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December 30, 2025 4:44 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, recalls historic Tricolour hoisting in Port Blair

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, recalling the historic moment when he hoisted the Indian Tricolour in Port Blair on December 30, 1943, describing the act as a powerful symbol of courage, valour and organised resolve. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the event remains a lasting reminder that freedom is achieved not merely through aspiration, but through strength, hard work, justice and collective determination. “On this very day, Dece...

August 15, 2025 8:04 AM

PM Modi opts for saffron turban with tri-coloured stole on 79th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, known for his distinctive style, has captivated attention not only for his political prowess but also for his sartorial choices. PM Modi's choice of headwear for India's 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on Friday exemplifies his affinity for highlighting the country's rich cultural diversity and unity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolour at the Red Fort, wearing a saffron colour 'pagdi' with a tri-colour stole. He paired the headge...

August 15, 2025 7:53 AM

PM Modi hoists Tricolour at Red Fort to mark 79th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the Tricolour at Red Fort on Friday, as the nation marked the celebration of the 79th Independence Day. Flying Officer Rashika Sharma assisted the Prime Minister in hoisting the flag, after which flower petals were showered from two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force - one carrying the national flag and the other 'Operation Sindoor' flag. Wing Commander Vinay Poonia and Wing Commander Aditya Jaiswal piloted the aircraft. PM Modi was received at the R...

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 13, 2025 12:00 PM

Union Minister Shivraj Singh hoists Tricolour at his Bhopal residence

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday hoisted the Tricolour at his residence in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in the run-up to Independence Day. Chouhan also urged citizens to join the campaign by hoisting the national flag at their homes. “The Indian flag is the pride of our nation. Lakhs of people fought during the freedom struggle and made immense sacrifices for India’s independence. Let us celebrate the day with full fervour. T...

August 12, 2025 12:45 PM

Unity in Motion: J&K’s Doda hosts mega Tiranga Rally with 1508-metre-long Tricolour

Ahead of Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Monday hosted a record-setting Mega Tiranga Rally featuring a 1,508-metre-long national flag, creating a moment etched in the region’s history. Organised under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, the massive Tricolour-prepared by the district administration-was proudly carried by school students in a stunning display of patriotism. The rally commenced at the Entry Point-Welcome Doda Gate and concluded at the Com...

August 12, 2025 10:30 AM

Union Ministers, Delhi CM flag off Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally ahead of Independence Day

A Har Ghar Tiranga bike rally was flagged off on Tuesday from Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, aimed at encouraging citizens to bring the Tricolour home and hoist it in celebration of Independence Day. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and several Members of Parliament jointly inaugurated the event. Speaking to reporters, CM Rekha Gupta said, "With chan...

January 26, 2025 3:27 PM

Diving into patriotism: Scuba divers unfurl Indian flag underwater in Gujarat

As India marked its 76th Republic Day on Sunday, citizens across the country immersed themselves in patriotic spirit. In a unique display of nationalism, scuba divers in Dwarka, Gujarat, unfurled the national flag 30 meters deep into the sea. A group of scuba divers bravely descended into the waters off Dwarka's coast, carefully unfurling the tricolour flag at a depth of 30 meters. This extraordinary gesture showcased the divers' patriotism and commitment to celebrating India's Republic Day. Ad...

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...