15 August Independence Day

Independence Day 2023: History, significance and how momentous occasion is celebrated

Independence Day 2023: The day celebrates the unfailing spirit of brotherhood and patriotism while marking peoples' unflinching efforts for the cause of India's freedom.

India@75: Why did Lord Mountbatten choose 15 August as India’s Independence Day?

India’s official date of Independence did not come easy after all. It took several objections from India’s leaders, discussions and debates with the British. Finally, 15 August 1947, was decided as the day India would become free

Goa does not celebrate Independence Day on 15 August like other states; here's why

While India attained independence from the British rule in 1947, Goa was still languishing Portuguese rule for over 450 years. Among the traders, Portuguese were the first to colonise or capture India, and the last to leave the country

Independence Day: Iconic One World Trade Center to be lit in colours of Indian flag on 15 August

The lighting would turn on at sunset, New York City time, on 15 August on the spire of One World Trade Center, One Bryant Park and One Five One in mid-town and remain lit until 2:00 am

Independence Day 2021: Indian-Americans begin early celebrations, New York to unfurl largest flag ever

On the occasion several hundred Independence Day celebrations will be held across the country, many of which will be attended by Congressmen and state governors

Independence Day celebrations: ICG to hoist national flag at 100 islands across country

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) will hoist the national flag at 100 inhabited and uninhabited islands across the country on August 15 to celebrate Independence Day.

PM's Independence Day Speech: From COVID-19 vaccine to call for 'atmanirbhar' India, highlights of Narendra Modi's address

Dressed in his customary kurta pyjama and safa, the prime minister, in his nearly 90-minute address, dwelt at length on his "atmanirbhar Bharat" campaign