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IPS Husband And Wife To Get Medals In Assam On Independence Day
In an interesting feat in the history of the Assam Police, an IPS couple from the state will be honoured with prestigious medals on Independence Day in Guwahati for their service to the nation.
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From Landlines to 5G: Tracing India's Telecom Revolution on Independence Day 2025
On the 79th Independence Day of India, the country remembers its illustrious history, the periods of struggle, and the numerous revolutions that have shaped our modern world. Among all these stories, one that perfectly encapsulates all of these elements is the country’s telecommunications story, from rotary-dial landlines to blazing-fast 5G netwo...
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Celebrate Independence Day 2025 By Exploring These 7 Historical Cities In India
Visiting these cities this Independence Day is more than sightseeing. It offers the chance to step into India's history and understand the stories that have shaped the nation.
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Independence Day Live Highlights: “Sudarshan Chakra Mission To Develop Made-In-India Weapons”: PM Modi
In his longest Independence Day speech in the last 12 years, PM Modi focused on building a Viksit Bharat (developed nation).
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"Tragic Chapter Of Our History": PM Modi On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, which is observed annually on August 14, is a reminder of people's enduring responsibility to strengthen the bonds of harmony that hold the country together.
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Bombay Sappers To Honour Op Sindoor Spirit On Independence Day
Shaniwar Wada in Pune will resonate with soul-stirring notes of the Bombay Sappers military band on Friday as part of a special Independence Day event, which will honour the spirit of Operation Sindoor and the courage of the Indian Armed Forces.
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Indian Independence Act 1947: The Final Step In Transfer Of Power
The Mountbatten Plan and the Indian Independence Act of 1947 marked the end of British rule in India, creating two independent nations.
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The Ashoka Chakra: What The 24 Spokes On National Flag Mean
India will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, and the Tricolour will once again take centre stage across the country.
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1916 Lucknow Pact: When Gandhi Met Nehru, Lokmanya Tilak Agreed With Jinnah
In the winter of 1916, Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru met for the first time at Lucknow's Charbagh railway station. The two leaders were in the city for the 31st session of the Indian National Congress. It concluded with the Lucknow Pact.
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Direct Action Day: Spark That Triggered Communal Violence During Partition
On August 16, 1946, a day now remembered as Direct Action Day or the Great Calcutta Killings, Bengal descended into days of brutal bloodshed, shattering hopes of unity and plunging the province into chaos.
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Why Pakistan's Independence Day Is Before India's: Story Behind The Dates
India is not the only country that celebrates its independence from British rule in August. While India commemorates independence on August 15, Pakistan, born out of the 1947 Partition, celebrates its Independence Day on August 14.
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Paika Rebellion: India's Fight Against Colonial Rule, Decades Before 1857
The Paika Rebellion of 1817 in Odisha stands out as one of the earliest uprisings against colonial rule, long before the 1857 Mutiny.
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79 Years Of Radcliff Line: Story Of How India And Pakistan Were Divided
As India prepares to celebrate its 79th Independence Day this year, people wonder what transpired in 1947 and led to the partition of this nation. Central to that year and the division was the Radcliffe Boundary Commission's work.
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When Subhash Chandra Bose Declared Independence In Andaman In 1943
Four years before India's formal declaration of Independence from British rule, there was another such proclamation. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Andaman Declaration of Independence was a powerful moment in India's freedom struggle.
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Independence Day 2025: History, Events, Significance And All You Need To Know
Independence Day 2025: In 1947, the Quit India Movement resulted in the British leaving the country.
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IPS Husband And Wife To Get Medals In Assam On Independence Day
In an interesting feat in the history of the Assam Police, an IPS couple from the state will be honoured with prestigious medals on Independence Day in Guwahati for their service to the nation.
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From Landlines to 5G: Tracing India's Telecom Revolution on Independence Day 2025
On the 79th Independence Day of India, the country remembers its illustrious history, the periods of struggle, and the numerous revolutions that have shaped our modern world. Among all these stories, one that perfectly encapsulates all of these elements is the country’s telecommunications story, from rotary-dial landlines to blazing-fast 5G netwo...
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Celebrate Independence Day 2025 By Exploring These 7 Historical Cities In India
Visiting these cities this Independence Day is more than sightseeing. It offers the chance to step into India's history and understand the stories that have shaped the nation.
-
Independence Day Live Highlights: “Sudarshan Chakra Mission To Develop Made-In-India Weapons”: PM Modi
In his longest Independence Day speech in the last 12 years, PM Modi focused on building a Viksit Bharat (developed nation).
-
"Tragic Chapter Of Our History": PM Modi On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, which is observed annually on August 14, is a reminder of people's enduring responsibility to strengthen the bonds of harmony that hold the country together.
-
Bombay Sappers To Honour Op Sindoor Spirit On Independence Day
Shaniwar Wada in Pune will resonate with soul-stirring notes of the Bombay Sappers military band on Friday as part of a special Independence Day event, which will honour the spirit of Operation Sindoor and the courage of the Indian Armed Forces.
-
Indian Independence Act 1947: The Final Step In Transfer Of Power
The Mountbatten Plan and the Indian Independence Act of 1947 marked the end of British rule in India, creating two independent nations.
-
The Ashoka Chakra: What The 24 Spokes On National Flag Mean
India will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, and the Tricolour will once again take centre stage across the country.
-
1916 Lucknow Pact: When Gandhi Met Nehru, Lokmanya Tilak Agreed With Jinnah
In the winter of 1916, Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru met for the first time at Lucknow's Charbagh railway station. The two leaders were in the city for the 31st session of the Indian National Congress. It concluded with the Lucknow Pact.
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Direct Action Day: Spark That Triggered Communal Violence During Partition
On August 16, 1946, a day now remembered as Direct Action Day or the Great Calcutta Killings, Bengal descended into days of brutal bloodshed, shattering hopes of unity and plunging the province into chaos.
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Why Pakistan's Independence Day Is Before India's: Story Behind The Dates
India is not the only country that celebrates its independence from British rule in August. While India commemorates independence on August 15, Pakistan, born out of the 1947 Partition, celebrates its Independence Day on August 14.
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Paika Rebellion: India's Fight Against Colonial Rule, Decades Before 1857
The Paika Rebellion of 1817 in Odisha stands out as one of the earliest uprisings against colonial rule, long before the 1857 Mutiny.
-
79 Years Of Radcliff Line: Story Of How India And Pakistan Were Divided
As India prepares to celebrate its 79th Independence Day this year, people wonder what transpired in 1947 and led to the partition of this nation. Central to that year and the division was the Radcliffe Boundary Commission's work.
-
When Subhash Chandra Bose Declared Independence In Andaman In 1943
Four years before India's formal declaration of Independence from British rule, there was another such proclamation. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Andaman Declaration of Independence was a powerful moment in India's freedom struggle.
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Independence Day 2025: History, Events, Significance And All You Need To Know
Independence Day 2025: In 1947, the Quit India Movement resulted in the British leaving the country.
