Independence Day
- India
‘Good morning’ in Haryana schools to be replaced by ‘Jai Hind’
Chandigarh: ‘Good morning’ is set to be replaced by ‘Jai Hind’ in all Haryana schools from this Independence Day onwards, according to a government circular. The move, initiated by the Haryana government,…
- India
BJP to launch ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign across country ahead of Independence Day
New Delhi: The BJP is set to launch the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign across the country next week following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for organising the event ahead of Independence Day.…
- India
Atishi to hoist flag at I-Day event, Kejriwal writes to LG; rule doesn’t allow, says BJP
New Delhi: Jailed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to the lieutenant governor, saying cabinet minister Atishi will hoist the national flag in his place at the Delhi government’s Independence Day function,…
- Middle East
UAE to celebrate Philippines 126th independence anniversary on June 9
The “Emirates Loves the Philippines” social media page, will host a massive celebration for the Filipino community in the UAE at the Dubai World Trade Centre on June 9. The event marks…
- World
Malaysia celebrates 66th Independence Day
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia on Thursday celebrated its 66th Independence Day with parades, fireworks and large scale gatherings under the theme of unifying ties between the nation’s diverse groups. Shortly after midnight on…
- India
Gauhati HC acquits six convicts in 2004 I-Day blast case
Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court on Thursday overturned the 2019 verdict of an Assam court by acquitting all six convicts in the 2004 Independence Day Dhemaji bomb blast case of all charges.…
- India
Manipur govt seeks report over display of firearms at ‘unofficial’ I-Day parade
Imphal: The Manipur government has sought a report from the Churachandpur deputy commissioner and superintendent of police over the display of sophisticated firearms by a group of people at an “unofficial” Independence Day…
- India
Hate speeches, calls for violence stain I-Day fete at many places
The country marked the 77th Independence Day enthusiastically on Tuesday, August 15. Meanwhile, several video clips surfaced on social media unambiguously showing hate speech being delivered against the Muslim community in several…
- World
Pakistan’s Baloch, Sindhi communities knock on Sunak’s door for diplomatic intervention
New Delhi: On Pakistan’s Independence Day on August 14, dozens of Baloch and Sindhi people protested in the heart of touristy London against “artificial country Pakistan” and its abuse of ethnic minorities.…
- Tollywood News
Ram Charan’s wife Upasana shares pictures from daughter Klin Kaara’s first Independence Day celebration
Mumbai: Actor Ram Charan’s wife Upasana Konidela on Tuesday shared a couple of pictures from her newborn daughter Klin Kaara Konidela’s first Independence Day celebration. Taking to Instagram, Upasana shared the pictures…
- Middle East
Israel unveils Indian-Jewish Cultural Square on India’s I-Day
Eilat: Celebrating India’s 77th Independence Day, an Indian-Jewish Cultural Square was inaugurated in Eilat city in Israel, dedicated to the strong “civilisational bond” between the two countries built on “centuries of shared…
- Bollywood
Shilpa Shetty shuts down trolls over flag-hoisting controversy
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s celebration of India’s 77th Independence Day sparked a social media frenzy. Shilpa found herself in the middle of a controversy after sharing a touching video of…
- World
Minnesota Governor proclaims August 15 as ‘India Day’
New York: To mark India’s 77th Independence Day, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz proclaimed August 15, 2023, as “India Day” in the state. In the proclamation, he called India the largest democracy in…
- Middle East
Israeli city unveils Indian-Jewish Cultural Square on India’s 77th Independence Day
Eilat: Celebrating India’s 77th Independence Day, an Indian-Jewish Cultural Square was inaugurated in Eilat city in Israel, dedicated to the strong “civilisational bond” between the two countries built on “centuries of shared…
- Hyderabad
Watch: Asaduddin Owaisi vrooms on bike in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi celebrated Independence Day in his own style by riding his motorbike. With two national flags fixed to the handle of his Triumph Cruiser, the…
