The Latest Breaking News from Independence Day

NEW DELHI: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the national flag on the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort, he will create a record of sorts. He will equal his immediate predecessor Manmohan Singh’s record of hoisting the tricolour for 10 consecutive times.

Employees of the Department of Posts organised the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally ahead of the 76th Independence Day celebrations, in Vijayawada on Sunday. The employees, carrying a 100-foot-long national flag, took out the rally which passed through Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, Old Government Hospital, Eluru Locks and reached Vijayawada Divisional Post Office…

It was at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, when India finally attained freedom from the British Raj for over 200 years. And so, in memory of this historic event, India's Independence Day is celebrated on August 15 every year. It's a day when Indians remember the selfless…

CM Siddaramaiah to address the State as Bengaluru preps for 77th Independence Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Ground. 1,500 children are set to perform in cultural events, while 8,000 seats have been earmarked for public, VVIPs, VIPs and special invitees.

Security arrangements were beefed up in Manipur, and search operations conducted in vulnerable areas ahead of Independence Day

Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, Delhi Police have beefed up security arrangements in the national capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Prime Minister also said that on last Independence Day, the whole country had come together for the “Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan.” Read more on The Hindu

In a quaint corner of Jammu and Kashmir, where the rich heritage of pottery has been passed down through generations, a ray of unexpected opportunity has dawned on Mohammad Umar. Read further on Dynamite News:

Indian Independence Day is just a few days away and the August air is already filled with a patriotic fervor. Marked every year on August 15, Independence Day is a time when the entire nation unites to celebrate the hard-fought freedom and also honor the sacrifices made by countless individuals…

Independence Day celebrated on 15th August, is a significant national holiday in India. It marks the day when the country gained independence from British rule in 1947. This day reminds us of the sacrifices and courage all men and women took to free our country from the Britishers. This day…

Independence Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t planned a trip yet, we will give you a good reason to get out and explore more. As part of its festive offer for August 15th, the country's 77th Independence Day, GreenCell Mobility's intercity electric AC coach service NueGo has launched…