The Prime Minister's speech was closely watched for potential new initiatives or expansions of ongoing programs as the opposition continues to challenge his government with populist welfare promises.
India-Pakistan partition: Movable assets were split in an 80-20 ratio, including animals like the "Joymoni" elephant and a gold-plated carriage, which India secured through a coin toss. The partition's legacy highlights the challenges and deep scars left by this historic event.
Delhi Police has issued a ban on the flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms, including paragliders, hang-gliders, and hot air balloons, in the national capital from August 2 to August 16. The order, issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, aims to ensure security during celebrations.
Students participated in flag hoisting ceremonies, array of cultural programs, sports events, essay writings, drawings and speech competitions, among others with much fanfare and zeal.
The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' rally is done under the aegis of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' to urge individuals to bring the flag home and to raise it to mark the 77th year of India's freedom.
Independence Day is proclaimed a national holiday, which implies that each government office, post office, bank, and shop will be closed.
Ahead of the 74th Independence Day celebrations, the full dress rehearsal ceremony of the I-Day took place on August 13 (today).
The nation will celebrate its 72nd Independence Day on August 15.
The APY was focussed on all citizens in the unorganised sector, who would join the National Pension System (NPS) administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and who are not members of any statutory social security scheme.
Thane: A mall in Thane city has decided to dedicate the Independence Day tomorrow to the landslide-hit families of Malin village in Maharashtra's Pune district. Over 150 people were killed in the landslide that flattened
Ahmedabad: He may not have been declared BJP's prime ministerial candidate just yet but Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today seemed to have already donned the mantle when he said the nation would be comparing
New Delhi, Aug 15: Soon after the Prime Minister finished his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of Red Fort, Anna Hazare's associate and former top cop Kiran Bedi tweeted: “PM's speech indicates WHAT (MAY) be
Islamabad, Aug 14: Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf today said India should “avoid delaying tactics” while working for the resolution of the Kashmir issue. “We hope that India, while respecting the UN Resolutions, will
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, Aug 15: In a veiled attack on Rahul Gandhi, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today said there are people in the country who visit homes of the poor for “photo-ops”.The Congress rebuffed Modi
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