1. Congress Party's Dharohar to showcase its history
On the occasion of 74th Independence Day, Congress party announced the launch of a web-series, named "Dharohar", which will be based on its history and contributions to India, from the freedom struggle to the "emergence of India" as a "superpower" in 70 years of its independence.
2. President Kovind pays tributes at National War Memorial
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday paid tributes at the National War Memorial to the soldiers who laid down their lives for the country as the nation marked the 74th Independence Day.
3. Key points from PM Modi's Independence Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the tricolour and addressed the nation on the occasion of 74th Independence Day from the rampart of Red Fort.
4. Coastal Security: ICG commences synergised joint patrol and training with state marine police
Indian Coast Guard (ICJ) has commenced Joint Coastal Patrol (JCP) by embarking Marine Police personnel onboard ICG ships to develop synergy and provide sea training to Marine Police personnel for enhanced coastal security.
5. Oli makes courtesy call to PM Modi
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli discussed the ongoing coronavirus situation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, according to sources.
6. 73 years later, PM gives new life to failed quest
“We should stop being a country that exports raw material and imports finished goods.”
7. Why India needs a strong cybersecurity policy soon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated that the government will soon unveil a new cybersecurity policy.
8. IOA launches 'Ek India Team India' campaign on 74th Independence Day
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Saturday launched its "Ek India Team India" digital campaign on the occasion of country's 74th Independence Day and as part of the country's National Olympic Council adopting a new identity and logo.
9. Rhea Chakraborty has no link with abusive Insta account demanding #justiceforrhea: Lawyer
An unverified Instagram account has been sharing posts over the past few days targeting the family of Sushant Singh Rajput. The account claims to be fighting to ensure justice for Rhea Chakraborty, girlfriend of the late actor. Her lawyer, however, denied the actor has any link with the account.
10. Modi picks saffron headgear for I-Day speech
Continuing his tradition of donning flamboyant and colourful turbans, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sported a saffron and cream headgear with a long tail at the 74th Independence Day celebrations held at the historic Red Fort on Saturday.
