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  Independence Day 2022: Know difference between 'flag hoisting' and 'flag unfurling' | FULL DETAILS

  India | August 11, 2022 13:28 IST

  Independence Day 2022: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be hoisting the national flag at the Red Fort and will also address the country from the ramparts of the iconic building.

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  Independence day 2022: A deep dive into how India's fearless warriors protect our borders

  India | August 10, 2022 8:38 IST

  Independence day 2022: In October last year, the central government had extended the jurisdiction of BSF to give its officers the powers of arrest, search and seizure to the extent of 50 kilometres, instead of earlier 15 km, from the borders inside Indian territories.

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  Independence Day 2022: Reliance Jio plans to launch 5G services in India on Independence Day

  Technology | August 10, 2022 16:21 IST

  Independence Day 2022: Akash Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Jio Infocomm, made a statement, earlier this week stating that the company is planning to celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' with a pan-India 5G rollout.

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  PM Modi on Mann ki Baat: Put 'tiranga' as profile picture on social media between August 2-15

  India | December 16, 2022 15:38 IST

  PM Modi on Mann ki Baat: "August 2 is the birth anniversary of Pingli Venkhaiya who designed the National Flag. I urge all to use 'tiranga' as profile picture in social media accounts between August 2 and August 15," PM Modi said.

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  75th Independence day: Shah Rukh Khan recites 'Sare Jahan Se Achcha'

  Celebrities | August 15, 2021 22:30 IST

  Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Sunday marked India's 75th Independence by sharing social media posts, in which he commemorated the occasion.

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  75th Independence day: PM Modi assures North-Eastern state capitals to be connected by rail soon

  India | August 15, 2021 17:17 IST

  Development of rail infrastructure in the eight states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, and Sikkim has been given priority, a spokesperson of the Northeastern Frontier Railway (NF Railway) said. However, problems in implementation ranging from land acquisition to opposition by locals continue to plague some of the projects.

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  Mahatma Gandhi’s message of truth, non-violence guided India to achieve independence: US Prez Biden

  World | August 15, 2021 14:51 IST

  India achieved its long journey towards independence guided by Mahatma Gandhi’s message of truth and non-violence, said US President Joe Biden

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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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  ‘Deshbhakti’ curriculum to be rolled out in Delhi govt schools from September 27: Kejriwal

  Education | August 15, 2021 12:39 IST

  CM Arvind Kejriwal announced the rollout of the Deshbhakti curriculum in government schools to begin from September 27 

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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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  When Ananya Goenka’s MyUdaan school students were asked to do something 'good' for country

  offbeat | August 15, 2021 12:11 IST

  Ananya Goenka’s MyUdaan school came up with a creative assignment for students this Independence Day. They were asked to do something 'good' for the country. It might sound too easy but you will be amazed to know the outcome of this simple activity.

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  Take pledge to get rid of COVID 19: Maha CM appeals to people on 75th Independence Day

  India | August 15, 2021 11:36 IST

  Maharashtra CM appealed to people to take the pledge to make the state and the country free of disease.

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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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  New Education Policy a means to fight poverty: PM Modi in Independence Day address

  Education | August 15, 2021 9:33 IST

  PM Modi in his Independence Day speech today, talked about the New Education Policy (NEP).

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  Preparations underway for holding assembly elections in J&K: PM Modi

  India | August 15, 2021 9:23 IST

  PM Modi said on Sunday that preparations are underway for holding assembly elections in the future in Jammu and Kashmir

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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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  75th Independence Day: ITBP personnel celebrate at banks of Pangong Tso in Ladakh

  India | August 15, 2021 9:04 IST

  A day ahead of Independence Day, 20 ITBP personnel were selected for Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG) this year for their bravery in eastern Ladakh skirmishes in May-June last year.

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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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  Over 4.5 cr new households got piped water connection under Jal Jeevan Mission in last 2 years: PM

  India | August 15, 2021 8:40 IST

  Jal Jeevan Mission scheme was announced by Modi during his Independence Day speech in 2019.