independence

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India's 16th census - the eighth since independence in 1947 - will also include caste data and is seen as crucial for policy, welfare delivery and political representation in the world's most populous country.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

But if Lebanon wants independence, the country will have to seize it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

On the question of Fed independence, Powell was also direct.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Ken Burns, with co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, gives us an in-depth look at the war for independence that also happened to be a civil war.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

I went to enjoy the fireworks from Istanbul and to celebrate our national independence and sang a song and played the oud.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar