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")
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?")
Chidambaram hails PM's call for population control, single-use plastic ban
Chidambaram also said he hoped the finance minister and I-T officials had heard the PM's exhortation to respect wealth creators loud and clear
 "Chidambaram hails PM's call for population control, single-use plastic ban")
Minimum government
Govt needs to walk the PM's talk
 "Minimum government")
BJP adds 30 million new members across the country: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Within a few months of the formation of the Congress government in the state, the Madhya Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has started drawing up its strategy for the 2024 elections
 "BJP adds 30 million new members across the country: Shivraj Singh Chouhan")
World leaders wish PM Modi on I-Day, say India is 'close friend'
Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, Bhutan PM Lotay Tshering were among the first leaders to congratulate Prime Minister Modi
 "World leaders wish PM Modi on I-Day, say India is 'close friend'")
Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj pens a poem on Independence Day: Read it here
In his poem, Bajaj uses the metaphor of the tricolour's three colours to capture a message for mind, heart and soul
 "Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj pens a poem on Independence Day: Read it here")
Visit 15 local destinations before 2022 to boost domestic tourism: PM Modi
Executives call for lower taxes to make travel affordable
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")
CRPF man who killed 3 terrorists despite bullet injury gets Kirti Chakra
Singh, a Deputy Commandant in the CRPF has won five gallantry awards since 2004 when he joined the CRPF
 "CRPF man who killed 3 terrorists despite bullet injury gets Kirti Chakra")
Major push for military, infra in PM Modi's I-Day speech: Key takeaways
From Rs 100-trn modern infra investment to long-awaited CDS, here are the highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech from the ramparts of Red Fort
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
73rd Independence Day: NSG sniper to SWAT, heavy security deployed in Delhi
Several roads leading to the Red Fort were barricaded for security purpose with heavy deployment of police personnel at every point in and around it
 "73rd Independence Day: NSG sniper to SWAT, heavy security deployed in Delhi")
