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Since Independence, India has drawn on science and technology as key pillars of the nation-building process. The vision of its first leaders, but especially Jawaharlal Nehru, was to foster a rational temper among the populace, empowering citizens not only to adopt technological advancements but also to imbue everyday life and national development with evidence-based reasoning…
Since Independence, India has drawn on science and technology as key pillars of the nation-building process. The vision of its first leaders, but especially Jawaharlal Nehru, was to foster a rational temper among the populace, empowering citizens not only to adopt technological advancements but also to imbue everyday life and national development with evidence-based reasoning…
New Delhi: The idea of One Country One Election — under discussion for long in the corridors of parliament — will be implemented during the current tenure of the Narendra Modi government, sources have said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had mentioned this in his Independence Day speech this year and the government is committed to…
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A total of 1,160 eligible convicts were granted remission ranging from 15 to 25 days (Representational) On 78th Independence Day, Director General of Delhi Prisons Satish Golcha announced the grant of remission to more than 1,160 convicts. In addition, he revealed the prisons have installed 1,248 additional face recognition system-fitted CCTV cameras to enhance the…
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The six-member BSF team, dressed in ceremonial regalia, belonged to the 32nd battalion of the force. Nadia: An all-women unit of the Border Security Force (BSF) made a maiden gesture and handed over sweets and exchanged greetings with lady BGB personnel of Bangladesh at the front in West Bengal as part of the traditional Independence…
PM Modi made an unequivocal pitch for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today delivered his longest Independence Day speech at 98 minutes as he addressed the country from the Red Fort. PM Modi’s Independence Day speeches average 82 minutes – longer than any other prime minister…
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at his critics and rivals Thursday as he delivered his Independence Day address to the nation from the ramparts of Delhi’s Red Fort. Declaring them “full of negativity”, the Prime Minister said “some people do not want to see India grow”. “People need to understand that a…
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PM Modi’s headgear this time was a mix of orange, yellow and green colour with a long tail. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wore a Rajasthani leheriya print turban as he addressed the nation during the 78th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s Red Fort. Delivering his 11th Independence Day speech, PM Modi sported…
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Security has been stepped up in the state, particularly in Maoist-affected areas. (Representational) Raipur: Thirteen remote villages located in the Maoist-hit Bastar region of Chhattisgarh will witness hoisting of the national flag for the first time on Independence Day on Thursday, police said. Setting up new camps of security forces in these villages in the…
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At Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, some restrictions will be in place. New Delhi: Ahead of India’s 77th Independence Day, travellers passing through airports should be prepared for heightened security measures, IndiGo Airlines announced today. In a statement, IndiGo advised passengers to allocate extra time for completing security checks, ensuring a smooth and timely…