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‘Sengol’, the historic sceptre, to be placed in new Parliament and its link to Nehru
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the new Parliament building on Sunday, a key part of the event will be the installation of a ‘sengol’, a golden sceptre. It was received by Jawaharlal Nehru on 14 August 1945 and symbolised the transfer of power from the British
Off-centre | Needed, a grand strategy for India: But why are we so shy about it?
The normal response is that we have no well-thought-out vision, let alone a well-articulated action plan to make us a great power. Instead, there has been a tendency, if not tradition, to react to challenges and crises
His courage inspires us: PM Modi pays tribute to Bhagat Singh on birth anniversary
PM Modi, in his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' had said that September 28 is an important day of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' as it is the birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh
Why patrons of Kashmiriyat don’t want ‘Ishwar with Allah’ in Kashmiri schools
For Kashmir-based Islamists, who repeatedly invoke India’s Constitution and constitutionalism and often swear by secularism, Kashmiriyat is a one-way street. Syncretism is good till Islamic identity remains supreme
'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations to take place at US Capitol
The event being organised by 75 Indian-American organisations will showcase India's culture and heritage while remembering the heroes of the Indian freedom struggle
Digital connectivity brought new dawn in Northeast, says PM Modi
Highlighting increasing digital connectivity in remote parts of the country, the PM spoke about the remote Jorsing village in Arunachal Pradesh getting 4G internet services from Independence Day
PM Modi to watch special screening of 'Swaraj' series that depicts freedom struggle
Swaraj is a 75-episode serial presenting the glorious history of the freedom struggle and lesser-known tales about Indian history. It has been made by Doordarshan
'Tiranga' hoisted at ASI monuments to flutter permanently, except at sites with unlit flagpoles
The national flag was hoisted at 150 heritage sites across India on Independence Day. ASI officials said installation of flagpoles at these sites has been done 'in consonance with the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act'
Har Ghar Tiranga: National flags worth over Rs 60 crore procured via Government e-Marketplace portal from 1 July-15 Aug
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was launched on 9 August 2016 by the commerce ministry to create an open and transparent procurement platform for government buyers
Indian mountaineer takes tricolour to Europe's highest peak on Independence Day
Indian mountaineer Bhawna Dehariya on Monday unfurled the tricolour on 5,642-metre-high Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, to mark India's 76th Independence Day
Over 5 crore selfies with Indian flag uploaded on 'Har Ghar Tiranga' website: Culture Ministry
Highlighting this milestone, Union Minister for Culture G Kishan Reddy said the five crore Tiranga selfies reflect the collective commitment of duty-bound Indians to keep the nation first and always first
India@75: Remembering Gorkha contributions to Independence Movement
The sacrifices and contributions of the Indian Gorkha community towards our freedom struggle and nation building is immense
Kashmir has moved on from strikes and stone pelting: J&K LG Sinha
'We have launched the final and decisive assault on terrorism. The 1.30 crore people of Jammu and Kashmir should lend their voice in support of these efforts', Sinha said addressing the 76th Independence Day celebrations at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium here.
Providing electricity govt's responsibility but conserving it people's duty: PM Modi
"It is the responsibility of the government to try and provide 24-hour electricity. But it is the duty of the citizens to conserve as much electricity as they can," Modi said
US & India are indispensable partners, says US President Biden in Independence day message
Remembering Mahatma Gandhi, Biden said that the United States honours India's democratic journey guided by his message of truth and non-violence
Google launches special doodle inspired by kite-flying to mark India's 76th Independence anniversary
The artwork, made by a Kerala-based artist Neethi, shows a woman making kites and youngsters engaged in flying kites, a tradition in India to celebrate the Independence day
PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Independence Day
India is celebrating its 76th Independence day on 15 August 2022. PM Modi on the occasion paid tributes to the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi
PM Modi greets citizens on 76th Independence Day
As India celebrates its 76th Independence day on 15 August 2022, PM Modi is scheduled to address the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort shortly on the occasion
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Grammy award winner Ricky Kej pays tribute to national anthem
The 15 August ceremony is particularly significant this year as it marks the 75th anniversary of India's independence
Maharashtra: Govt officials to say Vande Mataram while receiving phone calls in offices
The Cultural Affairs minister of Maharashtra said, 'We are entering the 76th year of Independence. We are celebrating Amrit Mahotsav (of Independence). Hence I want officials to say 'Vande Mataram' over the phone instead of hello'