India

Diaspora celebrates India’s I-Day with distinct flavor of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav


The Consulate General of India, New York, celebrated the 76th Independence Day of India on August 15, 2022, at the Consulate in the presence of members of the community, including State Senator, New York Kevin Thomas, the first Indian-American State Senator in New York. During the program, Consul General conferred the Azadi ka Amrit...

I-Day


From posing with the tricolor to taking out a Tiranga march, patriotic fervor ran high among people in the BJP-ruled states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and northeastern states of Sikkim and Nagaland People in Dehradun participate in the #HarGharTiranga campaign by taking out a 750 feet Tiranga Rally. An Independence Day celebration at Sikkim's Namchi Bhaichung...

In the Gulf, workers and diplomats celebrate Independence Day


New Delhi: Thousands of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) across the Gulf proudly celebrated India's Independence Day, amid the unfurling of the tricolour and distribution of sweets. The commemoration of Independence Day and flag hoisting is customary at Indian missions. However, the display of tricolour has assumed special significance this year as it has docked with the...

Punjab CM asks people to wage war against social maladies


Ludhiana: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called upon people to join hands and wage a war against social maladies like unemployment, corruption, communalism and social discrimination to realise the dreams of our freedom fighters and make a 'Rangla' Punjab. Addressing a gathering at the state-level function to mark Independence Day at Guru Nanak Stadium here,...

20 lakh jobs for Bihar youth: Nitish Kumar


Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced 20 lakh jobs to the youths of the state during his Independence Day speech here. After hoisting the national flag at the historic Gandhi Maidan here, Kumar addressed the gathering and said that he was 'wishing not only to give 10 lakh jobs but he wants to double...

Modi at Red Fort


Modi was welcomed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other dignitaries. PM inspecting the Guard of Honor at Red Fort. Modi enjoys cultural dance after addressing the nation.

PM Modi hits out at ‘parivaarwaad, bhai-bhatijawad’


New Delhi: As India celebrated 75 years of Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the Tricolor at the Red Fort and addressed the nation on the occasion. While addressing the nation for the ninth time from the historic ramparts of Red Fort, Prime Minister Modi hit out at the 'parivaarwad' and 'bhai-batijawad' in his speech...

7,500 sq ft tricolor displayed at Dal Lake


Srinagar: A 7,500 square feet National Flag was displayed at the Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Dal Lake and saluted the Tricolour displayed on the banks of Dal Lake at SKICC. "It was a joyous moment for me to salute our beloved Tricolor," he said. The Lt Governor said...

Har Ghar Tiranga generates Rs 500 crore biz, over 30 crore flags sold


New Delhi: The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has generated business of Rs 500 crore with over 30 crore flags sold this year, according to the traders’ body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). The campaign was launched on July 22 to encourage people to hoist or display the national flag...