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Beyond flags & fireworks: Young India redefines freedom in 2025
August 15, 2025 11:17 pm
For 22-year-old Parisa Visal, the day will always honour revolutionaries, soldiers, and martyrs. But this year, her pride is laced with protest.
Delhi Police’s new chief reviews security prep ahead of Independence Day
August 02, 2025 4:09 am
Senior officers were asked to personally supervise security drills and verify the deployment of quick reaction teams, bomb disposal squads, and sniffer dog units
NIA arrests key ULFA-I operative for planting explosive devices in Guwahati
December 16, 2024 10:56 pm
Several incriminating materials, including digital devices, were seized during the searches and are currently under examination, it said.Jahnu Baruah was summoned to local police establishment for further examination.
Chapatis to barfis, the foods that played a role in India’s Independence movement
September 19, 2024 5:58 pm
Sweets named after freedom fighters became popular, such as the "Jawahar Laddoo", a large bonbon with multicoloured dried fruits and nuts, and others like "Moti Pak" and "Gandhi Gaurav".
India's 78th Independence Day: 10 interesting facts about the our National Flag
August 23, 2024 9:41 am
78th India's Independence Day 2024: As our flag symbolises national pride and unity, let's reflect on the historical context, the evolution of the National Flag of India, or Tiranga, and ten intriguing facts about it.
At 9:15 am today, Lucknow to hit pause as national anthem is heard across state capital
August 15, 2024 4:42 am
The national anthem will also be broadcast simultaneously across the city through LED screens, public announcement systems and Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS).
Meet the 18 Delhi cops awarded for their meritorious service this I-Day
August 15, 2024 3:56 am
Among other achievements, Vasudeo has been credited for working hard to reinitiate Jansunwai, the grievance redressal initiative of the Delhi Police.
Independence Day: Despite protests & court battle, residents still to gain ‘freedom from water tankers’
August 15, 2024 11:57 am
The civic body draws 1,350 MLD water from various dams around the city to meet the daily needs of citizens. However, the PMC has failed to ensure that the water available reaches every corner of the city forcing many people to access it through water tankers at higher price.
Independence Day 2024: 10 must-watch patriotic movies to celebrate the spirit of freedom
August 15, 2024 12:24 pm
Independence Day 2024: As we gear up to celebrate India's 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024, it's the perfect time to watch movies that capture the spirit of our nation's struggle for freedom.
P Chidambaram writes: Democracy deficit
August 11, 2024 10:10 am
Begum Sheikh Hasina was first elected in 1996. She was re-elected in 2008, 2014, 2019 and 2024. The Opposition parties boycotted the last election. The 2024 election’s ‘freeness and fairness’ have been seriously doubted by well-informed persons and governments. India decided that being politically correct was the better part of principles
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS PHOTOS
PM Narendra Modi keeps it bright with a saffron turban on Independence Day 2025; see photos of some his iconic headgears over the years
August 15, 2025 10:19 am
Take a look back at his most memorable turban looks from the Red Fort, showcasing a vibrant collection that has become a symbol of India's rich cultural diversity and style.
Educational institutions lit up in tricolour to celebrate 75th Independence day
August 15, 2022 4:52 pm
As India celebrates 75 years of independence, educational institutes in the country are lit up in tricolour. Celebrations are being carried out at all institutions.
Independence Day 2022: A glimpse of the celebrations of India's 75th year
August 15, 2022 10:27 am
Tapping into the pulse of the country were Indian Express photographers who captured the spirit of the landmark occasion day in their camera. The result is this stunning photo gallery.
Independence Day 2020: The idea of freedom through the lens of youngsters
August 15, 2020 8:59 am
The word 'independence' means different things to different people. On the occasion of Independence Day this year, we asked some youngsters what the day means to them, if they truly feel free, and what they wish to change about their life.
Preparations across country for 70th Independence Day celebrations
August 13, 2017 6:15 pm
Independence Day will be celebrated across the country on August 15. India achieved Independence from colonial rule in 1947. At the stroke of the midnight, Jawaharlal Nehru, who went on to become the first PM of India, raised the tricolour above Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi. From that day, the tradition was repeated each year.
CST illuminated ahead of Independence Day
August 14, 2014 5:21 pm
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji terminal, formerly the Victoria Terminus heritage building is seen illuminated for Independence Day.
India gears up to celebrate Independence Day
August 14, 2014 11:28 am
People all across India are set to celebrate India's 68th Independence Day.
Rehearsals in full swing ahead of Independence Day celebrations
August 13, 2014 4:49 pm
Full dress rehearsal of 68th Independence Day at Red Fort on Wednesday.
Week-long Independence Day celebrations kick off
August 12, 2014 12:14 pm
The largest flag hoisted measures 90 feet in length, 60 feet in width and weighing 35 kilograms.
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