According to Flag Code 2002, insulting the National Flag is a punishable offense under the provision of Section 2 of the Prevention of Insults to National Pride Act, 1971.
Independence Day 2023: The Prime Minister addresses the nation from the ramparts of 'Lal Quila' on Independence Day. However, the President delivers a speech ahead of Independence Day.
Launched in 2022 by the Ministry of Culture as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign encourages citizens to virtually pin the national flag and share Tiranga selfies on the dedicated Har Ghar Tiranga website.
Har Ghar Tiranga movement: Earlier, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar flagged off a 'Har Ghar Tiranga' bike rally of MPs in Delhi.
India won their first-ever ICC World Cup in 1983 under Kapil Dev's captaincy but had to wait for 24 years for their next glory under MS Dhoni's leadership.
This day marks the liberty of our nation from foreign invaders and a long struggling story in attaining this freedom.
No trip to Amritsar is complete without visiting Wagah Border or Wagah-Attari Border on Independence Day. Know more details.
India achieved Independence from the British after a long and hard struggle by our freedom fighters and for years their words have inspired us.
Under this, parcel service at New Delhi, Delhi Junction, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar Terminal, Delhi Sarah Rohilla and Adarsh Nagar Delhi railway stations falling in the Delhi area will remain closed on 12, 13, 14 and 15 August 2023.
The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year to mark the 75th anniversary of the country’s Independence. The campaign was kicked off again this year with a bike rally in the national capital by the MPs and Ministers.
The Ashok Chakra is actually a representation of the Dharma chakra -- a wheel with 24 spokes.
Independence Day 2023: August 15 is celebrated with pride and excitement by citizens. Here is everything you need to know about the background, importance of this historic event.
Shaheedi Park Delhi: Shaheedi Park is dedicated to the national heroes of India and it showcases the famous personalities who laid down their lives for the independence and sovereignty of the country in different periods.
The Red Fort has great significance in history and on every Independence Day, the Prime Minister addresses the nation from its ramparts.
Independence Day 2023: "In view of Independence Day celebrations, Section 144 of CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) has been invoked in areas nearby Rajghat, ITO, Red Fort etc. No gathering of any kind is permitted in these areas," police posted on Twitter.
Inspector General of Border Security Force (Rajasthan Frontier) Puneet Rastogi said that the number of security checkpoints will be increased as well as camel and foot patrolling will be strengthened.
Over the years, ISRO has made several big achievements and outshined in its field and we have listed a few of them.
Kiara Advani visited the Wagah border ahead of 77th Independence Day. The actress also waved the national flag at the border with BSF jawans.
Which movie will you love to watch-- Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel starrer 'Gadar 2', Akshay Kumar's 'OMG 2' or Rajinikanth's actioner 'Jailer'?
As part of the 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' campaign, several programmes will be held at village, block, state and national levels from August 9 to 30.
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