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  75th Independence Day: President Kovind warns citizens against Covid, says don't let guard down

  India | August 14, 2021 22:29 IST

  The president said that the reality is that no infrastructure, even of advanced economies, could withstand a crisis of such enormous proportions.  

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  75th Independence Day: Why we 'hoist' the tricolour on August 15 and 'unfurl' it on January 26

  India | August 14, 2021 20:51 IST

  On August 15 (Independence Day), the tricolour is tied and sits at the bottom of the pole. The Prime Minister then raises (pull) it up and hoists it with the aim to honour the historical event of Independence Day. 

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  75th Independence Day: List of President's Police Medal awardees from Uttar Pradesh

  India | August 14, 2021 18:50 IST

  Amongst 628 Gallantry Awards, one President's Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) has been given to the Jammu and Kashmir Police (J&K Police) and one to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) posthumously.

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  Independence Day: Traffic restrictions in Delhi on August 15, no change in Metro timings

  India | August 14, 2021 11:49 IST

  The Delhi Traffic Police had also issued an advisory for the Independence Day function at the Red Fort to ensure safe and smooth flow of vehicles across the city.

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  Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha to organise national anthem singing programme, yatra on August 15

  India | August 14, 2021 9:16 IST

  Addressing a press conference, BJYM president Tejasvi Surya said the yatra will comprise of a marathon and cycle rally of 75 km at 75 places and, cover a total distance of 12,755 km.

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  Top American Senators, astronaut Sunita Williams greet Indians on occasion of 75th Independence Day

  World | August 14, 2021 7:10 IST

  “I want to congratulate the people in India on 75 years of Independence. The strength of the relationship between the world's two biggest democracies is more important now than ever,” said Warner, Co-Chair of the powerful Senate India Caucus. This is the largest bilateral caucus in the United States Senate.

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  Watch: Delhi's North, South Block illuminated in tricolour ahead of 75 years of India's Independence

  India | August 13, 2021 22:37 IST

  According to the Delhi Police advisory, the traffic for general public around Red Fort, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Independence Day, will remain closed for from 4 am to 10 am, and will be open to only authorised vehicles.

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  J&K: IED with 4 sticky bombs recovered in Mendhar, Poonch ahead of Independence Day

  India | August 13, 2021 20:07 IST

  "On tangible information of BSF a joint search was established at first Morh Kotan by police, 72 battalion BSF and army," police said in a statement.

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  Independence Day 2021: The Family Man to Special OPS, 12 patriotic web series to binge watch

  Web Series | August 13, 2021 12:22 IST

  As we celebrate 75th Independence Day on August 15, we bring to you 12 web series that you can binge watch to celebrate the spirit of patriotism and love for your country.

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  J&K: Restrictions eased to facilitate Independence Day celebrations

  India | August 08, 2021 17:05 IST

  The relaxations were announced even as the State Executive Committee (SEC) decided to continue various Covid containment measures including the closure of the educational institutions and night curfew across the union territory till further orders.

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  Red Fort to be shut for public from July 21 till Independence Day

  India | July 20, 2021 23:00 IST

  There shall be no entry inside the Red Fort from tomorrow morning (Wednesday, July 21) to August 15 till the Independence Day celebrations are over, the Archaeological Survey of India informed on Tuesday.

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  Watch unheard stories of August 15

  News | August 14, 2020 23:43 IST

  At the stroke of midnight tonight, our country will complete 73 years of independence. On this momentous ocassion, we bring you interesting stories woven around August 15.

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  Watch the untold story of Kashmir

  News | August 13, 2020 23:39 IST

  Pakistan wants to carry out a big terror attack before August 15. However, our forces are ready to foil such an attempt. Watch our special report.

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  Build-up to abrogation of Article 35A begins, does it go before Aug 15?

  India | August 02, 2019 22:09 IST

  For the common Kashmiri, the priority right now is completely different: the immediate concern is stocking rations, medicines, edible oil, salt, tea, pulses and vegetables. Top sources said security forces have been told to be in readiness during the next 24 hours for a Valley-wide clampdown.

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  PM Modi speaks of India's rise under his government on 72nd Independence Day

  India | August 15, 2018 9:57 IST

  The prime minister also expressed his sadness at the plight of people in parts of the country affected by floods.

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  Govt's ambitious healthcare scheme to be launched on Sept 25: PM Narendra Modi on 72nd Independence Day

  India | August 15, 2018 9:21 IST

  The ambitious Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM) aims to provide a coverage of Rs 5 lakh per family annually, benefiting more than 10 crore poor families.

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  Independence Day celebrations: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari unfurls the Tricolour at his residence in Delhi​

  India | August 15, 2018 14:47 IST

  Union Minister Nitin Gadkari unfurled the Tricolour at his residence in Delhi on Wednesday. ​

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  Independence Day: Security system in place across country, Jammu and Kashmir on high alert

  India | August 14, 2018 15:36 IST

  The Central government has made arrangements to tighten security near the Red Fort, the Indira Gandhi International Airport and at various metro stations.

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  PM Modi invites ideas ahead of his Independence Day Speech: Here's how you can share your suggestions

  India | August 14, 2018 15:35 IST

  "What are your thoughts and ideas for my 15th August speech?" Modi asked in a tweet.

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  Talkathon! BSNL announces unlimited free calling every Sunday from August 15

  August 12, 2016 19:13 IST

  In a move to pull up its dwindling landline business, telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has come out with a first-of-its-kind scheme which will allow its landline users to make unlimited free calls