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National Flag Day in India 2025: Know the date, history, significance, and more

July 22, 2025 8:45 am

National Flag Day in India 2025: On July 22, 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India officially adopted the Indian National Flag, known as the Tiranga, which means Tricolour.

Knowledge Nugget: National Flag Day —10 must-know facts for UPSC Exam

July 24, 2025 12:52 pm

As our national flag (Tiranga) stands for national pride and unity, on this National Flag Day, let’s journey through its history — from evolution to display rules — for your UPSC exam. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about an important personality related to the national flag.

Three arrested over insult to national flag in Surat: Police

October 17, 2024 2:27 am

A complaint in this connection was lodged by social worker Tushar Solanki, a resident of Punagam area, with Kapodra police station on Wednesday.

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.

Indian flag hoisted for first time in 8 Maoist-hit villages of Chhattisgarh

August 16, 2023 11:40 am

160 jawans and 120 civilians were killed by Maoists in and around these villages in over two decades.

'Pick up the fallen flags': Shenaz Treasury raises awareness on the need to respect the tricolour

August 16, 2022 5:13 pm

In keeping with the dignity of the flag, paragraph 2.2 of the Flag Code of India explains the proper way in which it can be disposed of after celebrations

Merely hoisting National Flag doesn’t make us patriots, says Uddhav

August 14, 2022 7:57 am

He also said that while BJP was asking people to hoist National Flags on their homes, many Indians did not have a place to live.

Govt issues statement on hoisting Tricolour at homes, offices

August 11, 2022 11:59 pm

The official statement said that hoisting/use/exhibition of the Tricolour is governed by the Prevention of Insult to National Honour Act, 1971 and Flag Code of India, 2002.

Har Ghar Tiranga campaign: Post offices to remain open on all days till August 15 to sell flags

August 07, 2022 4:46 pm

The flags are available in three sizes at Rs 25, Rs 18 and Rs 9 respectively.

Surat post office sells 20k national flags; officials say rise in demand

August 07, 2022 4:00 am

The central government has launched Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to encourage people to hoist national flag at their homes to mark the 75th Independence Day.

Glimpses of the 76th Independence Day celebrations in Tamil Nadu

August 16, 2022 10:24 am

Har Ghar Tiranga: Here's how India is gearing up for 75th Independence Day

August 11, 2022 2:28 pm

Take a look at how states are contributing to the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign

Fireworks near the largest national flag hoisted in Delhi

March 08, 2014 11:02 am

The largest national flag in the country was hoisted inside the Central Park in Connaught Place.

Artists should stay in their limits: comedian Raju Srivastav

January 13, 2016 12:20 pm

Kanpur, Jan 13 (ANI): Reacting on the ruling of 14 days judicial custody to Comedy Night with Kapil fame Kiku Sharda for mimicking Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, comedian Raju Srivastav on Wednesday said although he is unaware of the entire matter in detail but feels that an artist should maintain some limitations while mimicking. Raju further added that in his 34 year long career he has mimicked almost every politician but has never faced any protest. He stressed that as long one does not insult the National flag or any religion, comedians should be free to express.