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Page 19 - Latest Updates on Independence Day

Odisha govt to distribute 30 million national flags free of cost to people

Odisha Government has decided to distribute the 30 lakh national flag to the people of Odisha free of cost to celebrate the country's 75th anniversary of Independence.

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 8:58 AM IST

Volume IconWhat are the dos and don'ts of hoisting the Tricolour?

India will celebrate 75 years of independence this Monday. From WhatsApp profile pictures to road crossings, tricolors are flying everywhere. Do you know about the rules governing the national flag?

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

Change of Guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan not to take place tomorrow

The Change of Guard ceremony will not take place this Saturday on the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan due to the preparations related to the Independence Day celebrations, an official release said

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 6:56 AM IST

India holds world's highest rate of recognising start-ups per day

Currently, there are 75,000 start-ups in the country, which coincides with the 75th year of independence

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 6:53 AM IST

India at 75: Personalities, brands, markets - A look back into the future

The platinum jubilee of Independence is a good time to recall how far we've come as a country and tip our hat to the businesses and innovations that have shaped this journey

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 11:08 AM IST

India at 75: 18 biggest moments for Indian markets from 1947 to 1993

From the enactment of the capital control Act to the recognition of the BSE as a stock exchange and the infamous Harshad Mehta scam, here are the 18 biggest events for stock markets from 1947 to 1993

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 2:53 PM IST

India at 75: 16 events that impacted Indian markets between 2003 and 2014

From the shift of Sensex to a free-float methodology to the great fall after global financial crisis of 2008-09, and recovery afterwards, here are 16 biggest events for stock markets from 2003 to 2014

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 3:12 PM IST

India at 75: Chelpark and 14 other brands that will take you back in time

Some taglines have made us laugh. Some jingles have made us sing along. Some mascots have endeared themselves to us for a lifetime. Let's look at 15 such brands

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 1:29 PM IST

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Goa govt to felicitate freedom fighters today

The Goa government will on Thursday felicitate freedom fighters who fought for the liberation of the state, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

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Updated On : 11 Aug 2022 | 9:17 AM IST

Union tourism secy urges all to visit National War Memorial in 'Amrit Kaal'

As India celebrates 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', everyone should visit the National War Memorial to pay tributes to the soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice: Union Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh

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Updated On : 11 Aug 2022 | 6:31 AM IST

Har Ghar Tiranga: Cost and places from where you can buy Indian Flag

The Har Ghar Tiranga initiative by the Government of India is all set to become a national mass movement. How much does a Tiranga cost, and where and how can you buy it for your home?

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 4:48 PM IST

'Shameful' to extract price of 'Tiranga' from poor's food: Varun Gandhi

BJP MP Varun Gandhi alleged that ration card holders are being forced to buy the national flag

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 1:42 PM IST

Reliance Jio Prepaid Plan, Independence Day Offer: Free perks worth Rs 3000

Reliance Jio announced the Independence Day Prepaid Plan at Rs 2,999 per year, with benefits worth Rs 3,000. Read this article to know what to expect and how you can avail yourself of these benefits

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 1:55 PM IST

Govt urges states to actively encourage all to hoist tricolour on Aug 13-15

Centre has urged the states to actively encourage the people to put up the national flag atop their houses on Independence Day under 'Har Ghar Tiranga' as a mark of gratitude to national heroes

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 12:26 PM IST

Mission to make 5,000 Khadi national flags for free distribution on I-Day

Atleast five village panchayats in Tamil Nadu would fly the Khadi national flags exclusively produced by the Avvai Ashram of the Gandhigram Trust in Sivasailam, this Independence Day.

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 11:19 AM IST

India at 75: A journey from growing more food to smartly growing it

Unless policies are pursued to address all the problems facing Indian agriculture holistically, the sector would find it difficult to meet the challenges of a new India

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Updated On : 11 Aug 2022 | 11:58 PM IST

India at 75: How strong infrastructure holds the key to unlock bight future

Ambitious plans like the bullet train, 5G telecom network, and several more will be instrumental in shaping a better future, covering a major portion of the population

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 9:56 AM IST

India at 75: What's the way ahead for govt on privatisation, asset sales

While the govt has secured a big win by privatising Air India, it is still far from its initial goal of privatising majority of PSUs

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Updated On : 11 Aug 2022 | 12:23 AM IST

India at 75: Here are some do's and don'ts about hoisting the Tricolour

As people participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day, this is what the Flag Code of India lets you do

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 9:33 AM IST

India at 75: Prudent public finance policy still remains a challenge

Among other things, making the direct tax regime less confusing and bringing in expenditure reform are crucial challenges for the central government

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2022 | 10:18 AM IST