Independence Day 2021

Vande Bharat trains to connect equal number of places in 75 weeks of Amrit Mahotsav: Modi

In 75 weeks of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', 75 'Vande Bharat' trains will connect different parts of the country, the prime minister announced

On 75th Independence Day, PM says govt to develop e-commerce platform for products made by women SHGs

Praising women self-help groups, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there are more than eight crore women in the villages who are associated with them

Independence Day 2021: From 1866 to 1971, these five countries were also liberated on 15 August

Between 1866 to 1971, Bahrain, Liechtenstein, Republic of Congo and then Korean Peninsula, besides India, gained their liberation on 15 August

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

How much has prices of petrol, other commodities gone up since Independence?

Gold is one of the commodities whose price has touched new heights since independence. In 1947, 10 grams of gold used to cost Rs 88.62, as per the Indian Post Gold Coin Services. Now, the same costs over Rs 46,000

Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on eve of 75th Independence Day, warns against letting guard down on COVID-19

The President encouraged eligible citizens to get vaccinated at the earliest and pointed out that more than 50 crore people in the country have been vaccinated so far

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