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Highlights of PM's Independence Day speech

Highlights of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Independence Day speech.

* Without understanding and restraint, our security and integrity can get adversely affected.

* Some people who want to create

Heavy rains lash capital on I-Day

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Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds hit the national capital as the country celebrated its 65th Independence Day on Monday. The weather office has forecast light rainfall on Tuesday.

The city rec

Taming inflation is govt's top priority: PM

Emphasising that controlling inflation is the government's top priority, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said rising prices are as a result of global factors like high commodity and oil rates.

Can't slip up in anti-terror vigil: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday warned against any complacency in the fight against terrorism.

In his Independence Day speech, Manmohan Singh mentioned about the July Mumbai bombings sand sai

Gallantry award for three Army doctors

Three Army doctors have been honoured with the Sena Medal for gallantry for taking on terrorists and saving the lives of their colleagues during an attack on Indians in Kabul last year.

A total o

No Kashmir, Pakistan in Independence Day speech

There was no mention of Kashmir and the northeast - the troubled regions of India - or Pakistan in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Independence Day speech Monday.

This is the first time in his seven

Police tighten security in Mumbai for Independence Day

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A thick security blanket has been thrown over the city on the Independence Day eve with the police stepping vigil at important places and intensifying patrolling on streets.

Vehicles are being checke

Ready for talks with Maoists, Kashmir groups: PM

The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on Sunday called Maoist guerrillas for peace talks and said his government was also ready for a dialogue with any group in Jammu and Kashmir that abjures violenc

We will tackle inflation, infrastructure: PM

With a strong note of optimism on the economy, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on Sunday assured the nation that inflation will be tamed, promised world-class infrastructure to spur growth and

CWG a proud moment for India: PM

Amid uproar over corruption in the Commonwealth Games, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on Sunday said the October mega event will be a "success" and it will be a "proud moment for the whole cou

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