Independence Day
- Andhra Pradesh
Ahead of Independence Day, TTD appeals aged, infants, differently-abled to avoid Tirumala
Tirumala: With a series of holidays set to begin from August 11 to 15, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) authorities are anticipating a heavy influx of pilgrims to the hilltop shrine of…
- Telangana
Telangana launches distribution of 1.20 cr national flags
Hyderabad: As part of the celebrations to mark 75 years of India’s Independence, the government of Telangana on Tuesday began the distribution of 1.20 crore national flags. Authorities in all 33 districts of…
- Bangalore
Idgah Maidan row to resurface as Karnataka civic agency says its govt property
Bengaluru: The Wakf board on Sunday said it was preparing for a legal battle after the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) declared that Idgah Maidan belonged to the Revenue Department. Objecting to…
- India
Militant outfits call for I-Day boycott in 5 NE states
Guwahati: Banned militant outfits United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) and a Yung Aug-led faction of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagalim (Khaplang) have called for a ‘total boycott’ of the celebrations…
- India
UP: Headmaster asks money for I-Day celebrations, suspended
Hathras: A primary school headmaster in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district has been suspended for allegedly asking students to pay money for the national flag and to celebrate the country’s 75th Independence Day. The…
- Business
Reliance Jio may launch 5G services in India on Independence Day
New Delhi: As the race to launch 5G services for millions of smartphone and internet users take steam, Reliance Jio may launch its 5G services on August 15. Earlier this week, Akash…
- Delhi
Delhi Police to install over 1,000 CCTVs for Independence Day security
New Delhi: Amid threats from various terror organizations warning of disrupting the Independence Day celebrations, the Delhi Police has decided to install more than 1,000 Internet Protocol (IP) based CCTV cameras in…
- Entertainment
Big B to Prabhas, stars feature in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ anthem video
Mumbai: To celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of India’s people, culture and achievements, the Ministry of Culture posted the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ anthem video featuring famous…
- Photos
Preparation for Independence Day
Bikaner: A Rajasthani artist performs as part of ‘Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav’ celebration, ahead of the Independence Day, in Bikaner, Sunday, July 31, 2022. (PTI Photo) Bikaner: Security personnel hold the tricolor…
- Telangana
Telangana govt to distribute 1.20 crore national flags for I-Day celebrations
Hyderabad: Ahead of the country’s 75th Independence Day celebrations, the Telangana government has decided to celebrate “Swatantra Bharatha Vajrotsava Dwi Saptaham” for two weeks, seven days before and the same number of…
- Delhi
Flying articles banned in Delhi ahead of Independence Day
New Delhi: In a bid to avoid terror strikes and aby untoward incidents, Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Friday prohibited flying of various sub-conventional aerial platforms like para-gliders, UAVs, hot air…
- Telangana
Telangana to hold exhibitions for innovators in districts on Aug 15
Hyderabad: Telangana Minister for IT and Industries, KT Rama Rao on Friday launched the poster of ‘Intinta Innovator Exhibition 2022’ along with 10 Rural Innovators. The programme aims to scout for individuals…
- India
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav coin series launched by Narendra Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a special series of coins that are also ‘visually impaired friendly’. The coins of Re 1, Rs 2, 5, 10 and 20 denominations will…