Independence Day
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India
PM Modi extends Independence Day greetings to Afghan President
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Independence Day and also reiterated support to the country’s aspiration to free itself from the menace…
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Entertainment
AR Rahman’s ‘Thamizha Thamizha’ recreated by 65 singers on I’Day
Chennai: On the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day, 65 musicians have come together to sing a new rendition of AR Rahman’s “Thamizha Thamizha”. Titled “Together As One”, the song is…
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India
India, Mauritius enjoys unique friendship: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that India and Mauritius enjoy a unique friendship based on shared cultural and linguistic heritage and robust cooperation in many areas. He…
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Sports
Raina reveals the reason behind retiring with Dhoni on Independence Day
Breaking the hearts of the millions, cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina announced their retirement from international cricket on Saturday, August 15. Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings teammate Suresh Raina…
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India
Woman inspector in TN puts father’s funeral on wait mode, leads parade
Tirunelveli (TN): Despite the death of her father, a police inspector led the Independence Day parade here, giving primacy for duty and putting his funeral on wait mode. Suppressing her grief,…
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News
We need to preserve the Ganga Jamuna culture of India: Nazim
Kamaridi: Feroz-ud-Din Press Secretary Jamiat Kamariya Hafiz Abdul Wajib Ali Khan’s Deputy Nazim Madrasa Hazan Ram had unfurled the national flag in Fahim-ud-Din Mushiri Security on Independence Day. On the…
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Photos
Hyderabad decked out in tri-colour for August 15
Hyderabad: Both the Telangana Minorities Commission and AIMIM took part in annual flag-raising ceremonies on Independence Day. Mohammed Qamaruddin Chairman Telangana Minorities Commission, Dr Hafiz Muzaffar Hussain Khan (scholar, philanthropist,…
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India
President Kovind hosts ‘At Home’ reception on I-Day
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday hosted ‘At Home’ reception in the President House in the national capital on the occasion of 74th Independence Day. Vice President Venkaiah…
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Entertainment
Vicky Kaushal treats fans with a sitar version of ‘Ae Watan’ on Independence Day
Mumbai: Actor Vicky Kaushal on Saturday treated his fans by showing his sitar skills as he played ‘Ae Watan’ from his 2018 film ‘Raazi,’ on the occasion of the 74th Independence Day. The…
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Telangana
Independence day celebrated in Telangana amid COVID-19 pandemic
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday led the 74th Independence day celebrations by hoisting the national flag at his camp office-cum-official residence here, amid the COVID-19 crisis. Rao…
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India
BSF exchange sweets with Border Guard B’desh on Independence Day
Petrapole: The Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Saturday exchanged sweets on the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day at Petrapole border in West Bengal’s North…
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Featured News
Remembering 4 Muslim women who fought for Indian independence
Hyderabad: On the occasion of 74th Independence Day, let us remember these Muslim women who proved their strength, enthusiasm and determinism in the fight for freedom. These women broke the…
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Photos
Restrictions on internet services and movement in J&K during Independence Day
Srinagar: Restrictions on the movement of people were put in Srinagar city especially in the areas connecting to Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium where Governor Sinha unfurled the National Flag on 15th of August.…
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India
Patnaik hoists flag, lauds healthcare workers for fight against COVID-19
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik hoisted the national flag at in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of the 74th Independence Day and paid tribute to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives…
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India
Srinagar: Projectors installed to live stream PM’s I-Day speech
Srinagar: Projectors were set up by the administration at two of the busiest intersections in Srinagar city for live streaming of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech on the Independence Day. The…
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Bollywood News
Amitabh Bachchan shares picture of Indian flag made of vegetables
New Delhi: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday extended Independence Day greetings to his fans with an amazing picture of Indian national flag created with the help of vegetables. Bachchan who recently recovered from COVID-19,…
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News
I-Day celebrated across Jammu region amid heightened security
Jammu: The 74th Independence Day was celebrated with full zeal and patriotic fervour across Jammu region on Saturday amid heightened security arrangements and the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. However, the…
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Hyderabad News
Unity is prerequisite for development: Prof. Rahmatullah
Hyderabad: Unity of the Nation is a prerequisite in development of our country. The leading freedom fighter, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, once said that if an angel from heaven offers…
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India
Nepal PM calls up Modi to greet India on Independence Day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart K P Sharma Oli held a telephonic conversation on Saturday during which the two leaders expressed “mutual solidarity” amid efforts being…
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Hyderabad News
KCR hoists Tricolour amid low-key celebrations
Hyderabad: The 74th Independence Day was a low-key affair in Telangana due to the COVID-19 pandemic as Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao hoisted the national flag at his official residence in…
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India
Will soon launch a project to conserve Asiatic Lions: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that his government will soon launch a project to conserve Asiatic Lions and its landscape in a holistic manner. Addressing the nation…
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Photos
City police celebrate 74th Independence Day at CAR headquarters
Hyderabad: The 74th Independence Day Celebrations at City Police held at CAR Headquarters, Petlaburj, Hyderabad. Sri. Anjani Kumar, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad city unfurled the National flag in the…
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Delhi
Kejriwal remembers Bhagat Singh, Mahatma Gandhi on I-day
New Delhi: Independence Day is an occasion to remember the freedom fighters from Bhagat Singh to Mahatma Gandhi who sacrificed everything so that we could breathe freely, said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday. “Today…
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CM KCR celebrates Independence Day at Pragati Bhavan
Hyderabad: CM Sri K. Chandrashekar Rao has hoisted the national flag at Pragathi Bhavan on the occasion of 74th Independence Day. MP Dr. K Keshava Rao, Government‘s Chief Advisor Sri…
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Entertainment
Priyanka remembers ‘strong and fearless’ women who fought for freedom
New Delhi: Actor Priyanka Chopra on Saturday addressed and paid her respects to all those fearless women in history who have played their own unique role during the struggle for the country’s…
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India
3 COVID vax currently in the testing phase in India: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said three vaccines are currently under testing phase in India and their mass production will begin as soon as the scientists give the…
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PM Modi on Independence Day at Red Fort
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves after addressing the nation during the 74th Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug 15, 2020. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)(PTI15-08-2020_000037B)…
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Top Stories
Make in India but also for world: Modi’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat
New Delhi: Unveiling his vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the goal is to make India a global manufacturing hub while a Rs 110 lakh crore…
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India
Construction of temple in Ayodhya a moment of pride:Prez Kovind
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said while India believes in peace it is also capable of giving a befitting response to any attempt of aggression as shown…
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NRIs Corner
I-Day celebrations to be livestream in Dubai: Indian Consulate
DUBAI: Independence Day celebrations at the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai scheduled to take place on Saturday will be livestreamed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it was…
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