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Here's how you can spend Independence Day

We've got something for the homebody and for people who love the outdoors.

14 Aug 2018 3:10 PM IST

PM Modi used a Hindi expression that translates to more the parties, more the marshy land in which the lotus blooms. (Photo: ANI | Twiter)

Modi likely to announce launch of Ayushman Bharat Scheme on I-Day

The full-scale roll-out of his pet project expected in September end.

14 Aug 2018 12:09 PM IST

Imran Khan claimed that people will be given the party tickets on the basis of merit and popularity in their respective constituencies. (Photo: File)

Imran Khan borrows waistcoat for I-card picture

The employee happily obliged by the demand and took off his waistcoat while helping the Prime Minister-in-waiting to...

14 Aug 2018 6:37 AM IST

Sources said that though junior level officials from both sides were having flag meetings.

India, Pakistan release prisoners

Earlier, fourteen Pakistani fishermen were released and repatriated on August 7, 2018.

14 Aug 2018 6:17 AM IST

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Special Metro trains to spread message of patriotism

Coaches will be covered with photos of freedom fighters, other icons.

14 Aug 2018 6:15 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during Independence Day 2017 at the Red Fort in New Delhi.

Modi's I-Day speech to be live-streamed on YouTube

The Prime Minister's speech will first be telecast in Hindi and later in the respective regional languages by AIR...

14 Aug 2018 12:27 AM IST

The first edition was won by Ruthless.

Kicking it for goals

The two-month long Borivali Premier League played on weekends has attracted top players and has given a platform to...

14 Aug 2018 1:09 AM IST

Shia Waqf Board has issued an order that on August 15, it is necessary to raise slogans of Bharat Mata Ki Jai after the national anthem in the all programmes to be held on the properties of Waqf Board, Shia Waqf Board chairman, Waseem Rizvi said. (Photo: File)

Chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' on Independence Day else face action:...

Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board has made it mandatory to recite 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogan during Independence Day...

13 Aug 2018 11:12 AM IST

The Delhi police had launched a pilot project in September 2016 by inducting five PCR vans all staffed and operated by women staff. (Representational image)

Dargah's bid to celebrate I-Day rejected by police

They recommended that the body seek permission from the high court to celebrate there, or celebrate elsewhere.

13 Aug 2018 12:44 AM IST

In fact, Maoist leaflets asking local tribals to stay away from Independence Day celebrations were recovered in villages of Rewari, Burgum, Potali and Nilwaya in the district on August 14. (Representational image)

I-Day rehearsal: Some schools to start early

However, there would be no restrictions on entry and exit at any of the metro stations, a DMRC official said.

13 Aug 2018 12:41 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during Independence Day 2017 at the Red Fort in New Delhi.

PM Modi's address from the Red Fort: Which way will he go to the 2019...

The 48 months of the Modi government were far more productive and purposeful than the 48 years of Congress rule.

13 Aug 2018 12:15 AM IST

Jama Masjid Aiwan-E-Begumpet, maintained by Paigahs, an aristocratic family, was built in 1906 and known for its intrinsic beauty and unique architectural style blending Moorish and Turkish features. (Photo : File)

To promote harmony, Spanish Mosque in Hyderabad to open to all faiths...

The 112-year old mosque, for the first time, has invited people from all religions to visit it on August 15, between 10...

12 Aug 2018 2:25 PM IST