Page 19 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
Uphold dignity of India's democratic values: Mamata Banerjee on I-Day
Paying homage to the people who fought for India's Independence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Indians must uphold the dignity of the country's democratic values
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I-Day 2022: PM Modi greets NCC cadets at Red Fort dressed traditionally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with NCC cadets dressed in traditional attire and seated in the geographical formation of the map of India in front of Red Fort's ramparts
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Rahul Gandhi greets people on Independence day, share Nehru's quote
Sharing a quote from the country's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's 'Tryst with Destiny' speech, Rahul also posted a montage of pictures highlighting India's rich cultural tradition
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30-feet tall mural statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Andhra's Vijaywada
The Andhra Pradesh Governor unveiled a mural statue of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on Sunday
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India needs to be self-reliant, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on I-Day
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said India got freedom after a lot of struggle and it needs to be self-reliant.
 "India needs to be self-reliant, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on I-Day")
Today, 'Made-in-India' guns have roared to give ceremonial salute: PM Modi
He said all Indians will get inspired and feel empowered on hearing this made-in-India gun roar
 "Today, 'Made-in-India' guns have roared to give ceremonial salute: PM Modi")
Two BSF men killed at LoC get Kirti Chakra; Shaurya Chakra to CRPF officer
Two BSF personnel who were killed thwarting separate infiltration bids along the LoC have been awarded Kirti Chakra, while a CRPF officer was given the Shaurya Chakra for eliminating a LeT operative
 "Two BSF men killed at LoC get Kirti Chakra; Shaurya Chakra to CRPF officer")
Delhi LG to dedicate 16 parks renamed in honour of unsung heroes on I-Day
Sixteen parks in Delhi bearing the names of several unsung heroes of the freedom struggle are slated to be dedicated by Lt Governor VK Saxena on the 76th Independence Day
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'Azadi Gaurav Yatra' of Chhattisgarh Congress to culminate on I-Day
The Chhattisgarh Congress's 'Azadi Gaurav Yatra', which began on August 9 on August Kranti Diwas, will culminate in Raipur on the occasion of the Independence Day on Monday, a party functionary said
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JP Nadda extends Independence Day wishes, pays tribute to freedom fighters
With India celebrating its 76th Independence Day, Bharatiya Janata Party President JP Nadda on Monday extended Independence Day wishes to all the countrymen
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoists national flag at his residence
With the nation echoing with zeal and enthusiasm on the 76th Independence Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoisted the tricolour at his residence in the national capital
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Independence Day: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde hoists national flag
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hoisted the national flag on Sunday midnight in Thane city on the occasion of Independence Day
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J&K: 156 cops get gallantry medals, five receive meritorious services medal
The Jammu and Kashmir government conferred gallantry medals to 156 policemen and meritorious services medals to five officers on the eve of the 76th Independence Day
IAF's woman pilot Deepika Misra conferred with Vayu Sena medal by President
Wing Commander Deepika Misra, a pilot of the Indian Air Force, was on Sunday conferred with the Vayu Sena medal, becoming perhaps the first woman to bag the prestigious award
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Service of Army dog 'Axel', who helped kill terrorist in J&K, recognised
Two-year-old Axel's name figured in the list of the 'Mention-in-Despatches' as the government came out with the gallantry awards ahead of Independence Day
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Kamal Nath compares BJP govt's 'draconian rule' to East India Company
He further said that the Congress would need support of people to "save the democracy"
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I-Day: Google Doodle with kites symbolizes great heights achieved by India
Google Doodle, illustrated by Kerala-based guest artist Neethi, shows India celebrating 75 years of its Independence on August 15 with soaring kites symbolizing the country has achieved great heights
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Refugees from Pakistan contributed to making of New India: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that refugees from Pakistan have immensely contributed to the making of New India
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On eve of I-Day, Biden calls India and US 'indispensable partners'
US President Joe Biden on Sunday called India and the US "indispensable partners" on the eve of the 75th anniversary of India's independence
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Independence Day Offer: Airtel, Jio prepaid plans, validity, and benefits
Airtel and Jio users will get great benefits, validity, and plans on the 75th Independence day of India. Read this article to know everything about plans, validity, and benefits.
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