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Building collapses in floodwater in Nalanda, four die

Nalanda, Aug 15 (ANI): Four died as huge flow of water causing floods made a three storey building collapse in Bihar on August 15 (Friday). Water released from a dam in the neighbouring state Jharkhand along with incessant heavy rains heightened the possibility of floods and led to the disaster in Nalanda district of Bihar. According to natives, huge waterflow hit the building at night, which caused the damage and made it fall. Aug 15, 2014
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Politicians highlight issues Modi missed in his Independence Day speech

New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): Indian political leaders on Friday underlined misses in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden Independence Day speech, while also appreciating his effort to touch upon basic issues the country is facing. Modi, in his speech on the occasion of 68th Independence Day on Friday (August 15), highlighted various topics from digitalization of India to poverty. He urged global investors to make India a manufacturing hub, and pitched for manufacturing in the electronic sector, also calling for foreign investment in manufacturing chemicals, automobiles, agro-business and others. However, Politicos felt he did not mention the core struggles of India, such as inflation and corruption. Congress' Rashid Alvi said that Modi could have talked about major problems like militancy from Pakistan but refrained. Aug 15, 2014
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Kashmir observes complete shutdown on 68th Independence Day

Srinagar, Aug 15 (ANI): Kashmir observed a complete shutdown on Friday as India celebrated its 68th Independence Day in a flourish of patriotic zeal and national enthusiasm. Shops remained closed and the traffic was off the roads. People preferred to stay inside their homes due to the shutdown and restrictions in some of the areas in Kashmir valley. Both the separatist factions of Kashmir's Hurriyat conference and the Jihad council had called for a shutdown across the valley. The roads were empty and only security personnel were seen patrolling the areas in the summer capital of Srinagar. Tight security measures have been taken by the security forces to avoid any untoward incident on the Independence Day. Aug 15, 2014
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JandK CM Omar Abdullah unfurls National Flag, addresses people Part - 1

Srinagar, Aug 15 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unfurled the national flag at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar. Abdullah said that his government has tried its level best to provide facilities to the people of his state. He added that with continuous efforts the government would be able to end AFSPA from the state. Aug 15, 2014
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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat hoist national flag on Independence Day

Nagpur, Aug 15 (ANI): Celebrating India's 67 years of independence from the British rule, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday hoisted the national flag in Nagpur city. While wishing the nation on its 68th Independence Day, Bhagwat said the foundation of India stands on the sacrifices made. Aug 15, 2014
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LK Advani unfurls national flag and distributes sweets at his residence

New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): Senior BJP leader LK Advani on Friday unfurled the National Flag and distributed sweets at his residence. Advani said that he was happy that PM Narendra Modi decided not to deliver a written speech but to speak extempore. He added that the impact of his speech was good. Aug 15, 2014
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Tight security blanket covers New Delhi as India celebrates 68th Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): Security was beefed up in New Delhi on Friday as thousands of police and paramilitary personnel kept a strict vigil to thwart any possible threats on 68th Independence Day. Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed at the airport, market places, railway stations, inter-state bus terminals and metro stations in major Indian cities. Marking 67 years of independence, Modi unfurled the national tricolour flag and delivered his first speech at the historic podium from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi. Authorities are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that security remains watertight throughout the country. Aug 15, 2014
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PM Narendra Modi announces scrapping of Planning Commission

New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that a new institution would be formed in place of the planning commission. The Planning Commission is an institution in the Government of India, which formulates the country's Five-Year Plans, among other functions. Modi also reached out to global investors on Friday, asking them to come and manufacture goods in India. He laid emphasis on IT and related industry, and said the country must come to be regarded as "Digital India" and benefit from the manufacture of electronics instead of imports. Earlier today, the Prime Minister unfurled the flag in the central court of Red Fort, after inspecting the guard of honour. After hoisting the National Flag from the ramparts of Red Fort, he began his addressal to the nation. The Prime Minister also paid homage at the Rajghat before reaching the Red Fort. Aug 15, 2014
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BJP President Amit Shah hoists national flag at party headquarters

New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah on Friday hoisted the national flag at the party headquarters on the occasion of Independence Day. Shah extended greetings to the people of the country on the occasion and said that his party is devoted to work for the betterment of the country. Aug 15, 2014
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PM Narendra Modi talks about women safety and non-violence in his I-Day speech Part - 2

New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): PM Narendra Modi, while addressing at the Red Fort on the 68th Independence Day, talked about women safety and saving girl child. He appealed the doctors and mothers to not kill their girl child and also put focus on the sex ratio. Further, Modi also talked about non violence and appealed the nation to opt for the path of non violence. The prime minister also said that parents should have information on whereabouts of their son as they do in the case of daughters and that this would help decreasing crime rates. Aug 15, 2014
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PM Narendra Modi talks about women safety and non-violence in his I-Day speech Part - 1

New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): PM Narendra Modi, while addressing at the Red Fort on the 68th Independence Day, talked about women safety and saving girl child. He appealed the doctors and mothers to not kill their girl child and also put focus on the sex ratio. Further, Modi also talked about non violence and appealed the nation to opt for the path of non violence. The prime minister also said that parents should have information on whereabouts of their son as they do in the case of daughters and that this would help decreasing crime rates. Aug 15, 2014
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PM Narendra Modi addresses on Independence Day, calls on for united development

New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): While addressing people on special occasion of 68th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the nation for a unified development. He said that the country is made by thousands who sacrificed their lives and to farmers, poor and downtrodden. PM Modi also paid respect to previous government and to all previous prime ministers. Aug 15, 2014
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Indian Army launches 'Mission Humsafar' to cleanup unexploded bomb shells in Kashmir

Jammu, Aug 15 (ANI): Indian army launched unexploded bomb shells cleanup drive in Akhnoor area of Jammu and Kashmir. The drive 'Mission Humsafar' commenced on August 05 and will have the unexploded shells removed from the Kalith Field Firing Ranges, a notified range which is being used by the army since 1970. Speaking about the mission, Brigadier RS Baduria said that under the drive the army will expand its search mission. Baduria also thanked people of the state for being supportive and cooperative towards the mission. Aug 15, 2014
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