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UK Announces Plans For Biggest Nuclear Power Expansion In 70 Years
The UK government on Thursday announced plans for what it said was the country's "biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years to bolster its energy independence and meet carbon emission targets.
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On BJP's "Defaming India" Allegations, Rahul Gandhi Points To PM
"I recall the Prime Minister going abroad and announcing that nothing has been done in the 60 or 70 years of Independence," Rahul Gandhi told reporters.
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People Were Disappointed With Previous Governments Before PM Modi Came To Power: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, whose party secured a thumping majority in this year's Lok Sabha election, stirred controversy today, remarking that 70 years after Independence, multi-party democracy has "failed". The makers of the constitution, he said, had envisaged an "equal, prosperous India". They had adopted the multi-party democratic system ...
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On PM Claim Of Congress Doing "Nothing" In 70 Years, Rahul Gandhi's Reply
Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the Congress of doing "nothing" while in power, party president Rahul Gandhi said Saturday nobody had committed the "foolishness" of the notes ban and the "Gabbar Singh Tax" in the last 70 years.
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On Bharat Ratna, Ramdev Cites Mother Teresa, Puts A Religious Spin
Yoga teacher Ramdev on Sunday weighed in on the controversy over Bharat Ratna awards, pointing out that in the 70 years since Independence, no sadhu has been given any national award despite immense contribution to society by many of them. Asked if he has a grudge against the government in this regard, Ramdev grinned, saying, "I can't say that... I...
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Veterans Of Subhas Chandra Bose's INA At Republic Day Parade This Year
More than 70 years after independence, four personnel of the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Indian National Army (INA) would march on the Republic Day parade this year.
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Sad Manual Scavenging Exists After 70 Years Of Independence: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today rued the existence of manual scavenging even 70 years after India's Independence, underscoring his government's resolve to eliminate the practice.
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No Black Gown On University Convocation, Bihar Goes Ethnic, Colourful
More than 70 years after Independence, the British dress code for students receiving their degrees - the black gown and mortar board - is on its way out in Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had never been its fan and never made a secret of it. Now, by the order of the Governor, Bihar colleges are set to move towards a homegrown version that would ...
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Bhagat Singh's Powerful Quotes That Made Him A Freedom Movement Icon
Bhagat Singh is among India's most popular revolutionary and a youth icons. Stories of his contribution during Independence movement of India continue to inspire and motivate more than 70 years after the country attained freedom from imperialist Britain. Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar were hanged in the Lahore jail. The trio was ...
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70 Years After Independence, Maharashtra Village Gets Electricity, Bus Services
The residents of Amdeli village in Maharashtra had a long wait of 70 years before they could see their homes lit up with electricity and commute in public buses.
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Foreign Leaders Extend Independence Day Greetings To India
Foreign leaders today extended Independence Day greetings to India, as the nation celebrated 70 years of independence.
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70 Years Of Independence: A 360 Degree View Of Red Fort Celebrations
As India is celebrating its 71st Independence Day today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort, called for a "New India" that will be free of casteism, communalism, terrorism and corruption.
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Independence Day 2017: Indian Embassies Light Up In Colours Of The Tricolour. See Pics
To mark 70 years of India's independence, Indian embassies in many countries have been lit up in colours of the Indian flag.
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'A New India By 2022,' Vows PM Modi On Independence Day: 10 Points
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his vision for a "New India" in his Independence Day speech from Delhi's iconic Red Fort today, pledging to build it by 2022, when independent India turns 75. Early in his speech, his shortest in four years at 54 minutes, PM Modi mourned the tragic death of children at a Gorakhpur hospital in the past week and fo...
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Tricolor Google Doodle To Celebrate 70 Years Of Independence
It was on August 15th, 1947, after a long battle for independence against the British rule, the front page of The Times of India read, "Nation Wakes to New Life!" Today's Google Doodle celebrates 71 years of Independence with a paper-cut style doodle designed by Mumbai-based artist Sabeena Karnik, depicting the Parliament House in Delhi.
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UK Announces Plans For Biggest Nuclear Power Expansion In 70 Years
The UK government on Thursday announced plans for what it said was the country's "biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years to bolster its energy independence and meet carbon emission targets.
-
On BJP's "Defaming India" Allegations, Rahul Gandhi Points To PM
"I recall the Prime Minister going abroad and announcing that nothing has been done in the 60 or 70 years of Independence," Rahul Gandhi told reporters.
-
People Were Disappointed With Previous Governments Before PM Modi Came To Power: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, whose party secured a thumping majority in this year's Lok Sabha election, stirred controversy today, remarking that 70 years after Independence, multi-party democracy has "failed". The makers of the constitution, he said, had envisaged an "equal, prosperous India". They had adopted the multi-party democratic system ...
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On PM Claim Of Congress Doing "Nothing" In 70 Years, Rahul Gandhi's Reply
Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the Congress of doing "nothing" while in power, party president Rahul Gandhi said Saturday nobody had committed the "foolishness" of the notes ban and the "Gabbar Singh Tax" in the last 70 years.
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On Bharat Ratna, Ramdev Cites Mother Teresa, Puts A Religious Spin
Yoga teacher Ramdev on Sunday weighed in on the controversy over Bharat Ratna awards, pointing out that in the 70 years since Independence, no sadhu has been given any national award despite immense contribution to society by many of them. Asked if he has a grudge against the government in this regard, Ramdev grinned, saying, "I can't say that... I...
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Veterans Of Subhas Chandra Bose's INA At Republic Day Parade This Year
More than 70 years after independence, four personnel of the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Indian National Army (INA) would march on the Republic Day parade this year.
-
Sad Manual Scavenging Exists After 70 Years Of Independence: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today rued the existence of manual scavenging even 70 years after India's Independence, underscoring his government's resolve to eliminate the practice.
-
No Black Gown On University Convocation, Bihar Goes Ethnic, Colourful
More than 70 years after Independence, the British dress code for students receiving their degrees - the black gown and mortar board - is on its way out in Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had never been its fan and never made a secret of it. Now, by the order of the Governor, Bihar colleges are set to move towards a homegrown version that would ...
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Bhagat Singh's Powerful Quotes That Made Him A Freedom Movement Icon
Bhagat Singh is among India's most popular revolutionary and a youth icons. Stories of his contribution during Independence movement of India continue to inspire and motivate more than 70 years after the country attained freedom from imperialist Britain. Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar were hanged in the Lahore jail. The trio was ...
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70 Years After Independence, Maharashtra Village Gets Electricity, Bus Services
The residents of Amdeli village in Maharashtra had a long wait of 70 years before they could see their homes lit up with electricity and commute in public buses.
-
Foreign Leaders Extend Independence Day Greetings To India
Foreign leaders today extended Independence Day greetings to India, as the nation celebrated 70 years of independence.
-
70 Years Of Independence: A 360 Degree View Of Red Fort Celebrations
As India is celebrating its 71st Independence Day today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort, called for a "New India" that will be free of casteism, communalism, terrorism and corruption.
-
Independence Day 2017: Indian Embassies Light Up In Colours Of The Tricolour. See Pics
To mark 70 years of India's independence, Indian embassies in many countries have been lit up in colours of the Indian flag.
-
'A New India By 2022,' Vows PM Modi On Independence Day: 10 Points
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his vision for a "New India" in his Independence Day speech from Delhi's iconic Red Fort today, pledging to build it by 2022, when independent India turns 75. Early in his speech, his shortest in four years at 54 minutes, PM Modi mourned the tragic death of children at a Gorakhpur hospital in the past week and fo...
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Tricolor Google Doodle To Celebrate 70 Years Of Independence
It was on August 15th, 1947, after a long battle for independence against the British rule, the front page of The Times of India read, "Nation Wakes to New Life!" Today's Google Doodle celebrates 71 years of Independence with a paper-cut style doodle designed by Mumbai-based artist Sabeena Karnik, depicting the Parliament House in Delhi.
