Independece Day

Man held for waving Palestinian flag during 'Tiranga' rally in Meerut on I-Day

A video of the incident, which turned up online, showed the youth waving the Palestinian flag in the rally. The incident riled up many local Hindu leaders.

16 August 2024, 16:15 IST

Man held for waving Palestinian flag during 'Tiranga' rally in Meerut on Independence Day

Man held for waving Palestinian flag during 'Tiranga' rally in Meerut on I-Day

16 August 2024, 16:15 IST

Owaisi slams PM's I-Day speech, says BJP govt approved release of Bilkis Bano's rapists

Owaisi said she (Bilkis Bano) spent 15 years fighting for justice and Narendra Modi was the chief minister of Gujarat for most of the time then.

15 August 2024, 14:04 IST

Asaduddin Owaisi slams PM Modi's Independence Day speech, says BJP government approved release of Bilkis Bano's rapists

Owaisi slams PM's I-Day speech, says BJP govt approved release of Bilkis Bano's rapists

15 August 2024, 14:04 IST

Hundreds gather for India's Independence Day celebrations in London

Heavy security was in place outside the India House as families, including young children, queued to join in the festivities.

15 August 2024, 13:38 IST

Hundreds gather for India's Independence Day celebrations in London

15 August 2024, 13:38 IST

Principles, ideals of freedom movement under threat: Mamata

Earlier in the day, Banerjee hoisted the tricolour at Red Road on Independence Day, reviewed a march past by various army and police regiments, and awarded medals to four IPS officers for their exceptional service.

15 August 2024, 12:40 IST

Principles, ideals of freedom movement under threat: Mamata

15 August 2024, 12:40 IST

Macron & Putin among foreign leaders to greet India on its Independence Day

While most of the leaders from the South Asian neighbouring countries invoked enduring friendship rooted in history and strengthening of bilateral relations when they greeted their counterparts, presidents and prime ministers from other regions spoke about strategic ties and regional ethos.

15 August 2024, 11:31 IST

Macron & Putin among foreign leaders to greet India on its Independence Day

15 August 2024, 11:31 IST

Recent events in Bangladesh remind us the value of freedom, liberty: CJI

After hoisting the national flag in the Supreme Court premises here, Chandrachud said Independence Day reminds us of the duties the country's people have towards each other and the nation in realising all the values of the Constitution.

15 August 2024, 11:10 IST

Recent events in Bangladesh remind us the value of freedom, liberty: CJI

15 August 2024, 11:10 IST

Independence Day gallantry awards: Slain Army Colonel, three others conferred Kirti Chakra

Other three Kirti Chakra recipients are Maj Malla Ram Gopal Naidu from Maratha Light Infantry regiment; Rifleman Ravi Kumar from Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry regiment and Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Himayun Muzzammil Bhat.

14 August 2024, 17:11 IST

Independence Day gallantry awards: Slain Army Colonel, three others conferred Kirti Chakra

14 August 2024, 17:11 IST

I-Day: Indian Olympic contingent, BRO workers, beneficiaries of Lakhpati Didi to be among spl guests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation in marking the day as he is set to unfurl the national flag and deliver his address from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort.

14 August 2024, 15:46 IST

Independence Day 2024: Indian Olympic contingent, BRO workers, beneficiaries of Lakhpati Didi to be among special guests

I-Day: Indian Olympic contingent, BRO workers, beneficiaries of Lakhpati Didi to be among spl guests

14 August 2024, 15:46 IST

Tendencies that stoke discord on perceived social hierarchies have to be rejected: President Murmu

She noted that the nation thrives on its diversity and plurality, moving forward as a cohesive entity.

14 August 2024, 14:25 IST

Tendencies that stoke discord on perceived social hierarchies have to be rejected: President Murmu

14 August 2024, 14:25 IST

Chennai's Fort Museum home to rare tricolour hoisted on August 15, 1947

Housed in Fort Museum, it is made of pure silk and measures about 3.5-metre long and 2.4-metre wide, according to the Culture Ministry.

12 August 2024, 17:13 IST

Chennai's Fort Museum home to rare tricolour hoisted on August 15, 1947

12 August 2024, 17:13 IST