Preparations in Delhi for the Independence Day celebration are in full swing. Ahead of August 15, the prominent monuments in the city were lit up in tricolour. The Illumination of the old, new buildings of Parliament, India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan gave a mesmerizing view. While some visitors and locals called the decoration ‘out of the world’ others appreciated the newness of the city. Meanwhile, Delhi Traffic Police has also made special arrangements and security has been tightened at many places in the city. ALH Dhruv choppers of the Indian Air Force showered petals at the rehearsals of Independence Day. India will be celebrating its 77th Independence Day on 15th August 2023. PM Modi will hoist the National Flag from the historic Red Fort and will address the nation afterwards.
14 August,2023 08:29 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai Police officials were seen conducting a practice at Mantralaya in Mumbai ahead of Independence Day on August 15. India will be celebrating its 77th Independence Day on 15th August 2023. PM Modi will hoist the National Flag from the historic Red Fort and will address the nation afterwards.
14 August,2023 08:28 PM IST | Mumbai
A 93 year old freedom fighter Joins Bharat Jodo Yatra. She participated in the Quit India Movement of 1942 & today participated in t Bharat Jodo Yatra near Balapur Maharashtra.
18 November,2022 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai
Actress Kangana Ranaut targets Mahatma Gandhi saying that he was one of the leaders who handed over freedom fighters to the British. She also criticised him for his principle of Ahimsa saying that 'offering another cheek' doesn't get independence.
17 November,2021 10:25 PM IST | Mumbai
Sumati Samant has been allowed to use public transport for free thanks to her services to the nation, but that did not stop a bus conductor from humiliating her in public and then snatching her pass away. Story & Video BY: Kranti Vibhute, MiD DAY
02 August,2013 03:35 PM IST
Nana Ambole said that the bus conductor who insulted 86-year-old Sumita Samant would be suspended; also promised to visit other freedom fighters who have been humiliated on buses, to make amends. Story & Video by Kranti Vibhute, Mid-Day
03 August,2013 03:52 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that it is unfortunate that many freedom fighters like Rani Gaidinliu are almost forgotten in the Indian history. He said this at the centenary celebration to honour ‘Rani’ Gaidinliu on her birth anniversary at Vigyan Bhavan.
24 August,2015 02:08 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
