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PM Modi greets nation on Independence Day, says India scaling new heights
PM Modi pays tribute to freedom fighters and Mahatma Gandhi, saying the dreams of those who secured freedom continue to inspire efforts to build a 'Viksit Bharat'
 "PM Modi greets nation on Independence Day, says India scaling new heights")
Independence Day 2026: Delhi on high alert; over 25,000 personnel deployed
More than 25,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the capital, with a multi-layered security grid and heightened surveillance around the Red Fort ahead of Independence
 "Independence Day 2026: Delhi on high alert; over 25,000 personnel deployed")
From school access to student retention: India's education challenge at 80
India has expanded schools, enrolment and literacy since Independence. But dropout rates and weak learning outcomes show that keeping students in education remains the next big challenge
 "From school access to student retention: India's education challenge at 80")
Independence Day 2026: How to upload Har Ghar Tiranga selfie & certificate
As India gets ready to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Aug 15, the Govt of India has declared that 'Har Ghar Tiranga' 2026 will be marked from August 9 to August 17, 2026
 "Independence Day 2026: How to upload Har Ghar Tiranga selfie & certificate")
Independence Day 2026: When and where to watch Modi's speech on Aug 15?
India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on 15 August with PM Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort. PM is expected to outline the govt programmes and policies
 "Independence Day 2026: When and where to watch Modi's speech on Aug 15?")
Maharashtra FDA suspends 14 licences linked to Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart
Of the 14 suspended licences, five belonged to Blinkit establishments, five to Zepto, two to Instamart, one to Bhagwati Stores and one to Swinsta Ent Pvt Ltd, the FDA said
 "Maharashtra FDA suspends 14 licences linked to Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart")
Caste count returns to Census after 1931 as Centre notifies 40 questions
Census 2027 will seek caste details across all groups for the first time since 1931, alongside information on Aadhaar, voter ID, bank accounts and digital literacy
 "Caste count returns to Census after 1931 as Centre notifies 40 questions")
US court upholds Devas award enforcement against Antrix; claim tops $2 bn
The Ninth Circuit upheld confirmation of the $562.5 million arbitral award but directed a US district court to examine the impact of subsequent annulment proceedings in India
 "US court upholds Devas award enforcement against Antrix; claim tops $2 bn")
India@80: Clear road map, bumpy ride on the long journey to Viksit Bharat
The objective is clear: to achieve growth and income levels that ensure prosperity for its citizens
 "India@80: Clear road map, bumpy ride on the long journey to Viksit Bharat")
From reforms to self-reliance: PM's speeches chart India's economic journey
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his 13th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, with reforms, jobs and self-reliance likely to feature prominently
Students are architects of India's future, says President Droupadi Murmu
In I-Day eve speech, Murmu highlights the need to 'achieve the objectives' of women's reservation law
 "Students are architects of India's future, says President Droupadi Murmu")
Bengal to roll out Ayushman Bharat scheme from Aug 16: WB Health minister
He said those who do not meet the Centre's eligibility criteria for Ayushman Bharat would be covered by a state government's Mukhyamantri Swasthya Yojana, which would also be launched on the same day
 "Bengal to roll out Ayushman Bharat scheme from Aug 16: WB Health minister")
President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumously
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday approved 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous, to defence forces and central armed police forces personnel on the eve of the 80th Independence Day.
Datanomics: Jharkhand student protests expose deep socio-economic fractures
Jharkhand's student protests over exam paper leaks have renewed questions about the state's education spending, unemployment and persistent poverty levels
 "Datanomics: Jharkhand student protests expose deep socio-economic fractures")
FDA shuts some Domino's, Pizza Hut stores in Maharashtra over hygiene lapse
In recent weeks, India's federal food regulator has cracked down on labelling by companies including PepsiCo and Diageo that it says breaches rules, while also cancelling many food business licenses
 "FDA shuts some Domino's, Pizza Hut stores in Maharashtra over hygiene lapse")
India urea offers fall 12% as fertiliser supplies recover from war shock
Offers for India's latest urea tender were 12% below June's purchase price, signalling that the war-driven squeeze on global fertilizer supplies is easing.
 "India urea offers fall 12% as fertiliser supplies recover from war shock")
Rain lashes Delhi; waterlogging in several areas as orange alert continues
Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Friday, leading to waterlogging in multiple areas as the city remained under an 'orange alert'.
 "Rain lashes Delhi; waterlogging in several areas as orange alert continues")
Red Fort security tightened with multi-layered arrangements for I-Day
Security agencies have also carried out mock drills and advance liaison with various stakeholders to ensure better coordination during the celebrations
 "Red Fort security tightened with multi-layered arrangements for I-Day")
CRPF bags highest 86 gallantry, service medals among paramilitary forces
The country's largest paramilitary force received 24 gallantry medals (GM), five President's Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 57 Medals for Meritorious Service (MSM)
 "CRPF bags highest 86 gallantry, service medals among paramilitary forces")
Delhi HC, IGI Airport receive bomb threats ahead of I-Day, declared hoax
Police declared all threats to be a hoax after carrying out searches and security checks
 "Delhi HC, IGI Airport receive bomb threats ahead of I-Day, declared hoax")