Page 16 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
Govt bonds, rupee strengthen as crude prices plunge on growth concerns
A decline in domestic headline retail inflation to a five-month low in July also bolstered the appetite for bonds
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BHARAT: An Indian font that integrates elements from 12 languages
India's top typographers at Rediffusion Design Studios have been working hard for the past six months to create a font that would be intrinsically and eternally Indian
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Merchandise sales higher than pre-Covid level on Independence Day weekend
Infiniti Malls said both its malls witnessed a considerable increase in footfalls and sales compared to 2019
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'Tiranga' at ASI monuments permanent, except at sites with unlit flagpoles
The national flag hoisted on the premises of 150 ASI monuments on the 75th anniversary of India's independence will flutter permanently, except at sites where flagpoles are unlit after dark.
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Jaishankar wishes Indonesian, Gabonese foreign ministers on their I-Day
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar extended his wishes to the Foreign Ministers of Indonesia and Gabon on their Independence Day and expressed confidence in the bilateral ties with both nations
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Recovery tracker: Flights soar, vehicle registrations near pre-Covid level
Power generation was lower than the previous week
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National flags worth over Rs 6 cr procured via GeM portal in last 6 weeks
More than 2.36 cr national flags worth over Rs 6 cr were procured by different government departments and states from public buying portal GeM from July 1 - August 15, according to an official data
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What about past promises: TRS on PM Modi's Independence Day speech
Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi setting the 'Panch Pran' (five resolves) target during his Independence Day speech, the ruling TRS in Telangana asked as to what happens to his past promises
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PM Narendra Modi's attire for India's 75th Independence Day anniversary
From plain white pagdi with stripes of tiranga, a light bluish-Nehru jacket, and white Kurta, Prime Minister Modi's attire during national festivals has always been an interesting story, so far.
India at 75: Top 10 caller tunes to celebrate 76th Independence Day
With India celebrating its 75 years of independence, many good songs can be used as caller tunes to celebrate the glory of India. Read more know the top 10 caller tunes to celebrate Independence day
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76th Independence Day: When and where to watch live streaming?
India will be celebrating its 76th Independence Day on August 15, 2022. Read out this article to know when and where you can watch live streaming of the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence
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76th Independence Day: Flag hoisting time and full event details
India is marking its 76th Independence Day on August 15, 2022. Read this article to know the timings of flag hoisting, key highlights, and all the important details of the event
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76th Independence Day - Quotes, wishes and WhatsApp status
India will be commemorating the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence of a sovereign India. Read this article to know the best quotes, wishes, and WhatsApp status to use today
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76th Independence Day - Twitterati memes, celebs and social reactions
India is observing the 76th Independence Day while celebs and netizens are sharing their thoughts on Twitter and other social media. Here are the best posts, social reactions, and celebs' thought
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76th Independence Day celebration: Dishes and food at Rashtrapati Bhavan
As India marks its 76th Independence day, distinct food items, dishes and cuisines will be made everywhere. Read this article to know more about cuisines, dishes, and food items at Rashtrapati Bhawan
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US lawmakers, officials greet India on I-Day, pledge stronger ties
Top American lawmakers, governors and influential officials joined millions of Indian-Americans to celebrate India's I-Day and pledged stronger ties between the world's largest and oldest democracies
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Over 50 mn selfies uploaded on 'Har Ghar Tiranga' website
More than five crore Tiranga selfies have been uploaded on the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign website so far, the Ministry of Culture informed while terming it a "stupendous achievement"
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PM's speech inspires to contribute to making of Golden India: Amit Shah
Amit Shah described PM Modi's speech from the Red Fort on Independence Day as marvellous and said that it inspires every Indian to contribute in the making of a "Golden India"
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India at 75: People made Swachh Bharat a success, says PM Narendra Modi
Modi announced the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission from October 2, 2014, to be accomplished by 2019, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
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Miles to go to fulfil PM Modi's Nari Shakti pledge for India in 2047
The rising share of women in the police force and aviation are among the few sunshine areas in a landscape of low, slow, or declining progress of women
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