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The Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar has wished the people on the eve of Independence Day. “I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the joyous occasion of 76th Independence Day," said Dhankar.
Portfolios are allocated to Maharashtra ministers, CM Eknath Shinde to handle Urban Development, and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis gets Home and Finance, as reported by PTI.
Egypt's Coptic Church, citing health officials, said a fire at the Cairo church killed at least 41 people, as reported by AP.
Ahead of Independence Day, Punjab Police claimed to have busted Pak ISI-backed terror module & arrested 4 people. Three hand grenades, 1 IED, 2 pistols & 40 cartridges were recovered, as reported by PTI.
Mayawati condemned the death of Dalit student in Rajasthan as she wrote: "9-year-old Dalit student of a private school in Surana in Rajasthan's Jalore district was beaten up brutally by an upper caste teacher for drinking water from a matka when he was thirsty and he died during treatment yesterday."
"Such casteist painful incidents keep happening in Rajasthan every day. It is clear from this that the Congress government has failed to protect the lives and dignity of Dalits, tribals, and neglected people there. Therefore, it is better to dismiss this government and impose President's rule there," she added.
Anti-terrorist squad of UP Police arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Habibul Islam (19) aka Saifullah from Kanpur
Saifullah used social media platforms like Telegram, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp to keep in touch with individuals across the border: UP ATS
CRPF keeps strict vigil on Jammu-Srinagar (NH-44) to ensure smooth and secure conduct of the 75th Independence day
Haryana: A 6,600 feet long Tricolour yatra taken out in Jhajjar as part of 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign
Ahead of I-Day, the Indian Army and police apprehend one armed ULFA(I) cadre from the Sonari area in Assam's Charaideo district. One pistol with other war-like stores recovered from his possession, ANI reported.
Punjab Police has busted a Pak-ISI-backed terror module, with help of Delhi Police, ANI reported.
4 module members associated with Canada-based Arsh Dalla & Australia-based Gurjant Singh arrested. 3 hand-grenades, 1 IED & two 9mm pistols & 40 live cartridges recovered: DGP Punjab Police
Delhi: Rain lashes parts of the national capital; visuals from RK Puram
Last rites of veteran investor and Akasa Air founder Rakesh Jhunjhunwala will be performed at Banganga crematorium in Mumbai at 5.30 pm today, ANI reported.
Congress will get three ministerial berths in new Nitish Kumar government in Bihar, PTI reported AICC's state in-charge Bhakta Charan Das as informing.
President’s Medal for Gallantry and President’s Medal for Distinguished Services as well as Gallantry Medal and Meritorious Services Medals are awarded to the personnel of Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards on Republic Day and Independence Day each year.
On the occasion of Independence Day, 2022, 55 personnel have been awarded Fire Service Medals.
Out of these, Fire Service Medal for Gallantry is awarded to 11 personnel for their respective acts of valour and gallantry.
President’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service is awarded to 6 personnel and Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service is awarded to 38 personnel for their respective distinguished and meritorious records of services.
In addition, 46 personnel are also awarded Home Guard & Civil Defence Medals on the occasion of the Independence Day, 2022. Of these, Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Gallantry is awarded to 2 personnel for their act of valour and gallantry.
President’s Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Distinguished Service and Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Meritorious Service are awarded to 7 personnel and 37 personnel respectively.
Indian Army recruitment rally for 'Agniveers' begins
Mortal remains of veteran investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala brought to his residence in Mumbai.
A poster featuring Tipu Sultan put up by Karnataka Cong ahead of I-Day at Hudson Circle vandalised by miscreants last night. Posters with pictures of different freedom fighters have been put up by the party, ANI reported.
State Congress Chief DK Shivakumar visited the incident spot yesterday.
Jammu-Kashmir: 108 feet tall National Flag installed at Hyderbeigh in Baramulla
Pakistan Rangers and Border Security Force (BSF) exchange sweets at Attari-Wagah border, Amritsar on the occasion of Independence Day of Pakistan
"Deeply saddened by sudden demise of prominent investor & industrialist Rakesh Jhunjhunwala ji. He has left a legacy in arena of stock broking & will remain an inspiration for generations of young investors& entrepreneurs. My condolences to the bereaved family," Assam CM Himanta Sarma said, as quoted by ANI.
PM Narendra Modi condoles the passing away of veteran investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was indomitable. Full of life, witty and insightful, he leaves behind an indelible contribution to the financial world. He was also very passionate about India’s progress. His passing away is saddening. My condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/DR2uIiiUb7
Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha leads 'Tiranga Rally' organised by BSF in Srinagar
Salman Rushdie off ventilator, talking, PTI reported President of Chautauqua Institution as informing.
Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha leads a 'Tiranga Rally' organised by BSF in Srinagar
Low-lying areas near Mayur Vihar Phase I and Akshardham Temple flooded due to the overflowing Yamuna river
Crime Branch arrested 3 accused yesterday, involved in fake recruitment & busted a racket of cheaters involved in providing govt jobs by giving people fake joining letters & employee ID Cards of Income Tax Inspector, Tax Assistant in Income Tax and clerks in banks, Delhi Police said, as reported by ANI.
President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Sunday on the eve of 76th Independence Day. Droupadi Murmu was elected President last month.
The address will be broadcast from 7 pm on the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi followed by the English version. The broadcast of the address in Hindi and English on Doordarshan will be followed by a broadcast in regional languages by regional channels of Doordarshan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on August 15.
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BJP To Observe Partition Horror Memorial Day On Aug 14
Ahead of Independence Day 2022, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will observe Partition Horror Memorial Day on August 14 across Uttar Pradesh as part of its national campaign.
"The Party would observe Partition Horror Memorial Day in all the 1918 organization circles in the state in memory of the sad occurrence of partition of the country in 1947," Programme In-Charge and state BJP General Secretary, Anoop Gupta said in a press statement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, last year, had called for observing the day in memory of those who suffered the unbearable pain of partition.
Independence Day 2022: No Parking at Delhi Metro Stations From Today
Parking facilities at Delhi Metro stations will not be available from Sunday morning till Monday afternoon in view of security measures adopted for Independence Day, the transporter said.
Metro train services will continue to run as per schedule, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said on Friday.
"Parking facilities will not be available at the Delhi Metro stations from 6:00 AM on Sunday i.e, 14th August, 2022 till 2:00 PM on Monday i.e, 15th August, 2022 in view of the security measures adopted on the occasion of Independence Day," it said in a notification.
Salman Rushdie On Ventilator, Likely To Lose An Eye
Salman Rushdie was on a ventilator with damaged liver and may lose an eye after the Mumbai-born controversial author was stabbed in the neck and abdomen by a man who apparently sympathised with Shia extremism and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Rushdie, who faced Islamist death threats for years after writing "The Satanic Verses", was stabbed by a 24-year-old New Jersey resident identified as Hadi Matar, a US national of Lebanese origin, on stage on Friday while he was being introduced at a literary event of the Chautauqua Institution in Western New York.
"The news is not good," the 75-year-old writer's agent, Andrew Wylie said about Rushdie's critical health condtion, sending shockwaves across the literary world which condemned the incident as an attack on freedom of expression.
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