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As India celebrates its 72 Independence Day, we look at a few books that have documented Indias struggle for freedom and have left a mark in our conscience.

Independence Day 2018: 5 books one must read on India's freedom...

From non-fictional accounts to works of fiction we list five must reads that deal with India's struggle for freedom.

15 Aug 2018 9:40 AM IST

India was considered among fragile five but today world is seeing it as destination of multi-billion dollar investment, PM Modi said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Sleeping elephant' woke up, India to lead world growth for 3 decades:...

PM Modi said, red tape has been replaced with 'red carpet', propelling India on the ease of doing business ranking.

15 Aug 2018 9:18 AM IST

Indians today across the globe are feeling proud as the country has become the sixth largest economy in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

In I-Day speech, Modi speaks about progress India made under his govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew comparison between situation in 2013 and how things stand in last year of his govt.

15 Aug 2018 8:55 AM IST

According to Google, todays doodle, featuring some of Indias most iconic animals, was inspired by Indian truck art.

Google celebrates India's 72nd Independence day with Truck art Doodle

Google's Independence Day Doodle features two peacocks, a Bengal tiger and an Asiatic elephant.

15 Aug 2018 8:24 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses nation on 72nd Independence Day. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

For better, affordable healthcare Jan Arogya Abhiyaan to launch Sept...

This is PM Modi's last Independence Day speech before the next Lok Sabha elections which are scheduled for 2019.

15 Aug 2018 8:21 AM IST

J.S. Negi, DIG, CISF

Prez Medal for 29 CISF personnel

Three personnel were awarded the fire service medal, a force spokesperson said.

15 Aug 2018 6:38 AM IST

Umar Khalid attack case handed to special cell

Incident has raised questions over security in Lutyens' Delhi.

15 Aug 2018 5:31 AM IST

In fact, Maoist leaflets asking local tribals to stay away from Independence Day celebrations were recovered in villages of Rewari, Burgum, Potali and Nilwaya in the district on August 14. (Representational image)

No flag yatra in Kasganj after R-day violence

A heavy deployment of police has been made in the district on the eve of Independence Day and local intelligence...

15 Aug 2018 2:50 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI/File)

PM Modi likely to skip mention of Pak, China in speech

Modi may talk at length about the NDA government's various initiatives in the agriculture sector.

15 Aug 2018 2:32 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said it was regrettable that women have not been given their due in the business arena.

'Don't let extraneous debates distract us'

The power to stay your hand is far greater than the power to strike with your hand and 'hinsa' has no place in the...

15 Aug 2018 1:57 AM IST

Policeman and CRPF patrol area near Srinagars Pantha Chowk. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

CRPF personnel awarded Prez's Police Medal

942 security personnel honoured ahead of Independence Day.

15 Aug 2018 1:08 AM IST

Indian national flag. (Photo: PTI/File)

Plastic flags replaced by paper this year

While small plastic flags meant for cars and office desks were a staple till last year, they have all but disappeared...

15 Aug 2018 1:00 AM IST