Page 8 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
PM Modi greets nation on 73rd Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan
In his sixth consecutive address to the nation, Modi is likely to focus on the theme of 'New India
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Top events today: PM Modi to address nation, WTO panel meet and more
From PM Modi to deliver his sixth Independence Day speech to Indian Railways getting first dedicated corridor for freight trains, Business Standard brings you top events of the day
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Independence Day 2019 LIVE: Big defence, infra push; PM's key announcements
Independence Day speech LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation concludes. Know important highlights of the prime minister's speech
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Nationalism a show-stopper on I-Day after govt scraps J&K's special status
Crowd-sourced wish list for the PM speech is not vocal on economic slowdown
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States of the union
Centre-state relations need to improve
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Ads with a cause: Brands work their way on Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan
From consumer goods to fashion and lifestyle as well as aircraft manufacturers, cause-led advertising rules the day
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Delhi Police, Goa govt face flak after they refer to I-Day as Republic Day
The circular urged officials 'to take needful action in light of the ensuing celebrations of Republic Day'
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India's economic growth was negative more often before 1947 than after
The average growth in the 50 years leading to Independence was 0.06%
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Facial recognition technology at Red Fort for security on Independence Day
Army, paramilitary forces and 20,000 Delhi Police personnel have also been deployed
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Wing Commander Abhinandan likely to be awarded Vir Chakra on I-Day: Report
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman is set to fly the MiG-21 again within a few weeks as a medical board cleared his return to the fighter cockpit
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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
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Jammu and Kashmir turmoil: Pakistan expels Indian envoy, suspends trade
The situation in Kashmir remained 'peaceful' but tense
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J&K turmoil: Security beefed up at airports; vehicles to undergo checks
A fresh alert was issued on Tuesday in view of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir
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'Let your thoughts be heard', PM Modi invites suggestions for I-Day speech
'I am delighted to invite you all to share your valuable inputs for my speech on 15th August', PM Modi tweeted
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Who watched what on Independence Day: Here's the breakdown of TV viewership
With all channels covering the event live, Hindi news genre on August 15 grew by 43
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India turns 71: Talking progress of economies, India beats Pakistan hollow
India only grew stronger after its own bailout from the IMF in 1991, the economic liberalisation opened up the economy
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India to launch first manned space mission by 2022: PM Narendra Modi
Before the country celebrates its 75th Independence Day, India will place an Indian in space, the PM said
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Independence Day Speech: Modi woos farmers; critics say 'disappointed'
Among PM Modi's string of promises for farmers was doubling of their income by 2022
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Independence Day: PM sets tone for 2019 polls, promises development for all
Expectedly, the PM also gave a report card of sorts of his government's 51-months in office
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Promise of a new India
PM's message was for an increasingly prosperous nation
