{
  "id": 1009883,
  "title": "Independence Day: Microsoft India, TCS, Blinkit and other brands extend greetings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/independence-day-microsoft-india-tcs-blinkit-and-other-brands-extend",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T07:29:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/happy-independence-day-2026-microsoft-india-tcs-blinkit-and-other-brands-extend-greetings/articleshow/133258243.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "August 15, 2026, marks 80 years since India gained its independence. Leading technology companies and quick-commerce platforms across the country are joining citizens in commemorating the historic milestone. Microsoft India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Blinkit are among the top brands extending their best wishes on social media platform X.\n\nMicrosoft India acknowledges that while technology drives progress, it is the people who truly shape a nation's destiny. TCS reflects on its role in building the digital infrastructure that connects India and highlights the brilliance of the Indian people. Blinkit shares a screenshot celebrating \"India’s biggest order\" - \"1 unit Freedom\" delivered on the very day of independence in 1947.\n\nBlinkit continues by reminding that August 15 is a day of both rejoicing and remembering the sacrifices made during the freedom struggle. Celebrations across the nation include flag-hoisting ceremonies, patriotic music, and community gatherings in schools, offices, and neighborhoods.",
  "summary": "On August fifteenth, twenty twenty-six, India will proudly celebrate its eightieth Independence Day. A number of leading technology companies and on-demand delivery platforms, like Microsoft India and Tata Consultancy Services, have taken to social media to commemorate the event. Brands such as Zepto and Blinkit are also finding innovative ways to honor this historical day, which symbolizes…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/do-we-deserve-our-independence-sunny-deol-on-batwara-1947-and-the",
        "published": "2026-08-15T06:11:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'Warmest congratulations': World leaders wish India 80th Independence Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/warmest-congratulations-world-leaders-wish-india-80th-independence-day",
        "published": "2026-08-15T08:14:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}