Google celebrated India's 79th Independence Day with a doodle showcasing the nation's artistic diversity and achievements. The artwork, created by Boomranng Studio, features regional art forms like Jaipur blue pottery and terracotta relief work. Tiles symbolize India's progress in space, cricket's unifying power, chess dominance, and the global recognition of Indian cinema, highlighting the country's rich cultural heritage.
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Congress refuted BJP's claims regarding Sonia Gandhi's voter registration. They alleged BJP used manipulated documents. Trinamool Congress MP accused Amit Malviya of forgery. BJP had alleged Sonia Gandhi enrolled as a voter twice without proper citizenship. They questioned the timing of her Indian citizenship acquisition. The parties exchanged accusations on social media platform X.
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