The name 'India' derived from the Sanskrit word 'Sindhu,' which was called 'Hindos' or 'Indos' by neighbouring nations, and was subsequently accepted into English as 'India' due to diverse linguistic influences.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to deliver his 11th consecutive Independence Day address on August 15. This speech will be his first since securing the third consecutive term in office. Stay tuned to the India TV news channel for the Prime Minister's speech from the Red Fort.
In the 112th 'Mann Ki Baat' on July 28, Prime Minister Modi called upon all Indians to take part in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign to celebrate Independence Day.
The country will celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15. It is a day when the tricolour is proudly displayed across homes, offices, and public spaces as a symbol of the country’s sovereignty and unity.
Delhi traffic advisory: Several traffic diversions were imposed on borders of the national capital earlier this week in view of the Independence Day celebration. According to the police advisory, elaborate law and order and traffic arrangements have been made for the celebrations on August 15.
Approximately 6,000 Special guests have been invited to witness the grand ceremony at the Red Fort on the occasion of 78th Independence Day celebrations.
India-Pakistan partition: Movable assets were split in an 80-20 ratio, including animals like the "Joymoni" elephant and a gold-plated carriage, which India secured through a coin toss. The partition's legacy highlights the challenges and deep scars left by this historic event.
On the occasion of 78th Independence Day, we have listed down top 7 Hindi songs which will surely evoke the sense of patriotism among you. Check them out below.
The separatist Baluch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attacks in Quetta, the provincial capital, which occurred on Tuesday. This comes just days after the group had urged shop owners to refrain from selling flags and warned against celebrating the holiday on Wednesday.
India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day on Thursday. As the country marks this occasion, let's take a look at some lesser known facts about India's freedom movement and incidents after August 15, 1947.
The Red Fort will once again be the focal point of celebrations, with the tricolour being hoisted to commemorate the significance of the day. The Red Fort's association with the flag-hoisting ceremony epitomises the spirit of India's independence and serves as a powerful symbol of national pride.
The Central Railway planned to run special trains to provide convenient travel options for passengers during the long weekend marked by Independence Day and Rakhi festival.
In preparation for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, security has been significantly heightened at Delhi airport. Authorities have implemented enhanced measures to ensure the safety of passengers and smooth operations during this period.
Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, security has been significantly heightened across Delhi. Additional police teams and paramilitary forces have been strategically deployed at various high-traffic locations, including IGI Airport, railway stations, bus stands, malls, and markets.
The students chanted slogans of 'Vande Mataram" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" as they held the Tricolour in their hands. They walked over the World's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi.
Over 45 'Lakhpati Didis' and around 30 'Drone Didis' have been invited as special guests to attend the Independence Day celebrations and will be felicitated by Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday.
The third edition of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign is being celebrated from August 9 to 15 to mark the 78th Independence Day. The campaign was started under the banner of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' in 2022.
Independence Day 2024: In addition to the revised train timings for Independence Day, the DMRC has also released a kite flying advisory in an effort to prevent any potential dangers that can arise from kite strings becoming tangled in the 25,000 volts live over head equipment (OHE).
India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru holds the record of hoisting the tricolour maximum times, while Gulzarilal Nanda and Chandra Shekhar could not get an opportunity to unfurl the national flag at the Red Fort during their tenure as the Prime Minister.
The Indian National Flag is hoisted atop the Red Fort by the Prime Minister of India on Independence Day. The tricolour holds great significance for India and its citizens. Here are ten important facts that people need to know.
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