Page 19 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
73rd Independence Day: NSG sniper to SWAT, heavy security deployed in Delhi
Several roads leading to the Red Fort were barricaded for security purpose with heavy deployment of police personnel at every point in and around it
 "73rd Independence Day: NSG sniper to SWAT, heavy security deployed in Delhi")
Top events today: PM Modi to address nation, WTO panel meet and more
From PM Modi to deliver his sixth Independence Day speech to Indian Railways getting first dedicated corridor for freight trains, Business Standard brings you top events of the day
States of the union
Centre-state relations need to improve
 "States of the union")
India's economic growth was negative more often before 1947 than after
The average growth in the 50 years leading to Independence was 0.06%
 "India's economic growth was negative more often before 1947 than after")
Ads with a cause: Brands work their way on Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan
From consumer goods to fashion and lifestyle as well as aircraft manufacturers, cause-led advertising rules the day
 "Ads with a cause: Brands work their way on Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan")
Delhi Police, Goa govt face flak after they refer to I-Day as Republic Day
The circular urged officials 'to take needful action in light of the ensuing celebrations of Republic Day'
 "Delhi Police, Goa govt face flak after they refer to I-Day as Republic Day")
Facial recognition technology at Red Fort for security on Independence Day
Army, paramilitary forces and 20,000 Delhi Police personnel have also been deployed
 "Facial recognition technology at Red Fort for security on Independence Day")
Wing Commander Abhinandan likely to be awarded Vir Chakra on I-Day: Report
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman is set to fly the MiG-21 again within a few weeks as a medical board cleared his return to the fighter cockpit
 "Wing Commander Abhinandan likely to be awarded Vir Chakra on I-Day: Report")
Jammu and Kashmir turmoil: Pakistan expels Indian envoy, suspends trade
The situation in Kashmir remained 'peaceful' but tense
 "Jammu and Kashmir turmoil: Pakistan expels Indian envoy, suspends trade")
J&K turmoil: Security beefed up at airports; vehicles to undergo checks
A fresh alert was issued on Tuesday in view of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir
 "J&K turmoil: Security beefed up at airports; vehicles to undergo checks")
'Let your thoughts be heard', PM Modi invites suggestions for I-Day speech
'I am delighted to invite you all to share your valuable inputs for my speech on 15th August', PM Modi tweeted
 "'Let your thoughts be heard', PM Modi invites suggestions for I-Day speech")
Who watched what on Independence Day: Here's the breakdown of TV viewership
With all channels covering the event live, Hindi news genre on August 15 grew by 43
 "Who watched what on Independence Day: Here's the breakdown of TV viewership")
India turns 71: Talking progress of economies, India beats Pakistan hollow
India only grew stronger after its own bailout from the IMF in 1991, the economic liberalisation opened up the economy
 "India turns 71: Talking progress of economies, India beats Pakistan hollow")
Independence Day: PM sets tone for 2019 polls, promises development for all
Expectedly, the PM also gave a report card of sorts of his government's 51-months in office
 "Independence Day: PM sets tone for 2019 polls, promises development for all")
India to launch first manned space mission by 2022: PM Narendra Modi
Before the country celebrates its 75th Independence Day, India will place an Indian in space, the PM said
 "India to launch first manned space mission by 2022: PM Narendra Modi")
Independence Day Speech: Modi woos farmers; critics say 'disappointed'
Among PM Modi's string of promises for farmers was doubling of their income by 2022
 "Independence Day Speech: Modi woos farmers; critics say 'disappointed'")
Promise of a new India
PM's message was for an increasingly prosperous nation
Cong calls PM's speech 'hollow', says nothing 'meaningful' for common man
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
 "Cong calls PM's speech 'hollow', says nothing 'meaningful' for common man")
India taking its rightful place as a leading global power, says US
US said the values shared by the two countries contribute to inspiring collaboration in health, energy, environment, science, and high technology
 "India taking its rightful place as a leading global power, says US")
The story behind the making of the first tricolour and the national emblem
As opposition came to the fore with the assumption that Congress' tricolour flag with Gandhiji's charkha in the middle would be the national flag, Ashoka chakra was put in place of the charkha
 "The story behind the making of the first tricolour and the national emblem")
