Page 18 - Latest Updates on Independence Day 2024

Tricolour is symbol of self-awareness: Fadnavis during 'Tiranga Padyatra'

"The tricolour is not just a flag, but a symbol of our 'atmabhan' (self-awareness). Our soldiers get inspiration from the tricolour while fighting for the country," Fadnavis said.

I-Day: 7,000 invitees expected at Red Fort, Delhi Police beefs ups security

A multi-layered security cover has been put in place and FRS cameras installed at the entry point of the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Independence Day

EAM S Jaishankar leads 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign in Karnataka

Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday took part in a Prabhat Pheri', a morning march, in Ramanagara district to spread awareness about the Centre's Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign

Full dress rehearsals for Independence Day celebrations done at Red Fort

The campaign initiated as part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav,' to commemorate India's 75th anniversary of independence will run till August 15

Independence Day celebrations: BJP leaders join 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign

BJP leaders including Union ministers joined the "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign across the country as the three-day exercise began to mark the 75th anniversary of India's independence.

Har Ghar Tiranga campaign: Home Minister Shah hoists tricolour at residence

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday hoisted the tricolour at his residence here as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign and asked citizens to do the same.

Gates at 4 Delhi Metro stations closed due to I-Day dress rehearsal

Several gates at four Delhi Metro stations have been closed till 11 AM on Saturday due to Independence Day dress rehearsal, the DMRC said. These stations are: ITO, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid and Delhi Gate. "Security Update Due to Independence Day dress rehearsal, the following gates are closed till 1100 hrs - At ITO gate no 1, 2 & 3 are closed - At Lalquila gate no 4 is closed - At Jama Masjid gate no 3 & 4 are closed - At Delhi Gate gate no 1, 4 & 5 are closed," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) tweeted. "All stations are open and other gates can be used for entry/exit," it said in another tweet. The DMRC on Friday had said parking facilities will not be available at its stations from 6 AM on Sunday till 2 PM on August 15 in view of the security measures adopted on the occasion of Independence Day. However, the Metro train services will continue to run as usual, it had said. At present, DMRC is handling operations and maintenance of the over 390 km network, comprising .

India at 75: Much of India's institutional arrangement is for show only

Even after 75 years, India remains politically feudal and colonial bureaucratically

Independence Day celebrations: 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign kicks off today

The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and to hoist it to mark the 75th year of India's independence kicked off today

10 mn students sing patriotic songs to set world record in Rajasthan

Nearly 10 million school children in Rajasthan created a world record by singing patriotic songs at the same time under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' campaign

75th Independence Day: Retailers look to end season sales on a high

Some offering discounts up to 75%, keeping up with the 75th Independence Day theme

Delhi Police recovers over 2,200 live cartridges ahead of I-Day

The two men were identified as Ajmal Khan and Rashid

Independence Day: Centre issues advisory to states over Covid protocols

Ministry of Home Affairs advisory comes at a time when India is reporting over 15,000 Covid-19 cases each day

I-Day celebrations: Delhi Metro to continue operations; DMRC bars parking

Along with the restrictions imposed by DMRC, Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday also issued an advisory related to the routes that will remain close on Independence Day

Jammu and Kashmir L-G flags off 'Har Ghar Tiranga' rally at Dal Lake

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' rally at the Dal Lake here on Friday.

India at 75: How did India adopt the Tricolour as its national flag?

Tricolour has evolved over several decades. The Indian flag is said to have been designed for the first time by Sister Nivedita; however, its present form was designed by Pingali Venkayya

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

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

One who feels for India will hoist tricolour, says Uttarakhand BJP chief

Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt said his demand for photos of houses which have not hoisted the national flag was only meant for party workers and not for the general public

India at 75: Here's how you can celebrate Independence Day long weekend

Independence Day, celebrated every 15th of August, falls on a Monday this year, serving as the ultimate long-weekend opportunity to explore and dwell in the rich culture of the country