68th Independence Day

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  Congressional Resolution Calls for Strengthening Indo-US Ties

  A Congressional resolution marking the upcoming 68th anniversary of India's independence has called for continued strengthening of Indo-US ties.

• Indian Colours, Floats Celebrate Independence Day in New York

  The Indian-American community, wearing bright and colourful clothes, celebrated India's 68th Independence Day with a parade dancing down Manhattan's Madison Avenue Sunday. One of the main fashionable avenues of New York was a sea of Indian colours, complete with floats, drums and, of course, a lot of saris.

• Patriotic Fervour Grips Indians Across Globe on Independence Day

  Patriotic fervour today gripped Indians across the globe as they celebrated India's 68th Independence Day, unfurling the tricolour and organising cultural festivities to mark the occasion.

• Indians Celebrate 68th Independence Day in Kenya

  Indians living in Kenya celebrated their 68th Independence Day on Friday wearing finest attires, as they gathered at the house of Indian High Commissioner to Kenya Yogeshwar Varma.

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  PM Narendra Modi Greets Nation in 18 Languages on Independence Day

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted the nation in 18 Indian languages on the occasion of India's 68th Independence Day.

• Indians in Kuwait Celebrate Independence Day

  About 10,000 people gathered at the premises of the Indian embassy in Kuwait to celebrate India's 68th Independence Day on Friday.

• Unfortunate That Steel, Iron-ore Are Imported: Tata Steel MD

  Talking to media soon after he unfurled the tricolour on the occasion of 68th Independence Day inside Tata Steel works here, Mr Narendran said we could generate employment and play a role in the development of the country, if the mineral was utilised properly.

• A Toilet For Every School, Says PM Modi, Calling for 'Clean India'

  In his first Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi felt compelled to talk about the need for toilets as much as digital India.

• Independence Day: Avoid These Roads in Delhi

  As India celebrates its 68th Independence Day on Friday, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory.

• Google Marks India's 68th Independence Day with Doodle Featuring Nation's First Stamp

  As India celebrates its 68th Independence Day, Google pays its respect with the Friday's tri-coloued doodle evoking nostalgia of the historic day.

• List of Gallantry Awardees on 68th Independence Day

  Following is the list of gallantry awardees on the 68th Independence Day.

• The Dark Future of India

  While most of the country celebrates India's 68th Independence Day, a large part of it suffers in silence. This report doesn't intend to dampen the high spirits of people looking forward to a long weekend, but simply to point out a dark and undeniable...

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  President Pranab Mukherjee's Address to the Nation on the Eve of 68th Independence Day: Full Speech

  On Thursday, President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the nation on the eve of India's Independence Day.

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  Bangalore's Turn to be Ashamed. What's Our National Anthem? Anyone? Anyone?

  As India celebrates its 68th Independence Day, this August 15 is a day for citizens of our country to feel proud and patriotic. But while they bubble over with national fervor, can they name the national anthem? Sadly and surprisingly, many people can't.

• President Pranab Mukherjee Addresses Nation on Independence Day Eve: Highlights

  On Thursday, President Pranab Mukherjee, in a speech, addressed the nation on the eve of India's 68th Independence Day.