Morning news brief: India celebrates 78th Independence Day; Kolkata rape case, and more
Morning News Brief
India marks its Independence Day on August 15 each year, celebrating freedom from British colonial rule. This national holiday features various patriotic and ceremonial events nationwide. A yearly ceremony is being held at the famous Red Fort in Delhi, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance. This year's theme, ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’, aims to push the country towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.
In other news, apeaceful protest against the brutal rape of a doctor in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata turned violent on Thursday (Aug 15) as miscreants entered RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and vandalised the property.
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India marks its Independence Day on August 15 each year, celebrating freedom from British colonial rule. This national holiday features various patriotic and ceremonial events nationwide. A yearly ceremony is being held at the famous Red Fort in Delhi, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance. This year's theme, ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’, aims to push the country towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.
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