Page 19 - Latest Updates on Independence Day 2024

Uphold dignity of India's democratic values: Mamata Banerjee on I-Day

Paying homage to the people who fought for India's Independence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Indians must uphold the dignity of the country's democratic values

I-Day 2022: PM Modi greets NCC cadets at Red Fort dressed traditionally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with NCC cadets dressed in traditional attire and seated in the geographical formation of the map of India in front of Red Fort's ramparts

Rahul Gandhi greets people on Independence day, share Nehru's quote

Sharing a quote from the country's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's 'Tryst with Destiny' speech, Rahul also posted a montage of pictures highlighting India's rich cultural tradition

30-feet tall mural statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Andhra's Vijaywada

The Andhra Pradesh Governor unveiled a mural statue of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on Sunday

India needs to be self-reliant, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on I-Day

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said India got freedom after a lot of struggle and it needs to be self-reliant.

Today, 'Made-in-India' guns have roared to give ceremonial salute: PM Modi

He said all Indians will get inspired and feel empowered on hearing this made-in-India gun roar

Two BSF men killed at LoC get Kirti Chakra; Shaurya Chakra to CRPF officer

Two BSF personnel who were killed thwarting separate infiltration bids along the LoC have been awarded Kirti Chakra, while a CRPF officer was given the Shaurya Chakra for eliminating a LeT operative

Delhi LG to dedicate 16 parks renamed in honour of unsung heroes on I-Day

Sixteen parks in Delhi bearing the names of several unsung heroes of the freedom struggle are slated to be dedicated by Lt Governor VK Saxena on the 76th Independence Day

'Azadi Gaurav Yatra' of Chhattisgarh Congress to culminate on I-Day

The Chhattisgarh Congress's 'Azadi Gaurav Yatra', which began on August 9 on August Kranti Diwas, will culminate in Raipur on the occasion of the Independence Day on Monday, a party functionary said

JP Nadda extends Independence Day wishes, pays tribute to freedom fighters

With India celebrating its 76th Independence Day, Bharatiya Janata Party President JP Nadda on Monday extended Independence Day wishes to all the countrymen

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoists national flag at his residence

With the nation echoing with zeal and enthusiasm on the 76th Independence Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoisted the tricolour at his residence in the national capital

Independence Day: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde hoists national flag

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hoisted the national flag on Sunday midnight in Thane city on the occasion of Independence Day

J&K: 156 cops get gallantry medals, five receive meritorious services medal

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday conferred gallantry medals to 156 policemen and meritorious services medals to five officers on the eve of the 76th Independence Day. Jammu and Kashmir UT administration has announced Jammu & Kashmir Police Medal for Gallantry and Meritorious Service. 156 Police personnel have been conferred with the Gallantry Medals and five officers have been awarded Meritorious Service Medals, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police wrote on Twitter. The police said the Jammu and Kashmir Police Medal for Meritorious Service have been conferred upon SSPs Zubair Ahmad Khan, Ramesh Kumar Angral and Mumtaz Ahmed, Inspector Showkat Ahmad Zargar and ASI Sunil Jalla. J&K DGP Dilbag Singh congratulated the awardees and their families. He also thanked Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and his administration for recognising the professionalism and dedication of JKP officers and jawans," they added.

IAF's woman pilot Deepika Misra conferred with Vayu Sena medal by President

Wing Commander Deepika Misra, a pilot of the Indian Air Force, was on Sunday conferred with the Vayu Sena medal, becoming perhaps the first woman to bag the prestigious award

Service of Army dog 'Axel', who helped kill terrorist in J&K, recognised

Two-year-old Axel's name figured in the list of the 'Mention-in-Despatches' as the government came out with the gallantry awards ahead of Independence Day

Kamal Nath compares BJP govt's 'draconian rule' to East India Company

He further said that the Congress would need support of people to "save the democracy"

I-Day: Google Doodle with kites symbolizes great heights achieved by India

Google Doodle, illustrated by Kerala-based guest artist Neethi, shows India celebrating 75 years of its Independence on August 15 with soaring kites symbolizing the country has achieved great heights

Refugees from Pakistan contributed to making of New India: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that refugees from Pakistan have immensely contributed to the making of New India

On eve of I-Day, Biden calls India and US 'indispensable partners'

US President Joe Biden on Sunday called India and the US "indispensable partners" on the eve of the 75th anniversary of India's independence

Independence Day Offer: Airtel, Jio prepaid plans, validity, and benefits

Airtel and Jio users will get great benefits, validity, and plans on the 75th Independence day of India. Read this article to know everything about plans, validity, and benefits.