Page 9 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
Cong calls PM's speech 'hollow', says nothing 'meaningful' for common man
In his last Independence Day speech before Lok Sabha elections, Modi presented a picture of rising India under his government, contrasting it with what he termed was "policy paralysis" under the UPA
 "Cong calls PM's speech 'hollow', says nothing 'meaningful' for common man")
India taking its rightful place as a leading global power, says US
US said the values shared by the two countries contribute to inspiring collaboration in health, energy, environment, science, and high technology
 "India taking its rightful place as a leading global power, says US")
The story behind the making of the first tricolour and the national emblem
As opposition came to the fore with the assumption that Congress' tricolour flag with Gandhiji's charkha in the middle would be the national flag, Ashoka chakra was put in place of the charkha
 "The story behind the making of the first tricolour and the national emblem")
Bored of the same dull rituals every Independence Day? It's time to change
If India's strength is yuva urja (energy of the youth), as the hoardings keep reminding us, can't that be the burden of the Independence Day spirit?
 "Bored of the same dull rituals every Independence Day? It's time to change")
From healthcare scheme to space mission: Highlights of PM's I-Day speech
This was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's last Independence Day address before the country goes to the polls in 2019
 "From healthcare scheme to space mission: Highlights of PM's I-Day speech")
Internet, mobile phone services suspended in Kashmir valley
The services were suspended as a precautionary measure as part of the security drill on Independence Day
 "Internet, mobile phone services suspended in Kashmir valley")
Google Doodle celebrates India's 72nd Independence Day
The doodle features the national animal and national bird of the country, tiger and peacock, respectively
 "Google Doodle celebrates India's 72nd Independence Day")
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
 "PM Narendra Modi to address nation from Red Fort on 72nd Independence Day")
India at pivotal moment, let contentious issues not distract us: President
Ram Nath Kovi also appealed to Indians to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi by devoting themselves to the ideals that the Father of the Nation lived by
 "India at pivotal moment, let contentious issues not distract us: President")
Niti Aayog CEO throws 'Swach Bharat' challenge at railways on I-day eve
Amitabh Kant listed the names of five of the dirtiest stations
 "Niti Aayog CEO throws 'Swach Bharat' challenge at railways on I-day eve")
On I-Day eve, about 500,000 form 700-km human chain along Indo-Pak border
Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje took aerial survey of the event and paid tributes to the martyrs
 "On I-Day eve, about 500,000 form 700-km human chain along Indo-Pak border")
This I-Day, watch live-streaming of PM Modi's speech on Google, YouTube
Efforts of Prasar Bharti collaborating with Google is a part of it's agenda to create a wider reach and creating a way for younger generations to familiarise with experience of Doordarshan
 "This I-Day, watch live-streaming of PM Modi's speech on Google, YouTube")
Independence Day: Centre urges states to discourage use of plastic flags
An advisory issued by Centre said the national flag represents the hopes and aspirations of Indian people and hence occupies a position of honour
With Independence Day speech, PM Modi set to sound the 2019 poll bugle
On August 15, Modi may also dedicate to the nation a 190-km railway line between Dadri in Uttar Pradesh and Phulera in Rajasthan
 "With Independence Day speech, PM Modi set to sound the 2019 poll bugle")
Independence Day: What's on the minds of India's youngest eligible voters?
It is a segment that has in the past played a critical role in defining the political course of the country
 "Independence Day: What's on the minds of India's youngest eligible voters?")
Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm mall freedom sale: Discounts, cashback and more
Amazon India is holding 'Freedom Sale' (August 9 to 12), Paytm Mall is running 'Freedom Cashback' sale (August 8 to 15) and Flipkart will hold 'The Big Freedom' sale (August 10 to 12)
 "Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm mall freedom sale: Discounts, cashback and more")
Crowdsourcing ideas for I-Day
Ahead of the 71st Independence Day celebration, the crowd has been generous in telling the Prime Minister what he should include in his 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
Flag war in Kerala: Bhagwat unfurls tricolour in Palakkad, RSS slams CPI(M)
Mohan Bhagwat hoisted the tricolour defying the orders issued by the district administration
 "Flag war in Kerala: Bhagwat unfurls tricolour in Palakkad, RSS slams CPI(M)")
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
