Page 3 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
23 Delhi Police personnel conferred Police Medals for their service
Twenty-three Delhi Police personnel have been conferred Police Medals for their service on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day, officials said on Saturday
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Foundational commitment to democracy basis of special India, US ties: Biden
Biden has said that the foundational commitment to respecting the will of the people through democracy continues to inspire the world and is the basis of the special bond between India and the US
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Independence Day: Preparations afoot for flag hoisting ceremony at Red Fort
Preparations were underway for the national flag hoisting ceremony on Sunday at Red Fort in New Delhi on the occasion of 75th Independence Day
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I-Day LIVE: Delhi CM announces 'Deshbhakti Curriculum' for govt schools
Independence Day speech 2021 LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort today. Catch LIVE updates on I-day celebrations across India
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In his Independence Day broadcast, Rajnath thanks military for its support
The defence minister lauded 'Make in India' initiative that took off recently - the Rs 40,000 crore construction of six conventional submarines under Project 75-India
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Country yet to come out of devastating effects of second Covid wave: Kovind
Referring to the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics, he lauded the 'stellar' performance by the country's sportspersons
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On eve of 75th I-Day, President says world looks up at miracle of India
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday greeted citizens on the 75th Independence Day, saying the world looks up at the miracle of India which reflects a plurality of traditions
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I-Day: PM to unfurl flag at Red Fort, helicopters to shower flower petals
Thirty-two athletes who have won medals at Olympics, two officials of SAI have been invited to participate in celebrations at Red Fort on Sunday, Defence Ministry said in a statement
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Olympians, corona warriors to be part of I-Day celebration at Red Fort
Olympians and corona warriors, who played a vital role in fighting nvisible enemy -- Covid 19, would be part of the 75th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in National Capital
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Delhi Police tighten security ahead of Independence Day Celebration
Superintendents of Police of all districts in Delhi have been instructed to be vigilant ahead of Independence Day, informed Delhi Police on Saturday.
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Indian,Pakistani troops exchange sweets along LoC in Kashmir on Pak's I-Day
Army personnel on Saturday greeted their Pakistani counterparts on their nation's Independence Day and exchanged sweets along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Aug 14 to be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: PM Modi
PM Modi announced on Saturday that August 14 will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in the memory of the struggles and sacrifices of people
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IED-fitted sticky bombs recovered in J&K's Poonch, major tragedy averted
Ahead of Independence Day, a major tragedy was averted when security forces seized improvised explosive device-fitted four sticky bombs from a man in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Friday
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Multi-layered security arrangements at Red Fort for Independence Day
According to the police, anti-drone systems have also been installed at the Red Fort in view of the recent terror attack at IAF station in Jammu airport
Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of Independence Day
Traffic restrictions for the full-dress rehearsal on August 13 and for the Independence Day function will remain the same, the police said.
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75th year of Independence: Delhi govt kicks off anniversary celebrations
The Delhi government on Monday kicked off celebrations to mark the 75th year of India's Independence with a ceremonial run held from the city secretariat to Rajghat.
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Independence Day speech in Covid times
With no end in sight yet, Covid-19 is likely to dominate the narrative like last year
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Manoj Sinha reviews preparedness for Independence Day celebrations in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reviewed the planning and preparedness for the upcoming celebrations of Independence Day
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PM Modi asks people to share their inputs for his Independence Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged citizens to share their inputs for his Independence Day speech on August 15, saying their thoughts will reverberate from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
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Red Fort to be shut for public from July 21 to Independence Day: ASI
The Red Fort will be shut for the public from July 21 to August 15 till the Independence Day celebrations are over, according to an order from the Archaeological Society of India.
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