Page 4 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
Independence Day 2025: Top 10 speech ideas to celebrate the special day
India is preparing to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on Aug 15. Students nationwide deliver speeches during assemblies as part of the celebration, honouring the sacrifices of our national heroes
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags off Tiranga cyclothon ahead of Independence Day
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat highlighted the importance of Tiranga as a unifying force which reminds about the those who laid down their lives for the sake of the country
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'Operation Alert' launched alongside Rajasthan ahead of Independence Day
BSF DIG sector south, MK Negi, said, 'The operation Alert commenced on 11 August and will continue until 12 am on 17 August'
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Independence Day 2025: Is it 78th or 79th year of freedom? Know the answer
Independence Day 2025: Since gaining independence on August 15, 1947, India has commemorated the day annually to mark the end of colonial rule and the beginning of a sovereign democracy
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Take national flag to greater heights: J-K CM Omar at Tiranga rally
'All of us can do our bit to uphold the respect and dignity of the national flag,' Abdullah said addressing a Tiranga rally in Srinagar
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Delhi govt to intensify security ahead of Independence Day, details here
Independence Day Security: The CISF and DMRC are increasing their vigilance to provide safe and easy commute for all passengers on August 15, 2025, during India's 79th Independence Day celebrations
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Statsguru: The two sides of growth as India marks 79th Independence Day
Demographically, India overtook China as the most populous nation, with 1.46 billion people in 2025, even as the average annual population growth rate fell
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Air India Express launches 'freedom sale' with fares starting from ₹1,279
Passengers can avail of 25% off Xpress Biz fares and 20% off extra baggage with Air India Express, as part of their special Freedom Sale to celebrate India's 79th Independence Day
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Raksha Bandhan 2025: Railways to run special trains from August 8-17
Rakshabandhan 2025 will be celebrated on August 09, 2025. The Indian Railways has declared Rakhi and Independence Day special trains on several routes nationwide to ease the rush
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Hotels nearly sold out, airfares soar sharply for August 15 long weekend
Luxury villa rental firm StayVista has recorded 100 per cent occupancy for the long weekend across its portfolio
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Delhi Police bans use of aerial platforms ahead of I-Day celebrations
The order said that such aerial platforms may pose a threat to public safety, VIPs, and critical installations in Delhi during the sensitive period around August 15
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PM Modi invites public suggestions for his 12th Independence Day speech
PM Modi urged people to share their thoughts on open forums on MyGov and the NaMo App
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July Fourth sees shootings in US cities, fireworks death in Massachusetts
Mass shootings were reported in other cities, including Philadelphia and Chicago and Brockton, Mass., where six people were hospitalised following an early morning fight on Saturday
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EAM Jaishankar wishes Montenegro FM Ibrahimovic on their Independence Day
Earlier the two leaders met on the sidelines of 79th UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) in New York on September 27, 2024
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PM Modi highlights 'spirit of 1971 war' in letter to Bangladesh's Yunus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pens letter to Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, speaks about shared history, bilateral ties, and Liberation War of 1971
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Sri Lanka must unite to achieve economic freedom: Prez Dissanayake
Only 1,800 military personnel were deployed in the parade, a reduction of over 1,500 personnel from last year, in keeping with his government's policy of minimizing state expenditures
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Country's 'true independence' on Ram temple consecration day: Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asserted that the Ram temple movement was not started to oppose anyone
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Efforts were made to diminish & distort Sardar Patel's legacy: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pointed out that it was due to Sardar Patel's vision and political skill that regions such as the Lakshadweep Islands, Junagarh, and Hyderabad became part of India
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Ukraine marks its 33rd Independence anniversary as war against Russia rages
The president symbolically chose to record his address in the northeastern town of Sumy, just a few kilometers from the Russian border, where Ukrainian forces crossed into Russia on August 6
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Pawar slams PM's 'one nation, one election' pitch during I-Day speech
The PM talks about one thing while the system takes another decision, Pawar said
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