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Independence Day celebrated in Andhra

The Independence Day was celebrated in Andhra Pradesh with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour amid tight security.3:02 PM on August 15

Incident free I-Day, Kashmir governor calls for peace

The Kashmir Valley was calm on India's 61st Independence Day Friday as Governor N.N. Vohra urged people to rise above religious and regional divides to solve the bitter Amarnath land row that has polarised Hindus and Muslims of the troubled state.3:01 PM on August 15

PM condoles deaths of children in Karnataka

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday condoled the death of seven children who drowned when their school van fell into a river in Karnataka's west coast town of Mangalore.3:01 PM on August 15

Tens of thousands attend parallel I-Day celebrations in Jammu

Mubarak Mandi, the seat of the government during Dogra rule in Jammu and Kashmir, Friday became the centre of India's 62nd Independence Day celebrations here, with tens of thousands converging there to mark the occassion.3:00 PM on August 15

Patriotic fervour grips Bangalore on Independence Day

India's 62nd Independence Day celebrations here were held amid gaiety and patriotic fervour Friday despite an overcast sky and windy conditions.3:00 PM on August 15

Jammu celebrates I-Day with vigour

India's Independence Day brought residents of this Jammu and Kashmir winter capital onto the streets Friday to hoist the tricolour despite rains, while a thinly attended official function was held at the Parade Ground under heavy security.1:31 PM on August 15

Chandigarh celebrates Independence Day

Chandigarh celebrated the 61st anniversary of India's independence with the active and enthusiastic participation of the people as well as security forces.1:30 PM on August 15

PM appeals for peace in Kashmir, ticks off Pakistan

The turmoil in Jammu and Kashmir was a 'matter of concern', and people and political parties must eschew divisive politics to find a lasting solution to the state's problems, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Friday.1:01 PM on August 15

Peaceful I-Day in Jammu and Kashmir

Independence Day celebrations passed off peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir Friday, with Governor N.N. Vohra taking the salute at the main function at the Bakshi Stadium here.1:01 PM on August 15

Government sincere on uplifting Muslims: PM

The government is sincere in its resolve to improve the lot of its mammoth Muslim minority, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declared Friday.11:32 AM on August 15

Inflation control with growth a major challenge: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said a major challenge before his government was to control inflation while ensuring that the current boom in the Indian economy, with a target of 10 percent growth, was not compromised.11:31 AM on August 15

Patnaik calls for empowerment of poor

Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Friday called for economic empowerment of the poor.11:30 AM on August 15

Tripura chief minister criticises UPA in I-Day speech

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar lashed out at the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government for going ahead with the India-US nuclear deal in his independence day speech Friday.11:03 AM on August 15

Explosion in Assam, people defy I-day boycott call

A bomb exploded in Assam's Chirang district early Friday even as people in the northeastern region defied a shutdown called by separatists to protest the celebration of India's Independence Day.11:01 AM on August 15

Tri-coloured spectacle with grey backdrop at Red Fort

As tri-coloured balloons soared high in the grey skies and over 3,000 children standing in the formation of a fluttering national flag cheered loudly, India's main Independence Day celebration here was more than just a colourful spectacle. It was a symbol of the nation's spirit.11:00 AM on August 15