Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

Why patrons of Kashmiriyat don’t want ‘Ishwar with Allah’ in Kashmiri schools

For Kashmir-based Islamists, who repeatedly invoke India’s Constitution and constitutionalism and often swear by secularism, Kashmiriyat is a one-way street. Syncretism is good till Islamic identity remains supreme

'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations to take place at US Capitol

The event being organised by 75 Indian-American organisations will showcase India's culture and heritage while remembering the heroes of the Indian freedom struggle

Digital connectivity brought new dawn in Northeast, says PM Modi

Highlighting increasing digital connectivity in remote parts of the country, the PM spoke about the remote Jorsing village in Arunachal Pradesh getting 4G internet services from Independence Day

PM Modi to watch special screening of 'Swaraj' series that depicts freedom struggle

Swaraj is a 75-episode serial presenting the glorious history of the freedom struggle and lesser-known tales about Indian history. It has been made by Doordarshan

'Tiranga' hoisted at ASI monuments to flutter permanently, except at sites with unlit flagpoles

The national flag was hoisted at 150 heritage sites across India on Independence Day. ASI officials said installation of flagpoles at these sites has been done 'in consonance with the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act'

Har Ghar Tiranga: National flags worth over Rs 60 crore procured via Government e-Marketplace portal from 1 July-15 Aug

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was launched on 9 August 2016 by the commerce ministry to create an open and transparent procurement platform for government buyers

Kashmir has moved on from strikes and stone pelting: J&K LG Sinha

'We have launched the final and decisive assault on terrorism. The 1.30 crore people of Jammu and Kashmir should lend their voice in support of these efforts', Sinha said addressing the 76th Independence Day celebrations at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium here.

Google launches special doodle inspired by kite-flying to mark India's 76th Independence anniversary

The artwork, made by a Kerala-based artist Neethi, shows a woman making kites and youngsters engaged in flying kites, a tradition in India to celebrate the Independence day

PM Modi greets citizens on 76th Independence Day

As India celebrates its 76th Independence day on 15 August 2022, PM Modi is scheduled to address the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort shortly on the occasion

Indian mountaineer takes tricolour to Europe's highest peak on Independence Day

Indian mountaineer Bhawna Dehariya on Monday unfurled the tricolour on 5,642-metre-high Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, to mark India's 76th Independence Day