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Drug Destruction Day: 42,000 Kg Drugs To Be Destroyed Across 14 Locations
The Ministry of Finance stated that around 42,000 kg of drugs will be destroyed across 14 locations, on June 8. The Drug Destruction Day will be observed as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAB) celebration, and will be carried out by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). AKAB celebrations are carried out by th Ministry of Finance, to marks India's 75th year of Independence.
Tags: AKAB, CBIC, Drug Destruction Day, Indian Independence, Ministry of Finance
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India Plans To Launch 'Gaganyaan' Before Next Independence Day
India is planning to launch the crewed space mission, Gaganyaan, before the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence in 2022, informed Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Department of Space to Lok Sabha on December 15. However, India will also send two uncrewed missions before the crewed mission, added Singh. Reportedly, the missions were delayed because of the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted the supply of raw… read-more
Tags: Gaganyaan, Space mission, lok sabha, Indian Independence, ISRO
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Javed Akhtar 'Indirectly' Slams Kangana Ranaut's Remark On India's Freedom
Kangana Ranaut was slashed by the public and various leaders regarding her remark on India's independence. She said that India got its freedom in 1947 was 'bheek'. Lyricist Javed Akhtar indirectly slammed her, writing, "Why would all those who had nothing to do with freedom movement feel bad if someone… read-more
Tags: Javed Akhtar, Kangana Ranaut, Indian Independence, Padma Shri Award, trending
Courtesy: ANI
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Preethi Menon Files Case Against Kangana Following Remarks On India's Freedom
National Executive Chairman of AAP Preethi Menon, filed FIR against Kangana Ranaut for her remarks on India's independence at a conclave, where she was a guest speaker. Ranaut said, "India got real freedom in 2014, what India got in 1947 was bheek." The actor's remarks sparked controversy. Besides, BJP MP… read-more
Tags: Kangana Ranaut, FIR, Indian Independence, Aam Aadmi Party, Congress Party
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Usha Mehta: The Brave Female Freedom Fighter
Usha Mehta was one of the many female freedom fighters who played a role in the fight for Indian independence. Along with a few others, Usha spread the message of a free India by transmitting information about the "Quit India Movement" through an underground radio, despite the censorship imposed at the time. Usha was eventually arrested and imprisoned for four years at Yerwada Jail, while receiving praise for her efforts.
Tags: Indian Independence, Transmission, Radio program, Quit India Movement
Courtesy: The Logical Indian
