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Opium and poppy husk, both restricted drugs, were allegedly distributed in a government school in Gudamalani area of Rajasthan's Barmer district after the Independence Day celebrations.  

Video: Opium, poppy husk served, consumed in Rajasthan school post I-Day celebrations

In videos that went viral, around 12 people could be seen serving opium and poppy husk to each other and before consuming it at the school.

Opium and poppy husk, both restricted drugs, were allegedly distributed and consumed in a government school in Gudamalani area of Rajasthan's Barmer district after the Independence Day celebrations.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In viral videos of the incident, around 12 people could be seen serving opium and poppy husk to each other before consuming it inside the school.
The police is on the lookout for the men seen in the video.
The statements of students and teachers from the school will be recorded by the police this week.&nbsp;
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Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi, Ghulam Nabi Azad and others on Monday carried out 'Azadi Gaurav Yatra' in Delhi to mark the country's 75th Independence Day.

Independence Day 2022: Congress' Priyanka, Rahul and others take out 'Azadi Gaurav Yatra' in Delhi

The march was part of Chhattisgarh Congress' 'Azadi Gaurav Yatra', &nbsp;which began on August 9 on the August Kranti Diwas, and culminated in Raipur later on Monday afternoon in the presence of CM Bhupesh Baghel

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi, Ghulam Nabi Azad and others on Monday carried out 'Azadi Gaurav Yatra' in Delhi to mark the country's 75th Independence Day.
Speaking on the occasion, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "We should remember our martyrs, citizens and leaders who sacrificed their lives for independence. We owe our independence to them. Together we can take our country forward."
The march was part of Chhattisgarh Congress' 'Azadi Gaurav Yatra', &nbsp;which began on August 9 on the August Kranti Diwas, and culminated in Raipur later on Monday afternoon in the presence of CM Bhupesh Baghel, state unit chief Mohan Markam and others at Gandhi Maidan.
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The march had covered a distance of 6,750 kilometres while passing through all 90 assembly constituencies of Chhattisgarh.
(With inputs from PTI)

Jammu and Kashmir: Mysterious blast near I-Day celebration venue in Poonch

The blast took place at a distance from the Panchayat Ghar where the local sarpanch or village head was hoisting the tricolour.

A mysterious blast was reported from Nar Balakote area in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Monday where Independence Day celebrations were scheduled to take place.
A parked vehicle suffered damage in the blast but no casualties have been reported so far, said officials.
The blast took place at a distance from the Panchayat Ghar where the local sarpanch or village head was hoisting the tricolour.
A probe into the incident has been launched, as per a police officer who spoke to Global News Service. &ldquo;It was a mysterious blast. Nature and other technical details are been investigated.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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The participation of a child allegedly dressed as V D Savarkar in an Independence Day programme organised at a government school in this district has sparked a row with various youth outfits raising voice of their protests.
Activists of the Youth Congress and the Youth League--the youth wing of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)-- held protest marches towards the Government Vocational Higher Secondary School at Keezhooparamba on Tuesday seeking action against those who dressed the child as Savarkar for the programme.
Blurred photographs of the programme aired by news channels showed the children dressed as freedom fighters including Savarkar participating in the programme.
A child dressed as one of the freedom fighters to take part in the rally had the name of V D Savarkar written on him. Controversy erupted when its photo was circulated on social media.
Local media reports said that the photo was taken from the green room. However, sensing that it would create controversy, the nameboard of Savarkar was removed before the procession.
The school authorities have not reacted to the controversy.

Kerala: Row over participation of child dressed as VD Savarkar

Blurred photographs of the programme aired by news channels showed the children dressed as freedom fighters including Savarkar.

The participation of a child allegedly dressed as V D Savarkar in an Independence Day programme organised at a government school in this district has sparked a row with various youth outfits raising voice of their protests.
Activists of the Youth Congress and the Youth League--the youth wing of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)-- held protest marches towards the Government Vocational Higher Secondary School at Keezhooparamba on Tuesday seeking action against those who dressed the child as Savarkar for the programme.
Blurred photographs of the programme aired by news channels showed the children dressed as freedom fighters including Savarkar participating in the programme.
A child dressed as one of the freedom fighters to take part in the rally had the name of V D Savarkar written on him. Controversy erupted when its photo was circulated on social media.
Local media reports said that the photo was taken from the green room. However, sensing that it would create controversy, the nameboard of Savarkar was removed before the procession.
The school authorities have not reacted to the controversy.
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Google marked the 75th anniversary of the India's independence on Monday with a vibrant doodle.
The delectable doodle with elements of the tricolour in the kites shown follows the recent launch of the "India ki Udaan" project executed by Google Arts and Culture that celebrates the country's achievements and is "themed on the unwavering and undying spirit of India over these past 75 years".
The illustration by Kerala-based artist Neethi depicts a woman making kites and youngsters engaged in playing the traditional sport in a colourful setting, with the sun and high-rise buildings shown in the backdrop.
Google has added GIF animation to it, infusing a layer of dynamism and thus, bringing the doodle alive, as the tricolour-themed kites can be seen moving in the air.
Also, in the artwork, a young girl holds a kite with a heart sign on it, while a man looks at the flight of a kite bearing the number "75", tethered from a spool in his hand.
"On this day in 1947, India officially became a democratic country -- ending nearly two hundred years of British rule. The lengthy struggle for freedom resulted in the birth of the largest democracy in the world. Heroic freedom fighters, such as Mahatma Gandhi, led the country's independence movement through civil disobedience and nonviolent protests," Google said on its official page.
The artist said the artwork depicts the "culture around kites -- from the craft of creating bright, beautiful kites to the cheerful experience of a community coming together".
"I have drawn kites depicting our national colours, a message of love and commemorating the 75 years of India's independence. They fly as high as skyscrapers, birds and I would like to believe, the sun," she was quoted as saying about the doodle on the official page of the internet search engine.
The vast expanse of the sky brightly speckled with soaring kites is a colourful symbol of the great heights that the country has achieved, Neethi said.
Earlier this month, a senior Google official, while launching the "India ki Udaan" project, curated as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, had said a "very special doodle will be unveiled this year on August 15".
The vibrant online project captures the milestones India has achieved in its journey of 75 years since independence, draws from rich archives and features artistic illustrations to tell the story of the country.
A physical representation of the new digital collection was also set up at the venue on the day of the launch, with a kite-shaped digital screen, pictures with augmented reality experience and other tech-driven experiences.

Independence Day 2022: Google's special doodle for 75 years of India's independence

Google marked the 75th anniversary of the India's independence on Monday with a vibrant doodle.

The illustration by Kerala-based artist Neethi depicts a woman making kites and youngsters engaged in playing the traditional sport in a colourful setting, with the sun and high-rise buildings shown in the backdrop.

Google marked the 75th anniversary of the India's independence on Monday with a vibrant doodle.
The delectable doodle with elements of the tricolour in the kites shown follows the recent launch of the "India ki Udaan" project executed by Google Arts and Culture that celebrates the country's achievements and is "themed on the unwavering and undying spirit of India over these past 75 years".
The illustration by Kerala-based artist Neethi depicts a woman making kites and youngsters engaged in playing the traditional sport in a colourful setting, with the sun and high-rise buildings shown in the backdrop.
Google has added GIF animation to it, infusing a layer of dynamism and thus, bringing the doodle alive, as the tricolour-themed kites can be seen moving in the air.
Also, in the artwork, a young girl holds a kite with a heart sign on it, while a man looks at the flight of a kite bearing the number "75", tethered from a spool in his hand.
"On this day in 1947, India officially became a democratic country -- ending nearly two hundred years of British rule. The lengthy struggle for freedom resulted in the birth of the largest democracy in the world. Heroic freedom fighters, such as Mahatma Gandhi, led the country's independence movement through civil disobedience and nonviolent protests," Google said on its official page.
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The artist said the artwork depicts the "culture around kites -- from the craft of creating bright, beautiful kites to the cheerful experience of a community coming together".
"I have drawn kites depicting our national colours, a message of love and commemorating the 75 years of India's independence. They fly as high as skyscrapers, birds and I would like to believe, the sun," she was quoted as saying about the doodle on the official page of the internet search engine.
The vast expanse of the sky brightly speckled with soaring kites is a colourful symbol of the great heights that the country has achieved, Neethi said.
Earlier this month, a senior Google official, while launching the "India ki Udaan" project, curated as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, had said a "very special doodle will be unveiled this year on August 15".
The vibrant online project captures the milestones India has achieved in its journey of 75 years since independence, draws from rich archives and features artistic illustrations to tell the story of the country.
A physical representation of the new digital collection was also set up at the venue on the day of the launch, with a kite-shaped digital screen, pictures with augmented reality experience and other tech-driven experiences.

The Indian tricolour took over the iconic Times Square in America's New York on 15 August as the Indian diaspora celebrated the country's 76th Independence Day.
Famous musician Shankar Mahadevan led the festivities as he sang the song 'Ae Watan' while Indian-Americans waved the Indian national flag. The tricolour was hoisted at Times Square to mark 75 years of freedom of modern India.
Celebrations also took place at the Indian Embassy in USA's capital Washington, DC. Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu hoisted the national flag. Cultural performances also took place to mark the occasion.
US President Joe Biden extended warm wishes to India. Biden reportedly said, "As people around the world, including nearly four million proud Indian-Americans, celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's independence on August 15, the United States joins the people of India to honour its democratic journey, guided by Mahatma Gandhi's enduring message of truth and non-violence."

India takes over Times Square, New York: Shankar Mahadevan sings 'Ae Watan' at Independence Day fest

The Indian tricolour took over the iconic Times Square in America's New York on 15 August as the Indian diaspora celebrated the country's 76th Independence Day.

The Indian tricolour took over the iconic Times Square in America's New York on 15 August as the Indian diaspora celebrated the country's 76th Independence Day.
Famous musician <a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/ranveer-singh-and-deepika-padukone-attend-shankar-mahadevan-s-us-concert-with-family-pics-go-viral-1656921201089">Shankar Mahadevan</a> led the festivities as he sang the song 'Ae Watan' while Indian-Americans waved the Indian national flag. The tricolour was hoisted at Times Square to mark 75 years of freedom of modern India.
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US President Joe Biden extended warm wishes to India. Biden reportedly said, "As people around the world, including nearly four million proud Indian-Americans, celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's independence on August 15, the United States joins the people of India to honour its democratic journey, guided by <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/mahatma-gandhi-s-statue-defaced-at-hindu-temple-in-canada-india-seeks-probe-into-hate-crime-1657789701567">Mahatma Gandhi's</a> enduring message of truth and non-violence."
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As India celebrated its 75 years of Independence, wishes poured in from across the world to wish the Indian leadership in achieving this milestone.
World leaders including the likes of US President Joe Biden, Russia's Vladimir Putin, penned notes on India's successful completion of 75 years:
US President Joe Biden in a statement said India's Independence Day also marks celebration of 75 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries. "The United States joins the people of India to honor its democratic journey, guided by Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring message of truth and non-violence," the statement further read
Russian President Vladimir Putin on the other hand, congratulated the Indian leadership on the day with a note he addressed to Prime Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu stating that India rightfully enjoys considerable presitge on the world stage and plays a constructive role in resolving pressing issues. "Russian-Indian relations are developing in the spirit of the special & privileged strategic partnership." he added
French President Emmanuel Macron in a tweet addressed to PM Modi congratulated India on attaining "stunning achievements" in the past 75 years as he assured the Prime Minister to count on France to always stand by India's side.
UK-acting President Boris Johnson in a heartfelt message in Hindi hoped that the ties between the two countries will strengthen further in the coming years. He also shared a picture offering tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
Satoshi Suzuki, Japanese envoy to India extended his wishes with a 'Namaskar' in a video message. The Embassy presented a vocal & instrumental rendition of India's National Anthem to mark country's 75 years of Independence
Meanwhile, foreign Ministers of Nepal, Maldives and High Commission of Sri Lanka also extended their "warmest congratulations" to the Indian government on the landmark occasion.
In his address on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to focus their energy on the five resolutions of making India a developed nation, removing every trace of bondage, taking pride in its heritage and unity, and fulfilling their duties in the next 25 years.
 

Independence Day: USA's Biden, Russia's Putin, France's Macron, UK's Johnson, others wish India

World leaders including the likes of US President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin penned congratulatory messages as India completed 75 years of freedom.

As India celebrated its 75 years of Independence, wishes poured in from across the world to wish the Indian leadership in achieving this milestone.
World leaders including the likes of US President Joe Biden, Russia's Vladimir Putin, penned notes on India's successful completion of 75 years:
US President Joe Biden in a statement said India's Independence Day also marks celebration of 75 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries. "The United States joins the people of India to honor its democratic journey, guided by Mahatma Gandhi&rsquo;s enduring message of truth and non-violence," the statement further read
Russian President Vladimir Putin on the other hand, congratulated the Indian leadership on the day with a note he addressed to Prime Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu stating that India rightfully enjoys considerable presitge on the world stage and plays a constructive role in resolving pressing issues. "Russian-Indian relations are developing in the spirit of the special &amp; privileged strategic partnership." he added
French President Emmanuel Macron in a tweet addressed to<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/murali-sreeshankar-reflects-on-creating-indian-long-jump-history-pm-modi-congratulates-1659683642962"> PM Modi</a> congratulated India on attaining "stunning achievements" in the past 75 years as he assured the Prime Minister to count on France to always stand by India's side.
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UK-acting Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a heartfelt message in Hindi hoped that the ties between the two countries will strengthen further in the coming years. He also shared a picture offering tribute to <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/independence-day-usa-s-biden-russia-s-putin-france-s-macron-uk-s-johnson-others-wish-india-1660586727897">Mahatma Gandh</a>i
Satoshi Suzuki, Japanese envoy to India extended his wishes with a 'Namaskar' in a video message. The Embassy presented a vocal &amp; instrumental rendition of India's National Anthem to mark country's 75 years of Independence
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Meanwhile, foreign Ministers of Nepal, Maldives and High Commission of Sri Lanka also extended their "warmest congratulations" to the Indian government on the landmark occasion.
In his address on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to focus their energy on the five resolutions of making India a developed nation, removing every trace of bondage, taking pride in its heritage and unity, and fulfilling their duties in the next 25 years.
&nbsp;

On the occasion of India's 76th Independence Day, stone pelting occurred in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow. The pelting incident occurred when a Tiranga Yatra, or tricolour march, was being taken out in the city.
Clashes occurred due to rivalry between two groups conducting the Tiranga Yatra, according to police officials quoted by news agency ANI. Stones were pelted by one group at the other.
Some cars were damaged in the clashes, and a person received minor injuries. A case has been registered, and police teams formed for making arrests, according to ANI.

Independence Day 2022: stone pelting during Tiranga Yatra in UP's Lucknow

Clashes occurred due to rivalry between two groups conducting the Tiranga Yatra, according to police officials quoted by news agency ANI.

On the occasion of India's 76th Independence Day, stone pelting occurred in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow. The pelting incident occurred when a Tiranga Yatra, or tricolour march, was being taken out in the city.
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Some cars were damaged in the clashes, and a person received minor injuries. A case has been registered, and police teams formed for making arrests, according to ANI.
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India's 76th Independence Day turned bloody in Karnataka's Shivamogga as clashes broke out reportedly over a tussle to put up posters at the Ameer Ahmad Circle.
A group had installed a banner featuring Vinayak Savarkar, when another group tried to remove it and replace it with a poster featuring Tipu Sultan. A person was stabbed in the ensuing clashes, as per reports.
Subsequently, police arrived and dispersed the mob using batons. The poster was reportedly confiscated, and the national flag was installed at the spot. Orders under CrPC Section 144 prohibiting large gatherings were imposed in the area to maintain peace.
Both Savarkar and Tipu Sultan have become politically controversial figures, with the BJP calling Savarkar a great freedom fighter, and Tipu Sultan a bigoted despot. The labels have been contested by Opposition parties like the Congress.

Independence Day 2022: violent clashes over Savarkar, Tipu Sultan posters in Karnataka's Shivamogga

A group had installed a banner featuring Vinayak Savarkar, when another group tried to remove it and replace it with a poster featuring Tipu Sultan.

India's 76th Independence Day turned bloody in Karnataka's Shivamogga as clashes broke out reportedly over a tussle to put up posters at the Ameer Ahmad Circle.
A group had installed a banner featuring Vinayak Savarkar, when another group tried to remove it and replace it with a poster featuring Tipu Sultan. A person was stabbed in the ensuing clashes, as per reports.
Subsequently, police arrived and dispersed the mob using batons. The poster was reportedly confiscated, and the national flag was installed at the spot. Orders under CrPC Section 144 prohibiting large gatherings were imposed in the area to maintain peace.
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Both Savarkar and <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/independence-day-2022-curbs-in-shivamogga-after-savarkar-tipu-sultan-banner-row-1660622053943">Tipu Sultan</a> have become politically controversial figures, with the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/partner/news-minute/bjp-is-determined-about-telangana-prof-dasoju-srravan-interview-with-tnm-1660397190978">BJP </a>calling Savarkar a great freedom fighter, and Tipu Sultan a bigoted despot. The labels have been contested by Opposition parties like the Congress.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday dedicated 75 'Aam Aadmi Clinics' to the people of the state to mark 75 years of India's independence.

On I-Day, Punjab CM Mann launches 75 'Aam Aadmi Clinics'

These mohalla clinics will offer around 100 types of clinical tests for free, besides giving medicines to patients at no cost.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday dedicated 75 'Aam Aadmi Clinics' to the people of the state to mark 75 years of India's independence.
Hoisting the national flag during a state-level function at Guru Nanak Stadium here, Mann said these mohalla clinics will offer around 100 types of clinical tests for free, besides giving medicines to patients at no cost.
Each of these clinics will have four staff members, including an MBBS doctor and a laboratory technician, he said.
"Today, we dedicate 75 mohalla clinics to mark 75 years of Independence," Mann told the media. More such clinics will be launched in the coming days, he added.
"We had promised to set up mohalla clinics in Punjab. The experiment of setting up such in Delhi has been very successful," he said.
Responding to the Opposition's criticism of converting buildings of 'Sewa Kendras' into 'Aam Aadmi Clinics', Mann said the structures had been lying in shambles and they were converted into 'Aam Aadmi Clinics' or mohalla clinics after renovation.
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"We are fulfilling our promises," the chief minister claimed.
Mann also spoke about his government's other initiatives such as 'One MLA, One Pension' and free electricity.
"After the AAP government was formed, we started taking decisions from Day One, and now, results of these decisions have started coming," he said.
"One MLA, One Pension law has been implemented. We spoke about giving 300 units of free electricity from July 1. In around 20 days, 51 lakh households will get zero electricity bills," he said.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi in her Independence Day message alleged that a "self-obsessed" government is hell-bent on "trivialising" the sacrifices of freedom fighters and the party will strongly oppose such attempts made for political gains.

Self-obsessed govt hell-bent on trivialising freedom fighters' sacrifices: Sonia Gandhi attacks BJP

Gandhi's attack came a day after BJP released a video narrating its version of events that led to India's partition in 1947 in which it targeted top Congress leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday alleged that a "self-obsessed" government is hell-bent on "trivialising" the sacrifices of freedom fighters and the party will strongly oppose such attempts made for political gains.
Gandhi's attack came a day after the BJP released a video narrating its version of events that led to India's partition in 1947 in which it tangentially accused the top Congress leadership at the time and showed pictures of Jawaharlal Nehru and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
The Congress had also taken a strong exception to the exclusion of India&rsquo;s first prime minister Nehru in the Karnataka government's newspaper advertisement on freedom fighters and termed the BJP action "pathetic".
"Friends, we have achieved a great deal in the last 75 years, but today's self-obsessed government is bent on trivialising the great sacrifices of our freedom fighters and the glorious achievements of the country, which can never be accepted," Gandhi said in her message on India's 76th Independence Day.
The Congress will strongly oppose any misrepresentation of historical facts and every attempt to put great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Abul Kalam Azad in the dock based on falsehood for "political gains", she said.
Sonia Gandhi said that in the last 75 years, India has left an indelible mark on the international arena in all fields including science, education, health and information technology through the hard work of its talented people.
"Under the leadership of its visionary leaders, while on one hand, India established a free, fair and transparent election system, on the other, it strengthened democracy and constitutional institutions," the Congress chief said.
Along with this, India has made its identity as a leading country that has always lived up to pluralism in language, religion and sect, she added.&nbsp;
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Kartik Aaryan spent his day with the Indian Navy officers ahead of the 75th Independence Day. The actor took to Instagram to share a series of photos and videos of his experience and wrote, ‘Hail the soldier !! A day with the brave Navy soldiers’. The visuals highlight the fun time he had on the naval ship as he is seen playing tug of war with the officers, dancing, posing with a gun and making rotis. During an interaction, Kartik Aaryan called the officers ‘real heroes.’
Kartik has also changed his display picture on Instagram and added one clicked during his visit
His post has received immense love from his fans. A social media user commented, ‘The Superstar with the real heroes!’, while another commented, ‘Now this is the actual independence day.’
Kartik Aaryan was last seen in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, co-starring Kiara Advani and Tabu. The film performed exceptionally well at the box office. He is currently working on his next film ‘Satyaprem ki Katha’. Apart from this, Kartik also has ‘Freddy’, ‘Shehzada’ and an untitled project by director Kabir Khan.

Kartik Aaryan spends a day with Indian Navy officers, plays tug of war and dances with them

‘Hail the soldier !! A day with the brave Navy soldiers’, Kartik Aaryan captioned his post on Instagram.

<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">&lsquo;Hail the soldier !! A day with the brave Navy soldiers&rsquo;, Kartik Aaryan captioned his post on Instagram.

Kartik Aaryan spent his day with the Indian Navy officers ahead of the 75th Independence Day. The actor took to Instagram to share a series of photos and videos of his experience and wrote, &lsquo;Hail the soldier !! A day with the brave Navy soldiers&rsquo;. The visuals highlight the fun time he had on the naval ship as he is seen playing tug of war with the officers, dancing, posing with a gun and making rotis. During an interaction, Kartik Aaryan called the officers &lsquo;real heroes.&rsquo;
Kartik has also changed his display picture on Instagram and added one clicked during his visit
His post has received immense love from his fans. A social media user commented, &lsquo;The Superstar with the real heroes!&rsquo;, while another commented, &lsquo;Now this is the actual independence day.&rsquo;
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/freddy-to-shehzada-kartik-aaryan-s-interesting-line-up-of-films-1658801288824">Kartik Aaryan</a> was last seen in &lsquo;Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2&rsquo;, co-starring Kiara Advani and Tabu. The film performed exceptionally well at the box office. He is currently working on his next film &lsquo;Satyaprem ki Katha&rsquo;. Apart from this, Kartik also has &lsquo;Freddy&rsquo;, &lsquo;Shehzada&rsquo; and an untitled project by director Kabir Khan.
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Independence Day 2022 | 'Panch Pran': PM Modi outlines roadmap for next 25 years

The prime minister said a stable government has resulted in fast decision-making which has been noticed around the world.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to focus their energy on the five resolutions of making India a developed nation, removing every trace of bondage, taking pride in its heritage and unity, and fulfilling their duties in the next 25 years.
"By the 100th year of Independence, we have to work with the vision of accomplishing what our freedom fighters dreamt of," he said while addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day.
"I urge the youth to dedicate the next 25 years of their lives to the development of the nation. We will work towards even the development of the entire humanity. That is the strength of India," he said.
Modi said India will have to move ahead with big goals to fulfil the vision of a developed India in the centenary year of its Independence.
"For the next 25 years we need to focus on the five resolves &ndash; developed India, removing every trace of bondage from our mind, taking pride in our glorious heritage and unity, and fulfilling our duties," he said.
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"We need to now move with a renewed focus and resolve for the next 25 years, and this can be made possible through the strength and determination of 130 crore Indians." Modi said the world looked at India with pride and hope, and as a problem-solver. "The world looks at India as a destination where aspirations are met," he said.
The prime minister said a stable government has resulted in fast decision-making which has been noticed around the world.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the traditional independence day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort as India celebrates 75 years of freedom from the British Rule. 

Independence Day 2022: top takeaways from PM Modi's Red Fort address

Prime Minister Modi's traditional independence day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort as India celebrates 75 years of freedom from the British Rule.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said in this 'Amrit Kaal', every Indian is aspiring to see the fast progress of a new India with enthusiasm and impatience.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, he termed India the "mother of democracy".
"Our nation has proved that we have an inherent strength from our diversity and the common thread of patriotism makes India unshakeable," Modi said.
An aspirational society is important for any nation. Today, "we are proud that these aspirations are present in every household in India. Every citizen is enthusiastic, impatient for the fast progress of New India," he said.
"My understanding of the spirit of India, made me realise that for the growth of New India we needed to ensure inclusive development across the nation, a vision that was held dear by Mahatma Gandhi," the prime minister said.
Modi said in the last few days, "we have seen an increase in the common consciousness of the love for the nation".
The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign has been an example of the entire nation coming together to celebrate the spirit of this glorious country, he said.
"This Amrit Kaal is providing us a golden opportunity to fulfil the dreams and goals of this aspirational society," Modi said.
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On the eve of India's 76th Independence Day, major public buildings across the country were lit up in colours of the national flag.
The Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi became a dazzling sight as it lit up in saffron, white, and green. The old Parliament building also shone in the national colours. The India Gate in Delhi was seen lit up in preparation for the celebrations today. The bronze National Emblem statue on the roof of the new Parliament Building was also bathed in tricolour.
Odisha's Bhubaneswar went all out, with not just government buildings, but also the streets decked up in saffron, white, and green. The facade of the Calcutta High Court in West Bengal's capital city Kolkata had a similar visage.
The Mubarak Mandi complex in Jammu and the airport in Srinagar, Kashmir were also lit up in colours of India's national flag. The Raj Bhavan and other government buildings in Puducherry were bathed in the tricolour too.

Independence Day 2022: India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Parliament building, others lit up in tricolour

On the eve of India's 76th Independence Day, major public buildings across the country were lit up in colours of the national flag.

On the eve of India's 76th Independence Day, major public buildings across the country were lit up in colours of the national flag.
The Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi became a dazzling sight as it lit up in saffron, white, and green. The old Parliament building also shone in the national colours. The India Gate in Delhi was seen lit up in preparation for the celebrations today. The bronze National Emblem statue on the roof of the new Parliament Building was also bathed in tricolour.
Odisha's Bhubaneswar went all out, with not just government buildings, but also the streets decked up in saffron, white, and green. The facade of the Calcutta High Court in West Bengal's capital city Kolkata had a similar visage.
The Mubarak Mandi complex in Jammu and the airport in Srinagar, Kashmir were also lit up in colours of India's national flag. The Raj Bhavan and other government buildings in Puducherry were bathed in the tricolour too.
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Yet another conspiracy to ruin India's 76th Independence Day was foiled, this time by Punjab and Delhi police forces.
Punjab Police on 14 August said that a terror module backed by Pakistan's spy agency ISI was busted, and 4 persons were arrested. The alleged terrorists are associated with Canada-based gangster Arsh Dalla and Australia-based Gurjant Dalla, as per police.
Three P-86 hand-grenades, one Improvised Explosive Device or IED, and two 9mm pistols along with 40 live cartridges were seized from the accused. The alleged terrorists have been accused of planning a strike before Independence Day to disturb peace and harmony in the country.
The operation to bust the module was carried out jointly by the Punjab Police and the Delhi Police.

Independence Day 2022: ISI's terror module linked to Canada, Australia-based gangsters busted, say police

Yet another conspiracy to ruin India's 76th Independence Day was foiled, this time by Punjab and Delhi police forces.

Yet another conspiracy to ruin India's 76th Independence Day was foiled, this time by Punjab and Delhi police forces.
Punjab Police on 14 August said that a terror module backed by Pakistan's spy agency ISI was busted, and 4 persons were arrested. The alleged terrorists are associated with Canada-based gangster Arsh Dalla and Australia-based Gurjant Dalla, as per police.
Three P-86 hand-grenades, one Improvised Explosive Device or IED, and two 9mm pistols along with 40 live cartridges were seized from the accused. The alleged terrorists have been accused of planning a strike before Independence Day to disturb peace and harmony in the country.
The operation to bust the module was carried out jointly by the Punjab Police and the Delhi Police.
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On the eve of India's 76th Independence Day, a fresh political war of words broke out between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Independence Day 2022: Nehru excluded from BJP's Tiranga ad; Congress slams 'slavery to RSS'

The Congress objected to an advertisement issued by the BJP government in Karnataka regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign.

On the eve of India's <a href="https://www.editorji.com/liveblog/india-news/independence-day-2022-live-india-celebrates-75-years-of-independence-pm-modi-s-red-fort-speech-shortly-301">76th Independence Day</a>, a fresh political war of words broke out between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party. The Congress objected to an advertisement issued by the BJP government in Karnataka regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign.
The Congress criticised the BJP for excluding India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru from the list of eminent freedom fighters featured in the advertisement. The ones part of the list included MK Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose, Vallabhbhai Patel, Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, Vinayak Savarkar, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, BR Ambedkar, Lal Bahadur Shastri, and Abul Kalam Azad.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah accused incumbent CM Basavaraj Bommai of being "a slave of RSS". Siddaramaiah accused Bommai of casteism for placing Ambedkar in the second row, and Savarkar in the first row.
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said that the "unending hatred" for India's first Prime Minister has "reached its zenith".
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that Nehru will survive such "pettiness". He added that what CM Bommai has done is "an insult to his father SR Bommai and his political guru MN Roy" both of whom were "great Nehru admirers".
The BJP was unfazed by Congress' attacks. News agency PTI quoted State BJP General Secretary N Ravi Kumar as saying that Nehru was left out "intentionally".
Kumar said, "When we are observing 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' today on the call given by our prime minister, what is the point of using his photograph? Nehru was a person who did not heed Gandhi's call. He was responsible for Partition, which saw massive bloodshed of common people. So, we did not put his photograph."
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In her maiden Independence Day eve speech, President of India Droupadi Murmu said that the nation is entering the final quarter of 100 years of freedom, and by 2047, India will have fulfilled the vision of freedom fighters and progenitors of modern India.
India has helped the world discover the true potential of democracy and the keyword for the country today is compassion for the downtrodden, needy and those on the margins, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday.
In her maiden address to the nation on the eve of the 76th Independence Day, Murmu said major economic reforms are being accompanied by innovative welfare initiatives and the world has seen "a new India rising in recent years, more so after the outbreak of COVID-19''.
The president said when India won independence, there were many international leaders and experts who were sceptical about the success of the democratic form of government in India due to poverty and illiteracy at that time.
"But we Indians proved the sceptics wrong. Democracy not only grew roots in this soil, it was enriched too," she said as she asked citizens to pledge to give everything for the sake of the safety, security, progress and prosperity of the country.
The president, in her 17-minute address, also complimented the policymakers for ensuring the growth of the country that has become more inclusive with reduced regional disparities.
"Our response to the pandemic has been appreciated everywhere. We launched the biggest vaccination drive in human history with vaccines manufactured in the country itself. Last month we crossed the 200-crore mark in cumulative vaccine coverage," said Murmu who took over the presidency last month, She said in combating the pandemic, India's achievements have been better than those of many developed countries. "For this feat, we are grateful to our scientists, doctors, nurses, paramedics and the staff associated with vaccination," she said.
The president said that the pandemic uprooted lives and also economies in the entire world. "When the world has been battling the economic consequences of the great crisis, India got its act together and is now moving forward. India is among the fastest growing major economies in the world" whose start-up ecosystem ranks high in the world.
The president said "our existence will become meaningful only in building a glorious India" and quoted a poem of poet Kuvempu 'I will pass, So will you, But on our bones will arise the great tale of a new India'.
She said this is a clarion call of the nationalist poet for making a complete sacrifice for the motherland and the uplift of fellow citizens.
"To follow these ideals is my special appeal to the youth of the country who are going to build the India of 2047," she said.
In most other well-established democracies, women had to wage long-drawn struggles to get the right to vote. But India adopted universal adult franchise rights since the beginning of the Republic, she said.
Thus, the makers of modern India enabled each and every adult citizen to participate in the collective process of nation-building, she said adding India can be credited for helping the world discover the true potential of democracy.
She said the success of start-ups, especially the growing number of unicorns is a shining example of industrial progress and credited the Narendra Modi government and its policy-makers for beating the global trend and helping the economy flourish.
"During the last few years, unprecedented progress has been made in the development of physical and digital infrastructure....For the vibrancy of growth visible in our country, credit must also be given to workers and farmers whose hard work has made it possible and entrepreneurs whose business acumen has created wealth.
"What is all the more heartening is that the growth is becoming more inclusive and regional disparities too are reducing.
"But this is only the beginning. A series of economic reforms and policy initiatives have been preparing the ground for a long term...the 'National Education Policy' is aimed at preparing the future generation for the next stage of industrial revolution while also reconnecting it with our heritage." She said the economic success is leading to an ease in living too as the reforms are rightly accompanied by innovative welfare initiatives.
"A home of one’s own is no longer a dream for the poor, but a reality for more and more people, thanks to the 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana'. Similarly, under the 'Jal Jeevan Mission', tap water connection has been provided to every household since the launch of the 'Har Ghar Jal' scheme," she said.
She said the aim of these as well as other similar efforts is to provide basic amenities to all, particularly the poor.
"The keyword for India today is compassion; for the downtrodden, for the needy and for those on the margins. Some of our national values have been incorporated in our Constitution as the Fundamental Duties of the citizens.
"I appeal to every citizen to know about their Fundamental Duties and follow them in letter and spirit so that our nation reaches new heights," she said.
She said that at the core of the transformation, the country has been witnessing in healthcare, education, economy as well as a number of related areas is the stress on good governance.
"When work is done with the spirit of 'Nation First', it is bound to reflect in every decision and every sector. This is also reflected in India's standing in the world, she said.
She said India's newfound confidence stems from the spirit of its youth, its farmers, and above all, its women.
"Gender inequalities are reducing and women are moving ahead, breaking many glass ceilings. Their increasing participation in social and political processes will prove decisive," she said, adding that at the grassroots level, there were more than 14 lakh elected women representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions.
"Our daughters are the biggest hope for the nation," she said and referred to the recently held Commonwealth Games in which sports persons especially women have been making the country proud with their performance in international competitions.
"A large number of our winners come from underprivileged segments of society. From becoming fighter pilots to space scientists, our daughters are scaling great heights," she said.
She said in celebrating Independence Day, "we are celebrating our 'Bharatiyata'. Our country is full of diversity. But, at the same time, we all have something in common. It is this common thread which binds all of us together and inspires us to walk together with the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat." She also spoke about the environment and said when the world is facing new challenges, India must remain determined to preserve its flora and fauna.
"With our traditional lifestyle, we Indians can show the way to the rest of the world. Yoga and Ayurveda are India's invaluable gifts to the world. Their popularity is on the rise all over the globe," she said.
The president said for 75 weeks now, the nation has been commemorating the noble ideals that won the country freedom.
"In March 2021, we began the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' with the re-enactment of the Dandi March. This way, our celebrations began with a tribute to that watershed event that had put our struggle on the world map. This festival is dedicated to the people of India".
She said citizens from all age groups have keenly participated in a series of events held across the country including the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan'.
"The Indian tricolour is fluttering in every nook and corner of the country. Great martyrs would have been thrilled to see the spirit of the Independence Movement coming alive again on such a massive scale," she said.
She complimented the government for its decision last year to observe November 15 as 'Janajatiya Gaurav Divas' in which "our tribal heroes are not merely local or regional icons but they inspire the entire nation".
She said by the year 2047, "we will have fully realised the dreams of our freedom fighters. We will have given a concrete shape to the vision of those who, led by Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, drafted the Constitution. We are already on course to build an Atmanirbhar Bharat, an India that would have realised its true potential." Murmu said August 14 is observed as 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' to promote social harmony, unity and empowerment of people.
"Tomorrow marks the day when we had freed ourselves from the shackles of colonial rulers and decided to reshape our destiny.
"As all of us celebrate the anniversary of that day, we bow to all those men and women who made enormous sacrifices to make it possible for us to live in a free India," she said, adding it is a cause of celebration not only for all of us but also for every advocate of democracy around the world.
(With PTI inputs)

Independence Day 2022: Watch President Murmu's 5 big remarks in I-Day eve speech

President of India Droupadi Murmu wished the nation on the eve of the 76th Independence Day.

In her maiden Independence Day eve speech, President of India Droupadi Murmu said that the nation is entering the final quarter of 100 years of freedom, and by 2047, India will have fulfilled the vision of freedom fighters and progenitors of modern India.
India has helped the world discover the true potential of democracy and the keyword for the country today is compassion for the downtrodden, needy and those on the margins, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday.
In her maiden address to the nation on the eve of the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/liveblog/india-news/independence-day-2022-live-india-celebrates-75-years-of-independence-pm-modi-s-red-fort-speech-shortly-301">76th Independence Day</a>, Murmu said major economic reforms are being accompanied by innovative welfare initiatives and the world has seen "a new India rising in recent years, more so after the outbreak of COVID-19''.
The president said when India won independence, there were many international leaders and experts who were sceptical about the success of the democratic form of government in India due to poverty and illiteracy at that time.
"But we Indians proved the sceptics wrong. Democracy not only grew roots in this soil, it was enriched too," she said as she asked citizens to pledge to give everything for the sake of the safety, security, progress and prosperity of the country.
The president, in her 17-minute address, also complimented the policymakers for ensuring the growth of the country that has become more inclusive with reduced regional disparities.
"Our response to the pandemic has been appreciated everywhere. We launched the biggest vaccination drive in human history with vaccines manufactured in the country itself. Last month we crossed the 200-crore mark in cumulative vaccine coverage," said Murmu who took over the presidency last month, She said in combating the pandemic, India's achievements have been better than those of many developed countries. "For this feat, we are grateful to our scientists, doctors, nurses, paramedics and the staff associated with vaccination," she said.
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The president said that the pandemic uprooted lives and also economies in the entire world. "When the world has been battling the economic consequences of the great crisis, India got its act together and is now moving forward. India is among the fastest growing major economies in the world" whose start-up ecosystem ranks high in the world.
The president said "our existence will become meaningful only in building a glorious India" and quoted a poem of poet Kuvempu 'I will pass, So will you, But on our bones will arise the great tale of a new India'.
She said this is a clarion call of the nationalist poet for making a complete sacrifice for the motherland and the uplift of fellow citizens.
"To follow these ideals is my special appeal to the youth of the country who are going to build the India of 2047," she said.
In most other well-established democracies, women had to wage long-drawn struggles to get the right to vote. But India adopted universal adult franchise rights since the beginning of the Republic, she said.
Thus, the makers of modern India enabled each and every adult citizen to participate in the collective process of nation-building, she said adding India can be credited for helping the world discover the true potential of democracy.
She said the success of start-ups, especially the growing number of unicorns is a shining example of industrial progress and credited the Narendra Modi government and its policy-makers for beating the global trend and helping the economy flourish.
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"During the last few years, unprecedented progress has been made in the development of physical and digital infrastructure....For the vibrancy of growth visible in our country, credit must also be given to workers and farmers whose hard work has made it possible and entrepreneurs whose business acumen has created wealth.
"What is all the more heartening is that the growth is becoming more inclusive and regional disparities too are reducing.
"But this is only the beginning. A series of economic reforms and policy initiatives have been preparing the ground for a long term...the 'National Education Policy' is aimed at preparing the future generation for the next stage of industrial revolution while also reconnecting it with our heritage." She said the economic success is leading to an ease in living too as the reforms are rightly accompanied by innovative welfare initiatives.
"A home of one&rsquo;s own is no longer a dream for the poor, but a reality for more and more people, thanks to the 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana'. Similarly, under the 'Jal Jeevan Mission', tap water connection has been provided to every household since the launch of the 'Har Ghar Jal' scheme," she said.
She said the aim of these as well as other similar efforts is to provide basic amenities to all, particularly the poor.
"The keyword for India today is compassion; for the downtrodden, for the needy and for those on the margins. Some of our national values have been incorporated in our Constitution as the Fundamental Duties of the citizens.
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"I appeal to every citizen to know about their Fundamental Duties and follow them in letter and spirit so that our nation reaches new heights," she said.
She said that at the core of the transformation, the country has been witnessing in healthcare, education, economy as well as a number of related areas is the stress on good governance.
"When work is done with the spirit of 'Nation First', it is bound to reflect in every decision and every sector. This is also reflected in India's standing in the world, she said.
She said India's newfound confidence stems from the spirit of its youth, its farmers, and above all, its women.
"Gender inequalities are reducing and women are moving ahead, breaking many glass ceilings. Their increasing participation in social and political processes will prove decisive," she said, adding that at the grassroots level, there were more than 14 lakh elected women representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions.
"Our daughters are the biggest hope for the nation," she said and referred to the recently held Commonwealth Games in which sports persons especially women have been making the country proud with their performance in international competitions.
"A large number of our winners come from underprivileged segments of society. From becoming fighter pilots to space scientists, our daughters are scaling great heights," she said.
She said in celebrating Independence Day, "we are celebrating our 'Bharatiyata'. Our country is full of diversity. But, at the same time, we all have something in common. It is this common thread which binds all of us together and inspires us to walk together with the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat." She also spoke about the environment and said when the world is facing new challenges, India must remain determined to preserve its flora and fauna.
"With our traditional lifestyle, we Indians can show the way to the rest of the world. Yoga and Ayurveda are India's invaluable gifts to the world. Their popularity is on the rise all over the globe," she said.
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The president said for 75 weeks now, the nation has been commemorating the noble ideals that won the country freedom.
"In March 2021, we began the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' with the re-enactment of the Dandi March. This way, our celebrations began with a tribute to that watershed event that had put our struggle on the world map. This festival is dedicated to the people of India".
She said citizens from all age groups have keenly participated in a series of events held across the country including the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan'.
"The Indian tricolour is fluttering in every nook and corner of the country. Great martyrs would have been thrilled to see the spirit of the Independence Movement coming alive again on such a massive scale," she said.
She complimented the government for its decision last year to observe November 15 as 'Janajatiya Gaurav Divas' in which "our tribal heroes are not merely local or regional icons but they inspire the entire nation".
She said by the year 2047, "we will have fully realised the dreams of our freedom fighters. We will have given a concrete shape to the vision of those who, led by Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, drafted the Constitution. We are already on course to build an Atmanirbhar Bharat, an India that would have realised its true potential." Murmu said August 14 is observed as 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' to promote social harmony, unity and empowerment of people.
"Tomorrow marks the day when we had freed ourselves from the shackles of colonial rulers and decided to reshape our destiny.
"As all of us celebrate the anniversary of that day, we bow to all those men and women who made enormous sacrifices to make it possible for us to live in a free India," she said, adding it is a cause of celebration not only for all of us but also for every advocate of democracy around the world.
(With PTI inputs)

India is a sports-loving nation, cricket mostly. But there have been times in the history of this 75-year-old nation when every Indian has felt that sense of pride. Let us take a walk down memory lane and relive independent India’s most glorious sporting moments, moments that brought the nation together.
4th straight win for India, 1st for Independent India!
It wasn’t the first time that the Indian team was winning a Gold in Olympics in Hockey, rather the 4th consecutive time. But what made the 1948 Hockey Olympics win a special one is that this was Independent India’s first-ever victory. The Indian Tricolor was unfurled on a world stage in place of the Union Jack. While the scars were still bloody, while the new country was still figuring out its way, India overcame internal regionalism and defied all odds to win the most memorable Gold on August 12th, 1948 ironically after beating Britain 4-0 in the final at their home.
Independent India won its first-ever Gold at London Olympics.
Indian cricket’s watershed moment
India loves cricket. If there is one thing that truly unites us is the chants of Indian fans in cricket stadiums. But, all of this began in 1983, when underdogs Indian Team scripted a fairytale. After beating England in the semis, the Kapil Dev-led side defeated the fancied West Indies, the 2-time World Champions by 43 runs in the final. India won. The spirited 15-member squad lifted the coveted trophy at Lord’s, helping the nation realise a dream that they would live on for decades to come.Pakistan cheering for India!
March 5th 1951, New Delhi, India beat Iran 1-0!
In the first-ever Asian Games, hosts India were declared the winners, 1-0. India has had a bitter sour relationship with football, but 1951 kick-started India’s most successful era in the sport. Cut to 1962, the last Gold that India won in Asian Games. India defeated South Korea in the final 2-1. As bizarre as it may sound, India who felt the pressure due to a biased audience got the cheer and support from Pakistan’s hockey team who had defeated India a day earlier to win gold.
Bindra's ‘Shot at History’
10 unbelievably almost-perfect shots by Abhinav Bindra in Beijing on 11th August 2008, really didn’t matter to most of the Indians until they got converted into a historic first-place finish on the podium. Gold it was. India’s first-ever individual Olympic Gold. After missing his chance in Athens, 4 years later, the 25-year-old created history with his last shot of 10.8m.
The Blockbuster final –Ind vs Pak 2007!
A new era began for cricket in India when the MS Dhoni-led team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 5 runs in the final of the 2007 T20 World Cup. The young Indian side that was written off after the World Cup debacle in the Caribbean earlier in the year, a team nobody thought of as title contenders, were crowned the champions of the inaugural edition. Interestingly, no Indian was at the top of the batting or bowling chart, but it was a total team performance as India emerged as the World T20 winners!

Independence Day 2022: Five greatest wins in sports of Independent India

The 1983 win, 2007 win, Hockey Supremacy!

Tap to relive independent India’s most glorious sporting moments, moments that brought the nation together.

Independence Day 2022: Five greatest wins of Independent India

The 1948 Hockey Olympics win was special one because this was Independent India&rsquo;s first-ever victory in Olympics.&nbsp;

India is a sports-loving nation, cricket mostly. But there have been times in the history of this 75-year-old nation when every Indian has felt that sense of pride. Let us take a walk down memory lane and relive independent India&rsquo;s most glorious sporting moments, moments that brought the nation together.
4th straight win for India, 1st for Independent India!
It wasn&rsquo;t the first time that the Indian team was winning a Gold in Olympics in Hockey, rather the 4th consecutive time. But what made the 1948 Hockey Olympics win a special one is that this was Independent India&rsquo;s first-ever victory. The Indian Tricolor was unfurled on a world stage in place of the Union Jack. While the scars were still bloody, while the new country was still figuring out its way, India overcame internal regionalism and defied all odds to win the most memorable Gold on August 12th, 1948 ironically after beating Britain 4-0 in the final at their home.
Independent India won its first-ever Gold at London Olympics.
<h3>Indian cricket&rsquo;s watershed moment</h3>
India loves cricket. If there is one thing that truly unites us is the chants of Indian fans in cricket stadiums. But, all of this began in 1983, when underdogs Indian Team scripted a fairytale. After beating England in the semis, the Kapil Dev-led side defeated the fancied West Indies, the 2-time World Champions by 43 runs in the final. India won. The spirited 15-member squad lifted the coveted trophy at Lord&rsquo;s, helping the nation realise a dream that they would live on for decades to come.
<h3>Pakistan cheering for India!</h3>
March 5th 1951, New Delhi, India beat Iran 1-0!
In the first-ever Asian Games, hosts India were declared the winners, 1-0. India has had a bitter sour relationship with football, but 1951 kick-started India&rsquo;s most successful era in the sport. Cut to 1962, the last Gold that India won in Asian Games. India defeated South Korea in the final 2-1. As bizarre as it may sound, India who felt the pressure due to a biased audience got the cheer and support from Pakistan&rsquo;s hockey team who had defeated India a day earlier to win gold. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/independence-day-2022-top-five-sportspersons-of-independent-india-1660314799394">Independence Day 2022: Top five Sportspersons of Independent India</a>
<h3>Bindra's &lsquo;Shot at History&rsquo;</h3>
10 unbelievably almost-perfect shots by Abhinav Bindra in Beijing on 11th August 2008, really didn&rsquo;t matter to most of the Indians until they got converted into a historic first-place finish on the podium. Gold it was. India&rsquo;s first-ever individual Olympic Gold. After missing his chance in Athens, 4 years later, the 25-year-old created history with his last shot of 10.8m.
<h3>The Blockbuster final &ndash;Ind vs Pak 2007!</h3>
A new era began for cricket in India when the MS Dhoni-led team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 5 runs in the final of the 2007 T20 World Cup. The young Indian side that was written off after the World Cup debacle in the Caribbean earlier in the year, a team nobody thought of as title contenders, were crowned the champions of the inaugural edition. Interestingly, no Indian was at the top of the batting or bowling chart, but it was a total team performance as India emerged as the World T20 winners!

From Balbir Singh Senior to Golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, India since its independence has produced umpteen inspiring sports personalities. Let’s take a look at five legendry sportspersons who etched their names in India’s sporting history books:
Balbir Singh Senior
If Dhayan Chand laid the foundation of Indian hockey before independence, then Balbir Singh Senior was the strongest pillar of the sport post-independence. 3-time Olympic Gold medallist and a coach who inspired a demoralised team to win the Hockey World Cup in 1975, Balbir Singh Senior was Independent India’s most prolific centre-forward.  Singh played a huge part in the 1948 Olympics glory; he scored the first two goals in India's 4-0 win against Britain in the final.
 Milkha Singh Displaced during partition, an orphan, Milkha Singh ended up representing India on several international stages where he won accolades, and smashed records. The ace athlete who was India’s first to win CWG & Asian Games medal in the same year, unfortunately, missed an Olympic medal by 0.1 sec in Rome 1960. Milkha Singh was fondly called ‘Flying Sikh’ a moniker given by Pakistan’s president General Ayub Khan after he beat Pakistan's Abdul Khaliq at an International Athletic Competition in Lahore.
Sachin Tendulkar
If cricket is a religion that all Indians follow, Sachin is undeniably the God!With his aggressive style of batting, Sachin showed how to turn the tide when his team was staring down the barrel. For the heights he achieved, the Master Blaster became the first sportsperson in the nation’s history to be honoured by India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna. Tendulkar, though has retired, many of his records remain untouched, as he continues to inspire a whole generation of fans.
Neeraj Chopra
Over 60-decade old dream of Milkha Singh was fulfilled when Neeraj Chopra won India’s first ever Olympic Gold in Athletics at Tokyo 2020. The Haryana-born star, at the age of 24 has become a legend, scaling every height that felt insurmountable in the past. The youth who recently won India’s first-ever Silver medal at World Athletics Championships has emerged as a hero for the younger population of Modern India.
Mary Kom
The Magnificent Mary Kom, an Amateur boxer, a politician and World Champion is one of the most successful Indian sportswomen. Shattering glass ceilings, India’s most celebrated boxer is the only pugilist to win 6 World Amateur Boxing Championship and to win 8 World championship medals. Hailing from a small district of rural Manipur, she not only made India proud with her boxing prowess but inspired millions of small-town girls to smash stereotypes in boxing gloves.

Independence Day 2022: Top five Sportspersons of Independent India

From Balbir Singh Senior to Golden boy Neeraj Chopra, India since its independence has produced umpteen inspiring sports personalities. Let’s take a look at five legendry sportspersons who have etched their names in India’s sporting history books

Independence Day 2022: Top five Sportspersons in Independent India

If Dhyan Chand laid the foundation of Indian hockey before independence, then Balbir Singh Senior was the strongest pillar of the sport post-independence.

From Balbir Singh Senior to Golden boy Neeraj Chopra, India since its independence has produced umpteen inspiring sports personalities.
Let&rsquo;s take a look at five legendary sportspersons who etched their names in India&rsquo;s sporting history books:
<h3>Balbir Singh Senior</h3>
If Dhyan Chand laid the foundation of Indian hockey before independence, then Balbir Singh Senior was the strongest pillar of the sport post-independence. 3-time Olympic Gold medallist and a coach who inspired a demoralised team to win the Hockey World Cup in 1975, Balbir Singh Senior was Independent India&rsquo;s most prolific centre-forward. &nbsp; Singh played a huge part in the 1948 Olympics glory; he scored the first two goals in India's 4-0 win against Britain in the final.
<h3>&nbsp;Milkha Singh</h3>
Displaced during partition, an orphan, Milkha Singh ended up representing India on several international stages where he won accolades, and smashed records. The ace athlete who was India&rsquo;s first to win CWG &amp; Asian Games medal in the same year, unfortunately, missed an Olympic medal by 0.1 sec in Rome 1960. Milkha Singh was fondly called &lsquo;Flying Sikh&rsquo; a moniker given by Pakistan&rsquo;s president General Ayub Khan after he beat Pakistan's Abdul Khaliq at an International Athletic Competition in Lahore.
<h3>Sachin Tendulkar</h3>
If cricket is a religion that all Indians follow, Sachin is undeniably God! With his aggressive style of batting, Sachin showed how to turn the tide when his team was staring down the barrel. For the heights he achieved, the Master Blaster became the first sportsperson in the nation&rsquo;s history to be honoured by India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna. Tendulkar, though has retired, many of his records remain untouched, as he continues to inspire a whole generation of cricketers.
<h3>Neeraj Chopra</h3>
Over 60-years-old dream of Milkha Singh was fulfilled when Neeraj Chopra won India&rsquo;s first ever Olympic Gold in Athletics at Tokyo 2020. The Haryana-born star, at the age of 24 has become a legend, scaling every height that felt insurmountable in the past. The youth who recently won India&rsquo;s first-ever Silver medal at World Athletics Championships has emerged as a hero for the younger population of Modern India. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/independence-day-2022-five-greatest-wins-of-independent-india-1660318035383">Independence Day 2022: Five greatest wins of Independent India</a>
<h3>Mary Kom</h3>
The Magnificent Mary Kom, an Amateur boxer, politician and World Champion is one of the most successful Indian sportswomen. Shattering glass ceilings, India&rsquo;s most celebrated boxer is the only pugilist to win 6 World Amateur Boxing Championships and to win 8 World championship medals. Hailing from a small district of rural Manipur, she not only made India proud with her boxing prowess but inspired millions of small-town girls to smash stereotypes in boxing gloves.

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