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...

J&K: Rajouri hosts Tiranga Rally featuring 2-kilometre-long National Flag

August 14, 2025 4:21 PM

J&K: Rajouri hosts Tiranga Rally featuring 2-kilometre-long National Flag

Ahead of 79th Independence Day, Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir hosted a Tiranga Rally on Thursday featuring a 2-kilometre-long national flag. The event drew massive public participation and police personnel were deployed along the route to ensure tight security. On Wednesday, the Bhaderwah valley witnessed Tiranga Rally, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Led by SDPO Bhaderwah Shoket Ali, the rally saw police officials, students, and locals march together while carrying a 100-met...

Over 5 lakh youth volunteers join 4th edition of Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

August 12, 2025 10:03 AM

Over 5 lakh youth volunteers join 4th edition of Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

The Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of the 4th edition of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, encouraging citizens to hoist the National Flag at their homes and celebrate the spirit of patriotism ahead of Independence Day. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday said that this year, we are going to celebrate the fourth edition of the Tiranga campaign, for which more than 5 lakh youths have registered as volunteers. Thes...

PM Modi to lead 78th Independence Day celebrations from Red Fort; About 6,000 Special guests invited to witness grand ceremony

September 16, 2024 4:23 PM

PM Modi to lead 78th Independence Day celebrations from Red Fort; About 6,000 Special guests invited to witness grand ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead India's 78th Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi on August 15. The Prime Minister will unfurl the National Flag and deliver his customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument. This year's celebration theme, "Viksit Bharat @ 2047," aims to renew focus on the government's efforts to transform India into a developed nation by 2047. In a bid to increase public participation, approximately 6,000 special...