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Confused whether its India’s 75th or 76th Independence Day? Read on to understand the math
New Delhi: As India celebrates another year of Independence on August 15 under the government’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ programme, people are facing confusion in determining whether it is the country’s 75th or…
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Ozlem Yilmaz becomes Turkey’s first-ever female general
Ankara: For the first time in the history of the Turkish armed forces, Ozlem Yilmaz has announced as female general on August 13, Anadolu Agency reported. Ozlem Yılmaz was appointed by the…
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Telangana: RTC buses to get alarms and cameras for safety
Hyderabad: As a part of the iRASTE, an alarm has been put in a few buses on a trial basis. Emerging Technologies has taken up the challenge in collaboration with IIIT-Hyderabad, Intel,…
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Zimbabwe is banking on Pakistan-born Sikandar Raza against India
The Indian sub-continent has always been the home of immense talent when it comes to cricket. Many cricketers who have their roots in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh have settled elsewhere across the globe and have…
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Ram temple opening timed perfectly for BJP’s 2024 campaign
Ayodhya: Ayodhya is all set to be the focal point of the BJP’s campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The 2024 elections are perfectly timed with the completion of the grand…
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Constitution dispels notion that delivery of justice is sole responsibility of courts: CJI Ramana
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Monday said the executive, legislature and the judiciary are “equal repositories” of constitutional trust, and the Constitution dispels the notion that delivery of…
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Speculations rife on India’s role in aiding US on Zawahiri’s location
Islamabad: Slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Ladens successor Ayman Al Zawahiri was assassinated in “an over-the-horizon operation” involving a “secret weapon” by the US in downtown Kabul on July 31, more than…
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With unfulfilled promises for 2022, PM Modi sets goals for 2047
New Delhi: Amidst the grand celebrations for India’s 76th Independence Day at Red Fort in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid down a roadmap of success for 2047 even as his promises…
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What made it to PM Modi’s speech on India’s 76th Indepedence Day?
New Delhi: As India celebrates 75 years since Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hoisted the Tricolour at the Red Fort and addressed the nation on the occasion. While addressing the…
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PM’s ‘nari shakti’ speech: Activists question Modi on what’s done on ground for women
New Delhi: Women rights activists on Monday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the actual implementation of schemes for women on the ground after he hailed ‘Nari shakti’ in his Independence Day…
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China announces new Taiwan drills as US delegation visits
Taipei: China announced more military drills around Taiwan as the island’s president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation Monday, in a further sign of support among American lawmakers for…
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Telangana: 2 electrocuted to death during flag hoisting on I-day
Hyderabad: While hosting the national flag on the 76th Independence Day, two people were electrocuted and another was seriously injured in Anand Nagar of Indresham village, Sangareddy District. Two victims, Tirupathi (42)…
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Iran denies involvement in attack on Salman Rushdie
Tehran: An Iranian government official denied on Monday that Tehran was involved in the assault on author Salman Rushdie, in remarks that were the country’s first public comments on the attack. The…
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India logs 14,917 new COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths
New Delhi: In the last 24 hours, India reported 14,917 new COVID-19 cases and 32 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday. The new fatalities have increased the nationwide death toll…
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‘Draw inspiration from freedom fighters’, Hyderabad CP on I-Day
Hyderabad: City police commissioner C V Anand celebrated the country’s 76th Independence Day at the police commissionerate, Banjara Hills. Addressing the gathering, the senior police officer spoke about the sacrifices and courage…
