The Journey of the Tiranga: How India’s National Flag Took its Present Form

July 22, 2026 11:13 AM

The Journey of the Tiranga: How India’s National Flag Took its Present Form

Seventy-nine years ago on July 22, 1947, the Constituent Assembly adopted the design of India's National Flag, less than a month before the country attained Independence. The anniversary is observed as National Flag Day, celebrating the Tricolour in its present form. As India prepares to celebrate its 80th Independence Day, the Tiranga continues to stand as the foremost symbol of the nation's freedom, unity, sovereignty and constitutional values. Popularly known as the Tiranga, the National Fl...

Om Birla urges Lok Sabha members to uphold traditions of constructive debate

November 25, 2024 8:02 PM

Om Birla urges Lok Sabha members to uphold traditions of constructive debate

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday called upon members of the lower house to uphold the highest traditions of debate and dialogue, urging them to express dissent constructively rather than resorting to disruptions. During a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC), Speaker Birla reflected on 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution and the legacy of high-quality debates held by the founding fathers in the Constituent Assembly. He encouraged members from various political partie...