Independence Day 2024
Independence Day 2024
The Independence Day is celebrated on August 15 every year to commemorate India’s freedom from the British rule in 1947. On this day, the people remember those brave freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives to get Independence for India.
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Design in India, design for the world: PM Modi urges boost in manufacturing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of enhancing the quality of Indian products to ensure they meet global standards
Updated On : 15 Aug 2024 | 1:05 PM IST "Independence Day 2024")
Rahul 1st LoP in 10 yrs to attend I-Day event; made to sit in 2nd last row
Senior Congress leader and LoP, Rahul Gandhi, sat with Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh in the second-last row
Updated On : 15 Aug 2024 | 4:38 PM IST "Independence Day 2024")
India soon to become a manufacturing hub, says PM Narendra Modi
Cut import dependence and focus on 'Make in India', PM Modi tells industry
Updated On : 15 Aug 2024 | 4:46 PM IST "Independence Day 2024")
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76th I-Day LIVE: President Murmu pays tribute at National War Memorial
Latest news Live updates: India is celebrating its 76th Independence Day today, catch all the latest live news updates here
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India achieved 10% ethanol blending target ahead of schedule: PM Modi
India, the world's third biggest oil importing and consuming nation, achieved the target to blend 10 per cent sugarcane-extracted ethanol in petrol ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
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132 school, colleges and roads across J&K named after police martyrs
A total of 132 schools/colleges and roads across Jammu and Kashmir have been named after the martyrs of Jammu and Kashmir Police.
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Uphold dignity of India's democratic values: Mamata Banerjee on I-Day
Paying homage to the people who fought for India's Independence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Indians must uphold the dignity of the country's democratic values
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I-Day 2022: PM Modi greets NCC cadets at Red Fort dressed traditionally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with NCC cadets dressed in traditional attire and seated in the geographical formation of the map of India in front of Red Fort's ramparts
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Rahul Gandhi greets people on Independence day, share Nehru's quote
Sharing a quote from the country's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's 'Tryst with Destiny' speech, Rahul also posted a montage of pictures highlighting India's rich cultural tradition
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30-feet tall mural statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Andhra's Vijaywada
The Andhra Pradesh Governor unveiled a mural statue of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on Sunday
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India needs to be self-reliant, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on I-Day
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said India got freedom after a lot of struggle and it needs to be self-reliant.
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Today, 'Made-in-India' guns have roared to give ceremonial salute: PM Modi
He said all Indians will get inspired and feel empowered on hearing this made-in-India gun roar
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Two BSF men killed at LoC get Kirti Chakra; Shaurya Chakra to CRPF officer
Two BSF personnel who were killed thwarting separate infiltration bids along the LoC have been awarded Kirti Chakra, while a CRPF officer was given the Shaurya Chakra for eliminating a LeT operative
Delhi LG to dedicate 16 parks renamed in honour of unsung heroes on I-Day
Sixteen parks in Delhi bearing the names of several unsung heroes of the freedom struggle are slated to be dedicated by Lt Governor VK Saxena on the 76th Independence Day
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'Azadi Gaurav Yatra' of Chhattisgarh Congress to culminate on I-Day
The Chhattisgarh Congress's 'Azadi Gaurav Yatra', which began on August 9 on August Kranti Diwas, will culminate in Raipur on the occasion of the Independence Day on Monday, a party functionary said
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JP Nadda extends Independence Day wishes, pays tribute to freedom fighters
With India celebrating its 76th Independence Day, Bharatiya Janata Party President JP Nadda on Monday extended Independence Day wishes to all the countrymen
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoists national flag at his residence
With the nation echoing with zeal and enthusiasm on the 76th Independence Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoisted the tricolour at his residence in the national capital
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Independence Day: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde hoists national flag
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hoisted the national flag on Sunday midnight in Thane city on the occasion of Independence Day
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J&K: 156 cops get gallantry medals, five receive meritorious services medal
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday conferred gallantry medals to 156 policemen and meritorious services medals to five officers on the eve of the 76th Independence Day. Jammu and Kashmir UT administration has announced Jammu & Kashmir Police Medal for Gallantry and Meritorious Service. 156 Police personnel have been conferred with the Gallantry Medals and five officers have been awarded Meritorious Service Medals, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police wrote on Twitter. The police said the Jammu and Kashmir Police Medal for Meritorious Service have been conferred upon SSPs Zubair Ahmad Khan, Ramesh Kumar Angral and Mumtaz Ahmed, Inspector Showkat Ahmad Zargar and ASI Sunil Jalla. J&K DGP Dilbag Singh congratulated the awardees and their families. He also thanked Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and his administration for recognising the professionalism and dedication of JKP officers and jawans," they added.
IAF's woman pilot Deepika Misra conferred with Vayu Sena medal by President
Wing Commander Deepika Misra, a pilot of the Indian Air Force, was on Sunday conferred with the Vayu Sena medal, becoming perhaps the first woman to bag the prestigious award
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Service of Army dog 'Axel', who helped kill terrorist in J&K, recognised
Two-year-old Axel's name figured in the list of the 'Mention-in-Despatches' as the government came out with the gallantry awards ahead of Independence Day
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Kamal Nath compares BJP govt's 'draconian rule' to East India Company
He further said that the Congress would need support of people to "save the democracy"
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I-Day: Google Doodle with kites symbolizes great heights achieved by India
Google Doodle, illustrated by Kerala-based guest artist Neethi, shows India celebrating 75 years of its Independence on August 15 with soaring kites symbolizing the country has achieved great heights
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