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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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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Karnataka forms SIT to probe ‘obscene videos’ case allegedly involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna
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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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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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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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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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IPL 2024: Will Jacks’s unbeaten ton, Virat Kohli’s 70* drive Bengaluru to clinical win over Gujarat
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India tour of Bangladesh: Renuka Thakur stars as visitors pick up comfortable win in opening T20I
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Shooting, Shotgun Olympic Qualifiers: Maheshwari Chauhan secures Paris quota in women’s skeet
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Laxita, Ekta clinch silver as India finish second in tournament
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team win gold; Deepika Kumari clinches silver