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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...

Amit Shah to launch ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra’ in Ahmedabad on Tuesday

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra' in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The campaign encourages citizens across the country to hoist the national flag at their homes, with the goal of fostering patriotism and strengthening national unity. It also aims to raise awareness about the significance of the Indian National Flag. The initiative is part of the nationwide 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,' launched in 2021 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India's independence. Pr...