Page 7 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
Security intensified in Jammu ahead of I-Day, quick response teams deployed
Security has been intensified across the Jammu region with increased checking and patrolling ahead of Independence Day celebrations , a police official said
 "Security intensified in Jammu ahead of I-Day, quick response teams deployed")
Tricolour sales dip as schools, colleges remain closed due to Covid-19
A factor that is contributing to dipping sales is the online sale of national flags on e-commerce websites, says Khadi Gram Udyog employee
 "Tricolour sales dip as schools, colleges remain closed due to Covid-19")
Unique ID, data privacy give strength to Centre's digital health mission
Digitised health records could help collate and analyse data in a more comprehensive and 'real time' manner for policymaking
 "Unique ID, data privacy give strength to Centre's digital health mission")
Rajasthan Guv cancels Independence Day event; cites rising Covid-19 cases
Governor Kalraj Mishra, in a statement, expressed concern over the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Rajasthan Guv cancels Independence Day event; cites rising Covid-19 cases")
Restricting trade with China: Duties, non-tariff barriers or devaluation?
Although the Modi government does all the right things on economic policy, it does so in such a low-key manner that it does nothing to change the mood in the country
MHA issues guidelines for Independence Day celebrations amid Covid-19
MHA issued an advisory for the Independence Day celebrations on August 15 amid the coronavirus pandemic
 "MHA issues guidelines for Independence Day celebrations amid Covid-19")
Avoid large gatherings on Independence Day, invite those recovered: Centre
The Centre has asked all states to avoid large congregation of people, and ensure social distancing and wearing of masks while celebrating the Independence Day amid the novel coronavirus pandemic
Rapper Kanye West announces 2020 US Presidential bid; Elon Musk backs him
The multiple Grammy winner took to social media on country's 244th Independence Day (July 4) to share the news
 "Rapper Kanye West announces 2020 US Presidential bid; Elon Musk backs him")
Independence Day speech: PM Modi says wealth creators must be honoured
In his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the setting up of CDS post, highlighted the dangers of population explosion, among other things
 "Independence Day speech: PM Modi says wealth creators must be honoured")
Violence in the name of faith not acceptable: PM Modi in I-Day speech
The comments assume significance in the backdrop of incidents of lynchings by cow vigilantes
 "Violence in the name of faith not acceptable: PM Modi in I-Day speech")
PM Modi's Independence Day speech hints at policy shift on jobs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a new political agenda - to make a new India by 2022
Independence Day speech: PM Narendra Modi again pushes for digital cash
Today is the era of IT and let's move ahead on the path of digital transaction, says PM Modi
 "Independence Day speech: PM Narendra Modi again pushes for digital cash")
Modi's Independence Day speech is all about creating a 'New India'
Says note ban helped nab shell firms and GST increased efficiency
 "Modi's Independence Day speech is all about creating a 'New India'")
PM Modi's Independence Day speech decoded in numbers
From ramparts of Red Fort, PM rattled off numbers pertaining to demonetisation, GDP, black money
Modi keeps his promise with shortest I-Day speech in 4 yrs
Speaking for 57 minutes, it was his shortest I-Day address
 "Modi keeps his promise with shortest I-Day speech in 4 yrs")
Minimum government
Govt needs to walk the PM's talk
 "Minimum government")
Decisions on Article 370, triple talaq within 10 weeks of new govt: PM Modi
In his address to the nation on 73rd Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort, he said his government has dedicated itself on all fronts in the service of countrymen
 "Decisions on Article 370, triple talaq within 10 weeks of new govt: PM Modi")
PM Narendra Modi to address nation from Red Fort on 72nd Independence Day
According to media reports, the topics that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be discussing are cases of rape, education, employment, reservation system and open defecation
Police in Jammu ask people to cooperate, stay alert ahead of August 15
People have been advised to cooperation with security personnel and not hesitate in disclosing their identity
 "Police in Jammu ask people to cooperate, stay alert ahead of August 15")
What role for a tri-service chief?
The value of the Chief of Defence Staff will depend on whether he is able to trigger reform of higher defence management structures
 "What role for a tri-service chief?")
