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Independence Day (15 August): Essay ideas for school students

Independence Day celebrated on 15th August, is a significant national holiday in India. It marks the day when the country gained independence from British rule in 1947. This day reminds us of the sacrifices and courage all men and women took to free our country from the Britishers. This day…

The Times of India

Travel from Delhi to Dehradun and Agra to Jaipur for just INR 1! Know how

Independence Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t planned a trip yet, we will give you a good reason to get out and explore more. As part of its festive offer for August 15th, the country's 77th Independence Day, GreenCell Mobility's intercity electric AC coach service NueGo has launched…

The Times of India

DD all set for a makeover with fresh programmes, regional and OTT focus

Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, Prasar Bharati will be launching the Sanskrit version of the popular patriotic song Hum Jiyenge Aur Marenge Aye Watan Tere Liye from Subhash Ghai-directed action thriller Karma.

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Farmers to stage dharna on August 14

Organisations to hold overnight dharna on eve of Independence Day in Yadgir to demand fulfilment of farmers' demands and nation's integrity. Karanataka Pranth Raitha Sangha, Karnataka Krishi Kooli Karmikara Sangha and CITU to jointly hold dharna from 5pm Aug 14 to 12am Aug 15, hoisting national flag to mark Independence…

The Hindu

National flags to be sold at all post offices in Andhra Pradesh

The Department of Posts will sell national flags in all post offices across Andhra Pradesh, ahead of the Independence Day celebrations. “The sale of national flags has begun and the response has been good. People can buy the flags at their nearby post offices or place the order online,” said…

The Hindu

Sarpanches of vibrant villages, farmers, fishermen invited to attend Independence Day celebrations

Around 1,800 special guests from all over India will be attending the Independence Day Flag hoisting by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Red Fort. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Police detects flaws in security ahead of I-Day celebrations, asks officials to rectify shortcomings

Delhi Police have found several flaws in the security arrangements in different places in the National Capital ahead of the Independence Day celebrations and G20 event. Delhi Police's Special Cell audited these places between 27 and 29th July 2023. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ro Khanna to raise human rights issues during India visit, say U.S. civil rights organisations

This week, Ro Khanna announced that he would lead a bipartisan congressional delegation to India that had been invited to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s annual Independence Day speech at the Red Fort on August 15. During the visit, the delegation will meet PM Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar…

The Hindu

Independence Day celebrations to kickstart in Assam from August 8: Himanta

Assam CM Sarma announces August 8 to 14 celebrations to mark Independence Day: village-level programmes, granite plaques, 75 saplings, special march, tricolour hoisting, soil pots to Delhi for memorial

The Hindu

Flower show at Lalbagh draws more than 90,000 visitors over weekend

Bengaluru Bengalureans kept their bi-annual date with the city’s floral extravaganza, as thousands thronged the Lalbagh Botanical Garden during the weekend to witness the flower show organised ahead of Independence Day

The Hindu

Ahead of Independence Day flower show in Bengaluru, parking restrictions around Lalbagh for 12 days

The Bengaluru traffic police have imposed parking restrictions around Lalbagh for 12 days, ahead of the flower show at the botanical garden organised by the Department of Horticulture as part of the Independence Day celebrations scheduled from August 4 to August 18.

The Hindu

Independence Day flower show to be a tribute to Kengal Hanumanthaiya

Lalbagh Botanical Garden's Independence Day flower show to pay tribute to Kengal Hanuamanthaiya

The Hindu

Flagpole at Fort St. George being refurbished

As the country prepares for the 77th Independence Day celebrations, the State government is refurbishing the rampart and the flagpole in Fort St. George

The Hindu

Watch Cars Launch Off A Cliff To Celebrate America's Independence Day

The Glacier View car launch has become a 4th of July tradition in the picturesque wilderness east of Palmer, Alaska.

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Record Heatwave Sweeps Northwestern US And Canada As Americans Celebrate Independence Day

Intense heatwave hits northwestern US and western Canada, posing health risks during outdoor holiday activities.

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GOP Twitter Account Mocked For Flag Blunder On Independence Day

Republican Party faces criticism after posting wrong flag image in now-deleted tweet

The Guardian - US

Republican party tweets Independence Day well-wishes with flag of Liberia

Official GOP account deletes tweet featuring Liberian flag, which has single white star where Stars and Stripes has 50

Daily Mirror

Jennifer Lopez and Kelly Rowland among huge list of stars at lavish Fourth of July bash

Michael Rubin's annual Fourth of July in the Hamptons was the party of the summer. His lavish white-themed Independence Day party drew in a huge list of famous celebrities this year

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UFC, MMA notables celebrate Fourth of July on social media

UFC and MMA fighters' patriotism was in full force in a variety of ways for Independence Day 2023 in the U.S.

The Independent UK

Iowa man wins Fourth of July Key Lime Pie Eating Championship in Florida Keys

New York had its hot dog eating contest to celebrate Independence Day

Tribune News Service

Florida woman, 101, leads Independence Day parade

Norma Fink, 101, doesn’t hesitate to share what keeps her moving.

Tribune News Service

July 4th is the time the most pets go missing. Here’s how experts urge owners to prepare.

While Independence Day is often marked with fireworks, barbecues and swimming for many Americans, it’s also a time many pets go missing amid the festivities, according to animal experts.

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Survey Reveals Majority Of Americans Unaware Of True Meaning Of Independence Day

Only 59% correctly identify July 4th as the signing of the Declaration of Independence, says OnePoll survey.

The Guardian - US

Biden decries gun violence as shootings across US mar Fourth of July festivities

At least 15 people shot dead across the country in mass shootings so far on the holiday weekend celebrating the US’s independence

The Independent UK

Three people killed and eight wounded in mass shooting at July 4 fireworks event in Fort Worth

The massacre unfolded just before midnight on Monday night as revellers gathered to enjoy Independence Day celebrations in the area of Diaz Avenue and Horne Street in Fort Worth’s Como neighbourhood

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