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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...