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August 15, 2026 7:31 PM

SURYAPATH TIRANGA Global Relay carries India’s Tricolour across the world on Independence Day

The SURYAPATH TIRANGA Global Relay has brought a unique global dimension to India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations, with the national flag being hoisted successively at Indian Missions and Posts across time zones, following the path of the rising sun. Launched at 1:30 AM IST in Suva, Fiji, the relay began its westward journey across continents. The Tiranga was subsequently hoisted in New Zealand, Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thai...

August 15, 2026 1:37 AM

India Post makes history with first-ever drone delivery of Tiranga in Himachal Pradesh

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, India Post on Friday delivered the National Flag, Tiranga, by drone from Mandi Head Post Office to Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh on the eve of Independence Day. Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia virtually inaugurated the drone delivery and witnessed the live take-off from the Mandi Head Post Office. He also interacted with postal officials and the drone operator during the opera...

August 9, 2026 6:52 PM

PM Modi urges people to join Har Ghar Tiranga movement, hoist Tricolour at homes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to participate enthusiastically in the Har Ghar Tiranga movement and renew their collective resolve to contribute towards building a Viksit Bharat. Sharing Ministry of Culture's post on X, PM Modi said, “Our Tricolour is our pride and a constant source of inspiration to always give our best for the nation. Let us participate enthusiastically in the Har Ghar Tiranga movement and renew our collective resolve to contribute towards building a ...

August 7, 2026 10:52 AM

WB govt to mark its ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ debut by distributing 70 lakh National Flags

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday announced that the state government will participate in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign for the first time, with 70 lakh national flags to be distributed across the state. He said that the government intends to hold a massive patriotic demonstration in the heart of Kolkata. “The government has issued a circular outlining the measures to be taken based on guidelines received from the Central Government. This program will be implement...

August 6, 2026 10:57 PM

Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 Campaign to be held from August 9 to 17; dedicated to 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday launched the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign, which will be observed across the country from August 9 to 17 to encourage citizens to hoist the National Flag and participate in activities celebrating patriotism, national unity and India's cultural heritage. The campaign, launched in New Delhi, marks the fifth year of the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative, which began in 2022 as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav cel...

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...

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...

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...

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...