Page 12 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
KCR to attend closing ceremony of Swatantra Bharat Vajrotsavalu today
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao will attend the closing ceremony of "Swatantra Bharat Vajrotsavalu" on Monday
 "KCR to attend closing ceremony of Swatantra Bharat Vajrotsavalu today")
About 2.25 mn children watch Attenborough's 'Gandhi' in Telangana
As many as 2.25 million school children in Telangana have watched Richard Attenborough's movie 'Gandhi' which is being screened by state government as part of celebration of 75 years of independence.
 "About 2.25 mn children watch Attenborough's 'Gandhi' in Telangana")
A glimpse into India@100
What the five resolutions to make India a developed nation in 25 years really mean
 "A glimpse into India@100")
Merchandise sales higher than pre-Covid level on Independence Day weekend
Infiniti Malls said both its malls witnessed a considerable increase in footfalls and sales compared to 2019
 "Merchandise sales higher than pre-Covid level on Independence Day weekend")
'Tiranga' at ASI monuments permanent, except at sites with unlit flagpoles
The national flag hoisted on the premises of 150 ASI monuments on the 75th anniversary of India's independence will flutter permanently, except at sites where flagpoles are unlit after dark.
 "'Tiranga' at ASI monuments permanent, except at sites with unlit flagpoles")
Govt bonds, rupee strengthen as crude prices plunge on growth concerns
A decline in domestic headline retail inflation to a five-month low in July also bolstered the appetite for bonds
 "Govt bonds, rupee strengthen as crude prices plunge on growth concerns")
Jaishankar wishes Indonesian, Gabonese foreign ministers on their I-Day
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar extended his wishes to the Foreign Ministers of Indonesia and Gabon on their Independence Day and expressed confidence in the bilateral ties with both nations
 "Jaishankar wishes Indonesian, Gabonese foreign ministers on their I-Day")
BHARAT: An Indian font that integrates elements from 12 languages
India's top typographers at Rediffusion Design Studios have been working hard for the past six months to create a font that would be intrinsically and eternally Indian
 "BHARAT: An Indian font that integrates elements from 12 languages")
National flags worth over Rs 6 cr procured via GeM portal in last 6 weeks
More than 2.36 cr national flags worth over Rs 6 cr were procured by different government departments and states from public buying portal GeM from July 1 - August 15, according to an official data
 "National flags worth over Rs 6 cr procured via GeM portal in last 6 weeks")
What about past promises: TRS on PM Modi's Independence Day speech
Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi setting the 'Panch Pran' (five resolves) target during his Independence Day speech, the ruling TRS in Telangana asked as to what happens to his past promises
 "What about past promises: TRS on PM Modi's Independence Day speech")
US lawmakers, officials greet India on I-Day, pledge stronger ties
Top American lawmakers, governors and influential officials joined millions of Indian-Americans to celebrate India's I-Day and pledged stronger ties between the world's largest and oldest democracies
 "US lawmakers, officials greet India on I-Day, pledge stronger ties")
Over 50 mn selfies uploaded on 'Har Ghar Tiranga' website
More than five crore Tiranga selfies have been uploaded on the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign website so far, the Ministry of Culture informed while terming it a "stupendous achievement"
 "Over 50 mn selfies uploaded on 'Har Ghar Tiranga' website")
PM's speech inspires to contribute to making of Golden India: Amit Shah
Amit Shah described PM Modi's speech from the Red Fort on Independence Day as marvellous and said that it inspires every Indian to contribute in the making of a "Golden India"
 "PM's speech inspires to contribute to making of Golden India: Amit Shah")
Social reform & reconstruction
PM's speech focuses on advice for citizens
World leaders laud India's achievements on 75 years of independence
President Biden recalled Mahatma Gandhi's "enduring message of truth and non-violence" to honour 75 years of India's democratic journey.
 "World leaders laud India's achievements on 75 years of independence")
India at 75: People made Swachh Bharat a success, says PM Narendra Modi
Modi announced the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission from October 2, 2014, to be accomplished by 2019, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
 "India at 75: People made Swachh Bharat a success, says PM Narendra Modi")
Thousands witness iconic Attari-Wagah border ceremony after two years
This time the beating retreat ceremony comprising flag lowering and ceremonial drill held at the Attari-Wagah border with a full-key affair was special as India celebrated 75th Independence Day.
 "Thousands witness iconic Attari-Wagah border ceremony after two years")
Bill Gates, Joe Biden, ISS & others greet India on 76th Independence Day
Apart from Bill Gates, India-American astronaut Raja Chari also extended heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Independence day from the International Space Station
 "Bill Gates, Joe Biden, ISS & others greet India on 76th Independence Day")
Many thought India will go to ruins if British left, but it flourished: PM
The people made efforts and proved that India has immense capacity to survive all odds even as "hundreds of years of slavery" had inflicted "deep wounds" on it, PM Modi added.
 "Many thought India will go to ruins if British left, but it flourished: PM")
Gujarat CM announces 3% DA hike for govt employees on Independence Day
He also announced expansion of the one-kg gram (pulses) per card per family scheme for NFSA card holders, and widening income limit eligibility criteria for inclusion of beneficiaries under the act
 "Gujarat CM announces 3% DA hike for govt employees on Independence Day")
