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Guess what the Twitter emoji for Independence Day is

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Tweet your Independence Day wishes with the hashtag #IndependenceDayIndia, and you'll see a small, sandstone-red emoji right next to it...

PM Modi Independence Day speech: India achieved complete electrification, sanitation due to hard decisions

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PM Modi said the people are same, the officials are same, but what has changed is the political will..

Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Sonam Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan Wish Everyone A Happy Independence Day

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India celebrates its 72nd Independence Day today on August 15 and our very own Bollywood stars such as Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, Sonam Kapoor, Nimrat Kaur and others took to Twitter to wish everyone a happy Independence..

Independence Day 2018: Must Watch Indian Television Shows On Armed Forces!

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As India is celebrating its 71st Independence Day today, August 15, 2018, we would like to thank all the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives protecting us and are still working towards our safety. Indian films and television shows for decades..

On Independence Day, Modi quotes Subramania Bharati in Tamil

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi quoted a revered Tamil poet to give millions of his compatriots this inspiring message on Independence Day: India will not only emerge as a great nation, but also inspire others...

PM Modi delivered ‘election speech’ on I-Day: Mayawati

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Three held for assaulting policemen, damaging barricades in Delhi

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Three persons have been arrested here for assaulting policemen and damaging barricades during checking of vehicles ahead of the Independence Day, Delhi Police said on Tuesday. According to a police officer, barricades had been put up at Dhansa-Najfagarh Road near Rawta Mor on Sunday. A car was signalled to stop but its driver sped up the vehicle, hit the barricade, pushed an Inspector and fled. On being chased, the vehicle also hit a police Gypsy. Later, the car was stopped and three of the four persons in the car were overpowered. They were identified as Azad Gahlot, 28, Satpal Singh, 28, and Sandeep, 30. The fourth one, Pradeep, 36, who was driving the car, got into a scuffle with a policeman and managed to flee. He was the owner of the car. Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts ..

How Bollywood has treated Muslims

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News / Rediff/ Top Stories (India Edition)

So many films have been made with Muslim characters. But how many have actually got them right?..

Dignitaries Fight Humidity with Hand-crafted Tribal Fans at I-Day Function at Red Fort

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen wiping his face with a handkerchief several times when delivering the Independence Day speech from the Red Fort...

PM Narendra Modi addresses nation on 72nd Independence Day: Here are top highlights of his speech

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During the speech, the Prime Minister covered various aspects including Jan Arogya Abhiyan, Jammu and Kashmir, honest taxpayers and northeast states...

PM Modi Says Corrupt, Black Money Hoarders Will Not Be Spared

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today vowed not to spare corrupt and black money holders, saying efforts of his government have freed corridors of power from brokers, enhanced the number of taxpayers and.....

Independence Day 2018: Big B, Akshay, Ranveer And Others Post Wishes

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Here's how Bollywood celebrities are wishing fans on Independence Day..

Geetha Govindam Twitter Review: Live Updates On The Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna Starrer

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Last year, the dashing Vijay Deverakonda became the toast of Tollywood when his Arjun Reddy opened to a thunderous response at the box office and emerged as a surprise hit. A dark comedy, it featured a bold plot and ended up..

Birthday Special: 5 Best Songs Of Adnan Sami

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Born in London, Adnan Sami's soul-stirring voice has enthralled not just India but even in other parts of the world. He played the piano since the age of five and composed his first piece of music when he was nine years..

CJI Dipak Misra slams critics of judiciary, says ‘to attack and destroy a system is quite easy’

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Unprecedented rains in Kerala leave 45 dead: Latest pictures, videos from flooded state

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PM Modi promises India's first manned space mission by 2022 in Independence Day speech

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News / India Today/ Home

India's tricolour will fly in space, PM Modi said as he announced India's first-ever manned space mission..

Tree falls on woman amid heavy rains in Uttarakhand, kills her

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News / Mid-Day/ National

A 58-year-old woman was killed in Champawat district near here after a tree fell on her amid the heavy rains which have also triggered wide-spread landslides blocking various arteries roads, including the national highways in the state, the officials said today. As per the information available from the Champawat District Disaster Management Office, victim Bhagirathi Devi of village Bhalla Bapru under Lohaghat block of the district was returning home after cutting woods from jungle when a tree fell on her, killing her on the spot. The state emergency management centre, meanwhile, said owing to the increased water level of the Ganges due to the heavy rains, a 450-meter-long stretch of its embankment near Kalasia village in Haridwar district has got damaged, posing danger to the nearby areas. It said a joint team of officials from the State Diaster Response Force (SDRF), the Revenue Department and the Irrigation Department has been deployed at the embankment and is trying to mend the b..

No let up in torrential rains in Kerala, Kochi airport shut till Saturday

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News / Rediff/ Top Stories (India Edition)

The decision to suspend the operations was taken after shutters of the Idamalayar and Cheruthoni dams, part of Idukki reservoir, were opened on Tuesday evening to release excess water...

72nd Independence Day: Vignettes on Education, Healthcare and Employment in Today's India

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News / IBNLive/ India News

In this Independence Day special, excerpts from the lives of a cobbler, a hakim and a delivery boy serve to illustrate the current condition of education, healthcare and employment in today's India, while touching issues of caste and class mobility and religious tolerance...

Is Your Family Eligible for 'Modicare' Ayushman Bharat? Check Here

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The healthcare sceheme will be available for all Indians (irrespective of income status) in the future, covering 500 million people...

We brought northeast closer to Delhi, says PM Modi during Independence Day speech

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News / ZeeNews/ Nation

PM Modi talked about the progress that India has made under his government and asserted that its rise is being hailed by the world...

Government to launch healthcare scheme on September 25: PM Narendra Modi

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News / ZeeNews/ Nation

PM Modi said the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan (Ayushman Bharat) will be launched on September 25 on the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay...

In PM's Independence Day Message For Kashmir, Promise Of Local Body Polls

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the situation Kashmir can be resolved only by embracing its people, not with bullets or abuses as he promised that the long-delayed local body elections.....

Gary Stead Replaces Mike Hesson As New Zealand Head Coach

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New Zealand Cricket appointed former Test batsman Gary Stead as the new Black Caps coach on Wednesday...

Maha: Maoists hoist black flag at village panchayat office

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News / Times Of India/ India

"The villagers informed us in the morning that they found a black flag hoisted on the flag post at the panchayat office," inspector and in-charge of Bhamragad police station, Suresh Madne said...

Fact check: When PM Modi got Swachh Bharat Mission impact a bit wrong

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PM Modi: India now world's sixth largest economy

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"India has registered its name as the sixth largest economy in the world. It has created positivity. We are celebrating the festival of freedom in such a positive atmosphere," Modi said...

In Independence Day speech, PM Modi says poor 39 times, jobs 1 time

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News / India Today/ Home

The speech covered a number of topics ranging from the economy to the Kashmir issue..

Publicise Death Penalty for Rapists to Deter Those With Demonic Mindset, Says PM Modi

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News / IBNLive/ India News

Delivering the Independence Day speech at the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the society needs to feel million times more pain than what the rape victim endures...

Meet These Dedicated Flag Makers of India

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News / IBNLive/ India News

With the nation all set to celebrate its 72nd Independence Day, the markets and streets are booming with national flags. Workers are over timing tirelessly in making the national flags to be hoisted in every nook and corner of every Indian street...

AAP leader Ashutosh resigns from party citing `personal reason`

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News / ZeeNews/ Nation

The former AAP leader cited personal reasons as the reason for his resignation...

Agri Export Policy Soon; On Track To Double Farm Income By 2022: PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said a new agriculture export policy will be unveiled soon to boost farm income as the government is on track to achieve the target of doubling farmers' income by.....

Law Panel To Recommend Legal Framework For Simultaneous Polls: Reports

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The Law Commission is set to recommend a tough legal framework this month to hold Lok Sabha and Assembly polls together, highly placed sources on the panel said today...

US firms cement their dominance in the top 500 league, Indian tally falls

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Business / Business Standard/ Latest News

The tally of emerging markets, barring China, have gone down, with the number of Indian companies in the top 500 list falling from 13 to 11 between 2008 and 2018..

India taking its rightful place as a leading global power, says US

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Business / Business Standard/ Latest News

US said the values shared by the two countries contribute to inspiring collaboration in health, energy, environment, science, and high technology..

Independence Day 2018: PM Narendra Modi resumes trend of delivering long I-Day speeches

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PM Modi sidesteps security to greet children at Red Fort

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PM Modi sidesteps security to greet children at Red Fort..

Ashutosh resigns from AAP, cites personal reasons

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Ashutosh resigns from AAP, cites personal reasons..

Permanent Commission for Women Officers in Armed Forces, PM Modi’s Push for Gender Equality

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News / IBNLive/ India News

Permanent commission has been one of the biggest demands of women in armed forces who until now were given a short service commission in Army, Navy and Air Force...

Independence Day: Flashback Of Days Leading to 15th August 1947

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After ruling for over 200 years, Britishers packed their bags to leave India. Cyril Radcliffe drew the line of partition, dividing Pakistan and East Pakistan from India. Mohammed Ali Jinnah left Delhi and India forever on the 7th August. On 12th August, Kashmir’s king Maharaja Hari Singh proposed Standstill Agreement with India and Pakistan. The Hindu Muslim Riots in Calcutta in August 1946 spread through the country. There was ruthless killing all over the nation. Mahatma Gandhi indicated his unhappiness on the partition through his vow of silence. Midnight of 14th August 1947, when the world slept, India got her Freedom. People gathered outside the parliament house despite heavy rainfall. Jawarharlal Nehra was sworn in as the President of free India...

IAF team at Pitch Black greets nation on its 72nd Independence Day

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News / ZeeNews/ Nation

The IAF has been invited for the first time to participate in Exercise Pitch Black conducted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)...

Internet, Mobile Phone Services Suspended In Kashmir Valley

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News / NDTV/ Latest Stories

Internet and mobile phone services were suspended across Kashmir valley as a precautionary measure as part of the security drill on Independence Day today, officials said...

As Heavy Rain Continues In Kerala, Kochi Airport Closed Till Saturday

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News / NDTV/ Latest Stories

Since over a week, Kerala has been battered by heavy rain and landslides. The state is witnessing its worst monsoon since over a century in terms of the impact. Kochi airport has suspended all its.....

India's first all-women SWAT team guards the Red Fort on Independence Day

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Business / Business Standard/ Latest News

The 36-member all-women Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team has been trained by the NSG for anti-terrorism duty under the Delhi Police's Special Cell..

PM speech 'hollow', should have spoken 'truth' in last I-DAY address: Congress

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Independence Day 2018: India to be engine of world growth for three decades, PM Narendra Modi

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PM Modi Independence Day speech: Women officers to get permanent commissions in defence forces

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PM Modi Independence Day speech: Women officers to get permanent commissions in defence forces..

Search on for survivors after bridge collapse kills at least 26 in Italy's Genoa

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News / India Today/ Top Stories

Search on for survivors after bridge collapse kills at least 26 in Italy's Genoa..

PM Announces ‘Jan Arogya Abhiyaan’ Launch on Sept 25, Beta Test Begins Today

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News / IBNLive/ India News

Delivering the Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Ayushman Bharat, now repackaged as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan, will be rolled out on the birth anniversary of Deendayal Upadhyaya...

Rule of law supreme: PM Narendra Modi warns rapists in Independence Day speech

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News / ZeeNews/ Nation

Warning rapists and those involved in cases of mob lynching, PM Modi said that no one is above the law...

Those guilty in recent glaring incidents will not be spared: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

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Raj Babbar: Adityanath's saffron robe reflects his politics

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News / Mid-Day/ National

Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Raj Babbar today accused Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of engaging in communal polarisation and alleged that his saffron robe reflected his politics. "The attire he is wearing is his politics. You (people) see his attire and vote for him (BJP). He has nothing to do with the society. His only work is to divide poor as Hindus and Muslims and take their votes. The people are losing faith in the attire he is wearing," Raj Babbar told reporters here. Adityanath always dons saffron attire. Raj Babbar was in Basti to inspect a bridge which collapsed last week. He alleged that poor quality material was being used in the construction of the bridge. "The Prime Minister and the Chief Minister used to say that in their regimes there are no scams. When you don't probe discrepancies, how will scam come to the fore. In Varanasi bridge collapse also, the probe report is not made public," he said. Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International a..

#PrideInFashion: Inspiring ways to wear the colours of India

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News / Rediff/ Top Stories (India Edition)

Ten celeb-approved ways to show your patriotism...

Assam Boy in Famous August 15 Photo, Standing in Chest-deep Water Saluting National Flag, Not In NRC List

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News / IBNLive/ India News

Names of 40,70,707 people do not figure in the second draft of NRC. Of these, 37,59,630 names have been rejected and the remaining 2,48,077 are on hold...

This Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi delivers his third longest speech

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News / ZeeNews/ Nation

On the occasion of the country's 72nd Independence Day, PM Modi spoke for about 82 minutes from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort...

On Independence Day, US Praises India For Becoming A Leading Global Power

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News / NDTV/ Latest Stories

In a statement, US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo said that among Indian-American diaspora, there is an "inspiring collaboration"...

Step-By-Step Guide To Register For JioGigaFiber Broadband Service

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News / NDTV/ Latest Stories

As this is a preview offer, there are no installation charges levied but there is a refundable security deposit of Rs. 4,500 taken for ONT device...

Happy Birthday Rakhee Gulzar: Here's Why She Is Bollywood's Favourite Mother

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Rakhee Gulzar celebrates her 71st birthday today on August 15, 2018 and a few celebs and fans have took to Twitter to wish the actress on her special day. Rakhee started out in Bollywood in 1971 in the movie Sharmilee alongside..

Times Top10: What will India look like at 100?

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Rape case: After questioning Jalandhar Bishop for nine hours, Kerala cops to return

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Arvind Kejriwal to Ashutosh: ‘How can we ever accept your resignation? Not in this lifetime’

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Triple talaq has ruined lives of Muslim women in India: PM Modi

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News / India Today/ Home

Modi said that his government tried to bring the Bill in Parliament in the just-concluded monsoon session but some people don't want the bill passed. He said that his government will leave no stone unturned to make sure Muslim women get justice...

Maharashtra state mulling police housing projects in big cities

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News / Mid-Day/ National

A proposal to allot government land for housing projects for police personnel in major cities of Maharashtra is under consideration, CM Devendra Fadnavis yesterday said. The government was considering a proposal to provide houses to police personnel in cities such as Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nashik, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Pune by providing land to state housing agencies CIDCO and MHADA, the chief minister said. Also, 43 projects including 21 residential ones for police personnel worth Rsa 1,690 crore are in progress in the state, Fadnavis said at a review meeting, officials informed. Tenders are being issued for 5,611 projects worth Rs 1,280 crore. These projects are located in suburban Goregaon, Mulund and Marol in Mumbai, and at Akola, Satara, Jalgaon, Thane, Beed, Nanded, Raigad, Malegaon and Osmanabad. Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news, crime news, current affairs, and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here. Also download the ne..

In last I-day speech of term, Modi hails India's rise under his govt

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News / Rediff/ Top Stories (India Edition)

The prime minister highlighted the gains made during his last four years vis-a-vis the previous governments to suggest that he has lived up to the promise of hope he had offered to the electorate in 2014...

Top Five Quotes From PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech

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News / IBNLive/ India News

Speaking from the ramparts of Red Fort, PM Modi touched on a range of issues including the performance of his government and its welfare schemes...

India Set for Manned Space Mission After 34 Years, Gaganyaan to Blast Off by 2022

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News / IBNLive/ India News

Modi also lauded the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for launching 100 satellites in one go and making the country proud...

PM Narendra Modi announces healthcare scheme, space mission; slams Opposition on Triple Talaq

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News / ZeeNews/ Nation

PM Modi also announced several new schemes and promised several first missions for the country...

Kerala rains: Water level in Mullaiperiyar likely to touch maximum permissible level

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Blog: What 'Mulk' Means To Me As An Indian Muslim

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'Mulk' takes up the issue of terror - the proverbial albatross tied to Muslims' neck with this convenient narrative: "all Muslims are not terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslims"...

Funding cloud on Modi govt's solar plan for farmers after FinMin red flag

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Business / Business Standard/ Latest News

The Finance Ministry has reportedly asked the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy rework funding plans..

Sukhbir Singh Badal meets Rajnath Singh, raises Sikhs’ issues

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Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana will cover 50 crore people, says PM Modi

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Priyanka Chopra flaunts engagement ring from Nick Jonas. See first pics

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According to the grapevine, Nick Jonas popped the question in London, on Priyanka Chopra's 36th birthday...

Independence Day: PM Modi says he is restless. Here is why

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Independence Day: PM Modi says he is restless. Here is why..

Independence Day 2018 : The Unheard Full Version Of Jana Gana Mana

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News / IBNLive/ India News

News18 brings to you a rendition of the original lyrical composition by Tagore as performed by college students in Delhi for India's 72nd Independence Day...

India set an example for South Asia by supporting democracy: US

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News / ZeeNews/ Nation

The US hailed India as a robust, dynamic and a vibrant democracy on the occasion of its 72nd Independence Day,..

IMD issues red alert for 8 districts of Kerala, Kochi airport shut till August 18

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News / ZeeNews/ Nation

A red alert, which means heavy to very heavy rainfall in most places, has been issued for Wayanad, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasargode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Idukki and Ernakulam Districts...

2018 Independence Day: Top 5 Patriotic Driving Holiday Destinations

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India's independence was a hard-fought one! On the occasion of the 72nd Independence Day, we list out five driving holiday destinations which not only are scenic but will also bring out the patriot in.....

Here's What Will Happen If You Force Feed Your Kids

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Health coach Luke Coutinho took to Facebook to share long-term damages of forcing kids to eat their meals. Resorting to physical and psychological ways for feeding children can be harmful for them in.....

Cong calls PM's speech 'hollow', says nothing 'meaningful' for common man

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Business / Business Standard/ Latest News

In his last Independence Day speech before Lok Sabha elections, Modi presented a picture of rising India under his government, contrasting it with what he termed was "policy paralysis" under the UPA..

Independence Day 2018: Hand-crafted tribal fans help dignitaries beat-the-heat at Red Fort

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Independence Day: Images that defined India’s history

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Direct tax payers have gone up to 6.75 crore in last 5 years: Modi

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Direct tax payers have gone up to 6.75 crore in last 5 years: Modi..

India has cracked down on rape, says PM Modi

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India has cracked down on rape, says PM Modi..

PM Modi Goes Back to Longform With 80-Minute Independence Day Speech

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News / IBNLive/ India News

Modi had last year spoken for 57 minutes, his shortest Independence Day speech in five years. In 2016, he had spoken for 96 minutes, the longest ever Independence Day address by an Indian prime minister...

PM Narendra Modi praises nation`s `daughters` for crossing 7 seas

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Saluting the women, PM Modi said, "Our daughters have crossed all seven seas and have coloured the world in tricolour."..

Internet, mobile phone services suspended in Kashmir

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News / ZeeNews/ Nation

The mobile telephony services, including the Internet facility on the hand-held devices, have been suspended across the valley, the officials said...

JioGigaFiber Registrations Open: Price, Preview Offers And All Details

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JioGigaFiber Registrations Open: JioGigaFiber was initially launched by RIL's chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani at 41st AGM held in the month of July...

Reliance declares force majeure on gasoline exports from Jamnagar: Report

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Business / Business Standard/ Latest News

Force majeure is typically declared when matters deemed beyond a refinery's control disrupt supplies, allowing it to void some of its contractual obligations to customers..

GMR Infrastructure Q1 net loss widens to Rs 2.35 bn; income at Rs 16.5 bn

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Revenue from airports business was at Rs 12.46 billion as against Rs 18.92 billion in the same period last fiscal..

Independence Day 2018: ‘Will ensure Muslim women do not suffer due to triple talaq’; other top quotes by PM Modi

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