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TopicIndependance Day

Topic: Independance Day

‘Democracy is being torn to shreds by distorting old constitutional systems,’ says Kharge

In his Independence Day speech, the Congress president alleged that the government is claiming credit for schemes of previous governments just by changing their names.

26 January was India’s Independence Day since 1930. Then it lost its identity after 1947

The Bombay Chronicle newspaper noted how Indians and Congress party welcomed 'Purna Swaraj' in 1930. The celebration of Independence Day on 26 January quickly became customary.

New autobiography tells story of Japan-born freedom fighter who fought for India’s Independence

Published by HarperCollins, ‘The War Diary of Asha-San’ by Lt Bharati ‘Asha’ Sahay Choudhry, translated by Tanvi Srivastava, will be released on 8 November on ThePrint’s Softcover.

‘Talent will be basis of New India,’ Modi urges to ‘shift mentality’ from nepotism & dynasty

The PM identified nepotism and corruption as key issues. He also urged the youth of the country to dedicate the next 25 years of their lives to developing the country.

Independence day celebrations must not make us forget what India is currently going through

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Will protect Punjab against Pakistan’s ‘nefarious designs’, says CM Amarinder Singh

Addressing the people of Punjab on 75th Independence Day, Singh also pledged to continue fighting with the farmers for the repeal of the Centre’s farm laws.

Modi announces Rs 100 lakh-crore Gati Shakti plan to create jobs, develop growth hubs

Modi says specifics of Gati Shakti infra plan will be announced soon. It remains unclear though if this will be part of Rs 111 lakh-crore national infrastructure pipeline announced in 2019.

Preparations on for J&K polls, Himalayan region will become base for India’s development: Modi

In his Independence Day speech at Red Fort, PM Modi says Ladakh is progressing towards development and Sindhu Central University will make it a centre of higher education.

Anti-drone systems, 350 cameras installed at Red Fort ahead of Independence Day

Around 5,000 security personnel will also be deployed. Earlier this month, Delhi Police erected a huge wall of shipping containers at the main gate of the Red Fort for the first time.

Reader View: Revived oppn, more transparent PM, free speech — On wish-list for a better India

YourTurn is our new weekly feature in which ThePrint's readers share their views or opinions in response to the question of the week.

On Camera

CEA Nageswaran says India’s FY24 growth could hit 8%, but World Bank warns this is ‘above potential’

Speaking at an event, World Bank country director Auguste Tano Kouamé said growth above potential would result in high inflation.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.