Independence Day
- Photos
In pics – 78th Independence day celebrations
Kochi: Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command Vice Admiral V Srinivas reviews parade at the Southern Naval Command on the 78th Independence Day, in Kochi, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (PTI Photo) Kolkata:…
- India
India gears up for 78th Independence Day amid high security
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation on Thursday in celebrating India’s 78th Independence Day from the historic Red Fort in Delhi. The Prime Minister will unfurl the national…
- India
For first time, tricolour to be hoisted in 13 villages of Naxalite-hit region
Raipur: Thirteen remote villages located in the Naxalite-hit Bastar region of Chhattisgarh will witness hoisting of the national flag for the first time on the Independence Day on Thursday, police said. Setting…
- India
Man detained in Ahmedabad for threatening bomb blast on Independence Day
Ahmedabad: A 24-year-old man was detained by the Ahmedabad crime branch on Wednesday after he allegedly called up the city police control room and threatened to trigger a bomb blast on Independence…
- Photos
In pics: Har Ghar Tiranga rally
Dhanbad: Security personnel take part in a bike rally under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign ahead of Independence Day, in Dhanbad, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo) Hyderabad: School students take part in…
- Photos
Security ahead of Independence Day in Delhi
New Delhi: A security official stands guard at the Red Fort premises ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) New Delhi: Security personnel…
- Photos
Independence Day celebrations rehearsal
Kolkata: Tableau of West Bengal Government’s development projects passes through the Red Road during full dress rehearsal for the 78th Independence Day celebrations, in Kolkata, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo) New…
- India
President’s Medal for Gallantry for UP cops who eliminated Atiq Ahmed’s son, shooter
Lucknow: The police officers who neutralised gangster-turned-politician late Atiq Ahmed’s son Asad Ahmed and shooter Mohammad Ghulam, will be awarded the President’s Medal for Gallantry. This medal will be presented on August…
- India
Manish Sisodia’s ‘padyatra’ postponed
New Delhi: The AAP on Wednesday postponed senior leader Manish Sisodia’s ‘padyatra’ to August 16 following a Delhi Police advice against holding it on the eve of Independence Day due to security…
- India
1,037 police medals for central and state forces announced on I-Day eve
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday announced service medals for 1,037 police personnel of various central and state forces on the eve of Independence Day. According to a Union Home Ministry statement,…
- Kashmir
High alert, multi-tier security in J&K ahead of Independence Day
Srinagar: A multi-layered security system based on human and technical surveillance has been put in place in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure smooth, peaceful and incident-free 78th Independence Day celebrations, said officials…
- Hyderabad
Slaughterhouses, beef shops in Hyderabad to remain shut on I-Day
Hyderabad: In view of Independence Day, all cattle slaughterhouses as well as retail beef shops will remain closed within the limits of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). GHMC Commissioner Amrapali Kata…
- Photos
Preps ahead of Independence Day celebrations
New Delhi: Preparations underway at Red Fort for Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) New Delhi: NSG commandos deployed at Red Fort as part…
- Kashmir
Tiranga rallies organised across Kashmir ahead of Independence Day
Srinagar: Tiranga rallies were taken out in several districts of the Kashmir valley on Saturday ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, officials said. As part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, Tiranga…