Page 8 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
Travel surge expected during I-Day long weekend: Industry experts
The booking platform looked at search sessions between 28 July-31-July, with check-in dates between 15 August-19 August and 24 August-26 August
 "Travel surge expected during I-Day long weekend: Industry experts")
CM Dhami pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi; flags off cleanliness drive
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi ahead of Independence Day
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I-Day 2024: Jammu attacks, Trump assassination bid amplify focus on Delhi
Officials have received certain inputs on the possibility of anti-India elements making plans to target high-profile dignitaries, establishments, iconic places with significant crowd gatherings
 "I-Day 2024: Jammu attacks, Trump assassination bid amplify focus on Delhi")
3 dead in grenade attacks on store selling flags ahead of Pak's I-Day
Wasim Baig, a spokesman at a government hospital, said the facility had received six injured people and three bodies following the attacks
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Jharkhand Police has finished 95% of Naxalism problem in state: DGP Gupta
DGP Anurag Gupta added on and said that in the next two to three months, the Maoist activities in Jharkhand would be reduced and a change would be noticed
 "Jharkhand Police has finished 95% of Naxalism problem in state: DGP Gupta")
Independence Day 2024: Here are top 10 patriotic songs for the occasion
Patriotic songs are the best way to express your feelings, love and devotion for the country. Here are the top 10 patriotic songs to play this Independence Day 2024
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PM Modi may talk democratic dividend at Independence Day address
In his Independence Day speech last year ahead of the general election, Modi had said the next five years would be the years of unprecedented development
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Women panchayat heads, 'lakhpati didis' to be special guests at I-Day event
According to officials from the rural development ministry, around 45 "Lakhpati Didis" and around 30 "Drone Didis" have also been invited as special guests
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All you need to know about Har Ghar Tiranga 2024 in Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
The caller tune "Har Ghar Tiranga" is back as India gets ready to celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15. It was launched under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in 2021
 "All you need to know about Har Ghar Tiranga 2024 in Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav")
Independence Day 2024: Delhi Metro services to begin early on August 15
The Ministry of Defense has issued bonafide invitation cards for some people for the Independence Day ceremony. These people can leverage the entry and travel privileges
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OnePlus Independence Day Sale: Check deals on OnePlus 12, Open, Nord, more
The newly launched OnePlus Nord 4 smartphone is available with a discount of up to Rs 3,000 on select bank cards as part of the Independence Day offer
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3,000 police officers, SWAT teams to secure Delhi for I-Day celebrations
The Delhi Police will deploy 3,000 traffic police officers, over 10,000 law enforcement personnel, and 700 facial recognition cameras powered by artificial intelligence across the national capital
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Delhi Metro services to commence at 4 am on all lines on Independence Day
The train services will be available at a frequency of 15 minutes on all lines till 6 am on Thursday and thereafter, regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day
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Independence Day 2024: How do schools and colleges celebrate this day?
Different events are being organised in schools and colleges to celebrate Independence Day. Here are some popular ways to celebrate
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Security tightened in Kashmir for I-Day celebrations amid terrorist attacks
Birdi said the adversary will try to carry out subversive activity but the security grid also prepares a calibrated plan to ensure that inimical elements do not succeed
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Some people unable to digest India's fast pace of development: V-P Dhankhar
Dhankhar asserted that the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign shows the country's commitment towards 'Viksit Bharat' and indicates that this century is India's century
 "Some people unable to digest India's fast pace of development: V-P Dhankhar")
Elected min should hoist tricolour, politics over it unfortunate: Sisodia
The elected government or any minister should hoist the flag, he asserted. I do not see any difficulty in it
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Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for road closures on I-Day. Details
Independence Day 2024: Delhi Traffic Police has said that key roads would be closed for general traffic from 4 am to 10 am on August 15, and only labelled vehicles will be permitted on the routes
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CM Kejriwal cannot direct Atishi to hoist national flag on Aug 15: GAD
The GAD officer has also said the chief minister's communication to Lt Governor V K Saxena on August 6 in this regard was 'not permissible' according to the prison rules
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Independence Day 2024: How to download the Har Ghar Tiranga certificate?
The third phase of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign will run between August 9 and August 15. It aims to encourage people to display the national flag at their homes