75th Independence Day

Jammu: Top officials review security arrangements in the run-up to Independence Day celebrations

In a recent incident on 22 July, the BSF troops fired at a drone coming from the Pakistani side near the international border in Jammu

Independence Day 2021 Updates: PM announces National Hydrogen Mission, says 'Sabka Prayas' vital for building self-reliant India

Independence Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Giving a call for 'Sabka Prayas' along with 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' for building a new India, Narendra Modi said, "We have to ensure we meet our goal of building Aatmanirbhar Bharat when we celebrate 100 years of India’s Independence."

Independence Day 2021: Find out the history behind partition of India and Pakistan

British lawyer Cyril Radcliffe, who led the Boundary Commission, later clarified that he had relied on outdated maps and census materials while splitting the key provinces of Punjab and Bengal

Independence Day 2021: Lesser-known facts everyone should know about the National Anthem; check here

Originally composed in Bengali from Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata, the anthem was written by Rabindranath Tagore. It was first publicly sung on 27 December 1911 by Tagore himself.

Independence Day 2021: History, significance and rare facts about the national flag

Every year, on this day, India's prime minister unfurls the national flag or 'tricolour' on the Red Fort. This year as well, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the tricolour and address the nation from the Red Fort

Independence Day 2021: A look at mantras from our freedom fighters that resonate even today

It was the efforts of our leaders and freedom fighters that led to the introduction and the eventual passage of the Indian Independence Bill of 1947 in the House of Commons

Independence Day 2021: Share these patriotic messages and wishes on 75th anniversary of India's freedom struggle

On this day we celebrate our country's pride, virtues, cultural richness, diversity and history and pay homage to the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters

Independence Day 2021: Is India celebrating 74th or 75th anniversary of freedom struggle? Here's the answer

The answer is simple. If you consider 1947 as the base year and perform calculations, then we are celebrating 74 years of freedom. However, if we consider 15 August 1947, then we are observing 75 years of independence

Independence Day 2021: Snapchat introduces a new India Gate landmarker lens

Snapchat users in close vicinity will receive the notification to point their camera at the monument, and witness India Gate embellished with the tricolor.

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.