Page 17 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
Security tightened in parts of Punjab, Haryana ahead of Independence Day
Tight security arrangements have been made in Punjab and Haryana ahead of the Independence Day, with vehicles being extensively checked at state borders
 "Security tightened in parts of Punjab, Haryana ahead of Independence Day")
India capable of giving befitting response to maintain peace: Prez Kovind
In his address to the nation on the eve of the 74th Independence Day, President Kovind also spoke about the 'Aatmanirbhar' initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
 "India capable of giving befitting response to maintain peace: Prez Kovind")
AirAsia India offers 50,000 seats without base fares to armed forces
While the base fare will be waived off under the "RedPass" offer, airport fees, charges and taxes would be borne by the personnel
 "AirAsia India offers 50,000 seats without base fares to armed forces")
Delhi Police slain Insp Mohan Chand Sharma, CRPF AC get 7th gallantry medal
Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, who was killed during the 2008 Batla House encounter, has been awarded a gallantry medal posthumously for the seventh time
 "Delhi Police slain Insp Mohan Chand Sharma, CRPF AC get 7th gallantry medal")
Unscheduled transit flights can't land for specific hours in Delhi on I-Day
The Delhi International Airport Ltd said scheduled flights will operate as normal
 "Unscheduled transit flights can't land for specific hours in Delhi on I-Day")
Flight restrictions imposed at Delhi airport on Independence Day
Also, no impact would be on IAF, BSF, army helicopter and the state-owned aircraft/helicopter can fly with Governor/Chief Minister of the state
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Multilayered security, distancing norms in place for 74th Independence Day
A security ring, including NSG snipers, elite SWAT commandos and kite catchers, will be placed around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation
 "Multilayered security, distancing norms in place for 74th Independence Day")
Patriotic number, invite to Covid warriors: India I-Day preparation in pics
The AAP government has decided to invite 'corona warriors', including a doctor, nurse and a plasma donor, for its Independence Day event to be held at the Delhi Secretariat
 "Patriotic number, invite to Covid warriors: India I-Day preparation in pics")
Corona warriors: Doctor, nurse among guests for Delhi govt's I-Day event
The AAP government has decided to invite 'corona warriors', including a doctor, nurse and a plasma donor, for its Independence Day event to be held at the Delhi Secretariat
 "Corona warriors: Doctor, nurse among guests for Delhi govt's I-Day event")
PM Modi to unveil friendly measures for honest taxpayers ahead of I-Day
Steps may include a taxpayer charter to empower assessees by outlining their right to get time-bound services and expansion of scope of faceless assessment to prevent harassment
 "PM Modi to unveil friendly measures for honest taxpayers ahead of I-Day")
Security intensified in Jammu ahead of I-Day, quick response teams deployed
Security has been intensified across the Jammu region with increased checking and patrolling ahead of Independence Day celebrations , a police official said
 "Security intensified in Jammu ahead of I-Day, quick response teams deployed")
Tricolour sales dip as schools, colleges remain closed due to Covid-19
A factor that is contributing to dipping sales is the online sale of national flags on e-commerce websites, says Khadi Gram Udyog employee
 "Tricolour sales dip as schools, colleges remain closed due to Covid-19")
Unique ID, data privacy give strength to Centre's digital health mission
Digitised health records could help collate and analyse data in a more comprehensive and 'real time' manner for policymaking
 "Unique ID, data privacy give strength to Centre's digital health mission")
Rajasthan Guv cancels Independence Day event; cites rising Covid-19 cases
Governor Kalraj Mishra, in a statement, expressed concern over the Covid-19 pandemic
Restricting trade with China: Duties, non-tariff barriers or devaluation?
Although the Modi government does all the right things on economic policy, it does so in such a low-key manner that it does nothing to change the mood in the country
MHA issues guidelines for Independence Day celebrations amid Covid-19
MHA issued an advisory for the Independence Day celebrations on August 15 amid the coronavirus pandemic
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Avoid large gatherings on Independence Day, invite those recovered: Centre
The Centre has asked all states to avoid large congregation of people, and ensure social distancing and wearing of masks while celebrating the Independence Day amid the novel coronavirus pandemic
Rapper Kanye West announces 2020 US Presidential bid; Elon Musk backs him
The multiple Grammy winner took to social media on country's 244th Independence Day (July 4) to share the news
 "Rapper Kanye West announces 2020 US Presidential bid; Elon Musk backs him")
What role for a tri-service chief?
The value of the Chief of Defence Staff will depend on whether he is able to trigger reform of higher defence management structures
 "What role for a tri-service chief?")
Chidambaram hails PM's call for population control, single-use plastic ban
Chidambaram also said he hoped the finance minister and I-T officials had heard the PM's exhortation to respect wealth creators loud and clear
 "Chidambaram hails PM's call for population control, single-use plastic ban")
