New Delhi (ANI): On eve of India’s 76th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu addressed nation and said, “We Indians proved skeptics wrong. Democracy not only grew roots in this soil, it was enriched too.” She also said that India helped world discover true potential of democracy. She also saluted freedom fighters, gave tribute to women power in democracy, lauded largest vax campaign in India and also said that leaders like Gandhi rediscovered ancient values for modern times.
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Three Union ministers and Delhi Lt Governor on Sunday participated in an early morning walk with 10,000 NDMC school students to celebrate the ongoing ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Smriti Irani and Meenakshi Lekhi attended the event. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has also urged Delhiites to hoist the national flag atop their houses, under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.
President Droupadi Murmu addresses the Nation on eve of 76th Independence Day, in New Delhi on Sunday.
PM NARENDRA MODI TO ADDRESS NATION 9TH STRAIGHT TIME FROM RED FORT TODAY On 75th anniversary of India’s independence, as the nation is celebrating the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mohatsav’, PM Narendra Modi will hoist the flag and address the nation for 9th straight time from the ramparts of Red Fort at old Delhi.
New York: Salman Rushdie was taken off a ventilator and is now able to talk on Sunday, after the acclaimed writer was stabbed as he prepared to give a lecture in New York state.
Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Smriti Irani, and others take part in a ‘Tiranga rally’ as part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, in New Delhi on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI
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Jalore: Family members of nine-year-old boy Indra Meghwal from Dalit community, who died on Saturday allegedly after being beaten up by a pvt school teacher for touching a drinking water pot in Jalore, finally cremated him. CM Gehlot took updates in case. Cong leader Rahul Gandhi condemned incident. “The incident involving the death of an innocent Dalit child after he was brutally thrashed by a ruthless teacher in Jalore is very sad,” he tweeted. Mayawati demands Prez rule in Rajasthan.
World looks at India to chiefdiversity:controlRSSBhagwat Mumbai: (RSS)SwayamsevakRashtriyaSanghchief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the whole world looks towards India for managing diversity. Speaking at a function on ‘Bharat@2047: My Vision My Action’ in Nagpur, Bhagwat also said an “Akhand Bharat” will happen when people stop being scared. “The world points at India when it comes to managing diversity efficiently, RSS Chief Bhagwat said.H is portfolio includes companies like Star Health, Titan, Rallis India, Escorts, Canara Bank, Indian Hotels Company, Agro Tech Foods, Nazara Technologies, Tata Motors. Overall, he had stake in 47 companies at the end of June quarter. He has holding in around 19 companies, including Tata Communications, Titan Company, Bilcare, Va Tech Wabagh, Federal Bank, Aptech.
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Cairo: A fire ripped through a packed church during morning services in Egypt’s capital on Sunday, killing over 41 worshippers & injuring 14. Several trapped congregants jumped from top to escape .
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Jagdeesh Chandra welcomes Amit Malviya, also seen here are Aditi Nagar and Tanmay Shankar. Anurag Thakur and Jagdeesh Chandra with Manoj Jagyasi, Ajay Kumar and Shashikant Sharma. Jagdeesh Chandra greets Anurag Thakur Anurag Thakur and Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Anita Hada, Syed Umar, Poornima Mishra, Naina Yadav, Shashikant Sharma, Ajay Kumar, Ramesh Lamba, Manoj Jagyasi, Mimansa Malik, Nishant, Sachin Arora, Shyam Bihari Sharma, Bhim Shankar Negi and Sunil Ramdas Agarwal, during launching of Bharat24, in Delhi on Sunday.
FULL OF LIFE, WITTY AND INSIGHTFUL: PM CONDOLES DEMISE OF JHUNJHUNWALA P rime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, who passed away on Sunday. “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. ABOUT RAKESH JHUNJHUNWALA...
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‘INDIA’S WARREN BUFFET’ NO MORE Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passes away due to cardiac arrest at 62, week after 1st flight of his Akasa Air Moni Sharma Mumbai: Veteran stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passed away at the age of 62 in Mumbai on Sunday due to cardiac Jhunjhunwala,arrest. over the years, invested in many well-known and established companies, and also in upcoming startups. Often referred to as India’s Warren Buffett, and the Big Bull of Indian cordingworld,richestsondia’sJhunjhunwalaratedjhunwala,backedAkasaasworthJhunjhunwala’smarkets,netwas$5.8billion,ofAugust2022.Low-costcarrierAir,whichisbyRakeshJhun-wasinaugu-onAugust7.wasIn-36thrichestper-in2021and438thmaninthesofarin2022,ac-toForbes.
Amit Shah @AmitShah Anguished to learn about the passing away of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Ji. His vast experience and understanding of the stock market have inspired countless investors. He will always be remembered for his bullish outlook. My deepest condolences to his family. Om Shanti Shanti.
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Anita Hada New Delhi: Bharat24Vision of New India, the national Hindi news channel was launched on Sunday by Anurag Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Sports & Youth Affairs. At the simple and heartfelt ceremony, Anurag Thakur launched the channel and wished all the best to the team. “I congratulate Jagdeesh Chandra and the entire team of Bharat24 on this new venture. The media is the fourth pillar of democracy and should work as a bridge between the government and the public and I am sure Bharat24 will execute this responsibility with utmost seriousness,” he said. CEO and Editor-inchief Jagdeesh Chandra conveyed his gratitude to the Union Minister for sparing his time for the launch and said, “We assure the Minister that Bharat24 will reflect the aspirations of the youth, the multi-polarity of Emerging India and shall work as a bridge between our audience and the government.”
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New Delhi (PTI): In view of the 76th Independence Day celebration on Monday, security has been stepped up across the national capital with more than 10,000 personnel manning the Red Fort from where PM Narendra Modi will address the country.From facial recognition system cameras to multi-layered security cover and deployment of over 400 kite catchers and fliers, security forces have left no stone unturned to ensure protection at the historic fort, where 7,000 invitees are expected to gather for theFurther,event. a 5km area around the Red Fort has been demarcated as 'no kite flying zone' until the tricolour is hoisted. Police are also carrying out massive checks for Improvised Explosive Devices. The personnel have been briefed about adequate security, training and deployment as per plans.Dependra Pathak, Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) had said provisions of Section 144 have already been instituted in Delhi. Anyone seen flying kites, balloons or Chinese lanterns from August 13 to August 15 till the end of the programme at Red Fort will be "Kitepunished.catchers have been deployed with necessary equipment on strategic locations and they will prevent any kind of kite, balloon and Chinese lanterns from reaching the function area. Radars will be deployed to counter any threats from subconventional aerial platforms and manned or unmanned flying objects," Pathak said. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address in 2017, a kite had landed just below the podium. The prime minister had, however, continued with his speechAroundunfazed.1,000 highspecification cameras have been installed in the North, Central and New Delhi district units to contain aerial objects. These cameras will also help monitor the VVIP route to the monument, police said. Security personel with sniffer dogs inspect near the Red Fort on the eve of the Independence Day.
Union mins, LG participate in ‘Prabhat Pheri’ with 10K students
It began from Janpath Radial and culminated at the National War Memorial at India Gate to celebrate the campaign under ‘Azadi Ka Mahotsav’Amrit Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena being welcomed by the students.
‘Avoid going to banks of Yamuna’, appeals CM New Delhi (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday appealed to the people to avoid going towards the banks of Yamuna as the river flowed just below the danger mark on Sunday morning.Yamuna's was flowing at 204.91 meters on Sunday morning, just below the danger mark of 205.33 meters. People are living on the roadside as overflowing water from the Yamuna river inundated the low-lying areas. Low-lying areas near Mayur Vihar Phase I and Akshardham Temple were flooded due to the overflowing Yamuna river. "The water came gushing in, and I immediately rushed to evacuate my family members and our goats. Some of my belongings got left behind in my house," said a woman. Expressing concerns over the development, Kejriwal asked the people to cooperate with the government and the administration and said that the government is ready to deal with any situation. "The water level of Yamuna has increased in Delhi, my appeal to all is to avoid going towards the banks of the river. We have made adequate arrangements for the people living near the Yamuna. Cooperate with the government and administration. We are monitoring the situation and are ready to deal with any situation," the Chief Minister tweeted.
Overflowing Yamuna river in Delhi. Yamuna’s danger204.91flowingwasatmetersonSundaymorning,justbelowthemarkof205.33meters
New Delhi (ANI): Special Cell of Delhi Police on Sunday arrested a wanted absconding rewardVillage.RoadharywaschangeBadlidentaliassterAbscondinggangster.gang-ParveenYadavModel,aresi-ofSamaipurafteranex-offire.HenabbedatChaud-JagatSinghnearGhitorniYadavhadaof ` 50,000 on any information leading to his arrest in case of shoot-out leading to the killing of a law student and seriously injuring his cousin in their car in 2021 in the area in Rohini Delhi. Delhi Police said Parveen Yadav was previously associated with the gangs of Rajesh Bawania, Neetu Dabodia Accordingetc.to DCP Special Cell Jasmeet Singh, A team of Special Cell was working for last several days to trace and arrest the absconding gangster Parveen Yadav. But accused, being wanted in many heinous cases including the above murder case kept on frequently changing his hideouts and locations in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi etc to escape hisDelhiarrest.Police gathered the input by deputing the sources and mounting surveillance on the movements of Yadav, his suspected hideouts and persons who were providing him logistic support during that Policeperiod.got input that Yadav would come to Ghitorni Village via Chaudhary Jagat Singh Road to meet his associates. A team was formed and a trap was laid about 200 meters from MG Road on Jagat Singh road towards Ghitorni Village. Parveen Yadav driving a car was spotted coming from Mehrauli side at about 8:40 am on Sunday. He was signaled to stop by the members of the police team after disclosing their identity but the accused tried to escape by reversing car.
New Delhi (PTI): Three Union ministers and Delhi LG on Sunday participated in an early morning walk with 10,000 NDMC school students to celebrate the ongoing ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.The ‘Prabhat Pheri’ began from Janpath Radial and culminated at the National War Memorial at India Gate to celebrate the campaign under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to mark 75 years of India’s independence.UnionMinisters Piyush Goyal, Smriti Irani and Meenakshi Lekhi attended the event. LG Vinai Kumar Saxena, Chairman NDMC Ashwani Kumar, members of NDMC Kuljeet Singh Chahal and Vishakha Sailani also participated in the march.“Joined Union Ministers @PiyushGoyal @ smritiirani & @M_Lekhi in a ‘Prabhat Pheri’ by over 10000 school children as part of #HarGharTiranga Abhiyan. Children’s enthusiasm, energy and their love for Tiranga was simply infectious. The fervor indeed is INDIA! #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav,” the LG said in a Thetweet.LG also posted pictures of the ‘pheri’ where children along with Union ministers and other officials were seen carrying the national“Boundlessflag. Energy, Infectious Enthusiasm, Tricolour in Hand & India in Heart! As the children walked from CP to the War Memorial at India Gate,” the LG said in another tweet. Before the beginning of the event, LG said children are the bright future of India who are witnessing ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign’. ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is a festival of our culture, heritage and achievement earned during the 75 years of independent India, he said. Saxena said Har Ghar Tiranga is a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in which citizens will celebrate it by hoisting it atop their house.
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Monkeypox situation continuously monitored, no need to panic: Govt Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi: In an official statement after the fifth case of Monkeypox was reported in the national capital, the Delhi Government has said that the Monkeypox situation is being monitored continuously and there is no need to panic. “As of now, five confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported in Delhi; one has recovered and been discharged,” the Delhi govt said in a statement. “The Monkeypox situation is being continuously monitored in Delhi. There is no need to panic,” the statement added. In the context of preparedness and measures taken by the govt, three govt and three private hospitals with isolation rooms have been fully prepared. The maximum number of rooms is reserved in Lok Nayak Hospital. The suspected cases are to be referred and isolated in six hospitals for treatment.“Guidelines for the management of monkeypox (on disease transmission, surveillance and case definitions; diagnosis and case management; infection prevention and control; and personal protective equipment) have been shared with all Govt/ Pvt hospitals,” stated the govt of “DistrictDelhi. Surveillance Units (DSUs) are in place for surveillance including contact tracing and follow up, and have been sensitized as per the Govt. of India guidelines,” it further explained. “The training has been provided to all designated hospitals on Monkeypox and reviews meetings on preparedness for monkeypox have been held at various levels under the chairmanships of higher authorities,” the statement read.
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New Delhi (PTI): A 19-year-old college student died after he allegedly jumped from the Signature Bridge into the Yamuna river, police said on Sunday. The incident occurred in the Timarpur area on Saturday evening, they said. The deceased has been identified as Rajat who lived with his family in Karawal Nagar. He had a part-time job in the Karol Bagh area, the police said. Rajat had left home in the morning and jumped from the Signature Bridge into the swollen Yamuna river while returning in the evening. Divers immediately jumped into the river to save him, but he drowned as the water level was high. His body was found after some time and taken out, a senior police officer said. New Delhi (ANI): The Delhi Police on Sunday busted a racket involved in the stealing of oil from the tankers of Indian Oil and arrested one person accused of committing the theft. The person, identified as Amarjeet, was arrested after the police raided his premises in Mundka. According to the Delhi Police crime branch DCP Vichitra Veer, the accused person was present at the spot with several other persons, who upon interrogation revealed that the tankers used to get the oil from the Indian Oil depot situated at Tikri Kalan destined to Petrol Pumps. The Delhi Police crime branch further said that Amarjeet had hired a property in the village Mundka, Delhi. The property was currently vacant and had enough space for the parking of oil tankers. This is nearby to the oil depot situated in Tikri Kalan, Delhi and not very off-road to show the deviation of oil tankers from the main road, it said. As per the police, Amarjeet had induced several drivers of oil tankers, who used to wait outside the oil depot for tea or relax for the time to get their turn to fill up the oil tankers. “He convinced the drivers of the oil tanker for not being detected stealing the oil in small quantities from the tankers with the capacity of more than 10,000 litres,” it said.
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New Delhi (ANI): Six officers and personnel of Delhi Police have received Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in inggationawardTyagiInspectorPolicetantOfficialInvestigation.saidAssis-CommissionerofSanjayDuttandAnujKumarreceivedthefortheirinvesti-ofadrugtraffick-caseinwhichthey caught Amandeep Singh and Harpreet Singh with 25 kg of mephedrone and methamphetamine. Later, the accused Harvinder Singh was extradited from London in 2021. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Deepak Yadav and SI Muneesh Kumar who probed the case of extortion calls made to Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra last year are among the whichDelhiisedforagainstathenexusmedalbeenmarInspectormedallists.SanjayKu-Guptahasalsoconferredwiththeforbreakingaofgangstersincity.Intheyear2018,casewasregisteredgangsterGogi,runninganorgan-crimesyndicateinandHaryana,wasinvestigated by Special Cell. DCP RP Meena who investigated a case registered in 2021 in which a huge quantity (approx. 25kg) of gold was stolen from a jewellery showroom, also received the award. More than 20 teams were formed comprising of more than 200 personnel for investigating the case.
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New Delhi (PTI) : An apex body of resident welfare associations in the national capital has asked housing societies to collect dishevelled national flags and store them withThedignity.United Residents Joint Action of Delhi said that it has tied up with an NGO named Chintan to dispose the Tiranga in an appropriate, respectful“Asway.we hoist the Tiranga from our homes, we must also keep in mind that this is no ordinary flag. Many of our flags will fade, tear, look soiled or dishevelled and their colours bleed over time. Based on the Flag Code of India, these should not be displayed anymore as respect to the flag,” it said.Urging every RWA to collect the used Tiranga, it said that if possible, it should be folded and wrapped in paper or cloth, and stored in a pile. “When most of the flags are thus collected in the RWA office over a month, then you may call 9205192511 from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday, for schedul-
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ing a pick up. Chintan will fix a date and a time slot, pick these up free of cost and share the information with URJA,” it added. The flags will be finally given to the MCD which is already disposing off the flags as per“Alternatively,law. the RWA may run a collection drive and call Chintan the next day, if there is no storage space,” it added. The government had launched a host of programmes, including ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’, in the run up to the 75th anniversary of the Independence.
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New Delhi (PTI): The recent rise in Covid cases in Delhi has the traders worried about their business which, they say, is yet to recover from the losses incurred due to the lockdowns in the last two years. The city on Saturday reported nine deaths and 2,031 new COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 12.34%. It was the 11th consecutive day when the city logged a daily rise of over 2,000. Fearing that any further increase in coronavirus cases might lead the authorities to impose restrictions, traders have urged the government to take steps carefully so that businesses don’t suffer. Amid the rise in cases over the last week, CM Arvind Kejriwal had said there was no need to panic as most of the new cases were mild. Despite the rise in the positivity rate, the city government has not implemented the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) devised by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority since the hospital admissions are low. New Delhi (PTI): Two officials of the Delhi Fire Service have been awarded the medal for meritorious services by the central government on the occasion of 76th Independence Day, officials said on Sunday. Assistant Divisional Officer Somvir Singh and Leading Fireman Nirmal Singh have been recognised for their bravery and extraordinary performance. According to the fire department officials, Somvir Singh, 49, was instrumental in framing the fire safety management plan during Commonwealth Games 2010, in the subdivision of area. Nirmal Singh, 54, presently poster at Fire Station Hari Nagar is one of the best firefighters and rescuers of the department, the officials said.
2 Delhi firefighters honoured by Centre for meritorious services Delhi CP Sanjay Arora shakes hands with Traffic Zone Special CP Surender Singh Yadav in New Delhi, on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI
Students holding national flags participate in “Parbhat Pheri” from Connaught Place to the War Memorial, in New Delhi, on Sunday. With 500 high mast flags, Delhi has become ‘City of Tricolours’: CM New Delhi (PTI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said with the initiative of installing 500 high mast national flags across the national capital, Delhi has become the “City of Tricolours”. He was speaking at an event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India’s pendence.Inde-
“Delhi has become the City of Tricolours. We have installed 500 high mast national flags across Delhi with the objective that people should see the national flag everywhere they go and do not forget the country,” he said. The chief minister also asked everyone to pledge to make India the number 1 incountrytheworld.
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CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP India has waited for centuries for a rare opportunity to reclaim its status as a world leader. In order to catapult the incredible India into the high pedestal of the super power, a charismatic leadership was required and we found that in 21st Century. Having excellent relations with all world leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modiis emerging as the popular choice to mediate towards ending the Ukraine conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is undoubtedly the most Charismatic leader in the world today.
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hese were the headlines of prominent Newspapers of Denmark, when PM of India visited Denmark and Eastern Europe in May 2022. This statement reflects the importance of India in the World & prominence of our leader. It was a delightful sight to see President Joe Biden of USA, walking up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to shake hands and greet him during G-7 Meet in Germany. It’s the Prime Minister of India, whom everyone wants to meet because India matters to the world today! India’s enviable progress in last 75 years since independence and exponential rise in the last decade has catapulted it onto the global centre stage. Four things make a nation state great are: Economic Power Military Power Soft Power Resilience to withstand Adversities Some of the strengths of this great nation are flagged hereafter GROWING PROSPERITY India holds a beacon of hope for the world economy which is likely to plunge into the worst recession, post COVID. Listed below are some of the pointers which make India an emerging global economy. World’s sixth-largest and fastest growing economy with 7.5% projected growth rate. India, with a population of 139 Crores and increasing per capita income, forms the biggest consumer market in the world. India is now emerging as the biggest manufacturing hub and poised to become the factory of the world. India has the youngest population in the world, while China, Japan and Europe has started greying. India has been leading the digital world and it’s now pioneer in opening Global Capability Centers (GCC) by MNCs 1400 MNCs have already set up GCC in India providing 1.3 million jobs and earning $36 Billion. India has also created 100 unicorns with valuations over $ 01 Billion. India was a food-grain importer in 20th century. Today, we are net exporter of wheat, having exported 1.8 million tonnes of wheat to 12 countries. We are also the largest producer of milk, pulses, jute products and second largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, groundnut, vegetables, fruits and cotton. MILITARY MIGHT Armed Forces are integral part of super power status. A strong, well equipped and trained Army is essential for a nation having hawkish neighbours, with unsettled borders. The expenditure incurred on Army, as “Force of Deterrence” should be taken as insurance for unhindered growth of the nation. Let’s examine certain attributes of Indian Armed Forces, which make them great Fourth Strongest Armed Forces. Third Best Indian Air Force (IAF). It also has the third-largest defence budget in the world. Mature Nuclear Power with stated ‘no first use’ policy Second largest Buyer of War Equipments. India’s defence exports have recorded nearly a eight-fold increase between 2017 and 2022, growing from 1,520 to 13,000 cr.
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CONCLUSION In the geopolitics of 21st Century, India has all the right ingredients to become a global super power. India matters to the world today and therefore the world has now accepted India’s decision making as per its national interests. If India could manage its internal diversities and harness the contradictions with inclusive growth and NATION FIRST agenda, 21st Century will belong to India. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL T
t was a delightful sight to see President Joe Biden of USA, walking up to PM Narendra Modi to shake hands and greet him during G-7 Meet in Germany. It’s the Prime Minister of India, whom everyone wants to meet because India matters to the world today! India’s enviable progress in last 75 years since independence and exponential rise in the last decade has catapulted it onto the global centre stage. I
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In the geopolitics of 21st Century, India has all the right ingredients to become a global super power. India matters to the world today and therefore the world has now accepted India’s decision making as per its national interests. If India could manage its internal diversities and harness the contradictions with inclusive growth and NATION FIRST agenda, 21st Century will belong to India MAJ GEN CP SINGH (RETD) The writer is a scholar soldier accredited with MA, MSc, LLB, MBA, M Phil (Def Mgt) and M Phil (International Strategic Affairs)
elebrating 75 years of Independence is an emotional and landmark moment in a country’s history. What’s even more important is that we have been able to hold on to democracy and democratic values, even if at times they get distorted, when other countries in the neighbourhood and elsewhere in the world became infamous as failed. India is a nation on the march in all its glory, with all its cultural richness and diversities despite a divide on religious, ethnic and caste lines. These fault-lines have existed from years prior to the Partition and, therefore, need to be watched to prevent them from deepening to prevent a 1947 happening in 2047 when the nation comes together to celebrate a centenary of Independence. Pakistan did not learn from 1947 therefore 1971 happened and millions were massacred in what is now Bangladesh.
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In the last 75 years India has made tremendous progress in the fields of science and technology, space, health, education, poverty eradication, sanitation, infrastructure, sports and, above all, in economy. The success in each of these fields has been noteworthy and praised in the world. In economy India is self-reliant in agricultural and industrial sectors and is ready to take on the world by becoming a five trillion dollar economy. No, that is not a pipe dream but is very much in the realm of possibility. On this auspicious occasion let the country rise as one to celebrate the festival of hard-earned freedom and pay tribute to those who fought for it and those who are taking it forward. 75 INDIA IS GOING STRONG
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HIGH RESILIENCE India has amply proved it’s resilience in critical times. Just two examples showcase the Indian excellence in COVID management. India is among the nations with the lowest percentage of infected persons and the lowest mortality rate, if one considers the entire population. India is a shining example of efficient vaccine administration to the largest population of the world. India exported vaccine and life saving medicines to more than 100 countries of the world, including USA.
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SOFT POWER India has been a rich ancient civilization and holds a long record of being a mature and stable democratic nation for 75 years. India stands out as exporter of knowledge, wisdom and religious harmony. India is the promoter of Wellness of body, mind and soul. Indian food, dances, Cinema and performing arts are liked world over. India’s non-intrusive nature and helping nature has won appreciation, all over the world.
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EXTEND FREE FOODGRAIN SCHEME FOR SIX MORE MONTHS: TMC WRITES TO PM MODIAFTER JDU’S EXIT FROM NDA, HARIVANSH TO CONTINUE AS RS DEPUTY CHAIRMAN RURAL MSMEs IN URGENT NEED OF FUNDING, SAYS MSME EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL CBI GIVES CLEAN CHIT TO CONG MP PARTITION ACROSSSILENTBJPREMEMBRANCEHORRORSDAY:LEADERSHOLDMARCHTHENATION
New Delhi: As India is observing the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, PM Modi paid homage to those who lost their lives in communal riots during partition of country. “Today, on membrance“PartitionPMtory,”tragicwhoasandlivestobranceDay,titionHorrorsRemem-#Par-IpayhomageallthosewholosttheirduringPartition,applaudresiliencewellasgritofthosesufferedduringthatperiodofourhis-hesaid.Lastyear,declaredAug14asHorrorsRe-Day”.
CONGRESS TAKES A JIBE AT PM MODI MAN HAVING LINKS WITH JeM ARRESTED
Chandigarh: In a major success ahead of the Independence Day, Punjab Police on Sunday busted a Pakistan’s ISI-backed terror module and arrested four persons linked with it from Delhi. The police also recovered a huge cache of explosives from the arrested persons. DGP Punjab, Gaurav Yadav said, “On eve of Independence day, the Punjab police achieved huge success against terrorism. Four involved with the ISIbacked terror module have been arrested in Delhi with help of Delhi police.” New Delhi: Twenty ITBP force personnel have been awarded various service medals, including for bravery, on occasion of I-Day. The decorations include six police gallantry medals,3 President’s police medal for distinguished service and 11 police medals for meritorious service. Those awarded include ACs Prabhat Mukul Martin Minz and Amit Kumar, ASI Kuldip Raj, HC Hamesh & Constables Brahm Chandra and Shakti Kumar.
In order to recall the suffering caused by the division of India, BJP organises silent marches across the nation on Sunday.
RenniI Abraham Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brainchild theme of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga, Har Man Tiranga’ aims to make it to the Guiness Book of World Records for the sheer volume of public participation in any such initiative undertaken anywhere on the globe while also giving an impetus to the spirit of nationalism in India. A person in the know said, “In Mumbai city alone the civic corporation, Khadi Gram Udyog Bhandar, and scores of NGOs and the private sector took it upon themselves to distribute the national flag across the city. Even the GPO made available the payment of Rs 25 but was out of stock for the last two days. On Sundistribute 50 lakh national flags at a cost of over Rs 8 crore, across city homes to ensure massive public participation in the Union Government program to celebrate the diamond jubilee, 75th year anniversary of Indian Bike Tiranga rallies are the special themed flavour throughout Maharashtra, with a special focus and emphasis on tribal and rural regions by CM Eknath Shinde led government. Many temples and religious institutions of other faiths, particularly over 90 per cent of Jain temples across India,hoistedproudlythena-tionalflagatoptheirreligiousstruc-tures.
First ever skydiving formation of ‘Human Tiranga’ in the air at a height of 15,000 feet above the ground level. People participate in a Tiranga boat rally on the eve of the 76th Independence Day celebrations in Bhopal on Sunday. A CRPF jawan on an armored vehicle during a rally as part of the celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of Independence in Srinagar on Sunday. —PHOTOS BY ANI
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Manipur: Seven armed militants of the banned People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were arrestedenceIndepend-aheadManipurpartsdifferentfromofofDay, police said on Sunday. The Assam Rifles received inputs on Saturday morning about a plot to target government installations and security forces with explosives during the Independence Day celebrations, SP of Thoubal district H Jogeshchandra said at a press conference.
Kolkata: TMC MP Sougata Roy ten to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to extend the free foodgrain programme by six more months. Roy said the poor are yet to recover from the economic blows caused by the pandemic and the lockdowns. “May I take the indulgence of inviting your kind notice to the fact that the validity period of distribution of food grains under PMGKAY will be over on and from September 2022.
JP Nadda, BJP national president takes part in a silent BJP march at Jantar Mantar in the nation’s capital along with other leaders and party workers. In Lucknow, CM Yogi held a silent march to mark the ‘Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas.’ Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said tragedy of partition, cannot be misused to fuel hate and prejudice. Congress will continue its efforts to unite India while upholding legacy of Gandhi, Nehru, and Sardar Patel.
New Delhi: The Janata Dal (United)’s decision to break its alliance with the BJP not only changed the political equation in Bihar but also created a buzz in the political circle from Patna to Delhi that whether RS Deputy Chairman and JD(U) MP Harivansh will continue on his post or going to resign. A close associate told people who is sitting on such post do not belong to any party. Lucknow: The MSME Export Promotion Council (MSMEEPC) has suggested banks to be more aggressive in reviving MSMEs that have been struggling for survival after Covid. As compared to the MSMEs located in metro and urban cities, the units in the rural areas, especially art and craft and agro-based units, are struggling more for their survival. “There is an urgent need for developing alternative sources of funding to solve availability of timely, competitive credit,”
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From Delhi to Kashmir: Heavy security blanket for 76th Independence Day celebration
Lucknow: The UP police has arrested a 19-yearold man for allegedly having links with terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed and being in touch with handlers in Pakistan and Afghanistan through social media. The arrest of Habibul Islam alias Saifulla by ATS came after Nadeem.
PM Modi observes India’s 2nd Partition Horrors Remembrance Day; pays homage to the victims
BJP TARGETS NEHRU, CONGRESS HITS BACK BJP on Sunday released a video narrating its version of events that led to partition of India in 1947. The video tangentially blames Nehru for bowing to the demands of Md Ali Jinnah-led Muslim League for creation of Pak.
Students carrying 360 feet long tricolor from Vasai Fort to Viva College Virar as part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in Mumbai.
MSMEEPC chairman DS Rawat told media personnel.
PAKISTANI FLAGS IN J&K ARE HISTORY, ONLY INDIAN FLAG IS RAISED HERE: LG IMRAN HAILS INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY, PLAYS CLIP OF JAISHANKAR’S SPEECH Srinagar: Pakistani flags in J&K are history and only the Indian national flag is raised here now, said the Union Territory’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday. Sinha’s remark came during a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ along the Dal Lake in Srinagar. “Raising Pakistani flags is history. Now only Indian flag will fly here. Earlier, there were less efforts to get people to raise the tiranga. Now there are efforts and people want to raise the flag,” Manoj Sinha said.
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Defence Security Corps participate in a 7.5 km run as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations at Raisina Hills, in New Delhi on Sunday.
PM Narendra Modi has decided and put in place a futuristic program for India so the nation will look forward to similarly celebrating the 100th year anniversary in 2047 even though it may be long after he would have demitted public office. —Source
JP Nadda along with Anurag Thakur, Piyush Goyal and other party leaders and supporters participate in a silent march on the occasion of ‘Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’, in New Delhi on Sunday.
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New Delhi: CBI approached a special court in Kochi in connection with a sexual assault case filed by the key accused in the ‘solar cheating’ case against Cong MP Hibi Eden, and said that the petitioner’s statements were contradictory and she failed to submit any evidence to substantiate her allegations.
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Islamabad: Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan has once again commended India for its independent foreign policy as he slammed West for being critical of India for buying Russian oil. “If India which got independence at the same time as Pakistan and if Delhi can take a firm stand and make their foreign policy as per the need of its people then who are they (PM Shehbaz Sharif govt) who are towing line,” he said.
INDIA NEW DELHI | MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2022 05 www.firstindia.co.in I https://firstindia.co.in/epapers/delhi I twitter.com/thefirstindia I facebook.com/thefirstindia I instagram.com/thefirstindia ndia has not only been decked in Tricolour hues in the lead up to the 76th Independence Day celebrations, but also put under a heavy security blanket, right from Delhi, the epicentre of the mega celebrations, to Jammu and Kashmir. The police machinery across states has been put on vigil to ensure that the celebrations are not hampered in any way. In Delhi, where PM Narendra Modi will be addressing the nation from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort, security has been stepped up. In the financial capital of the country, Mumbai, several law-enforcing units have been deployed to man the streets of the metropolis along with antidrone systems, an official said. In all other states also, security arrangements have been beefed up.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also set in place a futuristic plan for the 2047 100th anniversary of Indian Independence already, long after he demits public office
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Ex-NITI Aayog VC warns against govt freebies Individual effort crucial in building secure India: Yogi Lucknow: Lucknow cy ber cell police on Sun day arrested a youth from Rajasthan's Bharatpur for responsi ble for giving death threats to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. As per me dia reports, the arrested accused has been identi fied as one Sarfaraz. No tably, a WhatsApp mes sage threatening to kill the chief minister was received on the state po lice's text helpline earli er this month.
Shahjahanpur: An FIR has been registered against six persons, including a man who allegedly hid his religious identity, for sexually exploiting a woman for about nine years, police said on Sunday. Danish who posed as a Hindu and identified himself as Avinash made a friend ship with the 30-year-old woman nine years ago, Circle Officer (City) Akhand Pratap Singh said. One day he took the woman to his home and introduced her to his family. When the woman confronted the man that he was not a Hindu but a Muslim, he allegedly raped her in front of his sister and sister-in-law, Singh said. Cyber cell police arrest youth
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Raipur (PTI) : Several districts in Chhattis garh have received heavy rainfall since Saturday evening, re sulting in rise in water level of rivers like Ma hanadi, Shivnath and Indravati as well as flooding of villages in low-lying areas, offi cialsBalodabazarsaid. re ceived 82.4 millimetres of rainfall, Dantewada 63.1 mm, Mahasamund 65.2 mm, Janjgir-Cham pa 65.1 mm, Bastar 55.9 mm, Raigarh 52.7 mm, Narayanpur 47.4 mm, Bilapur 42.4 mm, Raipur 36.6 mm and Bi japur got 36.5mm be tween Saturday even ing and Sunday morn ing, they said. In Korba district, several roads have been cut off due to heavy rainfall that resulted in nullahs (major drains) and rivulets in Pali area overflowing, largestSagarfromreleasedsecond)cusecslet,vertflowingdisruptedinBarsoor-ChitrakotwhileroadDantewadahasbeenaswaterwasabovetheculonMandherrivuofficialsinformed.Atotalof11,650(cubicfootperofwaterwasthismorningtheRavishankar(Gangrel),thedaminthe state, built on Maha nadi river in Dhamtari district, an official said.“More than 120 peo ple have been evacuat ed to safer places in the last 48 hours in rain-hit areas. Teams from the National Disaster Re sponse Force (NDRF) , State Disaster Re sponse Force (SDRF) and state police have been deployed for re lief and rescue work,” he said.
New Delhi (PTI): Miffed with BJP leader Sushil Modi’s jibe that JD (U) marksaidKushwahaerJD(U)withmergewillRJD,leadUpendratherewasn’t just objec tionable, but insulting. Kushwaha claimed the BJP was considered an “untouchable” party before 1995-96 as no po litical party wanted to associate themselves with them. Then lead ers of the Samata Party George Fernandes and Nitish Kumar came to the BJP’s rescue “like angels”, he added.
Bhavnagar: Four members of a family were killed when their car rammed into a dumper truck on a state highway in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district, police said on Sunday. The accident took place on the highway near Vallabhipur town of the district around 11 pm on Saturday, an official said. The victims were travelling from Surat to their native Jharakiya village in Amreli district, when their car rammed into the dumper on the side of the road, he said. A couple and their 15-year-old son died on the spot, while their 18-year-old nephew was declared dead at a hospital in Bhavnagar, the official said.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan Kulgam: A cop was killed after terrorists threw a grenade in Qaimoh area in Kulgam district of Jam mu & Kashmir, said police. "A grenade incident was reported yesterday night in Qaimoh Kulgam. One police personnel namely Tahir Khan of Poonch got injured. He was shifted to GMC hospital Anantnag where he succumbed," Kashmir Zone Police said.
HIRAKUD GATES OPENED, FLOOD WATER ENTERS SAMBALPUR WATER BEING DRAINED OUT AFTER BREACH IN MP DAM Mhow/Bhopal: The Army moved in to neu tralise the menace posed by a breach in Karam dam on river Nalcha in Dhar, which has led to the evacua tion of 10,000 individu als and saved your com plete area on the tenter hooks. On the identical day, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan spoke with PM Modi and residen tial minister Amit Shah and requested for Air Force choppers to be saved on standby. It’s a sign of the magnitude of the menace. As many as 18 villages downstream of Karam River have been evacu ated, a dozen of them within the final 24 hours. Twelve of them are in Dhar district and 6 in Khargone. The un derconstruction dam, which is 90 per cent full, sprung leaks on Thursday. The reser voir was crammed up for the primary time, however the partitions failed inside.
Mumbai (Agencies): Police investigating the death of Shiv Sangram Party leader Vinayak Mete in a road accident on Sunday prima facie concluded the driver of his car lost control of the vehicle which hit a truck from behind on the Mumbai-Pune Ex pressway.Theaccident oc curred at 5.05 am near Madap tunnel under the jurisdiction of Rasayani police station in the neighbouring Raigad district when Mete was coming to Mumbai from Beed, officials had said. Mete’s SUV was in a second lane of the sixlane expressway at the time of the accident, an official said.
Ballia: A man allegedly stabbed a woman to death and injured her two relatives here, police said on Sunday. They said the accused sur rendered before the police after the incident on Saturday night. Superintendent of Police Raj Karan Nayyar said the man, identified as Dilshad of Baheri locality in the Ballia Sadar Kotwali area, barged into the house of his neighbour Armana (27) and killed her after stabbing her with a sharp weapon. The man also attacked woman's aunt Badru Nisha (56) and uncle Kurban Shah (60), he said, adding they have been admitted to a hospital in Varanasi and their condition is stated to be critical. After the incident, Dilshad reached Kotwali in Ballia city and surrendered before the police.
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Bhopal: In the wake of a dam wall breach in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said there was no need to worry and efforts were on to drain out water from the reservoir. Officials said a channel was dug up to drain out water from the under-con struction dam on Karam river after a breach. Water was being released safely through the channel since 3 am on Sunday, which reduced the threat of dam burst.
(PTI):Thiruvananthapuram Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday termed as "very unfortunate" and "totally unacceptable" the recent controversial remarks on Kashmir made on social media by ruling LDF MLA KT Jaleel.“Itis very unfortu nate. Not only is it unac ceptable, I wonder if these comments were made after going through some literature or after knowing some thing or just out of igno rance. I do not know. I feel very sorry for this kind of comment. It is totally unacceptable. I feel hurt by these kinds of comments,” Khan saidThehere.Governor further said, "Do we not realise the preciousness of our freedom? Do we not real ise the importance of our national integrity? How can we afford to say things like this?" Jaleel returned to Kerala Sunday morn ing due to some person al reasons. Jaleel’s remarks on J&K unfortunate: Arif TRAGIC SUNDAY Man slits wife’s throat, soon after court’s ‘reunite’ verdict
HEAVY RAIN LIKELY IN SOUTH BENGAL DISTRICTS: MET Sambalpur: To release excess floodwater from the reservoir, Hirakud Dam authorities opened 34 sluice gates on Sunday. Reportedly, the inflow of water into Hirakud Dam was 4,39,291 cusec while outflow stood at 5,63,806 cusec. People living in low-lying areas have been warned not to venture into the river. Heavy rainfall across Odisha has caused severe flood ing. Various areas have been submerged in the state. Acres of farmland have been inundated across the state. Incessant rains in upper and lower catchment areas and the release of excess water from the dam may result in minor flood in Mahanadi, informed Engineer-in-chief, Water Resources Bijay Kumar Mishra.
WOMAN STABBED TO DEATH IN UP, RELATIVES INJURED
The mangled SUV after the accident. (R) Vinayak Mete ANIBY—PHOTO
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FOUR OF FAMILY KILLED IN CAR ACCIDENT IN BHAVNAGAR
Mumbai: As per preliminary investiga tion, driver Eknath Kadam lost control at wheel and the vehicle hit a truck from behind in which Mete was seriously injured. A doctor who checked on Mete at MGM Hospital near Panvel said, “He was brought in at 6.20 am. He had no pulse or blood pressure, and his pupils were not moving. He died before being brought to the hospital.”
Bengaluru (Agen cies): A man slit the throat of his wife with a machete at a family court in Karnataka where the two had gone to attend a counselling session after they filed for divorce. The man tried to escape after the attack but was overpow ered by bystanders and handed over to the po lice. The woman was rushed to the hospital where she died during treatment.Minutes earlier, at the counselling session, the couple had agreed to bury their differences and reunite to save their marriage of 7 thetostandersoverpoweredingchete,hertodistrict.familytheone-hourshehisShivakumaryears.attackedwife,Chaitra,whensteppedoutaftercounsellingatHolenarasipuracourtinHassanHefollowedherthewashroomandslitthroatwithamaleavingherbleedprofusely.Hewasbybywhenhetriedfleeaftercommittingcrime.
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COP KILLED IN GRENADE ATTACK BY TERRORISTS IN J&K’S KULGAM SITUATION IN J-K MUCH BETTER NOW, SAYS DGP DILBAG SINGH K’taka ex- CM Suddaramaiah at an event. FILE PHOTO UP CM Yogi at the ‘Tiranga Bike Rally’, in Lucknow.
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People commute through a waterlogged street after a heavy downpour, in Mathura on Sunday. Kolkata: The mete orological department warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts in the southern part of West Bengal owing to a depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal on Sunday. The system is likely to move in a andnorthwestThemorning,ingwardswest-northwestdirectionmaintainintensitytillMondaytheMetsaid.depressionoverBayofBengaladjoiningcoastal areas of the state is very likely to bring heavy to very heavy rain in Purba Medinipur and Paschim Medinipur districts. The system is likely to cause heavy rain in Jhargram, N. 24 Parganas, S. 24 Parganas, Howrah, Bankura, Purulia, Purba Bardhaman and Paschim Bardhaman districts, the weatherman said in its forecast. Fishermen have been advised by the weather office not to venture into the sea.
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Lucknow (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said individual effort by every citizen is crucial in building a prosperous and secure India. “When we work with a sense that society is more important than my personal life and my family life, India will emerge as the biggest power in the world,” he said at the concluding ceremony of the ‘Tiran ga March Motorcycle Rally’ organised by the UP Home Guards. “Every citizen has his own responsibility to wards the country…our existence and our iden tity is because of our country and we are safe only if our country is safe,” he said during the event at his official resi dence. Lauding PM Modi’s leadership in Covid times, Adityanath said under his leader ship at the Centre, health workers, admin istration, governance, police and home guards set the right example by delivering their best. “The PM has set an ‘Amrit Kaal’ before us for the next 25 years. For a prosperous and secure India, every person will have to make efforts at the individual level.
New Delhi (PTI): State governments should not dole out “non-merit freebies” like gifts and consumer durables be yond their fiscal capa bilities, according to former Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar. Kumar said there is a difference between merit transfer payment and non-merit freebies, especially those which are done beyond fiscal capability of govern ment.“Non-merit freebies .. are to be looked at care fully,” he said.
Srinagar: Situation in Jammu and Kashmir is much better than before and the graph of militancy is coming down, police chief Dilbag Singh said on Sunday. However, he said the launchpads across LoC were intact and there was a huge pressure to push militants into the Valley. “The atmosphere is much better than before and I want to give credit to the people and express gratitude to them,” he said.
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New Delhi (PTI): Government policies such as increasing customs duties on imported toys and mandating BIS certification requirement for imports not only boosted domesticmanu-factur-ingbutalsohelpedthein-dustry to explore global markets and enhance exports. The demand for toys based on Indian mythological characters, desi movie characters and superheroes such as Chota Bheem are on the rise as the domestic players break away from the dominance of China and some other countries, according to industry experts.
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—PTI FPIs INVEST `22,452 CRORE IN INDIAN EQUITIES IN AUGUST 13 GOLD MINES MAY BE SOLD THIS MONTH New Delhi: Wearable and hearable device maker Noise is planning to increase monthly local production of smartwatches to 10 lakh units per month from August, a top official of the company said. “We are the leading smartwatch category in the country. We are part of the top 6-7 smartwatch brands in the world now. We have already produced a million units till now and from this August we aim at producing a million units per month.”
PFC PROJECTS LIKELY TO ROPE IN INVESTOR PARTNERS New Delhi: PFC Projects Ltd, an equal joint venture of Power Finance CorporationandRECLtd,islikelytoropeintechni-calorstrategicinvestorpartners to operate and maintain acquired stressed or non-performing assets next year. PPL will rope in strategic investor partners through competitive bidding and the first such bid is likely to be floated next year, a source said. —PTI
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New Delhi (PTI): The justintroduced tax on windfall energy profits of oil refiners like Reliance Industries is not only levied on the diesel they export but also on the supplies they make to fuel retailers within India, sources said. The windfall tax was targeted mainly at Reliance Industries Ltd and Russian oil major Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy, who the government believed were making a killing on exporting large volumes of fuel made from discounted Russian oil, at the cost of the domestic market, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. Reached for comments, a top finance ministry official said the government has not imposed any tax on domestic supplies by refineries. “OMCs must be doing it on their own, and rightly so. The pricing is always based on an alternate market or source.
MAJOR TALKING POINTS In the April-June quarter, listed FMCG companies including - HUL, ITC, Godrej Consumer Product, Nestle, Dabur and Britannia delivered mixed results, reporting an impact on their margins FMCG companies also expect volume decline to continue on the rural side but see some stabilization in the business & recovery in demand Cos such as Britannia said that it has taken necessary price increases in Q1 which were not covering inflation New Delhi (Agencies): India is likely to be the second most important driver of global growth in 2022 after China despite the challenges posed by the pandemic and the war in Europe, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) deputy governor, Michael D Patra, said. The world’s third-largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity is going to contribute about 14% of global growth this year, he said, even while the country faces the risk of rising deficit due to higher import bills on the back of global commodity prices. Patra said India can sustain a current account deficit of 2.5-3% without getting into an external sector crisis. “A striking feature in India is that our growth is home financed — investment is financed primarily by domestic savings, with foreign savings playing only a supplemental role,” PatraIndiasaid.at present is the third largest economy in the world in terms of purchasing power parity with a share of 7% of global GDP, after China’s 18% and the USA’s 16%. India’s GDP in market exchange rates is expected to reach $5 trillion by 2027. By that year, India’s GDP in purchasing power parity terms will exceed $16 trillion, up from $10 trillion in 2021. He said India can achieve a double digit growth in the next decade if the economy can overcome challenges and capitalises on the world’s youngest workforce it has, along with manufacturing and export promotion.Thiswould make India the second largest economy in the world by 2031, he said.
INFLATIONARY IMPACT ON FMCG COS TO CONTINUE IN QUARTER 2 New Delhi (PTI): Inflationary pressure on some raw material inputs for the FMCG industry is abating but the manufacturers expect its impact on price and margins to continue in the current quarter. In the April-June quarter, listed FMCG companies including - HUL, ITC, Godrej Consumer Product, Nestle, Dabur and Britannia delivered mixed results, reporting an impact on their margins and mostly, a drop in volume in some categories.FMCGcompanies also expect volume decline to continue on the rural side but see some stabilization in the business and recovery in demand, starting from the third quarter of FY23.Companies such as Britannia Industries said that it has taken necessary price increases in Q1 which were not covering inflation at this point but a good part of this will be covered by the July-Sept quarter. ‘’We were not able to take the entire price increase during this quarter. We have taken some price increases in the first quarter and we will complete that in Q2 of this year,” said Britannia Industries MD Varun Berry during recent earnings while responding to a query on the near-term price increase. In April-June, Britannia reported a 13.24 percent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 335.74 crore while its sales were up 8.74 percent to Rs 3,700.96 crore. When asked about the inflationary scenario, Dabur India CEO Mohit Malhotra in his post-result analyst call said inflation would not abate in the second‘’Andquarter.second quarter, we will see margin compressions, but I think in the third quarter onwards when we lap over inflation of around 11%, 12% through the last year, we think that commodities will soften. And there will be a rollover price increase impact happening in the third quarter,” he said. So, the third and fourth quarters should see a bit of softening of inflation and price increases kicking in, and the margin protection happening in the second half of this fiscal, heDaburadded.India has reported a marginal increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 441.06 crore. Godrej Consumer Products Managing Director & CEO Sudhir Sitapati in its earning call said: ‘’With inflationary pressures abating we expect sharp margin recovery from H2.’’
Finance ministry plans to review exemption-free tax regime
—PTI NOISE PLANS TO MAKE 10 L SMART WATCHES A MONTH New Delhi: The combined market valuation of six of the 10 most valued companies surged by `1,56,247.35 crore last week, with Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) emerging as the biggest gainer. While RIL, TCS, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC and Bajaj Finance saw gains in their m-cap in the holiday-shortened week, Infosys, HUL and LIC suffered losses. In the ranking of top-10 firms, RIL retained the title of the most valued domestic company, followed by TCS, HDFC Bank. —PTI SIX TOP COMPANIES ADD ` CRORE1,56,247.35TOM-CAP
New Delhi (PTI): The finance ministry is proposing to soon review the exemption-free new tax regime with a view to making it more attractive for individual income taxpayers, sourcesEventually,said. sources said, the government aims to establish a system where there are no exemptions and the complex old tax regime with exemptions and deductions is terminated. The Union Budget 202021 introduced a new tax regime. Taxpayers were given the option to choose between the old regime with various deductions and exemptions and the new tax regime that offered lower tax rates without exemptions and deductions. The intention behind the move was to provide significant relief to the individual taxpayers and to simplify the income-tax law. Asked about the experience of the new tax regime, sources said, there are clear signs that people who have finished their home and education loans are willing to shift to the new tax regime as they have no exemptions to claim. Sources further said that lowering of taxes in the new regime would make the new tax regime more attractive. A similar tax regime for corporate taxpayers was introduced in September 2019 by significantly lowering rates and removing exemptions.
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India to drive global growth in 2022, says Patra WHAT MICHAEL D PATRA SAID... The world’s third-largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity is going to contribute about 14% of global growth this yr India can sustain a current account deficit of 2.5-3% without getting into an external sector crisis. India can achieve a double digit growth in next decade
DoT CLARIFICATIONSOFFERS ON TELECOM PLI Mumbai: The DoT has clarified that if a company currently availing benefits of schemeincentivelinkedproduction-equipmenttelecom(PLI)wants to revise its investment & net sales to get additional 1% benefit for design-led manufacturing, it must apply afresh. After being selected, company will have to exit the existing approval & forego its investment made during 21-22. —PTI LIC KEEN TO RE-ENTER MEDICLAIM SEGMENT, SAYS CHAIRMAN Mumbai: Insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation is keen to re-enter the onvidesregulatorandsegmentmediclaimaswhenthepro-claritytheissue, its chairman has said. “We are already doing a lot of longterm health protection and guaranteed health products. And we are evaluating the suggestion that the regulator Irdai made recently,” LIC Chairman M R Kumar said. —PTI
NEW TAX REGIME The Union Budget 2020-21 introduced a new tax regime. Taxpayers were given the option to choose between the old regime with various deductions and exemptions and the new tax regime that offered lower tax rates without exemptions
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WINDFALL TAX FLOWCHART The govt on July 1 levied `13 per litre additional excise duty on diesel exported out of India.
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call. The bank’s year-to-date loan growth stood at about 5% mainly driven by Retail sector advances, Agricultural and MSME loans. The bank’s gross advances (global and domestic) stood at `4,77,746 crore at end-June 2022. —PTI
SHAREHOLDERS’ APPROVE ASHISHKUMAR CHAUHAN APPOINTMENT AS NSE MD, CEO New Delhi: Leading bourse National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Sunday said that shareholders have approved the appointment of Ashishkumar Chauhan as its managing director and chief executive. The Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EOGM) of NSE was held on August 11, according to a statement. Shareholders approved the appointment of Chauhan, who was the MD and CEO of rival bourse BSE, with 99.99 per cent votes. He assumed charge as NSE chief on July 26. His appointment at the top post of the NSE was cleared by the capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on July 18.
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BANK OF INDIA SEES 10-12% GROWTH IN ADVANCES New Delhi: Bank of India expects advances to grow by 1012% in the current fiscal year with inoffipick-up,loanscorporateyettotopcialsaidananalysts
BRIEFS New Delhi: The government plans to put on the block 13 gold mines in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh in the ongoing month amid its efforts to give a boost to the mining sector’s contribution to the country’s gross domestic product. Of the 10 blocks in Andhra Pradesh, the auction of five blocks may take place on August 26, while the remaining five are likely to be put on the block on August 29, according to latest data of the government. In the case of remaining three gold mines in Uttar Pradesh, the auction will happen this month. —PTI New Delhi: After turning net buyers last month, foreign investors have become aggressive shoppers of Indian equities and have invested `22,452 crore in the first two weeks of August amid softening inflation concerns. This was way higher than a net investment of nearly `5,000 crore by FPIs in the entire month of July, data with depositories showed. FPIs had turned net buyers for the first time in July, after nine months of massive net outflows.
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About the prime minister's expected announcement of expanding the National Health Mission for developing tertiary care capacities at district-level hospitals, an official source said that five per cent of the resources allocated for every state will be earmarked for tertiary care. Along with the expansion, the National Health Mission is expected to be rechristened PM Samagra Swasthya Mission, the source said. This overhauled mission will provide an integrated platform for the convergence of the four pillars of Ayushman Bharat PM Jan Arogya Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, and PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission. Elaborating on the strategic roadmap drawn up by the Union Health Ministry in collaboration with the Tribal Affairs Ministry to eliminate sickle cell disease by 2047 when India will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of Independence, an official said a roadmap has been prepared to screen around 7 crore people under the age of 40 years in 200 districts of 17 states in three years to eliminate the disease in the next 25 years. As for the Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccine (qHPV), it has been vaccine.manufacturerspendentsent,stitutedevelopedindigenouslybySerumIn-ofIndia.Atpre-Indiaisfullyde-onforeignforthe
Under the ‘Heal in India’ initiative that aims at positioning the country as a global hub for medical and wellness tourism, medical infrastructure at 37 hospitals in 12 states will be ramped. The sources said Srinagar (PTI): The Army on Sunday inaugurated a 108-feet high national flag in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Tricolour was installed at Hyderbaigh in Pattan in the north Kashmir district, PRO Defence Col Emron Musavi said. He said General Officer plededicatedjorForceCounter-InsurgencyCommanding,(CIF)(Kilo),Ma-GeneralSSSlaria,ittothepeo-ofKashmir. 108-feet high flag installed in Baramulla
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—PHOTO BY PTI Prime MInister Narendra Modi addressing the nation ahead of Independence Day. —PHOTO BY PTI New Delhi (ANI): To mark 75 years of India’s Independence, a youth from Gujarat’s Surat spent Rs 2 lakh to revamp his car on the theme of Har Ghar Tiranga and ‘Azadi ka AmritAfterMahotsav’.gettinghis car revamped, the youth travelled from Surat to Delhi to spread awareness about the initiative being run by the Government of India. Siddharth is a resident of Surat in Gujarat and has reached Delhi from Surat on his personal vehicle. On his way, he distributed hundreds of flags to people and requested them to join the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ mission seencialhaveimageseveryonecentrecarSiddharthactively.Doshi’shasnowbecomeaofattractionforinDelhi.Theofvideosofcargoneviralonso-media.Peopleweregettingphotos taken with Siddharth’s car.“To make people aware of the campaign, I drove from Surat (Gujarat) to Delhi in my car in 2 days... we want to meet PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah,” Sidharth Doshi said. Siddharth is impressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative Har Ghar Tiranga and wanted to meet PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in this regard. “We are celebrating the ‘Har Ghar Tiranaga’ initiative. I am impressed with our PM Modi ji’s initiative. I wanted to meet PM Narendra Modi and HM Amit Shah and I have sought an appointment too,” Siddharth Doshi said. In front of Vijay Chowk in Delhi, Siddharth appealed to people to join the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative.Indiawill be celebrating the 76th Independence Day on August 15 and all the countrymen are already in a festive fervour.
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UP’s ‘village of soldiers’ gears up to celebrate Independence Day Muhammad Mazhar Saleem Ghazipur: In Gahmar, one of the country's largest villages and where almost every household has members who have served or are serving in the Army, the enthusiasm is palpable on the eve of Independence Day with the tricolour hoisted atop every house. In this "village of soldiers", hoisting the tricolour on Independence Day and Republic Day is a tradition and the government's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign this year has only added to the spirit of patriotism. The central government has launched the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign under which people are being encouraged to hoist the tricolour at their houses to mark 75 years of India's independence.Villagers say soldiers from Gahmar have fought in wars from World War II to Kargil conflict. Pictures and medals of soldiers adorn shelves in most houses of Gahmar. Village head Balwant Singh estimates that Gahmar has given 20,000 soldiers to the country so far. Currently, about 5,000 villagers are working in different positions in the Army, he said. Gahmar has a population of about 1.25 lakh. "The spirit of patriotism resides in the heart of every family living here. Ours is a village of soldiers. You will definitely find a soldier in almost every houseManyhere.members of most families are serving in the Army," Balwant Singh said. "Though Independence Day is celebrated every year in Gahmar village, this time special preparations are being made to mark 75 years of independence. People of the village have also joined the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign," he said. The tricolour has been hoisted atop every house in the village and the administration is also doing its bit to make the campaign a success, he added. Ishwar Chandra, a social worker, said the spirit of patriotism gripped the village after many of its soldiers laid down their lives in World War II. Multiple generations of some families have been associated with the Army, he said. One such family is that of Lt. Col Ram Bachan Singh (retd.) who took part in the 1971 India-Pakistan war.Three generations of Ram Bachan's family have served in the Army. His son Ashok is currently serving in the Army. Gahmar even has a training ground to help those who wish to join the Army prepare for it. Village youths have arranged all the necessary equipment for running and exercise in a ground near a river bank and they train every morning and evening, social worker Chandra said. The ground resembles an Army training unit, he said, adding that it has a running track and various other facilities needed for rigorous training for Army recruitment.Chandrasaid youths of the village are inspired by their elders and also get preference in Army recruitment as children of ex-servicemen. Hardly a dozen people from the village have made it to officer ranks, he said.
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s India celebrates its 76th Independence Day on August 15, the feeling of patriotism is rising in the hearts of all citizens, and the tricolour has illuminated the nation. To mark the event, the government of India is organising several events under ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav’, with the theme ‘Nation First, Always First’. The government also aims to hoist 200 million Tricolours to mark the special occasion. The government of India has launched a new initiative, “Har Ghar Tiranga”. While launching the campaign, PM Modi stated, “75 years back, it was on this day that the country adopted its present national flag. Today, we recall the monumental courage and efforts of all those who dreamt of a flag for free India when we were fighting colonial rule. We reiterate our commitment to fulfil their vision and build India of their dreams.”
FREEDOM CANNOT BE BOUGHT BY MONEY. WE EARNED OURS THROUGH YEARS OF STRUGGLE AGAINST THE BRITISH RAJ AND AS WE EMBARK 76 GLORIOUS YEARS OF OUR COUNTRY’S INDEPENDENCE, CITY FIRST REMEMBERS ALL THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY AND WISHES ALL ITS READERS A VERY HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! JAI HIND!
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ur country plunged into celebrating Independence for the 75th time and does so with a high degree of consternation and incertitude. With a hand on the heart, no one can say with total confidence that we are out of the dark and deep woods. Despite that, it still happens to be our PLATINUM JUBILEE !! Are the properties of this noble metal reflected in our national character? Are we a stable society resistant to tarnishing? Are we malleable and flexible? Today we should weigh ourselves against the nobility of this metal. Not on a scale but scrutinized without hyperbole to see if we deserve to be plumed with Platinum!Itssilver-white colour signifies maturity and experience. Are we really mature and experienced enough to shed our baggage of the past and move forward as one? Where is the maturity when our political parties fight like Gamecocks amid the biggest simultaneous challenges in our history? Can we be called experienced when we let the Hydraheaded Monster of Disease, Low nutrition, Foreign Invaders, illiteracy, Crashed Economy and deepening internal Strife cry havoc and roam our streets? Like Platinum, are we resistant to tarnish? How can that be true when every man on the street knows that Billions of Dollars sitting in foreign banks are still being snatched from the toil of millions? Like this Noble Metal, are we stable, malleable and flexible? The biggest anchor for stability is economic wellover each other to enact laws banning workers from other states, as if they were from the Enemy Lastly, Platinum is the best Catalyst for controlling pollution! Despite the government's relentless Swach Bharat campaign, you will rarely find a single immaculate street. Despite strict guidelines on Traffic, you will find scores defying death. Despite the multitude of food inspectors across the country, you hear of thousands ry shred of rubbish from our streets in barely a week'sCan'teffort.wepass this litmus test of true Nationalism? Writing lofty words on social media is not even worth the bytes they consume! Stop lurching from being Geopolitical Experts to Biotechnologists, to Social Engineers, to Arms experts. Just move out of those armchairs and pick up those pieces of rubbish you step over each day! That will be a game-changingtowardsbeginningforgingintoPlatinumform!Thistransstraight and cash in on our greatest talents and the world's hardest working people. We are the youngest country with more youth in their peak working ages than
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ndependence Day reminds every Indian of the beginning of a new era, the start of a new life free from bondage and slavery. It is for the same reason that Independence Day is given so much importance and celebrated in a very grand manner across the country. The 15th of August, 1947 marked the end of British colonialism and the dawn of the democratic republic. City First brings to you the true meaning of Independence Day as conveyed by celebrities.
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HIMANSHU MALHOTRA At the moment it’s just become a day where we get holiday and spend time with our family, watching parades. When I was in Delhi we used to fly kites but it is not happening anymore. As you wake up in the morning of Independence day the most amazing thing that happens is patriotic songs start to play on loud speakers. It reminds us that millions of people of our country have sacrificed their life so that we can live in our country. We did get freedom from the people who were dominating us and literally destroying us. I’m glad all our ancestors, grandparents, whoever sacrificed their life. They sacrificed for the new generation so that they can have.whichtosomethingcontributeourlifetheyI’mjust hoping thisandalldownsomewherethelanewegettogethercelebrateday.
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ASHISH TIWARI cityfirst@firstindia.co.in I ANUJ SACHDEVA Independence Day means freedom of speech for me. I believe we have taken it for granted with time since the new gen has not gone through the sacrifices done by so many leaders during the pre-independence era to remove British rule. Fav freedom fighter will always be Gandhi. He is known to be the Father Of The Nation for a reason and has always been praised for his way of living worldwide. And, my favourite patriotic film is Gandhi.
CHARRUL MALIK Independence is happiness. We have the freedom to have our right to education, speech, and many more things. Independence to me is about making my own choices, own decisions, fending for myself and not being dependent on anyone for monetary or materialistic needs.
MITAALI NAG Independence Day is surely a day which reinforces the patriotic spirit in me. The whole year we are busy hustling in our lives, but this particular day always reminds me that this hustling would have no meaning to it if I wouldn’t have an independent country to live in. My favourite freedom fighter is Rani Lakshmi Bai. Being a woman she did not give up and revolted against the British and fought on the battlefield. Even having an infant did not stop her from playing the role of a warrior. I instagram.com/thefirstindia
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ALY GONI Independence is doing what you want to do without “Veer-Zaara”.Mera”songsmycommendable.youngthesacrificedervouriteherequestioned.beingLifeisandnow.Myfa-freedomfight-isBhagatSingh.HehislifeforcountryatsuchaagewhichisOneoffavouritepatrioticis“AisaDesHaifromthemovie
sacrificesTheybecauseNowmentverydommemberday.toDayIndependencemeansalotme.It’sagreatWealwaysre-ourfree-fighters.It’saproudmove-forallofus.wearelivingofthem.madealotofforus.I always feel grateful to everyone who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of India. Nobody enjoys slavery that’s why Independence is most important for everyone, everybody wants to be independent. My favourite freedom fighter is “Subhash Chandra Bose”. He fought for our country and because of him, we got the help of other countries. My favourite patriotic film is “Border” which is directed by J. P. Dutta. The film is amazing. I cried so many times watching the movie. My favourite patriotic song is “Dekho Veer Jawano”.
SUDHANSHU PANDEY Independence means the rebirth of my country. We are living our life happily because of our freedom fighters. We can breathe freely. It is significant for me because it gives me a sense of Pride. I feel very proud when I realise, our India was under British rule for so many years, with the help of the freedom fighters and the leaders we are living our lives freely today. My favourite freedom fighter is “ Bhagat Singh”. I love the films by Manoj Kumar. The film is always patriotic. My favourite patriotic song is “Mera Rang De Basanti Chola”. MAHAANBHARAT
Mission Auditorium in New Delhi recently.Adesh Gupta, Delhi State President, BJP, Tarun Chugh, National General Secretary, BJP and Shyam Jaju ex-national VP were present. The programme was coordinated by the Director General of Delhi Public Library, Dr RK Sharma. JayatuBharatam is conceptualised as a celebration of 75 years of India’s Independence.Kankheria said, “It is an effort to showcase the respect, values and importance of our Tiranga and the immense prosperity of the country before the audience.” Chandran said, “It is a proud opportunity to be a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and present a dance recital along with my Natya Vriksha Dance Collective.”
nder the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a cultural evening titled Jayatu Bharatam was organised by the Delhi Public Library, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, under the leadership of chairman, Subhash Chander Kankheria. The idea was to resonate with the elixir of isedatformedandAnanditashmimaniam,hta,Gopalan,Bhrishundi,Suresh,CollectiveNatyaChandranPadmafreedom.ShriGeetaandherVrikshaDanceGayatriMadhuraShrutaKaveriMe-AditiBalasubra-SoumyaLak-Narayanan,NarayananYushikaBaidper-Bharatnatyamthefestivalorgan-attheChinmaya
For Independence Day decoration ideas at home, look for orange and white coloured flowers like roses, daisies, and lilies.
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BALLOONSTRICOLOUR For Independence Day 2022, one can decorate the house with Tricolourthemed balloons. They can also be used as the backdrop for flag hoisting ceremony sites.
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CITY PFIRSTatriotic fervour has gripped Indians across the globe as they are all set to mark India’s Independence Day on Monday. On this day, the country’s citizens hoist flags while singing the national anthem and cultural parades take place all over the country. People also decorate their houses and workspaces to create a patriotic atmosphere around them. If you are also planning to elevate your IDay celebrations by adding a Tricolour touch to your house then here is a list of ideas that will help you.
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CITY AFIRSTsavari’s annual two-day LalitArpan Festival’s 20th edition started on August 10 in association with the India Habitat Centre and Sideways in Delhi. Celebrating 75 years of freedom from colonial rule, the focus of this year’s ‘swatantra’theFestivalLalitArpanexploredterm‘azadi’orandthe associated antesteemindependencesionstheLalittraditional(stree-vesham)Kathak,performances‘swabhiman’self-dignitythroughofKathakaliandtheatre.Arpanexploredvariousdimen-ofthetwoterms,andself-inthreepoign-presentations.
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CHAUHANSHAZIDBY—PHOTOS KESHARWANIMANOJBY—PHOTOS CHAUHANSHAZIDBY—PHOTOS Geeta Chandran and her Natya Vriksha Dance Collective on the stage During the performance Dr Michael Much, Dr Katharina Wieser and Katrin Kivi Manjari Jaruhar and Anu Asthana Rama Pandey Joyoshree Arora Salma Sultan SubbalakshmiandKhan Dr Sharon Lowen During the play Ranjana Narayan and Shruti Gupta Chandra Malavika Joshi and Sachchidanand Joshi Dr Jyotsana Suri Dr Sonal Mansingh Shovana Narayan Santosh Bagrodia During the programme Pranay Verma, Raima Sen and Rahul Mittra Rahul Rawail, Raima Sen and Rahul Mittra BaruahSulakhyana Vietnamese folk dance performance Soma Laishram Raima Sen Himakshi Kalita Umesh Shukla, Rahul Bali, Kumar Mangat, Raima Sen, Rahul Mittra, Rahul Rawail, Shree Narayan Singh and a guest
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