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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) will be completely lifted from the state.Sarma said: “In Assam, the AFSPA has been scrapped from many districts already. The law and order situation of the state has improved largely and soon the Act will be completely lifted from the entire Assam.” He said, “With the support of the Prime Minister, I hope that border disputes in the northeast will be completely solved.

Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that his government is working with Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with the aim of creating two crore 'Lakhpati Didis' in villages. The PM observed that 10 crore women are today associated with Women's Self-Help Groups. «In villages today, one can find a Didi in the Bank, in the Anganwaadi and a Didi to provide medicines.» Also, PM Modi spoke about agri-tech and made a pitch for leveraging the potential of science and technology in rural development.

The BJP on Tuesday hit out at the Congress and said its president Mallikarjun Kharge skipping the Independence Day function at the Red Fort shows that the opposition party cannot think beyond "dynasty". A chair reserved for Kharge, who is also the leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, was seen empty during the 77th Independence Day function at the Red Fort. Kharge, however, clarified that he had to attend the Independence Day event at the Congress office and could not have made it on time due to security protocols if he had gone for the function at Red Fort.

Himachal Pradesh, the death toll due to rains in the past two days has climbed to 55. The landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts are leading to serious losses of lives, damages to properties, and displacement of people. 1.

WION. However, the Pakistan citizens were left disappointed and some even expressed anger when no such show came up. "The time is 12:01 am now and Dubai officials informed that Pakistan's national flag won't be displayed on Burj Khalifa.

Apple is in the works to celebrate the ten-year mark of its inaugural Apple Watch by launching a new smartwatch, possibly named Watch X. The anticipated release window for this device is either 2024 or 2025. It would be an homage to the introduction of the Apple smartwatch category in 2014. As per GSM Arena, industry insider Mark Gurman, known for his insights into Apple's plans, has revealed that the upcoming Watch X could sport an updated design to house a larger battery. The inclusion of a microLED display aims to elevate visual quality, while an innovative feature could allow the straps to attach magnetically, freeing up more internal space. This new strap design might make its debut alongside the Watch X or the Apple Watch 9. Gurman predicts a less drastic transformation, suggesting that the sizes – 41mm and 45mm – will likely remain, possibly with LTE or Wi-Fi variants.

Bennington Battle Day, observed annually on August 16th, stands as a revered state holiday in Vermont. This commemorative day honors the valor and determination displayed by American and Vermont forces during the Revolutionary War's Battle of Bennington in 1777.

Manipur government is racing against time to complete the first batch of prefabricated houses to shelter 3,000 families displaced by the ethnic violence so that they can shift from relief camps. Many of those affected by the strife have been sheltering in the temporary relief camps for more than three months.

Independence Day celebrations at the Supreme Court, DY Chandrachud talked about PM Modi's speech. "PM today in his Independence Day speech at Red Fort mentioned the efforts of the Supreme Court to translate the judgments in regional languages.

NDTV. "As I look to the future, I believe the greatest challenge before the Indian judiciary is to eliminate the barriers to accessing justice," he said as reported by news agency PTI.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said the greatest challenge before the Indian judiciary is to eliminate the barriers to accessing justice and make sure that judiciary is inclusive and accessible to the last person in the line. He also said that there is a need to overhaul the infrastructure on a priority basis to make courts accessible and inclusive.

Ashwini Bhide, IAS, Additional Municipal Commissioner, BMC and Managing Director, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, was recognised as the winner of the Woman Leader of the Year — Governance category. Keynote speaker Mithali Raj, Former Captain — Indian Women's Cricket Team, and jury member Abha Singh felicitated the award winner of the Woman Leader of the Year — Governance category at the Grand Felicitation Ceremony, which marked the culmination of the six-month-long ETPWLA 2023 programme, with 19 winners felicitated across 15 award categories.

This Independence Day, Shoppers Stop has launched ‘Heroes First’ program to celebrate the True Heroes of India, by welcoming them to the Shoppers Stop First Citizen Club. Shoppers Stop, an omnichannel retail destination is also gifting ‘Lifetime First Citizen Club membership’ to the active and ex-servicemen of the Armed Forces.

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Telegram announced on Monday that the instant messaging platform is now officially making Stories available for everyone. This feature isn’t new to the app, it was earlier available to only Premium users. This may come as a gift to all users as Telegram prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

77th Independence Day of India. Sharing the visuals on X (formerly known as Twitter), Mahindra said, “The World is indeed round. Things come full circle.

Assam government will create 'Upa-Jila' (sub-districts) in every assembly constituency for public convenience, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. Hoisting the National Flag on the occasion of 77th Independence Day here, Sarma also said that the government will take a decision regarding the districts abolished just prior to the start of the delimitation exercise. «We have accepted the delimitation as reality.

Republic Day parade. These Indian-made guns have replaced the British 25-pounder guns. The 21-gun salute is carried out using specially designed cartridges or blank rounds to simulate firing sounds without actual shells.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday said certain misunderstandings, actions of vested interests and foreign plot to destabilise the country has led to loss of precious lives and properties in the state. Singh said this after hoisting the national flag at the 1st Manipur Rifles parade ground here on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day function. The Independence Day celebration was held in all hill and valley districts of the state.

Indian judiciary to make available its key judgments in regional languages. «I want to thank the Supreme Court that now the operative part of its judgments will be available in one's mother tongue.

Independence Day of India, citizens from all corners of the country are celebrating the spirit of freedom and unity, sharing heartfelt wishes and messages to commemorate this historic milestone. The Indian freedom struggle, a saga of resilience and determination, spanned decades of unwavering commitment. From the nonviolent resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi to the valiant sacrifices of Bhagat Singh, Subhas Chandra Bose, and countless others, every chapter of this epic narrative contributed to pave the path for India's independence. Today, the nation stands on the shoulders of these giants, as beneficiaries of their sacrifices and inheritors of a free nation. This day provides an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices of our forefathers and the progress we've made since attaining independence. From social media platforms to family gatherings and community events, Independence Day 2023 is being celebrated with unparalleled zeal. The day is marked with an array of messages that encapsulate patriotism, hope, and gratitude for the privileges and rights enjoyed by all citizens. Here are a few greetings and messages that you can share with your friends and family.