Independence Day (India)
Public holiday celebrated on 15 August
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Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a public holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the day when the provisions of the Indian Independence Act, which transferred legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly, came into effect. India retained King George VI as head of state until its transition to a republic, when the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950 and replaced the dominion prefix, Dominion of India, with the enactment of the sovereign law Constitution of India. India attained independence following the independence movement noted for largely non-violent resistance and civil disobedience.
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Rajasthan: Opium, poppy husk served in Barmer govt school after Independence Day eventThe name of the school is also visible in the viral video, in which some villagers can be seen consuming drugs in the school verandah.DNA - Published | |
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Here's what you must do with the Indian National flag after Independence DayThere are several rules to follow for taking down a national flag or storing or disposing of it. These rules come under the Flag Code of India 2002.DNA - Published | |
UP: Independence Day celebrations marred by stone pelting during Tiranga Yatra in Lucknow, one injuredThe two groups had an old dispute and the ruckus had nothing to do with the Tiranga rally. Police are using video footage to identify miscreants.DNA - Published | |
PM Modi seeks people’s support in fight against graft, nepotismIn a nearly 80-minute address on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day, the PM said, “The nation should now only be setting big goals. That big goal is a developed India and nothing less.”IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi thanks world leaders for Independence Day wishesPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed his thanks to world leaders for their wishes on India's Independence Day and lauded its bilateral partnership with their countries. In a message to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Constitution dispels notion that only courts responsible for delivering justice: CJI Ramana on Independence DayThe CJI said the apex court gives strength to pursue disputes to the citizens and they know that it would stand with them when things go wrong.DNA - Published | |
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On Independence Day, Nitish says his govt aiming to provide 20 lakh jobsBihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday asserted that his new government was not only committed to fulfilling the promise of 10 lakh jobs, made by his deputy Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, but would like..IndiaTimes - Published | Priyanka Gandhi urges people to unitedly work for taking country forwardCongress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday greeted people on the country's 76th Independence Day and urged them to unitedly work to take the country forward. She made the remarks while..IndiaTimes - Published |
Judiciary, legislature, executive need to work in tandem to solve larger issues: Law minister Kiren RijijuSpeaking at the 75th Independence Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association in the apex court complex, he said it is easy to criticise or make sweeping comments against the system..IndiaTimes - Published | Home minister Amit Shah greets people on Independence DayIn a message, Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fulfilling the brave freedom fighters' dream of a strong and self-reliant India by giving paramount importance to the national interest. "It is a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Independence Day 2022: Microsoft's Bill Gates congratulates PM Modi, calls India's digital transformation inspiringBesides Microsoft's Bill Gates congratulating PM Modi, Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari also greeted India from ISS on Independence Day 2022.DNA - Published | Mangal Pandey, Chandrashekhar Azad: Red Fort walls adorned with scrolls of freedom fighters on Independence DayScrolls of several freedom fighters who gave their lives for the nation were put up on the walls of Red Fort to celebrate Independence Day 2022.DNA - Published |
PM Modi Independence Day 2022 speech: Respect women, support Nari ShaktiSpeaking at Red Fort on Independence Day 2022, PM Modi requested all to change their mentality towards our women in everyday life.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | Independence Day 2022: Know all about ATAGS, first Made in India weapons used for 21-gun salute at Red FortFor the first time ever, the ATAGS weapons were used for the 21-gun salute on Independence Day 2022, which is delivered at the Red Fort.DNA - Published |
Independence Day: From high resolution cameras to anti-drone system, check these high security arrangements at Red FortThe police have installed over 1,000 high-resolution CCTV cameras in the vicinity of the Red Fort to prevent any threat.DNA - Published | People's aspirations on rise, we can't wait anymore to fulfil them: PM ModiAddressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 76th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi said an aspirational society is very precious for any country and in India, people's aspirations are..IndiaTimes - Published |
Independence Day 2022 latest updates: Delhi Metro timings, parking and traffic advisory for TODAYIndependence Day 2022: ITO and Lal Quila Metro Stations have been closed till further instructions due to security reasons.DNA - Published | India needs to be self-reliant: RSS chief Mohan BhagwatAddressing a gathering at the RSS headquarters in Nagpur after hoisting the national flag on India's 76th Independence Day, Bhagwat said the country will give the message of peace to the world. He also..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tricolour turban, dapper blue jacket: PM Modi's outfit for Independence Day 2022 address decodedPM Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on the morning of August 15 to mark the celebrations of Independence Day 2022.DNA - Published | Made-in-India gun used for 1st time for ceremonial salute at Red Fort on Independence DayIndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi goes old school, ditches teleprompter for Independence Day speechOn the occasion of 76th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi went old school in his customary address to the countrymen where he used paper notes for his speech in the national capital on..IndiaTimes - Published | Independence Day 2022: 12 key highlights from PM Modi's speechFrom Amrit Kaal to Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day 2022 speech has many notable points.DNA - Published |
Independence Day 2022: Know PM Modi's 5 pledges to fulfill freedom fighters' vision for India by 2047PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the historic Red Fort in Delhi on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day on August 15.DNA - Published | Independence Day speech: PM Modi lauds people for coming together to fight Covid-19Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded citizens of the country for coming together in the fight against Covid-19, and said India has administered a record 200 crore vaccine doses in a time-bound..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi remembers Nehru, Savarkar, Lohia in his Independence Day speechIndiaTimes - Published | Independence Day 2022: How to respectfully dispose of Tricolour after 15 August celebration? National Flag rules15 August 2022, Independence Day 2022: What to do with National Flag after the celebrations.DNA - Published |
Independence Day speech: This Amrit Kaal, every Indian aspiring to see fast progress of new India, PM Modi saysIndiaTimes - Published | 76th Independence Day speech: PM Modi says time to step towards new direction with new resolveIndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi wears white safa with tricolour stripes, long trail on 76th Independence DayIn line with the "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav" celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to wear a white safa with tricolour stripes and a long trail for his 76th Independence Day look. Prime..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi's Independence Day speech: Key pointsIndiaTimes - Published |
Independence Day 2022: Google Doodle celebrates the tradition of kite flyingGoogle Doodle: The country has emerged stronger in the post-Covid era that has been wreaking havoc since March, 2020.DNA - Published | India set to celebrate 76th Independence Day; PM Modi to address nation for 9th time from Red FortIndia is all decked up to celebrate its 76th Independence Day on August 15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will first hoist the 'Tiranga' at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi. Continuing with the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Independence Day 2022: Google doodle with kites symbolizes great heights achieved by India in 75 yearsIndiaTimes - Published | 'Jawaharlal Nehru not a freedom fighter but Savarkar is': How national flag ad in Karnataka triggered rowAn advertisement ahead of Independence Day 2022 celebrations in Karnataka triggered a massive row between Congress and the BJP.DNA - Published |
Independence Day 2022: Indian Railways to hold heritage run of 167-year-old steam engineThe first heritage run was conducted on August 15, 2010, from Chennai Central Railway Station to Avadi with two coaches.DNA - Published | Independence Day 2022: PM Modi to address nation for 9th straight time today, big announcements likelyJust like every year, the prime minister's speech is expected to cover topics ranging from India's industrial development to self-reliance projects.DNA - Published |
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