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India at 75 | Red Fort sees multi-layered security cover

A five-kilometre area around the Red Fort was marked as a “no kite flying zone,” till the tricolour was hoisted

The Hindu

India at 75 | PM Modi let nation down by not talking about unfulfilled promises made in last eight years: Congress

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said PM Modi is becoming a victim of his own words and there is no enthusiasm or zest in his speech or heart as most of the promises made in the last eight years remained unfulfilled.

The Hindu

India at 75: Modi says country eyeing ‘developed’ tag in 25 years

India PM makes the pledge while addressing the nation on the 75th anniversary of India’s independence from British rule.

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Judiciary, legislature, executive need to work in tandem to solve larger issues: Law minister Kiren Rijiju

NEW DELHI: Judiciary, legislature and executive face unique challenges but they will have to work together to solve the problems of a vast country like India, Union law minister Kiren Rijiju said on Monday.

The Times of India

Salman Rushdie: Who is he, what is he known for and what happened to him?

His book was banned in 45 Islamic countries, with hundreds of British Muslims endorsing the death sentence

The Independent UK

Pakistani PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: New Cooperation Opportunities with Saudi Arabia

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif places economic reform at the top of his country's priorities, 75 years after Pakistan's independence. Sharif believes a serious dialogue concerning Jammu and Kashmir is contingent on India stopping the "illegal acts" and "brutal treatment of innocent Kashmiris." In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Sharif…

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Freedom 75: Indian sportspersons extend Independence Day wishes to the Nation

Several Indian sportspersons have greeted their fans and others on the 75th Independence Anniversary 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Free education, healthcare are not freebies: Kejriwal

Mr. Kejriwal was speaking at the Delhi government's Independence Day event at Chhatrasal Stadium here

The Hindu

Nationalism is not a mere political programme; Nationalism is a religion: Sri Aurobindo

While August 15 is celebrated as the Independence Day of India, this special day also marks the birth anniversary of one of the most important philosopher-sage of the 20th century, Sri Aurobindo. Born on August 15, 1872, he joined India's independence movement from British rule and later became a spiritual…

The Times of India

Bill Gates hails PM Modi for prioritising healthcare, digital transformation

Bill Gates’ remarks come as India celebrates 75th anniversary of its independence

The Hindu

India at 75 | Federalism, secularism the driving forces of India’s unity, says Kerala CM

Kerala has strived to remain a glowing example of federalism: Pinarayi Vijayan on Independence Day

The Hindu

Transparency in selection process is key to India's success in sporting arena: PM Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India has come a long way on the front of transparency in national selection of athletes and that has been key to country's success at the multi-sporting events.

The Times of India

India and Pakistan at 75: partition remains an open wound as new friction points arise

The global arena in which the nuclear-armed neighbours confront each other is changing radically

The Guardian - US

Respect for women important pillar for India's growth: PM Modi

Speaking on the significance of a united nation, Mr. Modi said India has much to teach the world on the concept of unity which begins with the family structure

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Indian cricketers wish countrymen Happy Independence Day

NEW DELHI: Leading India current and former cricketers, including Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mithali Raj, Shikhar Dhawan, took to social media to congratulate the country on its 75th Independence Day, which is being celebrated as 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.

The Hindu

India hands over Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft to Sri Lanka Navy

Colombo had requested two of them in 2018; another to arrive within two years

The Hindu

India at 75 | Self-obsessed government hell-bent on trivialising freedom fighters' sacrifices: Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi said that in the last 75 years, India has left an indelible mark on the international arena in all fields including science, education, health and information technology through the hard work of its talented people

Dynamite News

Freedom 75: Rahul Gandhi greets people on 75th Independence Anniversary

Sharing a quote from the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's 'Tryst with Destiny' speech, he also posted a montage of pictures highlighting India's rich cultural tradition. Read more on Dynamite News:

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India reports 14,917 Covid cases

The death toll has climbed to 5,27,069 with 32 fatalities

The Hindu

India achieved 10% ethanol blending target ahead of schedule: PM

Last week, the Prime Minister stated that 10% ethanol blending had resulted in saving of about ₹50,000 crore of foreign exchange, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and gave farmers an alternate source of income

Reuters

Modi says India aims to become developed nation in 25 years

India will aim to become a developed nation within 25 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a national day address on Monday, with policies to support domestic production in power, defence and digital technology.

The Hindu

India at 75 | Biden says U.S. & India are indispensable partners; invokes Mahatma Gandhi in Independence Day message

This year, the U.S. and India also celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, U.S. President Joe Biden said

The Times of India

Independence Day speech: Natural & chemical free farming to give strength to self-reliant India, PM Modi says

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said natural and chemical-free farming can boost the country's efforts to be more self-reliant in agriculture.

The Times of India

I-Day Speech: Respect women, support Nari Shakti, PM Modi says

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to pledge not to do anything that lowers the dignity of women, saying a mentality to insult them in speeches and behaviour has crept in.

The Hindu

India at 75 | Google marks 75th anniversary of 'Azadi' with animated doodle inspired by kite-flying

Google has added GIF animation to it, infusing a layer of dynamism and thus, bringing the doodle alive, as the tricolour-themed kites can be seen moving in the air

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