official website of Har Ghar Tiranga (harghartiranga.com) to mark the upcoming Independence Day celebrations.

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  Independence Day 2022: Did you know there are two versions of national anthem? Know differences

  India | August 15, 2022 6:48 IST

  Independence Day 2022: On all occasions when the National Anthem is sung, the full version shall be recited accompanied by mass singing.

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  75th Independence Day: What 'Freedom' means to five generations

  India | December 17, 2021 23:33 IST

  While India ushers into its 75-year as an independent nation, each of its citizens perceive Independence differently.

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  75th Independence day: Punjab CM announces projects worth 1,200 crores

  India | August 15, 2021 16:40 IST

  The Chief Minister further announced that an Act would soon be notified which would mandate budgetary spending on the Dalit welfare equal to the percentage of SC population in the state, and the 85th Constitutional Amendment would be implemented in line with judgments of the Supreme Court.

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  With several big projects under its belt, Gujarat now competing with world: CM Vijay Rupani

  India | August 15, 2021 13:59 IST

  CM Rupani also claimed that Gujarat was the only state that successfully tackled the COVID pandemic during the second wave without going for a complete lockdown.

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  Cop in PM Modi security 'faints' at Red Fort, rushed to hospital

  India | August 15, 2021 13:19 IST

  The incident occurred after Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his speech on 75th Independence Day. As people started moving out, the policeman fell unconscious near the entry gate number 4C.

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  Record-breaking feat! Over 1.5 crore Indians upload videos singing national anthem

  India | August 15, 2021 12:54 IST

  On July 25, PM Modi had given a clarion call to the people of the country to sing the national anthem together in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme.

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  PM Modi dons saffron turban with 'leheriya' pattern for 75th Independence Day

  India | August 15, 2021 12:24 IST

  At the 74th Independence Day celebrations last year, the prime minister sported a saffron and cream headgear with a long tail. 

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  Independence Day 2021: History, significance and interesting facts about tricolour

  India | August 15, 2021 12:04 IST

  Did you know that the existing tricolour is not the first flag that was designed as our national flag? Here are some interesting facts about the tricolour.

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  India fighting terrorism, expansionism with courage: PM Modi blasts Pakistan, China from Red Fort

  India | August 15, 2021 11:38 IST

  In his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Modi said that by conducting surgical and air strikes, the country sent out the message of 'New India'.

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  Shifting from imports, India now exporting mobile phones worth USD 3 billion: PM Modi at Red Fort

  Business | August 15, 2021 9:59 IST

  Addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day, Modi said the govt has announced a production-linked incentive scheme to further the flagship 'Make in India' mission.

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  Sainik schools now open for girls also: PM Modi

  India | August 15, 2021 9:15 IST

  During his Independence Day speech Sunday, the prime minister said that two-and-a-half years ago, the maiden experiment of admitting girls in Sainik schools was carried out in Mizoram.

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  Hand-holding of deprived communities necessary, reservation being ensured: PM Modi at Red Fort

  India | August 15, 2021 8:46 IST

  Over 4.5 crore new households have received piped water supply within 2-years of 'Jal Jeevan Mission', PM Modi said.

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  Doctors, scientists, paramedics must be worshipped for their work during COVID pandemic: PM Modi

  India | August 15, 2021 8:29 IST

  PM Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Rani Lakshmibai, Subhas Chandra Bose and other freedom fighters for their roles in the freedom struggle.