Independece Day
In a 1st, Indian tricolour to be hoisted at iconic Times Square in New York
The FIA said this year's Independence Day celebrations will include the flag-hoisting ceremony at Times Square and the annual tradition of illuminating the Empire State Building
 "In a 1st, Indian tricolour to be hoisted at iconic Times Square in New York")
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: PM launches week-long drive to free India of garbage
The week-long campaign to free India of garbage will be till August 15
 "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: PM launches week-long drive to free India of garbage")
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
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Responding to floods
India needs a holistic approach
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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
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Best of BS Opinion: Wealth creation, auto slowdown and plastic waste woes
From fixing the demand slump to unleashing a micro-loan revolution in the country and Vodafone's India woes, here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
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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
 "Major push for military, infra in PM Modi's I-Day speech: Key takeaways")
Best of BS Opinion: Climate change, India's economic challenge, and more
From J&K to Indian economy, read best of Business Standard opinion here
 "Best of BS Opinion: Climate change, India's economic challenge, and more")
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%
 "India's economic growth was negative more often before 1947 than after")
Modi to deliver his sixth I-Day speech, expected to talk about J&K, economy
Modi has used August 15 addresses to present a report card on the governments performance to highlight how the country has grown on his watch
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Article 370: Pakistan halts trade with India, expels envoy, shuts airspace
Islamabad on Wednesday expelled Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria and said it would not be sending its high commissioner-designate to New Delhi. Listen to this podcast for more.
 "Article 370: Pakistan halts trade with India, expels envoy, shuts airspace")
In pics: Glimpses of 72nd Independence Day celebrations from across India
From children to artistes and soldiers at the border, Independence Day holds surreal importance for all
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