Page 8 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
Jammu and Kashmir L-G flags off 'Har Ghar Tiranga' rally at Dal Lake
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' rally at the Dal Lake here on Friday.
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India at 75: How did India adopt the Tricolour as its national flag?
Tricolour has evolved over several decades. The Indian flag is said to have been designed for the first time by Sister Nivedita; however, its present form was designed by Pingali Venkayya
 "India at 75: How did India adopt the Tricolour as its national flag?")
One who feels for India will hoist tricolour, says Uttarakhand BJP chief
Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt said his demand for photos of houses which have not hoisted the national flag was only meant for party workers and not for the general public
India at 75: Here's how you can celebrate Independence Day long weekend
Independence Day, celebrated every 15th of August, falls on a Monday this year, serving as the ultimate long-weekend opportunity to explore and dwell in the rich culture of the country
 "India at 75: Here's how you can celebrate Independence Day long weekend")
Independence Day: Tricolour fly-past over Hudson, billboard at Times Square
A fly-past by a 220 ft-long majestic Indian tricolour, made of Khadi, over Hudson river and the display of a giant billboard at theTimes Square are planned to mark 75 years of India's Independence
Heritage Parliament building a witness to India's story since independence
From the first steps towards self-rule to the dawn of Independence to the country's mergence as a nuclear power, the grand old Parliament building has been a witness to the India story
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Avoid large gatherings during I-Day amid Covid surge: Centre to states
As the country continues to record an average of over 15,000 coronavirus cases daily, the Centre has asked States to ensure there are no large gatherings for Independence Day celebrations
 "Avoid large gatherings during I-Day amid Covid surge: Centre to states")
Federal Bank donates 1.55 acres of land to Kerala's Life Mission project
The Federal Bank, as part of its celebrations of the 75th year of the country's independence, has gifted 1.55 acres of land for the construction of houses for the homeless poor
 "Federal Bank donates 1.55 acres of land to Kerala's Life Mission project")
Govt school's 'Tiranga' yatra in UP attacked after minor accident
A Tiranga yatra being taken out by a government primary school on a tractor-trolley in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor was allegedly disrupted by villagers after it struck a pole near a house
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Odisha govt to distribute 30 million national flags free of cost to people
Odisha Government has decided to distribute the 30 lakh national flag to the people of Odisha free of cost to celebrate the country's 75th anniversary of Independence.
What are the dos and don'ts of hoisting the Tricolour?
India will celebrate 75 years of independence this Monday. From WhatsApp profile pictures to road crossings, tricolors are flying everywhere. Do you know about the rules governing the national flag?
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Change of Guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan not to take place tomorrow
The Change of Guard ceremony will not take place this Saturday on the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan due to the preparations related to the Independence Day celebrations, an official release said
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India holds world's highest rate of recognising start-ups per day
Currently, there are 75,000 start-ups in the country, which coincides with the 75th year of independence
 "India holds world's highest rate of recognising start-ups per day")
India at 75: Personalities, brands, markets - A look back into the future
The platinum jubilee of Independence is a good time to recall how far we've come as a country and tip our hat to the businesses and innovations that have shaped this journey
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India at 75: Chelpark and 14 other brands that will take you back in time
Some taglines have made us laugh. Some jingles have made us sing along. Some mascots have endeared themselves to us for a lifetime. Let's look at 15 such brands
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India at 75: 16 events that impacted Indian markets between 2003 and 2014
From the shift of Sensex to a free-float methodology to the great fall after global financial crisis of 2008-09, and recovery afterwards, here are 16 biggest events for stock markets from 2003 to 2014
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India at 75: 18 biggest moments for Indian markets from 1947 to 1993
From the enactment of the capital control Act to the recognition of the BSE as a stock exchange and the infamous Harshad Mehta scam, here are the 18 biggest events for stock markets from 1947 to 1993
 "India at 75: 18 biggest moments for Indian markets from 1947 to 1993")
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Goa govt to felicitate freedom fighters today
The Goa government will on Thursday felicitate freedom fighters who fought for the liberation of the state, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said
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Union tourism secy urges all to visit National War Memorial in 'Amrit Kaal'
As India celebrates 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', everyone should visit the National War Memorial to pay tributes to the soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice: Union Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh
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Har Ghar Tiranga: Cost and places from where you can buy Indian Flag
The Har Ghar Tiranga initiative by the Government of India is all set to become a national mass movement. How much does a Tiranga cost, and where and how can you buy it for your home?
