The parade was attended by several dignitaries like Congressperson Shri Thanedar, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Member of Parliament Satnam Singh Sandhu.
From breaking Dahi Handis in Mumbai to offering prayers at ancient temples in Mathura, the day saw lakhs of devotees coming together to mark the festival with great enthusiasm. The celebrations were not limited to India alone, as devotees in Bangladesh also joined in the festivities, making
"The speciality of today's Dahi Handi program is that they have made two 'Sudarshan Chakras' and this is a symbol of what PM Modi said that a 'Suraksha Kavach' will be made by taking inspiration from Lord Krishna...My heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the devotees on the occas
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 became extra special this year as Aamir Khan, on Saturday morning, hoisted the Indian national flag as part of the IFFM Independence Day Celebrations at Fed Square.
The Indian Consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, held the 79th Independence Day celebrations, which was the first-ever official Independence Day event hosted by the Consulate in Newcastle, as per an official statement.
On Friday, the post-match celebrations were electric, as the new addition to the league, Vedanta Leopards, revelled in their consecutive victories and were joined by team owner Ankit Agarwal on courtside.
India's flag was hoisted atop Seattle's Space Needle for the first time to mark the 79th Independence Day. The Consulate hosted cultural performances and community events, while several US dignitaries attended. Iconic Seattle buildings were lit in tricolours, and August 15 was officially