New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 9.10 pm:
NATION
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* Economic selfishness rising globally, self-reliance must for 'Samriddh Bharat'; GST rate cut by Diwali: PM Modi on I-Day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave a clarion call for making a "Samriddh Bharat" by becoming self reliant in fields ranging from fighter jet engines to energy and Artificial Intelligence, as he announced a task force for next generation reforms, GST changes as big gift for Diwali, and a state-of-the art defence shield dubbed "sudarshan chakra." *
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PM Modi unleashes attack on Oppn over illegal infiltration, Parliament disruptions
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a frontal attack on the Opposition citing issues like illegal infiltration, disruptions in Parliament, the Indus Waters Treaty, and what he termed as "failures" of previous governments to carry out various economic reforms. *
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PM Modi promises big bang GST reform by Diwali, price cuts on everyday items
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced plans for big bang reforms in the GST regime by Diwali, which will bring down prices of everyday items, as his government looks to overhaul the eight-year-old tax structure plagued by compliance issues, evasions and litigation.
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PM Modi's address put out progress of 11 years, strategy for prosperous India: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation has given a broad outline of the progress made by the country in the last 11 years, the strength of the present and the strategy for a prosperous India.
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Five dead after wall of dargah near Humayun's Tomb collapses: Delhi Police
New Delhi: Five people were killed and four others injured on Friday evening after a wall of a dargah near the Humayun's Tomb in Delhi's Nizamuddin area collapsed, police said.
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BJP slams Kharge, Rahul for 'skipping' official I-Day event at Red Fort
New Delhi: The BJP on Friday slammed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi for skipping the official Independence Day programme at the Red Fort, saying the main opposition party dug a "new low" with its top leaders "insulting" the country by "boycotting” the event.
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Opposition criticises PM Modi for praising RSS in Independence Day speech
New Delhi: Opposition parties on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for showering praise on the RSS in his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, saying it is "most troubling" and "deeply regrettable".
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India's public discourse today shaped by RSS ideology: BJP
New Delhi: The BJP on Friday dismissed the Congress' criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's praise of the RSS in his Independence Day address, asserting that the Hindutva organisation's ideology is shaping India's public discourse today.
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Cong urges people to put 'vote chori se azadi' display pic on social media
New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi's fight is to protect people's mandate, expose the EC-BJP "conspiracy of vote chori" and save democracy, the Congress said on Friday as it urged people to put up a display picture on their social media accounts to show support for its campaign against alleged poll irregularities.
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JK cloudburst: IAF ready to undertake relief, rescue operations; 2 Mi-17s, 1 ALH on standby
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force is ready to undertake relief and rescue operations in the aftermath of the deadly cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, with two Mi-17 helicopters and one Advanced Light Helicopter on standby at Jammu and Udhampur, sources said on Friday.
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A daughter's regret - heartbreaking experience for kin as rescuers look for survivors
Chasoti (J-K): The air is heavy with grief in this village of Padder subdivision in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district in the aftermath of the devastating flash floods triggered by a cloudburst on Thursday afternoon that left over 60 people -- mostly pilgrims -- dead and an unspecified number of people missing. By Ankur Sethi and Tariq Sofi
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Aaditya slams BCCI over India-Pak Asia Cup matches, accuses cricket body of being greedy
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday targeted the BCCI over India Pakistan cricket matches in the Asia Cup and said after so many efforts of the Union government to tell the world that Islamabad is behind the Pahalgham attack, the "greed for money of the cricketing body stands above the sacrifice of the armed forces".
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First in Malayalam movie artists association history, women elected to its top leadership
Kochi: In a first in the history of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), women were elected to its top leadership positions.
BUSINESS
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Govt implements Rs 3,000 FASTag pass for private vehicles
New Delhi: State-owned NHAI has implemented the FASTag annual pass across the country from Friday to encourage the use of technology to enhance 'ease of living' for the citizens, according to an official statement.
LEGAL
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Same sex couple moves Bombay HC against gift tax rules; calls them unequal
Mumbai: A same sex couple has moved Bombay High Court challenging the Income Tax Act's differential treatment on taxation of gifts between spouses.
FOREIGN
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Indian missions celebrate 79th Independence Day
London/Singapore: Indian missions on Friday celebrated the country’s 79th Independence Day with the same enthusiasm and spirit as their compatriots back home.
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Indian Embassy welcomes ‘enthusiastic’ Independence Day celebrations in Ireland
London: The Indian Embassy in Dublin on Friday welcomed the “enthusiastic” participation from the diaspora in its 79th Independence Day celebrations, which came against the backdrop of a recent spate of violent attacks on Indians in Ireland. By Aditi Khanna
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Two senior Chinese ministers attend India’s Independence Day reception in Beijing
Beijing: Two senior Chinese ministers attended India’s Independence Day reception in Beijing on Friday. By K J M Varma
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Hundreds gather for vibrant Independence Day celebrations in London
London: Hundreds of people of Indian heritage gathered at the High Commission of India in London on Friday to celebrate the country’s 79th Independence Day, with music, dance and patriotic slogans. By Aditi Khanna
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'Best chapters of India-Israel partnership still lie ahead': Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday extended warm wishes on India's Independence Day calling for strengthening the flourishing ties and emphasising that the best chapters on bilateral ties still lie ahead. By Harinder Mishra ***