Independence Day
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After Modi calls for end of misogyny, Opposition posts PM’s videos of derogatory remarks about women
In his Independence Day speech, the prime minister asked the citizens to take pledge to rid of everything that insults women.
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Indians must not let ‘authoritarian arrogance’ undermine unity, says Manmohan Singh
Divisive politics may yield temporary benefits, but will impede the country’s progress, says the former prime minister.
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Take pledge to make India a developed nation by 2047, says PM Modi in his Independence Day speech
The prime minister called upon state governments to work in the spirit of ‘cooperative competitive federalism’.
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Trending
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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Why BJP leaders’ comments on study about Muslim population in India are misleading
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Malegaon blast: Army officer Prasad Purohit claims he was tortured by ATS, forced to take blame
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Ambitious tourism plans for Lakshadweep ignore limited availability of freshwater
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Independence Day: Children rejecting foreign toys reflects spirit of self-reliant India, says Modi
The prime minister says that ensuring a Atmanirbhar Bharat is the responsibility of every citizen, every government and every unit of society.
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Independence Day: India facing challenges of corruption and nepotism, says PM Modi
The prime minister said that corruption was like a termite that was hollowing out the country.
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India has helped world discover true potential of democracy, says president on Independence Day eve
Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation for the first time as the president of India.
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Video
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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What three systemic afflictions say about India at 75
Instead of Amrit Kaal, the era of nectar, India is witnessing is the bulldozing of the rule of law andpolitical action aimed at solely winning elections.
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Independence Day: All sainik schools will be opened for girls, says PM Modi
Modi also called for welfare of ‘small farmers’ during his speech.
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‘Parliament is temple of our democracy,’ says President Kovind on Independence Day eve speech
The president added that he was deeply pained that many lives could not be saved during the terrible second wave of the coronavirus disease in India.
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The Reel
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Independence Day speech: NEP will shape 21st century India, make us self-reliant, says Modi
The prime minister said the National Research Foundation, proposed in the policy, would catalyse innovation and aid the country’s progress.
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‘Why are our rulers scared of naming China’: Congress takes a swipe at Modi’s I-Day speech
The prime minister said India’s soldiers had given a fitting reply to those who had challenged the country's sovereignty.
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Independence Day speech: Modi says Centre is reviewing minimum age of marriage for women
The prime minister promised equal job opportunities to women.
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The Field
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra’s dream run ends in quarter-finals
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena open season – All you need to know
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli stars as Bengaluru beat Punjab to stay in hunt for playoff spot
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav stars in fifth T20I as visitors sweep series
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: In Olympic year, Neeraj Chopra keen to lay down the marker