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The Latest Breaking News from Independence Day

Myanmar’s military regime to free nearly 6,000 prisoners in amnesty

Myanmar’s military rulers announced an amnesty for 5,864 prisoners to mark Independence Day, state media reports.

Al Jazeera

Scotland becomes independent after a military coup in this novel by a former No voter

WHEN will Scotland become independent? May 31st, according to David Lee Knight’s recently published novel Scotland – Independence Day ...

The National (Scotland)

Moscow and Kyiv swap prisoners of war as Ukraine marks Independence Day

Volodymyr Zelensky says ‘we are doing our best to get everyone back’

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US warns Ukraine of major Russian missile and drone threat ahead of Independence Day

Saturday’s anniversary of split from Soviet Union comes as Ukraine bids to broaden the war with an offensive inside the Russian region of Kursk

Evening Standard

"I request all countrymen and political parties to come forward for one nation one election" says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday, in his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day emphasised bringing one nation and one election in the country adding that these days every welfare scheme is linked to elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why men bear the brunt of past and present violent protests in Bangladesh

Fifty-two years, seven months and 21 days after gaining their independence from Pakistan through a bloody liberation war, Bangladeshi citizens celebrated what they’ve dubbed their second Independence Day.

The Conversation

California Teens Injured By Fireworks On Independence Day

Two teenagers injured by fireworks in Berkeley on Independence Day, one losing fingers. Prompt emergency response followed.

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Israeli flag-raising in major Canadian cities spurs outrage amid Gaza war

Rights advocates say decision to fly Israeli flags on country’s independence day ‘completely inappropriate’ and hurtful.

Evening Standard

Barbados Independence Day: When did the Caribbean island become independent from Britain?

Barbados gained independence from the UK back in 1966, meaning it's been a sovereign state for 57 years

The Hindu

T.N. government announces list of public holidays for 2024

Tamil Nadu govt. announces 24 public holidays in 2024, incl. New Year's Day, Pongal, Thiruvalluvar Day, Uzhavar Thirunal, Thai Poosam, Republic Day, Good Friday, Telugu New Year's Day, Ramzan, Tamil New Year's Day, Mahaveer Jayanthi, May Day, Bakrid, Muharram, Independence Day, Krishna Jayanthi, Vinayakar Chathurthi, Milad-un-Nabi, Gandhi Jayanthi, Ayutha Pooja,…

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The father of a mass shooting suspect stands trial for helping him get a gun license

Robert Crimo Jr. is charged with seven counts of reckless conduct — one for each person his son, Robert Crimo III, is accused of killing in Highland Park, Ill., on Independence Day last year.

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In Nigeria, economic blues dampen patriotism on Independence Day

Nigerians of all ages say they are disillusioned with the country’s progress in six decades, so patriotism is waning.

The Hindu

September 17 | Liberation, Integration, Betrayal, Merger or Independence Day in Hyderabad?

What’s in a name when scope is high for political parties in Telangana to extract maximum mileage? While the argument over the name of the Day has found no convincing answer with all the political narratives sounding incontestable, the political parties want to gain advantage from it this year due…

The Independent UK

Brazil's Lula seeks to project unity and bring the army in line during Independence Day events

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has tried to project national unity during Independence Day events that have included a military parade in the capital

The Hindu

Telangana shines at Independence Day celebrations in U.K.

Telangana NRI Forum showcased the State's culture at the 77th Independence Day celebrations in UK. Performers from Telangana enthralled the audience with their folk dance, honouring the spirit of Telangana. Forum members organised the Telangana stall, with aromatic spices and spicy flavours, and honoured Indian High Commissioner.

The Hindu

All accused in 2004 Assam blast on I-Day acquitted

The outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had claimed responsibility for the blast during the Independence Day celebration. Twenty others were injured, some grievously, in the explosion.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine celebrates independence day with first raid into Crimea

Troops landed in western tip of territory and raised Ukrainian flag before returning home safely

The Independent UK

Ukraine marks Independence Day and vows to keep fighting Russia as it remembers the fallen

Ukraine is marking its second Independence Day since Russia’s full-scale invasion

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