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Two electrocuted while hoisting national flag

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The Hindu

Restored commemorative arch reopens on Independence Day

Independence Day celebrations at Keezha Valadi near Lalgudi were made more joyous on Monday by the reopening of a commemorative arch built to honour the contribution of soldiers from the region to World War 1 (1914-18) as part of the British troops.

The Hindu

Bhopal: 33-year-old hospital owner electrocuted while trying to fix a steel rod to hoist the tricolour on Independence Day

BHOPAL: A 33-year-old man, son of a renowned surgeon, was electrocuted while he was trying to fix a steel rod to hoist the flag on the terrace of his newly started hospital in Ayodhya Nagar locality on Monday morning.

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‘Congress laid foundation for today’s India’

Telangana Congress celebrated Independence Day hoisting the national flag at Gandhi Bhavan followed by the Azadi ka Gaurav Yatra from the party headquarters to Jawaharlal Nehru statue in Abids wherein all the senior leaders participated.

The Hindu

9-km-long tricolour taken out in procession in Kalaghatagi

Independence day celebrations turned vibrant with a large number of people from the town and nearby villages carrying the flag

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: ‘Nation first’ should be every citizen’s motto, says Naidu

TDP chief takes part in 75th Independence Day celebrations

The Hindu

Policeman, injured in Srinagar shootout, dies: J&K Police

Militants were planning a ‘major attack’ on the security forces on the eve of Independence Day, said police sources

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Punjab CM honours seven renowned personalities with state award on Independence Day

LUDHIANA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday conferred state award to seven eminent personalities for their outstanding contribution in various fields on Independence Day today.

The Times of India

Karnataka: Ex-serviceman collapses during flag hoisting, dies

MANGALURU: A retired army soldier collapsed and died during a flag hoisting ceremony marking Independence Day at a village in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district on Monday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Gangadhara Gowda.

The Times of India

Basavaraj Bommai announces new schemes in his Independence Day speech

Children of solider martyrs will get government job, ₹ 250 crore to build toilets in government schools, “Raitha Vidhyanidhi” extended to other groups

The Hindu

Most social issues have been addressed in Andhra Pradesh in the past three years, says CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy hoisted the national flag as part of the 76th Independence Day celebrations at Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation stadium

The Hindu

Free BMTC bus rides put a smile on Bengaluru passengers

Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation offered free bus rides to passengers on Independence Day as it became a corporation

The Hindu

Independence Day celebrated at Idgah Maidan amid tight security

Bengaluru Amid tight security, for the first time, the national flag was hoisted at the hotly contes

The Hindu

Assam to withdraw one lakh minor cases: Himanta on Independence Day

The government has decided that minor cases registered before midnight of August 14, 2021, will be withdrawn

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Sunayana Fozdar: The fact that I am able to walk freely today with my head held high is freedom for me

Sunayana Fozdar, who's currently seen in the show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, talks about the importance of Independence Day in her life and how over the years she has understood the deeper meaning of the day.

The Hindu

Home Minister Amit Shah greets people on Independence Day

“It is a day to be proud of India’s culture, vibrant democratic tradition and achievements over the last 75 years”

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India at 75 | Red Fort sees multi-layered security cover

A five-kilometre area around the Red Fort was marked as a “no kite flying zone,” till the tricolour was hoisted

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Dynamite News celebrates Independence Day at Delhi Headquarters; Tricolour hoisted in Bureau offices across the country

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Video | 75th Independence Day celebrations in Bengaluru

75th Independence Day celebrations in Bengaluru, Karnataka on August 15, 2022

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Freedom 75: Indian sportspersons extend Independence Day wishes to the Nation

Several Indian sportspersons have greeted their fans and others on the 75th Independence Anniversary 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Free education, healthcare are not freebies: Kejriwal

Mr. Kejriwal was speaking at the Delhi government's Independence Day event at Chhatrasal Stadium here

The Times of India

Indian cricketers wish countrymen Happy Independence Day

NEW DELHI: Leading India current and former cricketers, including Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mithali Raj, Shikhar Dhawan, took to social media to congratulate the country on its 75th Independence Day, which is being celebrated as 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.

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Modi says India aims to become developed nation in 25 years

India will aim to become a developed nation within 25 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a national day address on Monday, with policies to support domestic production in power, defence and digital technology.

The Times of India

Independence Day speech: Natural & chemical free farming to give strength to self-reliant India, PM Modi says

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said natural and chemical-free farming can boost the country's efforts to be more self-reliant in agriculture.

The Hindu

Made-in-India gun used for 1st time for ceremonial salute at Red Fort on Independence Day

So far, British guns have been used for the ceremonial salute

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