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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 2024 Special: 7 songs that best describe the essence of India

  Bollywood | August 14, 2024 13:08 IST

  On the occasion of 78th Independence Day, we have listed down top 7 Hindi songs which will surely evoke the sense of patriotism among you. Check them out below.

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  Pakistan: Grenade attacks on shop selling national flags ahead of Independence Day kills 3

  World | August 14, 2024 6:55 IST

  The separatist Baluch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attacks in Quetta, the provincial capital, which occurred on Tuesday. This comes just days after the group had urged shop owners to refrain from selling flags and warned against celebrating the holiday on Wednesday.

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  Independence Day 2024: Lesser known facts about India's freedom movement

  India | August 15, 2024 6:55 IST

  India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day on Thursday. As the country marks this occasion, let's take a look at some lesser known facts about India's freedom movement and incidents after August 15, 1947.

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  Independence Day 2024: Why is the National Flag hoisted at Red Fort every August 15? Check here

  India | August 13, 2024 23:22 IST

  The Red Fort will once again be the focal point of celebrations, with the tricolour being hoisted to commemorate the significance of the day. The Red Fort's association with the flag-hoisting ceremony epitomises the spirit of India's independence and serves as a powerful symbol of national pride.

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  Central Railway to run 18 special trains for Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan | Check list

  India | August 13, 2024 22:53 IST

  The Central Railway planned to run special trains to provide convenient travel options for passengers during the long weekend marked by Independence Day and Rakhi festival.

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  Delhi airport tightens security, imposes curbs on non-scheduled flights on Independence Day: DETAILS

  Delhi | August 13, 2024 21:23 IST

  In preparation for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, security has been significantly heightened at Delhi airport. Authorities have implemented enhanced measures to ensure the safety of passengers and smooth operations during this period.

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  Delhi airport faces chaos as security tightens for Independence Day; travellers share videos, photos

  Delhi | August 13, 2024 21:27 IST

  Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, security has been significantly heightened across Delhi. Additional police teams and paramilitary forces have been strategically deployed at various high-traffic locations, including IGI Airport, railway stations, bus stands, malls, and markets.

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  J-K: Students take out Tiranga rally with 750m long Tricolour on highest railway bridge | WATCH

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 13, 2024 20:10 IST

  The students chanted slogans of 'Vande Mataram" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" as they held the Tricolour in their hands. They walked over the World's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi.

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  Independence Day: Women panchayat representatives, Lakhpati Didis to be special guests at Red Fort

  India | August 13, 2024 23:40 IST

  Over 45 'Lakhpati Didis' and around 30 'Drone Didis' have been invited as special guests to attend the Independence Day celebrations and will be felicitated by Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday.

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  Har Ghar Tiranga 2024: 600-foot-long tricolor march in Arunachal's Seppa, PM Modi reacts | VIDEO

  Arunachal Pradesh | August 13, 2024 17:09 IST

  The third edition of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign is being celebrated from August 9 to 15 to mark the 78th Independence Day. The campaign was started under the banner of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' in 2022.

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  Independence Day 2024: Delhi Metro revises train timings for August 15 | Check new schedule here

  Delhi | August 13, 2024 16:22 IST

  Independence Day 2024: In addition to the revised train timings for Independence Day, the DMRC has also released a kite flying advisory in an effort to prevent any potential dangers that can arise from kite strings becoming tangled in the 25,000 volts live over head equipment (OHE).

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  Independence Day 2024: Which Prime Minister has hoisted the National Flag most times? Details

  India | August 13, 2024 14:59 IST

  India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru holds the record of hoisting the tricolour maximum times, while Gulzarilal Nanda and Chandra Shekhar could not get an opportunity to unfurl the national flag at the Red Fort during their tenure as the Prime Minister.

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  Independence Day 2024: 10 important facts about the Indian National Flag

  India | August 13, 2024 14:54 IST

  The Indian National Flag is hoisted atop the Red Fort by the Prime Minister of India on Independence Day. The tricolour holds great significance for India and its citizens. Here are ten important facts that people need to know.

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  Which countries share their Independence Day with India on August 15? Full list

  India | August 13, 2024 14:47 IST

  While India marks its independence on August 15, five other nations also celebrate their freedom on this significant date. These include South Korea, North Korea, Bahrain, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Liechtenstein.

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  3,000 police officers, 700 AI-based cameras: How Red Fort getting ready for Independence Day

  India | August 15, 2024 6:10 IST

  In preparations for Independence Day 2024, Delhi Police said additional police teams and paramilitary forces have been deployed at various locations including IGI Airport, railway stations, bus stands, malls and markets.

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  Independence Day 2024: Is it 77th or 78th this year? Here's the answer to your confusion

  Lifestyle | August 13, 2024 7:14 IST

  Clarifying whether this year marks the 77th or 78th celebration of India's Independence Day. Unravel the confusion and get an accurate answer inside.

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  Delhi: Gopal Rai meets Kejriwal in jail, confirms Atishi will hoist Tricolour on Independence Day

  Delhi | August 12, 2024 20:07 IST

  the Tihar management claimed that Kejriwal breached jail guidelines by writing a letter to LG VK Saxena on August 6. The Tihar authorities informed the Delhi CM that his letter to LG saying Atishi would hoist the Tricolour on Independence Day was "an abuse of privileges" granted to him.

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  Independence Day: Delhi Police increases security, deploys over 10,000 personnel, AI-based cameras

  Delhi | August 12, 2024 18:38 IST

  Independence Day 2024: Delhi Traffic Police has also issued an advisory for road closures and alternative routes for Independence Day celebrations.

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  Independence Day 2024: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of dress rehearsal | Check routes

  Delhi | August 12, 2024 14:16 IST

  Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for road closures and alternative routes ahead of the Independence Day full dress rehearsal on August 13. Here's what commuters need to know.