August 15

Massachusetts declares August 15 as 'India Day' to honour Indian diaspora

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has declared August 15 as India Day, recognising the contributions made by the Indian diaspora to the state, and urged residents to participate fittingly in observance. In a proclamation issued on August 1, the governor also recognised the vital role played by community organisations and advocates in fostering civic engagement, cultural exchange and mutual understanding through its annual Independence-Day celebrations and community-service efforts. A similar proclamation was also issued by Michelle Wu, the Mayor of Boston, declaring August 15 as India Day. She also welcomed the opening of the new Indian Consulate in Boston and celebrated the visit of INS Sudarshini at the SAILBOSTON-250 event. The proclamation issued by the Massachusetts governor said August 15, 2026, will mark the 79th anniversary of India's independence from British colonial rule in 1947, a historic moment that laid the foundation for the world's largest democracy. It noted tha

Bank holidays in August 2026: Banks to stay closed for 14 days; check list

Bank branches will mark many holidays throughout Aug 2026. Independence Day on Aug 15 will cause nationwide bank shutdowns. Several state-specific festivals depend upon regional

Happy Independence Day 2025: Wishes to celebrate 79th Independence Day

India's 79th Independence Day will be celebrated on Friday, Aug 15, 2025. PM Modi will deliver his Independence Day speech at 7:30 am at the Red Fort in New Delhi with heartfelt wishes and greetings

7 police personnel punished as dummy bomb goes undetected in Red Fort drill

According to Delhi Police, seven police personnel, including constables and head constables, deployed for the security of the Red Fort, have been suspended 'due to negligence' in security

Independence Day 2023: The day India gained independence from the British

India is celebrating its 76th Independence Day this year. The day will begin with Prime Minister's speech from Red Fort, where he will talk about the nation's progress and goals

Freedom from freebies must not come from judicial diktat or executive fiat

The Supreme Court should stick to its normal posture of not getting embroiled in political thickets

PM Modi to address nation on 76th Independence Day; heavy security in place

As India celebrates its 76th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday address the nation from the historic Red Fort, which is under a hawk-eyed vigil

Union tourism secy urges all to visit National War Memorial in 'Amrit Kaal'

As India celebrates 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', everyone should visit the National War Memorial to pay tributes to the soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice: Union Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh

'Shameful' to extract price of 'Tiranga' from poor's food: Varun Gandhi

BJP MP Varun Gandhi alleged that ration card holders are being forced to buy the national flag

Govt urges states to actively encourage all to hoist tricolour on Aug 13-15

Centre has urged the states to actively encourage the people to put up the national flag atop their houses on Independence Day under 'Har Ghar Tiranga' as a mark of gratitude to national heroes

India at 75: Here are some do's and don'ts about hoisting the Tricolour

As people participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day, this is what the Flag Code of India lets you do

Indian Consulate in New York, IAAC to host Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

Specially-curated cultural and artistic events, including a concert headlined by Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and a photo exhibition by celebrated photographer Steve McCurry

India at 75: How was August 15 chosen as India's Independence Day?

From 1930 till 1947, India celebrated January 26 as its Independence Day. It was changed to August 15 in 1947. Here is why

Boston to mark India's 75th year of Independence with 2-day extravaganza

In one-of-its-kind celebrations, India's 75th anniversary Independence will be observed in Boston with participation from 32 countries and will feature an airplane carrying a 220-feet US-India flag

75 years of Independence: No holiday in Uttar Pradesh on Aug 15 this year

For the first time, schools, colleges, universities, government, non-government offices and most importantly, markets will remain open on Independence Day

Unique ID, data privacy give strength to Centre's digital health mission

Digitised health records could help collate and analyse data in a more comprehensive and 'real time' manner for policymaking

Nationalism a show-stopper on I-Day after govt scraps J&K's special status

Crowd-sourced wish list for the PM speech is not vocal on economic slowdown

Govt to mark 'Sankalp Parva' on Aug 15, urge people to build a new India

The govt has asked people to take a pledge to create an India that is strong, prosperous, inclusive