August 15

Independence Day 2018: Here's how you can celebrate your freedom

Being patriotic and at the same time celebrating the essence of freedom can be felt the most on this day. 

Aug 14, 2018, 11:55 AM IST

National Security Act to be imposed against UP Madrasas who didn't sing National Anthem on Aug 15: Govt

The Uttar Pradesh government is all set to take action against madrasas in the state who defied the government's order to celebrate Independence Day by unfurling Indian flag and sing the national anthem. 

Aug 16, 2017, 21:08 PM IST

Independence Day special: Innovative ways to celebrate your freedom!

On August 15 this year make sure that you do something different in order to make it a special one.

Aug 15, 2017, 09:44 AM IST

Shahid Afridi wishes India on I-Day, bats for peace, tolerance, love

Every year, the Asian neighbours celebrate their Independence Days within a gap of 24 hours of each other.

Aug 15, 2017, 08:35 AM IST

India will grow only when we all grow: President on eve of 70th Independence Day

 India will grow only when all sections of society grow, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Sunday while addressing the nation on the eve of the 70th Independence Day.

Aug 14, 2016, 21:23 PM IST

Delhi Metro to operate normal services on I-Day, parking lots to be shut for few hours

Delhi Metro said on Sunday that it will operate normal services on Independence Day on Monday. 

Aug 14, 2016, 19:58 PM IST

Hum Kya Maange – Azadi!

For Bhola Sah, the upcoming August 15 is the day when he will be spending the whole day with his two children and take them around Delhi.

Aug 13, 2016, 21:56 PM IST

Tendulkar urges Modi to talk about Rio-bound athletes on Aug 15

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar today requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to talk about some of the sportspersons, who are striving to bring laurels for the country at the ongoing Rio Olympics, in his speech on 70th Independence Day.

Aug 13, 2016, 18:37 PM IST

Govt chalks out plan to celebrate 'Festival of Independence'

As the central government plans to celebrate in a big way the 'Festival of Independence', Union ministers will visit birthplaces of freedom fighters and border outposts across the country.

Aug 12, 2016, 18:48 PM IST

Embarrassing! Culture Ministry's Independence Day video shows Chinese jet with Indian flag

In a faux pas, the Union Culture Ministry has highlighted a Chinese built JF-17 fighter jet in a video meant for Independence Day celebrations.

Aug 12, 2016, 16:48 PM IST

Meet 13-year-old Muslim girl who wants to hoist tri-colour at Lal Chowk on August 15

A 13-year-old Muslim girl in Gujarat`s Ahmedabad city has vowed to unfurl the national flag at Srinagar`s Lal Chowk on Independence Day.

Aug 11, 2016, 09:17 AM IST

Must watch — Respect our national flag, don't buy if you cannot handle it

Come August 15, the India's Independence Day, and majority of us will be seen riding on the waves of patriotism. 

Aug 09, 2016, 17:07 PM IST

Independence Day: PM Narendra Modi seeks suggestions for August 15 speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to suggest to him issues he can include in his Independence Day speech on August 15.

Jul 31, 2016, 13:17 PM IST

Terrorists planning to target PM Narendra Modi with drone on Independence Day?

Are terrorists plotting to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Independence Day celebrations this August 15? Yes, if intelligence agencies are to be believed.

Jul 28, 2016, 12:38 PM IST

PM Modi set to revamp fin inclusion; to unveil new scheme on Aug15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to give a big boost to the ongoing financial inclusion drive by unveiling a comprehensive programme, to be announced at the Red Fort in his address to the nation on the Independence Day.

Jul 20, 2014, 18:08 PM IST