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  • Independence Day 2021 | SBI announces special offers on car loan, gold loan and more

    Independence Day 2021 | SBI announces special offers on car loan, gold loan and more

    For retail depositors, the State Bank of India is introducing ‘Platinum Term Deposits’ to mark 75 years of independence.

  • Independence Day 2021: Smart health cards to free water, key initiatives launched by Chief Ministers

    Independence Day 2021: Smart health cards to free water, key initiatives launched by Chief Ministers

    Odisha's CM Naveen Patnaik announced smart health cards for the citizens, while Goa's CM announced free water. Here are some more initiatives Chief Ministers rolled out on the occasion of Independence Day.

  • 'Sorry state of affairs': CJI N V Ramana on lack of debate in Parliament

    'Sorry state of affairs': CJI N V Ramana on lack of debate in Parliament

    Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said that an elaborate discussion during the law-making process reduces litigation as when courts interpret legislations, "we all know the intent of the legislature".

  • Chhattisgarh to have 4 new districts, says CM Bhupesh Baghel on Independence Day

    Chhattisgarh to have 4 new districts, says CM Bhupesh Baghel on Independence Day

    The four new districts will take the total number of administrative districts in the state to 32.

  • Independence Day 2021 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi's headgears over the years

    Independence Day 2021 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi's headgears over the years

    Wearing a traditional kurta and a churidar complemented by a blue jacket and a stole, Modi continued his tradition of donning flamboyant and colourful turbans at Independence Day and Republic Day events.

  • Goa's 90% population given one dose of COVID-19 vaccine: CM Pramod Sawant in Independence Day address

    Goa's 90% population given one dose of COVID-19 vaccine: CM Pramod Sawant in Independence Day address

    CM Pramod Sawant also announced that people of the state will get 16,000 litres of tap water free per month from next month and said he is confident that the first of the upcoming Mopa International Airport will be commissioned on August 15 next year.

  • Preparations underway for holding assembly elections in J&K: PM Narendra Modi

    Preparations underway for holding assembly elections in J&K: PM Narendra Modi

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that whether it is eastern India, the North-East, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh including the entire Himalayan region, or the coastal belt or tribal region, they will become the base for India's development in the future.

  • Independence Day 2021: Books about India's freedom struggle we should read

    Independence Day 2021: Books about India's freedom struggle we should read

    Several books have been written about India's freedom struggle. Here are five books that you can choose to read this weekend

  • Independence Day 2021: Highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from Red Fort

    Independence Day 2021: Highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from Red Fort

    Describing the New Education Policy as a means to fight poverty, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it will focus on encouraging teaching in regional languages.

  • PM Narendra Modi sets 2047 target for becoming 'energy independent'

    PM Narendra Modi sets 2047 target for becoming 'energy independent'

    Delivering his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India spends over Rs 12 lakh crore on energy imports every year.

  • Independence Day 2021 | Sports to Railway infra, India's biggest achievements in last 74 years

    Independence Day 2021 | Sports to Railway infra, India's biggest achievements in last 74 years

    In these past 74 years of independence from British rule, India overcame many hurdles and gained global recognition in several fields. As the country celebrates its 75th Independence day today, let's take pride in what India has achieved so far.

  • 75th Independence Day: Google doodle captures spectrum of India's diversity, its dance forms

    75th Independence Day: Google doodle captures spectrum of India's diversity, its dance forms

    The doodle made by Kolkata-based artist Sayan Mukherjee "celebrates India's Independence Day and its cultural traditions forged in centuries of historical p.

  • Independence Day 2021: PMs who got the chance to unfurl the national flag at Red Fort

    Independence Day 2021: PMs who got the chance to unfurl the national flag at Red Fort

    Prime Ministers of Independent India who unfurled the national flag at the Red Fort.

  • India takes pride in largest vaccination programme in the world: PM Narendra Modi

    India takes pride in largest vaccination programme in the world: PM Narendra Modi

    The prime minister also lauded those involved in vaccine manufacturing in the country and said India did not have to depend on the outside world for vaccines against the coronavirus.

  • Independence Day 2021: How India celebrated August 15, 1947

    Independence Day 2021: How India celebrated August 15, 1947

    While we celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2021, let us show you how India’s first Independence Day was celebrated while sharing some unmissable interesting trivia about the 1947 celebrations.

  • A history of the 1857 War of Independence through 9 monuments across Delhi and Meerut

    A history of the 1857 War of Independence through 9 monuments across Delhi and Meerut

    The 1857 First War of Independence trail in Meerut and Delhi.

  • Independence Day 2021: Why does India celebrate on August 15?

    Independence Day 2021: Why does India celebrate on August 15?

    Independence Day is a reminder of all the sacrifices of India’s freedom fighters to make the dream of a free nation a reality.

  • Happy birthday, India

    Happy birthday, India

    How to observe Independence Day in a pandemic year, marked by loss and suffering.

  • Independence Day 2021: 20 ITBP troops awarded medals for bravely fighting Chinese PLA in Ladakh

    Independence Day 2021: 20 ITBP troops awarded medals for bravely fighting Chinese PLA in Ladakh

    Out of the 20, eight personnel have been awarded the PMG for their gallant act, meticulous planning and tactical insightfulness and for defending the motherland in Galwan Nalla on June 15, the force said in a statement.

  • BSF on high alert along Indo-Bangla border over security threats from Islamist terrorists, Indian rebels on Independence Day

    BSF on high alert along Indo-Bangla border over security threats from Islamist terrorists, Indian rebels on Independence Day

    The BSF has launched 'Operation Alert' along the international border and all officers and jawans from all branches of the paramilitary force are participating in the exercise that will continue till August 16, BSF Deputy Inspector General, Regional Headquarters, Shailendra Kumar Sinha said.

  • Independence Day 2021: Unsung heroes of Indian Freedom Struggle

    Independence Day 2021: Unsung heroes of Indian Freedom Struggle

    India’s independence movement was a series of historic events and sacrifices by thousands of freedom fighters. Undoubtedly Mahatama Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, Mangal Pandey, Rani Lakshmibai and many more are amongst the famous freedom fighters and have got the spotlights but there are some unsung heroes who played crucial role in India’s freedom movement. While the country celebrates 75years of its Independence, let’s take a look at some lesser-known freedom fighters of India.

  • Independence Day 2021: 11 iconic photos of India's freedom struggle

    Independence Day 2021: 11 iconic photos of India's freedom struggle

    August 15, 2021 will mark India's 75th Independence Day. The Indian Independence movement began during World War I and was led by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. On 15 August 15, 1947, India got its freedom, ending an almost 200-year British rule. Here are some iconic pictures from the years India was fighting for its freedom.

  • Independence Day 2021: History, significance, facts and celebration

    Independence Day 2021: History, significance, facts and celebration

    Independence Day is one of the national festivals of the country and will be celebrated in all parts of India on August 15. Here are some key things to know.

  • Independence Day 2021 | Words of wisdom from India’s freedom fighters that resonate even today

    Independence Day 2021 | Words of wisdom from India’s freedom fighters that resonate even today

    India will celebrated its 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2021. India’s freedom fighters fought a long battle to free the country from the British. As we remembers their sacrifices and struggle for country’s freedom, let’s take a look at some great quotes from them that resonate even today.

  • Independence Day 2021: A look at national symbols of India

    Independence Day 2021: A look at national symbols of India

    A national emblem, a national song and a national pledge are not the only national symbols we have. Take a look.

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