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After Independence Day, how can India get rid of 200m flags?

Narendra Modi urged his people to fly the national flag but strict rules govern its disposal and offenders can go to jail

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Charity bus rides to fund staff’s treatment

KOCHI: A team of bus owners and employees organized a “charity drive” of sorts on Wednesday for raising funds for the treatment of a 21-year-old bus worker who met with an accident on the eve of the Independence Day.

The Times of India

Andhra Pradesh: three fire officers in jubilant mood after receiving medals from Chief Minister

Officials of State Disaster Response and Fire Service Department of North Andhra region were in a jubilant mood with the presentation of fire service medals to three officials for their meritorious service during several calamities, including Hudhud and Titli cyclones, which caused devastation in the region. Srikakulam District Chief Fire Officer…

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Master plan for AIIMS redevelopment submitted for approval to Centre: Randeep Guleria

A master plan to re-develop All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) has been submitted to the government, the director of AIIMS, Dr Randeep Guleria said on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day. Read more on Dynamite News:

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BJP misuses paramilitary forces, police to transport ill-gotten money to party offices: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot made the remarks on August 15 while addressing a programme at the Shaheed Memorial in Jaipur on the occasion of Independence Day.

The Hindu

Tricolour in hand, patriotism in heart

Flag-hoisting, parades and colourful cultural events mark Independence Day celebrations in Telangana

The Hindu

RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale participates in I-Day event

RSS All India General Secretary Dattareya Hosabale participated in the Independence Day celebration

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Bihar speaker delivers emotional speech on I-Day, says he tried his best to be impartial

PATNA: Bihar Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha, who faces a no-confidence motion by members of the 'Mahagathbandhan' led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Monday delivered an emotional speech at a function on Vidhan Sabha premises on the occasion of Independence Day. Sinha, a senior BJP leader who had shown reluctance…

The Times of India

Stalin attends Independence Day reception at Raj Bhavan

Prominent leaders from the AIADMK and the BJP give it a miss

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: ‘Kumkis’ add a dash of grandeur to I-Day celebrations in Chittoor

The elephants held the Tricolour aloft as they majestically took part in the parade

The Hindu

What is India’s Independence Day? Here is everything you need to know

India celebrates its 75th year of independence from Britain on Monday

Evening Standard

Non-violence freedom movement model to world: Ashok

At Independence Day celebrations in Mandya, Revenue Minister says Mysugar factory to start operations from this month

The Hindu

Two electrocuted while hoisting national flag

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The Hindu

Restored commemorative arch reopens on Independence Day

Independence Day celebrations at Keezha Valadi near Lalgudi were made more joyous on Monday by the reopening of a commemorative arch built to honour the contribution of soldiers from the region to World War 1 (1914-18) as part of the British troops.

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Bhopal: 33-year-old hospital owner electrocuted while trying to fix a steel rod to hoist the tricolour on Independence Day

BHOPAL: A 33-year-old man, son of a renowned surgeon, was electrocuted while he was trying to fix a steel rod to hoist the flag on the terrace of his newly started hospital in Ayodhya Nagar locality on Monday morning.

The Hindu

‘Congress laid foundation for today’s India’

Telangana Congress celebrated Independence Day hoisting the national flag at Gandhi Bhavan followed by the Azadi ka Gaurav Yatra from the party headquarters to Jawaharlal Nehru statue in Abids wherein all the senior leaders participated.

The Hindu

9-km-long tricolour taken out in procession in Kalaghatagi

Independence day celebrations turned vibrant with a large number of people from the town and nearby villages carrying the flag

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: ‘Nation first’ should be every citizen’s motto, says Naidu

TDP chief takes part in 75th Independence Day celebrations

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Policeman, injured in Srinagar shootout, dies: J&K Police

Militants were planning a ‘major attack’ on the security forces on the eve of Independence Day, said police sources

The Times of India

Punjab CM honours seven renowned personalities with state award on Independence Day

LUDHIANA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday conferred state award to seven eminent personalities for their outstanding contribution in various fields on Independence Day today.

The Times of India

Karnataka: Ex-serviceman collapses during flag hoisting, dies

MANGALURU: A retired army soldier collapsed and died during a flag hoisting ceremony marking Independence Day at a village in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district on Monday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Gangadhara Gowda.

The Hindu

Basavaraj Bommai announces new schemes in his Independence Day speech

Children of solider martyrs will get government job, ₹ 250 crore to build toilets in government schools, “Raitha Vidhyanidhi” extended to other groups

The Hindu

Most social issues have been addressed in Andhra Pradesh in the past three years, says CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy hoisted the national flag as part of the 76th Independence Day celebrations at Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation stadium

The Hindu

Free BMTC bus rides put a smile on Bengaluru passengers

Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation offered free bus rides to passengers on Independence Day as it became a corporation

The Hindu

Independence Day celebrated at Idgah Maidan amid tight security

Bengaluru Amid tight security, for the first time, the national flag was hoisted at the hotly contes

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