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Hours after earthquake in Indonesia, Indian Embassy raises flag in Jakarta
August 15, 2026 2:24 pm
Under the ‘Suryapath Tiranga’ initiative, Indian diplomatic missions across the world are successively hoisting the Tricolour as the sun moves from east to west.
Independence Day travel advisory: Reach Delhi stations early, parcel booking suspended at 5 terminals
August 11, 2026 5:27 pm
Northern Railway has advised passengers to reach Delhi railway stations early ahead of Independence Day amid enhanced security checks and passenger rush.
Bengaluru Freedom Habba: Grand parade, Vidhana Soudha tour for children on Aug 15
August 05, 2026 8:39 pm
Freedom Habba will transform Bengaluru's Independence Day celebrations with a grand parade, Vidhana Soudha tours, children's activities, Soul Sante, concerts, and fireworks.
Independence Day 2024: Here is what you should do with the Tricolour after Independence Day
August 14, 2024 9:44 am
According to the Flag Code of India, any person, organisation, private or public, or educational institution (including scout camps) can hoist or display the Tricolour.
As India celebrates 74th I-Day, these events happened across the world on August 15 over the years
August 15, 2020 10:52 pm
Apart from India, August 15th denotes liberation for several other countries, who were also freed from the shackles of colonialism on this day.
Independence Day traffic advisory by Delhi Police: Check details here
August 14, 2018 2:55 pm
Independence Day 2018: Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place in the national capital and many other parts of the country.
PM Modi may push financial inclusion drive in Independence Day speech
August 12, 2018 11:11 am
There could be a doubling of overdraft facility to Rs 10,000 under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) account holders as part of the government's effort to fund the unfunded, PTI quoted official sources as saying.
Ahead of August 15: Advance bookings by tourists rise by 50 per cent
August 11, 2018 8:17 am
Websites like Avis are offering one-way rentals (to Mumbai and Pune) that helps people save 60 per cent of the cost. Airlines like Jet Airways had offered discounts of up to 30 per cent on economy and premiere fares.
Flag hoisted at Maharashtra’s highest peak
August 16, 2015 12:00 am
The team, led by Lieutenant-Commander Vinit Doshi, unfurled the 60 X 40 feet flag weighing nearly 50 kg after a 16-km trek.
Remission to Punjab convicts on I-Day
August 15, 2015 4:00 am
Punjab government has decided to accord one- time remission of sentence to convicts lodged in state jails.
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