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Topic: Independence day

‘LoC to LAC, India has given befitting reply’ — Modi’s message to Pakistan, China on I-Day

Modi says India today considers as its neighbours not only those countries with which it shares borders but also those with whom New Delhi has 'partnership of security, development and trust'.

Posters on social distancing, kits with mask-gloves make up I-Day paraphernalia at Red Fort

The annual grand event at the Red Fort was scaled down this year due to the Covid pandemic. This meant no children were invited and fewer guests.

With 7 police gallantry medals in 4 years, this CRPF officer makes history

Assistant Commandant Naresh Kumar is being awarded his latest medal for a 2017 operation in J&K when a BSF camp was attacked by Jaish terrorists.

Guard of Honour squad quarantined, NCC cadets instead of school kids — I-Day in a pandemic

The 74th Independence Day celebrations to be held at the Red Fort Saturday will be the first national event during the Covid pandemic.

Collaboration the way forward — India-Pakistan artists, writers on peace across borders

Indian and Pakistani names including Dr Syeda Hameed, Nandita Das, Salima Hashmi & writer Mohd Hanif participated in an online discussion ahead of Independence Day of both nations.

Reader View: Ram temple, Rafale jets done, Modi should focus I-Day speech on health, economy

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

America loves India: Donald Trump thanks PM Modi for 4 July wishes

Modi Saturday congratulated US on its 244th Independence Day, saying as one the world's largest democracies, India cherishes freedom and human enterprise.

How one picture tells the story of an ageing Congress party

Average age of Congress leaders in front row at party's I-Day event in Delhi was 70.7 years. This showed Rahul Gandhi’s 2007 push for young blood has failed.

JNU became ‘badnaam like Munni’ says ABVP leader, BJP MP says rename it after Modi

At an ABVP-organised Independence Day event Saturday, film songs and 'Bharat Mata ki jai' chants echoed across the JNU campus in New Delhi.

Chidambaram welcomes Modi’s I-Day speech & Chandrababu Naidu wants Anna canteens back

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

On Camera

Once you know how UPA handled illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, you see Modi govt’s propaganda

The 'ghuspaithiya' narrative is being whipped up precisely when illegal immigration has actually diminished. Like most BJP-RSS ideas, it’s just an unimaginative Right-wing trope.

Vietnam & China cutting into India’s footwear exports, NITI Aayog calls for tariff cuts, R&D push

With non-leather products driving global footwear demand between 2020 and 2024, India’s global market share stood at 1.85% in 2024, says a NITI Aayog report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.