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Independence Day 2018: Indian High Commission lights up in tri-colour in P
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Islamabad (Pakistan), Aug 14 (ANI): On the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, the Indian High Commission in Pakistan has been illuminated in tri-colour.
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72nd Independence Day: President Kovind to confer 131 Gallantry Awards
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug. 15 (ANI): On the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind has approved 131 Gallantry Awards to members of Armed Forces Personnel and Paramilitary Forces.
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Centre to reform Indian Army in 'planned manner'
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday addressed the armed forces on the eve of 72nd Independence Day and highlighted the various initiatives taken by the central government to reform the Indian Army. She said that the ministry has decided to refor
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Adapt Mahatma Gandhi's ideas and maxims: President
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): On the eve of the 72nd Independence Day on Tuesday, President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation and urged the students to spend a few days in villages to "understand our country." He also said that this year is special as it marks the 150th birth anniversa
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UP Madrasas directed to hoist National Flag on Independence Day
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Aug 13 (ANI): Ahead of the 72nd Independence Day, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday issued instructions to all the madrasas (Islamic schools) across the state to hoist the national flag and pay homage to all the freedom fighters.
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Full Dress Rehearsal of I-Day celebrations held at Red Fort
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 13 (ANI): A full dress rehearsal of 72nd Independence Day celebration was held on Monday morning at the Red Fort in Delhi. The rehearsal witnessed the same traffic restrictions as would be followed on the day of the celebration.
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Traffic restrictions in Delhi to begin tomorrow
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 12 (ANI): Ahead of the 72nd Independence Day on August 15, security has been beefed up across the country, with special traffic arrangements and restrictions imposed in the national capital starting Monday.
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72nd Independence Day: Security beefed up in Amritsar
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], Aug 12 (ANI): Ahead of the 72nd Independence Day, security has been beefed up in Amritsar, however, it is a "general alert" and not related to the 'Referendum 2020' event scheduled for Sunday, police said.
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'Sarees portray India's culture and diversity'
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 11 (ANI): As India prepares to celebrate its 72nd Independence Day on August 15, US Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) in Delhi, MaryKay Carlson, who is a fan of Indian sarees, said that the traditional garment represents the culture and diversity of the country.
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