78th Independence Day

September 16, 2024 4:22 PM

Independence Day 2024: Road to Reform is Blueprint for Growth, says PM Modi

In his address marking the 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the reforms in India's banking sector from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He emphasized that these reforms have significantly strengthened the country's banking system, placing Indian banks among the strongest in the world. "The banks were in trouble, we made several reforms and today our banks are counted among the strongest banks in the world. This increases the strength of the formal economy," PM Modi said....

August 15, 2024 8:18 AM

India Celebrates 78th Independence Day: The Tricolour’s History and Significance

As India marks its 78th Independence Day, the nation's streets are adorned with the Tricolour, symbolizing the sacrifices of freedom fighters and the country's unity in diversity. The Indian national flag, adopted on July 22, 1947, just before independence, replaced the spinning wheel with Emperor Ashoka's Dharma Chakra. This flag, known as the Tiranga, features three equal horizontal bands of saffron, white, and green, with a navy-blue Ashoka Chakra at the center. Each element of the flag car...

August 14, 2024 2:08 PM

Ministry of Defence plans to plant 1.5 million trees nationwide

On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, the Ministry of Defence will initiate an ambitious tree plantation drive, aiming to plant approximately 1.5 million trees nationwide. This initiative, part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (A Tree in the Name of Mother) campaign, will be spearheaded by the three armed services along with affiliated organizations such as DRDO, Defense PSUs, CGDA, NCC, Sainik Schools, and Ordnance Factories. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently...

September 16, 2024 4:24 PM

Tripura CM Manik Saha organise Tiranga rally ahead of Independence Day

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha led a vibrant Tiranga rally on Tuesday, kicking off celebrations for India's 78th Independence Day. The event, held in Agartala, saw widespread participation from students, BJP party members, and local officials. In his address, CM Saha highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' (Tricolor in Every Home) initiative, emphasizing its importance in honoring those who sacrificed for India's independence. "We should celebrate the 'Har Ghar Tiranga'...