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Nitish Kumar led the grand alliance government to expand the cabinet today
Bihar cabinet expansion will take place on Tuesday and alliance partner Rashtriya Janata Dal is likely to get a large number of seats. Janata Dal (United) and Congress are also expected to get a fair share of seats.
Aug 16, 2022 07:22 IST
Violence on Savarkar, photos of Tipu in Karnataka’s Shivamogga, Sec 144 imposed
Karnataka police on Monday imposed restrictions under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in Shivamogga town after a clash between two groups over banners featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue VD Savarkar and the 18th century ruler Tipu Sultan. Read more
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LIVE: Nitish Kumar led grand alliance government to expand cabinet today
Updated on 16 Aug 2022 at 07:23 IST
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Updated on August 16, 2022 at 06:46 IST
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Independence Day: The Indian Dream turns 75
Updated on 16 Aug 2022 at 04:15 IST
At independence, India was left bruised. But then, in the last 75 years, it consolidated, pivoted, faced challenges, grew and changed.
To understand the significance of August 15, 1947, we must go back 200 years. (Illustration: Malay Karmakar)
It will aim to provide 2 million jobs: Bihar CM Nitish
Updated on 16 Aug 2022 at 04:58 IST
The announcement comes amid repeated opposition attacks on Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav’s promise to provide one million jobs during the 2020 assembly election campaign.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar greets the public during the Independence Day celebration at Gandhi Maidan. (HT)
A policeman from Hyderabad among five family members died in a road accident
Posted on Aug 15, 2022 23:43 IST
Five people were killed and four others injured in a road accident that took place near Bangur check post in Bidar district on Monday, police said.
The police added that the accident took place when the car they were traveling in collided with the truck. (Representative photo)
Decentralization is key to eliminating regional disparities, says Jagan
Updated on August 15, 2022 at 11:43 PM IST
Reiterating the commitment to the welfare and development agenda, the Prime Minister said that his government had introduced revolutionary changes in the administration in the last three years.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (Agencies)
Mahatma’s ideals guide the Dravidian model: Stalin
Posted on Aug 15, 2022 23:43 IST
Mahatma Gandhi epitomized all the noble humanitarian principles like secularism, equality, fraternity, simplicity, honesty and discipline, he said in his Independence Day speech after unfurling the tricolor from Fort St George .
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin (PTI)
Bommai takes a dig at Cong, says he is proud of RSS ideals and patriotism
Posted on Aug 15, 2022 23:43 IST
Clarifying that he and his government respect Nehru, in whose name the Congress ruled the country for 65 years, he accused the big party of neglecting other national icons like BR Ambedkar and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai salutes the national flag after hoisting it at the Independence Day function in Bangalore. (PTI)
Press Trust of Indiabangalore
From Nehru to Savarkar, PM Modi praises leaders across the board
Updated on 16 Aug 2022 at 03:50 IST
Prime Minister Modi recalled the role of more than 30 leaders, including women freedom fighters and tribal revolutionaries, in the freedom struggle.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi after addressing the nation on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort. (PTI)
On Day I, Bommai calls for ‘new K’taka for new India’
Posted on Aug 15, 2022 23:42 IST
Bommai also announced that the government will ensure 100% toilet coverage in all schools and colleges in the state.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai during the Independence Day function in Bangalore. (PTI)
BJP, RSS trying to taint Nehru: Siddaramaiah over ad row
Updated on August 15, 2022 at 11:42 PM IST
While the government has maintained a stoic silence on the matter, BJP leaders have defended the move.
Removing Nehru’s picture from the list of freedom fighters is not only an insult to Nehru, but to the entire country, to all freedom fighters and also to themselves,” Siddaramaiah said. (HT File)
State Cong unit holds ‘Freedom March’ in B’luru
Posted on Aug 15, 2022 23:42 IST
The 7 km march started from Sangolli Rayanna Circle and ended at the National College Grounds in almost four hours.
Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala and their supporters participate in the ‘Freedom March’ on the occasion of Independence Day in Bengaluru on Monday. (Agencies)
Soldier retd among 2 killed in Karnataka during I-Day celebrations
Updated on 16 Aug 2022 at 05:00 IST
Two people were killed in separate incidents across the state during Independence Day celebrations, police said Monday.
In another incident, a 33-year-old software engineer died on Sunday while hoisting the national flag at his home in Bengaluru’s Hennur area. (Representative photo)
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