Page 21 - Latest Updates on Independence Day 2024

75 years of Independence: Why did Britain agree to leave India?

How did India manage to shake off centuries of British rule, and why, after so many years, did Britain agree to leave India so quickly? Watch the video to know.

PM using traumatic partition events as fodder for political battles: Cong

Congress alleged that the real intent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mark August 14 as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is to use the traumatic events as fodder for his current political battles

INS Satpura to conduct 75-lap 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Run' at San Diego

Dedicated to 75 stalwarts of India's Freedom Struggle, INS Satpura will conduct a 75-lap "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Run" at San Diego US Navy Base on August 15

I-Day: 1,082 police personnel given medals for gallantry, good service

A total of 1,082 police personnel from CAPFs and state forces have been awarded various categories of service medals, including for gallant action, on the occasion of Independence Day, an official statement said Sunday. The decorations include 347 police medal for gallantry (PMG), 87 President's police medal for distinguished service and 648 police medals for meritorious service. Out of the 347 gallantry awards, 204 personnel are being awarded for their gallant action in Jammu and Kashmir, 80 for displaying bravery in Left Wing Extremism or Naxal violence affected areas and 14 personnel for showing bravery in North-East Region, the Union home ministry said. The maximum gallantry medals at 109 have been received by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) followed by 108 to the J&K Police, 19 to the Border Security Force (BSF) and six each to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). Among the state police forces, 42 gallantry medals have been given to ...

Telangana's Mahatma Gandhi temple sees increase in number of 'devotees'

As patriotic fervour grips the country on the eve of its 75th year of independence, there has been a marked increase in the footfalls to a temple for Mahatma Gandhi in a village in Telangana

Har Ghar Tiranga: Tricolour to fly atop temples in Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura

All temples in Ayodhya, Kashi and Mathura will unfurl the Tricolour at the temples on Monday to mark 75 years of Independence

Latest news LIVE updates: Prez Murmu to address nation today on I-day eve

Here are the latest updates from across the globe

President Droupadi Murmu to address the nation on Independence Day eve

The address will be broadcast from 7 pm on the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi followed by the English version

Overjoyed, proud of amazing response to 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was overjoyed and proud of the amazing response to the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement

Subhas Sarkar accuses WB govt of 'not allowing' him to hoist national flag

MoS Subhas Sarkar alleged that he was "not allowed" by the Bengal govt to hoist the national flag at a correctional home in Paschim Medinipur district as part of the Centre's 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'

Tricolour to be unfurled at 130 archaeological sites in country: Minister

"India is the country where the highest amount of foodgrain was distributed free during the coronavirus-induced pandemic," Union minister G Kishan Reddy said.

BJP-RSS hiding dark pages of its past through tricolour campaign: Akhilesh

He also alleged that the BJP was hell-bent upon destroying the sanctity of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark 75 years of India's independence.

Prez Murmu to deliver maiden address to nation on eve of Independence Day

The president's address will be broadcast from 7 PM on the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi followed by the English version.

India at 75: Horlicks to Maggi - 10 unforgettable brands we grew up with

While some brands have braved the challenges of time, a few have become distant memories of simpler days. Some have reinvented themselves. Here's a look at 10 brands we have grown up with

Congress should put out pictures of its leaders hoisting tiranga: BJP

Congress general secretary raised the issue and alleged that the milestone occasion has been reduced to "glorifying the sarvagyaani", an apparent swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India at 75: Here's how much our per capita income has zoomed since 1950

Since 1950, India's per capita income (PCI) has jumped over 500 times. In 1950, it stood at Rs 265, and increased to Rs 1,28,829 in 2020-21

DMRC hoists flags at 23 stations under Har Ghar Tiranga campaign: Officials

DMRC chief Vikas Kumar hoisted the tricolour at the site of INA metro station in presence of the general public, passengers and other senior officials and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

Tricolour is symbol of self-awareness: Fadnavis during 'Tiranga Padyatra'

"The tricolour is not just a flag, but a symbol of our 'atmabhan' (self-awareness). Our soldiers get inspiration from the tricolour while fighting for the country," Fadnavis said.

I-Day: 7,000 invitees expected at Red Fort, Delhi Police beefs ups security

A multi-layered security cover has been put in place and FRS cameras installed at the entry point of the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Independence Day

EAM S Jaishankar leads 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign in Karnataka

Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday took part in a Prabhat Pheri', a morning march, in Ramanagara district to spread awareness about the Centre's Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign