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"Insulted very spirit of the day," Kerala CM slams PM Modi's I-Day speech
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for praising Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during his Independence Day speech and said that the PM has "insulted" the very spirit of the day.
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IAF band marks Independence Day with stirring performance in Guwahati
Updated : 7 months ago IST
To mark the 79th Independence Day, the Indian Air Force organised a grand public performance by the No. 7 Air Force Band at the historic War Memorial, Digholi Pukhuri, Guwahati.
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After energy, India now eyes self-reliance in fertilisers, reducing import
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Similar to the country's resolve for energy independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the need for India to achieve self-reliance in the fertilisers sector, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort this Independence Day.
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NHAI successfully implements FASTag annual pass across country
Updated : 7 months ago IST
In line with vision to encourage use of technology and enhance 'Ease of Living' for the citizens, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully implemented the 'FASTag Annual Pass' facility from Independence Day 2025 at about 1,150 Toll Plazas on National Highways and Expressw
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"Munir ke nuclear threat se koi darne wala nahi hai," RSS leader Ram Madha
Updated : 7 months ago IST
"Munir ke nuclear threat se koi darne wala nahi hai (nobody is scared of Munir's nuclear threat). Prime Minister has given a proper reply to that. Nobody can scare India with nuclear blackmail. If it comes to that what to do? India also has its own sense," RSS leader Ram Madhav told ANI.<
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Indian flag raised atop Seattle Space Needle to mark 79th Independence Day
Updated : 7 months ago IST
India's flag was hoisted atop Seattle's Space Needle for the first time to mark the 79th Independence Day. The Consulate hosted cultural performances and community events, while several US dignitaries attended. Iconic Seattle buildings were lit in tricolours, and August 15 was officially
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India's Independence Day celebrated as iconic New York landmarks lit up in
Updated : 7 months ago IST
India's 79th Independence Day was celebrated in New York and Seattle with landmark illuminations, flag hoisting, cultural performances, and recognition of the Indian diaspora. Ambassador Vinay Kwatra and Consul General Binaya Pradhan led the events, highlighting India's cultural heritage
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CII welcomes next-generation upcoming GST reforms announced by PM Modi dur
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has welcomed the upcoming reforms in Goods and Services Tax (GST) as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the Red Fort during his Independence Day address to the nation.
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Kerala CM and ministers skip Governor's 'At Home' event
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his cabinet ministers skipped the dinner hosted by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan as part of the Independence Day celebrations.
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India's 79th Independence Day marked with tricolour pride in Riyadh, Dubai
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Indian missions worldwide marked India's 79th Independence Day with cultural events, community participation, and tributes. Celebrations in Riyadh, a Tricolor display at Dubai's Burj Khalifa, and flag hoisting in New York highlighted diaspora pride, while US lawmakers extended greetings,
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"Punjabis made a lot of sacrifices during the country's freedom struggle":
Updated : 7 months ago IST
"We are the citizens of a free country due to the various movements held for the country's Independence and the struggles made from time to time by Shaheed-e-Azam S. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, S. Kartar Singh Sarabha, Shaheed Udham Singh, Madan Lal Dhingra, Lala Lajpat Rai, Diwan Sin
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Indian Embassy, consulates celebrate Independence Day in US
Updated : 7 months ago IST
In a post on X, the Embassy said, "Celebrating the 79th Independence Day of India! Ambassador Shri Vinay Kwatra hoisted the tricolour at India House. Members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India participated in the ceremony."
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