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Stage set for Independence Day celebrations in Bengaluru

After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, this is the first time the independence celebrations will see a huge crowd gathering at the event

The Hindu

India at 75 | 7,000 invitees expected for Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, Delhi Police ups security

Around 7,000 invitees will arrive at the Red Fort on August 15, 2022; over 10,000 police personnel will be deployed around Red Fort

The Hindu

Avoid large gatherings while celebrating Independence Day in view of COVID-19 cases: Centre to States

Home Ministry has also conveyed to all States and Union Territories to carry out a 'Swachh Bharat' campaign at a prominent location of each district in the State and UT

The Hindu

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At 25, BMTC to offer free bus rides on Independence Day

Commuters will be able to travel on all types of buses

The Hindu

Indians forced to buy national flag in return for food rations, says opposition

Shopkeeper filmed telling customer he had been told to deny rations to anyone refusing to buy flag in run-up to Independence Day

The Guardian - UK

Traffic curbs for Independence Day freedom run

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The Hindu

Parineeti Chopra announces special Independence Day project with Harrdy Sandhu; deets inside

Famous Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra has something really exciting coming up. We'll give a hint: Music. Read more on Dynamite News:

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IED recovered in Pulwama, police say 'major tragedy averted’ ahead of Independence Day

The IED was recovered after a specific input generated by police

The Hindu

Extremists attack Assam Rifles personnel in Arunachal, officer injured

The attacks was carried out a week after the ULFA (I), NSCN (K-YA) and a few other banned organisations had called for a boycott of Independence Day

The Hindu

Karnataka CM to inaugurate buildings of Schools of Engineering, Pharmacy of University of Mysore on August 11

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will also inaugurate the Youth Festival at the Maharaja College ground, which has been organised as part of Azadi Ka Amruth Mahotsav, marking the 75th Independence Day celebrations

The Hindu

Donald Trump asked why generals couldn't be more like Adolf Hitler's, new book claims

In one conversation from the book, Trump reportedly said he didn’t want any injured veterans involved in the Independence Day parade as it "doesn’t look good" for him

Daily Mirror

Cote d'Ivoire: Outtara offers presidential pardon to former leader Gbago

President Alassane Ouattara marked Cote D'Ivoire's Independence Day on Sunday with a presidential pardon to longtime rival Laurent Gbagbo.

Radio France Internationale

U.S. singer Mary Millben to attend Independence Day celebrations in India

Mary Millben, 40, is the first American artiste to be invited to India by the ICCR for the Independence Day celebrations

The Hindu

Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred Karnataka Ratna posthumously on November 1: CM Bommai

The CM was speaking at the annual Independence Day flower show at Lalbagh's Glass house in Bengaluru, where a special floral tribute is being paid to Puneeth and his father Dr Rajkumar

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Reuters

Analysis-Bolsonaro risks blowback from joint military parade and campaign rally

Efforts by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to turn an Independence Day military parade into a political event for his re-election campaign has become a test of the armed forces' loyalty, retired generals and analysts said.

Al Jazeera

Suspect in US Independence Day mass shooting pleads not guilty

Robert E Crimo III is charged with 117 counts connected to the attack, including 21 charges of first-degree murder.

WEKU

Highland Park parade shooting suspect pleads not guilty

The man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more in a shooting at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Highland Park shooting suspect pleads not guilty to all 117 charges

Robert E Crimo is accused of murdering seven and wounding dozens more in an Independence Day mass shooting

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The Independent UK

Illinois parade attack suspect expected back in court

The man accused of opening fire at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago is due back in court a week after prosecutors announced he faces 117 felony counts in the attack that killed seven people and wounded dozens more

Chicago Tribune

Chicago leaders confident of Lollapalooza security plans in wake of Highland Park mass shooting

CHICAGO — Less than a month after a gunman climbed a fire escape and positioned himself on a rooftop to fire rifle rounds into a mass of Independence Day paradegoers below in Highland Park, Chicago officials said they are confident they can keep one of the city’s largest festivals safe…

The Independent UK

Federal court denies Noem's Mount Rushmore fireworks appeal

A federal appeals court has dismissed an appeal from South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem in her legal fight to hold a fireworks display at Mount Rushmore to celebrate Independence Day last year

Chicago Tribune

‘We need help.’ In first Highland Park council meeting since mass shooting, mayor renews call for federal assault weapons ban

CHICAGO — Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering continued to call for a federal ban on assault-style weapons Monday during the City Council’s first meeting since the Independence Day mass shooting.

Chicago Tribune

8-year-old boy paralyzed in Highland Park shooting remains in critical condition

CHICAGO — It’s been almost 20 days since 8-year-old Cooper Roberts was hospitalized after being critically wounded at the Independence Day parade shooting in Highland Park. The bullet caused injuries that left the boy paralyzed from the waist down and despite some progress, he remains in critical condition, according to…

Chicago Tribune

Boy who was paralyzed in parade shooting goes outside for first time since July 4

CHICAGO — It’s been almost 20 days since 8-year-old boy Cooper Roberts was hospitalized after being critically wounded at the Independence Day parade shooting in Highland Park. The bullet caused injuries that left the boy paralyzed from the waist down and despite some progress, he remains in critical condition, according…

Chicago Tribune

Gun-makers have long been shielded from liability after mass shootings. That’s starting to change

As Highland Park officials ponder their legal response to the Independence Day mass shooting that killed seven people and injured dozens more, a slow-moving case just over the state line suggests one possible path.

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