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Man Jailed During Emergency Refuses Honour, Gives Minister Memo For Justice
An uneasy silence fell over the Independence Day celebrations in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh on Friday after an 84-year-old man who was imprisoned during the Emergency refused an honour and handed an application to the minister instead.
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Gurinder Chadha Enjoyed A Delicious Indian Feast In New York, Courtesy Of Chef Vikas Khanna
Gurinder Chadha took to Instagram to thank Chef Vikas Khanna for sending over scrumptious desi treats for Independence Day 2025.
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Javed Akhtar Hits Back At Troll Telling Him To Celebrate Pakistan's Independence Day Instead: "Aukaat Main Raho"
He mentioned how India's Independence was earned after numerous sacrifices by our freedom fighters
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Indian Flag Hoisted On Seattle's Iconic Space Needle For First Time
In a landmark and historic first in Seattle, the flag of India was raised on top of the Space Needle today in honour of India's 79th Independence Day celebrations.
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Watch: Indian Man Proudly Waves Tricolour In Antarctica On Independence Day
The now-viral video shows the Indian man proudly waving the Tricolour in the vast wilderness of Antarctica.
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Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Joins Independence Day Celebrations In US
India's 79th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervor at the Consulate General of India in Houston on Friday, with a large turnout from the Indian diaspora in the early hours, despite it being a workday.
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"Rs 1 Lakh Crore Rhetoric": Rahul Gandhi Takes Jibe At PM Over Job Scheme
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday took a jibe at PM Modi over announcement of Rs 1 Lakh Crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, saying that he is resorting to "same old rhetoric, same rehearsed figures" and that the "youth will get not jobs.
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Rs 15,000 Incentive For Fresh Recruits: Check Key Details Of Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: The initiative focuses on self-reliance, innovation, and citizen empowerment, aiming to create over 3.5 crore jobs in the next two years.
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Yamuna Cruise, 12-km Chhath Ghat Part of Delhi's New Tourism Plan
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta marked Independence Day with the announcement of a series of tourism projects aimed at boosting the capital's cultural, spiritual, and heritage appeal.
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"Infiltration Existential Threat": Himanta Sarma In Independence Day Message
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that 'illegal infiltration' - seen by many as a reference to Bengali-speaking Muslims - poses an "existential threat" to the northeastern state's indigenous communities.
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"Kya? Retirement Le Lu?": Video Of Rohit Sharma's Interaction After Champions Trophy Win Viral
Rohit Sharma's reaction was recorded by Rishabh Pant right after India won Champions Trophy 2025 title.
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From Putin To Netanyahu: Global leaders Wish India On Independence Day
Global leaders and neighbours extended greetings to India on the 79th Independence Day on Friday while reaffirming strong bilateral ties with the country.
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How India's Choice Of August 15 As Independence Day Has A Japan Link
Amid rising communal violence and worsening law and order, the British Parliament decided that the colonial rule in India would end on August 15, 1947.
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"Tired Today, Retired Tomorrow": Opposition's Jab At PM Over RSS Praise
The opposition has reacted with 'retirement benefits' jibes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's praise of the RSS - the ruling BJP' ideological mentor - in his Independence Day speech Friday.
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Khalistani Group Causes Ruckus As Indians Celebrate Independence Day In Australia
An event marking India's 79th Independence Day outside the Consul General in Australia's Melbourne was disrupted by pro-Khalistani individuals.
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Man Jailed During Emergency Refuses Honour, Gives Minister Memo For Justice
An uneasy silence fell over the Independence Day celebrations in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh on Friday after an 84-year-old man who was imprisoned during the Emergency refused an honour and handed an application to the minister instead.
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Gurinder Chadha Enjoyed A Delicious Indian Feast In New York, Courtesy Of Chef Vikas Khanna
Gurinder Chadha took to Instagram to thank Chef Vikas Khanna for sending over scrumptious desi treats for Independence Day 2025.
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Javed Akhtar Hits Back At Troll Telling Him To Celebrate Pakistan's Independence Day Instead: "Aukaat Main Raho"
He mentioned how India's Independence was earned after numerous sacrifices by our freedom fighters
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Indian Flag Hoisted On Seattle's Iconic Space Needle For First Time
In a landmark and historic first in Seattle, the flag of India was raised on top of the Space Needle today in honour of India's 79th Independence Day celebrations.
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Watch: Indian Man Proudly Waves Tricolour In Antarctica On Independence Day
The now-viral video shows the Indian man proudly waving the Tricolour in the vast wilderness of Antarctica.
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Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Joins Independence Day Celebrations In US
India's 79th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervor at the Consulate General of India in Houston on Friday, with a large turnout from the Indian diaspora in the early hours, despite it being a workday.
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"Rs 1 Lakh Crore Rhetoric": Rahul Gandhi Takes Jibe At PM Over Job Scheme
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday took a jibe at PM Modi over announcement of Rs 1 Lakh Crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, saying that he is resorting to "same old rhetoric, same rehearsed figures" and that the "youth will get not jobs.
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Rs 15,000 Incentive For Fresh Recruits: Check Key Details Of Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: The initiative focuses on self-reliance, innovation, and citizen empowerment, aiming to create over 3.5 crore jobs in the next two years.
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Yamuna Cruise, 12-km Chhath Ghat Part of Delhi's New Tourism Plan
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta marked Independence Day with the announcement of a series of tourism projects aimed at boosting the capital's cultural, spiritual, and heritage appeal.
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"Infiltration Existential Threat": Himanta Sarma In Independence Day Message
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that 'illegal infiltration' - seen by many as a reference to Bengali-speaking Muslims - poses an "existential threat" to the northeastern state's indigenous communities.
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"Kya? Retirement Le Lu?": Video Of Rohit Sharma's Interaction After Champions Trophy Win Viral
Rohit Sharma's reaction was recorded by Rishabh Pant right after India won Champions Trophy 2025 title.
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From Putin To Netanyahu: Global leaders Wish India On Independence Day
Global leaders and neighbours extended greetings to India on the 79th Independence Day on Friday while reaffirming strong bilateral ties with the country.
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How India's Choice Of August 15 As Independence Day Has A Japan Link
Amid rising communal violence and worsening law and order, the British Parliament decided that the colonial rule in India would end on August 15, 1947.
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"Tired Today, Retired Tomorrow": Opposition's Jab At PM Over RSS Praise
The opposition has reacted with 'retirement benefits' jibes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's praise of the RSS - the ruling BJP' ideological mentor - in his Independence Day speech Friday.
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Khalistani Group Causes Ruckus As Indians Celebrate Independence Day In Australia
An event marking India's 79th Independence Day outside the Consul General in Australia's Melbourne was disrupted by pro-Khalistani individuals.
