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Independence Day celebrations

India’s tricolor hoisted on Africa's highest mountain Kilimanjaro on I-Day

The team reached the summit after an 11-hour climb and hoisted the Indian flag at 10:35 am, singing the national anthem.

16 August 2024, 11:25 IST

India’s tricolor hoisted on Africa's highest mountain Kilimanjaro on I-Day

India’s tricolor hoisted on Africa's highest mountain Kilimanjaro on I-Day

India’s tricolor hoisted on Africa's highest mountain Kilimanjaro on I-Day

16 August 2024, 11:25 IST

Kite flying with 'Chinese' manjha on I-Day causes power line tripping in many areas

The maximum number of tripping incidents due to the use of Chinese manjha in the north Delhi areas, discom officials said.

16 August 2024, 10:06 IST

Kite flying with 'Chinese' manjha on I-Day causes power line tripping in many areas

Kite flying with 'Chinese' manjha on I-Day causes power line tripping in many areas

Kite flying with 'Chinese' manjha on I-Day causes power line tripping in many areas

16 August 2024, 10:06 IST

Independence Day 2024: Major landmarks across the nation light up in tri-colour

Ahead of the 78th Independence Day, major landmarks across the nation were seen bathed in the colors of the Indian flag—saffron, white, and green, celebrating the spirit of national pride.

15 August 2024, 15:13 IST

Independence Day 2024: Major landmarks across the nation light up in tri-colour

Independence Day 2024: Major landmarks across the nation light up in tri-colour

Independence Day 2024: Major landmarks across the nation light up in tri-colour

15 August 2024, 15:13 IST

'Demonic act': PM Modi calls out crime against women in I-Day speech as Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder ignites mass protests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he could feel the 'anger among people' and 'those who commit demonic acts should be given severe punishment to build trust in the society'.

15 August 2024, 13:27 IST

'Demonic act': PM Modi calls out crime against women in I-Day speech as Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder ignites mass protests

'Demonic act': PM Modi calls out crime against women in I-Day speech as Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder ignites mass protests

'Demonic act': PM Modi calls out crime against women in I-Day speech as Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder ignites mass protests

15 August 2024, 13:27 IST

Nurse who saved lives in Wayanad landslide honoured by Tamil Nadu

P Veeramuthuvel, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) scientist who headed the country’s third unmanned moon mission Chandrayaan-3, was also honoured with the Dr A P J Abdul Kalam award.

15 August 2024, 13:00 IST

Nurse who saved lives in Wayanad landslide honoured by Tamil Nadu

Nurse who saved lives in Wayanad landslide honoured by Tamil Nadu

Nurse who saved lives in Wayanad landslide honoured by Tamil Nadu

15 August 2024, 13:00 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

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

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

15 August 2024, 11:10 IST

Assam CM Himanta urges PM Modi to explore diplomacy to protect Hindus in Bangladesh

'While we are celebrating Independence Day here, my mind goes to the Hindus, Christians, Buddhists and Jains living in Bangladesh. I am concerned and worried for them,' said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa during the I-Day celebrations.

15 August 2024, 09:54 IST

Assam CM Himanta urges PM Modi to explore diplomacy to protect Hindus in Bangladesh

Assam CM Himanta urges PM Modi to explore diplomacy to protect Hindus in Bangladesh

Assam CM Himanta urges PM Modi to explore diplomacy to protect Hindus in Bangladesh

15 August 2024, 09:54 IST

Indian embassy in Israel celebrates I-Day 'virtually' due to escalating tensions

Singla noted that India 'strongly and unequivocally' condemned the October 7 attack against Israel by Hamas but at the same time 'we have been reiterating our concerns over the loss of civilian lives and the need for continued humanitarian aid for the affected population of Gaza'.

15 August 2024, 09:25 IST

Indian embassy in Israel celebrates I-Day 'virtually' due to escalating tensions

Indian embassy in Israel celebrates I-Day 'virtually' due to escalating tensions

Indian embassy in Israel celebrates I-Day 'virtually' due to escalating tensions

15 August 2024, 09:25 IST

Aiming to achieve net zero emission in railways by 2030: PM Modi

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, he highlighted his government's efforts towards environment protection in various fields with a focus on rail operations.

15 August 2024, 08:59 IST

Aiming to achieve net zero emission in railways by 2030: PM Modi

Aiming to achieve net zero emission in railways by 2030: PM Modi

Aiming to achieve net zero emission in railways by 2030: PM Modi

15 August 2024, 08:59 IST

Kerala, nation sad over Wayanad landslides, but time to move forward: Kerala CM

'We cannot remain sad. We need to live and move forward for the survival of the state. So, the independence day, this year, should give impetus to the joint activities that ensure the state's survival,' CM Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday.

15 August 2024, 08:52 IST

Kerala, nation sad over Wayanad landslides, but time to move forward: Kerala CM

Kerala, nation sad over Wayanad landslides, but time to move forward: Kerala CM

Kerala, nation sad over Wayanad landslides, but time to move forward: Kerala CM

15 August 2024, 08:52 IST