Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoisted the national flag at his official residence in Delhi ahead of the Independence Day celebration at the iconic Red Fort in the National Capital.
In a statement released on Pakistan's 78th Independence Day, Shafi Burfat, Chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), has called for the recognition of August 14 as a day of enslavement rather than celebration in Pakistan.
Each time we see the Tricolour fluttering in the wind, it reminds us of the sacrifices made by countless freedom fighters and the enduring spirit of unity and diversity that binds us together.
Five years since the abrogation of Article 370, the move, which revoked the region's special status, has brought about transformative changes in Kashmir with the streets of Srinagar adorned with tricolour lighting, reflecting the region's enthusiasm for India's 78th Independence Day on Au
In the national capital, historical monuments, iconic landmarks and government buildings were lit up in the colours of the national flag to commemorate the freedom movement that led to the country's independence in 1947.
The Delhi Airport became the first Indian airport to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport status under Airport Council International's (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program on Wednesday, August 14.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy skies with a spell of light rain and thunderstorms during the morning (4:00 am to 8:00 am) and forenoon (8:00 am to 12:00 noon) over the Red Fort area during the 78th Independence Day celebrations on Thursday (August 15).
"The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has recorded its highest-ever passenger journeys on Tuesday, 13th August 2024 with 72.38 lakh passenger journeys being performed across the network," added the DMRC post.
As the Nation celebrates the 78th Independence Day on August 15, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been conferred with a total of 52 Gallantry medals, the highest among all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and state police forces as well as five Shauryas.
Amid ongoing protests over the RG Kar rape-murder case, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday demanded that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should expedite the process and ensure the hanging of the guilty by Sunday, August 18. She also urged the completion of the