Independence Day
- Middle East
Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up in Indian tricolour on I-Day
Abu Dhabi: Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest edifice, was emblazoned with the colours of the Indian national flag to celebrate the country’s Independence Day on Tuesday, August 15. In a video shared…
- Photos
In pics: Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort
New Delhi: Preperations in place at the Red Fort ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address on the country’s 77th Independence Day, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist…
- Photos
77th Independence Day celebrations
Lakshadweep: Indian Navy personnel perform underwater Tiranga Demo on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day, Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023. (PTI Photo) Port Blair: Navy personnel celebrate the 77th Independence Day at…
- Telangana
Telangana CM awards Jr Lineman Md Rahman for risking life to restore power
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Tuesday felicitated a Junior Lineman from Jangaon district who risked his life for the restoration of power supply to villages hit by massive flood…
- India
UAE astronaut Al Neyadi greets Indians on I-Day from space
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi congratulated Indians on the 77th Independence Day with a photo of the country from the International Space Station (ISS) at an altitude…
- India
Dalit sarpanch not allowed to hoist flag in Madhya Pradesh
A Dalit village sarpanch in Madhya Pradesh’s Datia district was allegedly prevented from hoisting the national flag during an Independence day function. "I am a Chamar, so I was not allowed to…
- India
India will be a developed nation by 2047: PM Modi in I-Day speech
New Delhi: When India celebrates 100 years of freedom in 2047, it will be a developed nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, exhorting 140 crore Indians not to pause or…
- Delhi
CJI Chandrachud announces plan to expand Supreme Court building
New Delhi: On the occasion of Independence Day, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Tuesday said the apex court was planning to expand its building. Celebrating Independence Day at the Supreme…
- News
Independent India’s desired goals yet to be achieved: Telangana CM KCR
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuesday said though the country has made considerable progress post-Independence, it has not yet realized the expected goals. Speaking after hoisting the National Flag…
- Andhra Pradesh
AP demonstrated true meaning of gram swaraj: CM YS Jagan
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday said the true meaning of gram swaraj was demonstrated by his government through its initiatives, welfare schemes and reforms in…
- India
Modi aims third term in office – Here’s list of Indian PMs, their term of office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday, asserted that he would return to power in 2024. ”…
- India
India celebrates Independence Day: Here’s a list of important Muslim freedom fighters
In the Indian freedom struggle, though, Muslim freedom fighters played a predominant role, right-wing organisations are trying to erase their history. In view of it, it is essential to know the important…