Page 21 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
Independence day: Kites with Narendra Modi's photo to fly across Kanpur
There are kites depicting pictures of Modi, with mentioning like 'Mahanayak' and 'Acche din'
 "Independence day: Kites with Narendra Modi's photo to fly across Kanpur")
Indians celebrate Independence Day at grand parade in New York
The parade showcased India's cultural richness as well as the achievements of the diaspora through colourful floats
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The gamble on Pakistan
Little to gain from PM's reference to Balochistan, PoK
Why Chief Justice T S Thakur is upset with Narendra Modi's I-Day speech
Thakur said the lack of proper appointments in the constitutional courts has made the present justice delivery system slower
 "Why Chief Justice T S Thakur is upset with Narendra Modi's I-Day speech")
Impressive report card
PM's I-Day speech signals shift to on-ground implementation
BJP MLA disputes photo with inverted flag
MLA Subhash Phaldesai said this is a case of two photos being merged together
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India to save Rs 20k crore from new gas import deal with Qatar: PM Modi
RasGas of Qatar supplies LNG to India under a 25-year long term contract since 2004
 "India to save Rs 20k crore from new gas import deal with Qatar: PM Modi")
Bomb blasts, shutdown mars Independence Day in Manipur
Most streets in Imphal wore a deserted look after militants called a shutdown
70th I-day: Google doodle celebrates India's tryst with destiny
The doodle has 1947 written at the bottom of Parliament House to mark the year of India's Independence
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Social evils need to be dealt with sternly: PM
In his Independence Day speech, Modi said Indians have to work for social equality and justice
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Modi backs 4% inflation target in Independence Day speech
Modi also said that his govt did not let inflation rate go beyond 6%
32 police personnel in J-K get President's medals on Independence Day
State government also awarded Sher-e-Kashmir Police Medal for meritorious services and gallantary to 41 police officers
Security tightened up in Srinagar ahead of Independence Day
Security personnel deployed in large numbers across Srinagar as Bakshi Stadium turned into a virtual fortress
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Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviews security situation ahead of Independence Day
Top brass of the security establishment briefed him on the prevailing situation in the country
 "Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviews security situation ahead of Independence Day")
Modi ministers in a rush to get into Independence Day mood
Union ministers will visit birthplaces of freedom fighters and border outposts across the country
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Parking lots in Delhi metro stations to remain shut on Aug 14, 15
Restrictions will be imposed from 6 am on 14th August till 2 pm on 15th August in view of the security measures
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks suggestions for Independence Day speech
Messages inviting suggestions have been put on some of the government websites
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No selfies in front of national memorials from August 12-18
Tourism ministry has issued advisory to all states as part of security measures being taken in view of the Independence Day and the 'Bharat Parv' event
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School sealed, manager arrested after ban on national anthem
BJP had demanded action against school while local units of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Hindu Yuva Vahini had on Sunday threatened to launch an agitation
BJP to celebrate Independence Day in a grand manner
Party sources said it is likely to carry out 'Tiranga Yatra' between August 15-22 to commemorate 70th anniversary
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