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Indian Mission celebrates I-Day in Madagascar, envoy focuses on bilateral
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Antananarivo [Madagascar], Aug 16 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Antananarivo celebrated the 73rd anniversary of India’s Independence on Thursday (local time).
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One more soldier killed in cross-border firing, claims Pakistan Army
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Aug 16 (ANI): The Pakistan Army on Friday said that one more of its soldiers was killed in the firing by the Indian Army after ceasefire violations took place between the two sides a day before.
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People in Chhattisgarh village hoist national flag despite warning from Na
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) [India], Aug 16 (ANI): In a show of immense courage, the villagers of Chhattisgarh's Budh Bardha village unfurled the national flag on the Independence Day despite receiving threats from the Naxals against it.
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TN CM presents bravery award to couple who fought robbers in Tirunelveli
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Aug 16 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami presented bravery award to two elderly couple during the Independence Day function in Chennai on Thursday.
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Washington: Indian nationals outnumber pro-Khalistani supporters outside e
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], Aug 16 (ANI): Enthusiastic Indian nationals here outnumbered pro-Khalistani supporters at an Independence Day celebration at the Gandhi Square, outside the Indian Embassy in Washington, which the fringe group had attempted to sabotage by raising anti-India slogans.
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I-Day: Prez hosts 'At Home' function at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 16 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday hosted an "At Home" function at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in Rashtrapati Bhavan on the 73rd Independence Day.
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India's largest Rural Sanitation Survey launched
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): On the occasion of 73rd Independence Day, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday launched India's largest Swachh Survekshan Grameen (Rural Sanitation Survey), 2019 in New Delhi.
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Old Delhiites make I-Day special from hoisting flag to kite flying and sky
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Red Fort, the 16th-century fort situated inside Old Delhi holds pride of place in the Independence Day celebrations as it is from here that the Prime Minister of India unfurls the tricolour and gives his traditional addresses the nation every year.
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Karnataka: 12-year-old felicitated for guiding ambulance out of flooded br
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Raichur (Karnataka) [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Venkatesh, the 12-year-old boy who safely guided an ambulance out of a flooded bridge was felicitated by Deputy Commissioner Sharat B here on Independence Day.
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My friend Bibi, your wishes have touched all Indians: PM Modi to Israeli P
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's greetings to Indians on Independence Day highlighting the "genuine friendship" between the two countries drew an equally warm and cordial response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who tweeted on Thursday saying th
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J-K: Shopian celebrates Independence Day with fervour
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Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 15 (ANI): The 73rd Independence Day was celebrated across the Shopian district with fervour and enthusiasm and Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Yaseen Choudhary hoisted the national flag at district police lines here.
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Special BPM at Nathu La Pass to celebrate 73rd Independence Day
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Sukna (West Bengal) [India], Aug 15 (ANI): A Special Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) between the Indian Army and China's People Liberation Army (PLA) was held on the Indian side at the Nathu La Pass in Sikkim on 15 August 2019 to jointly celebrate the 73rd Independence Day of India.
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