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UP Madrasas directed to hoist National Flag on Independence Day
Updated : 7 years, 7 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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MHA directs citizens to avoid purchasing plastic flags
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India) August 13: With Independence Day drawing closer, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory against the use of national flags made of plastic, and recommended the use of paper flags instead.
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Bombay HC moved over Goa flag hoisting dispute
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Panaji [Goa], August 13 (ANI): Advocate Aires Rodrigues moved to the High Court of Bombay at Goa over the dispute pertaining to the state government nominating speaker of the Legislative Assembly Pramod Sawant for hoisting the national flag on Independence Day function.
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MIT students on scientific mission across Bay of Bengal
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Manipal (Karnataka) [India], Aug 10 (BusinessWire India): Five students of Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE -- Shibashis Guru, Abhilash AL, Gokul Valsan, Yugandhar Nighojkar and Sahil Gholap -- participated in the Geoscientific Studies of Exclusive Economic Zone in Bay of Bengal onboard
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SC seeks Centre's reply on green flags ban plea
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jul 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday sought a reply from the Centre on the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board chairman Wasim Rizvi seeking a ban on green flags with crescent and star that resembles national flag of Pakistan.
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Israeli Prime Minister's son abuses Turkey on social media
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Jerusalem [Israel], May 17 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son on Wednesday posted a controversial picture on his Instagram account to abuse Turkey after its President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blamed Israel for the killings in recent Gaza protest.
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SC to hear Wasim Rizvi's petition on green flags tomorrow
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday will hear the petition filed by the Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board Chairman Waseem Rizvi seeking ban on the green flags with crescent and star, resembling the national flag of Pakistan.
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MEA expects action over Indian flag-burning incident
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
London [United Kingdom], Apr. 20 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday expressed displeasure over India's national flag-burning incident at London's Parliament Square on April 18, and said that they expected a legal action against the people who were involved in it.
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British foreign office apologises after Indian flag burning incident
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
London [United Kingdom], Apr. 19 (ANI): British foreign office has apologised for India's national flag-burning incident, which took place at London's Parliament Square on Wednesday.
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India 'proud' to see national flag flying high at CWG' 18
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Terming India's performance at the ongoing Commonwealth Games a 'fantastic start', Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Sunday hailed the country's immense potentials.
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NSS funds used to retrofit VVIPs' planes: Centre
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar. 21 (ANI): National flag carrier airline Air India sought a loan of USD 180 million from Bank of Baroda for modification of two aircraft for VVIPs, but did not take it, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said on Tuesday.
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Plenary session: Rahul Gandhi to wave flag from Red Fort next year, says S
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar. 18 (ANI): On the last day of 84th Congress Plenary session, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu said on Sunday that Rahul Gandhi by next year should prepare himself to unfurl national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort -- a practice undertaken by the prime minister
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