Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

India's July retail inflation rose sharply in July to 7.44 percent from 4.87 percent in June following a massive increase in vegetable prices

Independence Day 2023: PM Modi hoists the Tricolour at the Red Fort; highlights of his speech

From the promise of India emerging as a developed country and returning to the Red Fort in 2024 to give the citizens an account of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there is no stopping India

PM Modi announces Meri Mati Mera Desh campaign, Amrit Kalash Yatra in run up to Independence Day

The prime minister said the campaign will be launched to honour the martyred bravehearts and programmes will be organised across India in memory of those who laid down their lives for the country.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate Digital Payments Utsav today

A comprehensive campaign, Digital Payments Utsav, has been planned between 9th February and 9th October this year, in celebration of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and G20 Presidency. The campaign aims to promote Digital Payments across the country.

Amrit Udyan open for public from January 31; Here are some important things to know about the British-era garden

With a beautiful blend of Mughal architectural style and British elements, this sprawling British-era garden is one of the key attractions for visitors to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

From Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to G20 meetings, India's soft power on display through non-stop cultural calendar

In a testament to the scale of these engagements, the culture ministry held more than 136000 events under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav including several mega programmes such as Har Ghar Tiranga.

In Pics: Air force inducts India-made light combat helicopter Prachand in Jodhpur

The fleet comprising four helicopters was inducted into the IAF at a ceremony at the Jodhpur Air Force Station in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, and other senior military officials.

Trolled for photoshopping national flag in pic, IIT Bombay responds…

The prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, trolled for photoshopping the national flag into a Facebook picture, has issued a clarification on the issue.

India@75 | Key takeaways from PM Modi’s address to the nation on Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the celebration of 76th Independence Day. PM Modi offered tributes to freedom fighters, including Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Veer Savarkar, Bhagat Singh, Jawaharlal Nehru. Modi concluded his speech with the slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’. Here are some of the key points from his address to the nation:

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: ITBP to scale 75 peaks, undertake 75 day-long patrol along LAC

The mountain expedition named ’Amritarohan’ will take place at various locations along the eastern front on August 15, ITBP spokesperson Vivek Kumar Pandey told PTI.

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Chhattisgarh govt to hold 'Hamar Tiranga' campaign in schools

Detailed guidelines on how to conduct the campaign have been given to all collectors, district education officers and district mission coordinators by Dr Bharathidasan, Secretary of the School Education Department, the state government official said.

Overjoyed, proud of amazing response to 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement: PM Modi

The government has urged people to hoist or display the tricolour in their homes during August 13-15 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's independence.

From Qutub Minar to Charminar, ASI monuments lit up in 'Tiranga' theme

The ASI has shared images, including aerial footage, of some of these sites bathed resplendently in colours of India ahead of the 75th anniversary of its Independence.

Independence Day 2022: Wishes, greetings, quotes, WhatsApp messages, images

Independence Day 2022: As we celebrate this momentous occasion, here are some wishes, SMS, messages, images and greetings you can share with your friends and family to spread the patriotic fervour

In Pics | India sets Guinness World Record for largest human flag formation

India has set a Guinness world Record for the largest human flag formation, created at Chandigarh ahead of Independence Day 2022.

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Event held in Thane Central Jail to pay tribute to freedom fighters

Floral tributes were paid to the portraits of freedom fighters, including Chapekar brothers, Raghoji Bhangre, Veer Savarkar, who were incarcerated here, some of whom were executed, an official said.

'Tiranga Yatra' from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

The ’Tiranga Yatra’ was flagged off by the Station Commander of Pangode Military Station and as part of the programme, a 75 feet long national flag was unfurled at Vivekananda Rock in Kanyakumari by the amphibious warriors from the Pangode Military Station in Thiruvananthapuram, a Defence release said.

CM Yogi Adityanath's picture defaced in 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' hoardings; cases filed

District Magistrate Ravi Ranjan said the chief minister’s face was removed from three hoardings put up by the municipal corporation.

India@75 | Ratan Tata, Anand Mahindra receive tricolour under 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign

Anand Mahindra, 67, received a tricolour from Swati Pandey, Postmaster General, Mumbai.

India@75: Meet 7 successful women entrepreneurs of India

As India gears up to celebrate its 75th Independence Day on August 15 this year, here is a look at the women entrepreneurs of independent India who are shattering the glass ceiling.

CM Yogi Adityanath arrives in Agra, to take part in BJYM training session

He reached Kheria airport in the city at around 12:15 pm and directly drove to Circuit House to flag off a ’Har Ghar Tiranga’ awareness rally as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.’

India@75 | Har Ghar Tiranga: A quick look at the history of Tricolour

In 1947, the present tricolor’s last iteration was introduced. As the symbol on the flag’s centre white stripe, the charkha was changed to Ashoka’s Dharma chakra.

Free entry draws more students to ASI monuments, govt seeks to further boost number

The Union Culture Ministry recently announced free entry to all Archaeological Survey of India-protected monuments, sites and museums across the country from August 5 to 15, for both domestic and foreign visitors.

Delhi LG Saxena flags off 'tiranga' bicycle rally

The civic body is also displaying motivational messages on LED and other digital screens, hoardings, banners and posters under the campaign.

Bihar government decides to release certain prisoners under special remission scheme

A screening committee of the state home department has been instructed to review records of prisoners and identify eligible ones to grant the special remission, Bihar Law Minister Pramod Kumar told PTI.