As Indians across the world celebrate Independence Day on August 15, Mumbai’s Catholic community, including Goans, Mangaloreans, and East Indians, celebrates with a unique feast and a dish that is traditionally enjoyed on the occasion

The operation was carried out under the guidance of Sion Division ACP Mahendra More and led by Sion Police Station Senior Police Inspector Sarita Tawde

According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), the other locations in the national capital that received calls alleging bomb blasts are Jamnagar House, Jhandewalan Flatted Factory Complex, District Magistrate Office in Saket, and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Office at Delhi Cantt

The Pashupatinath Temple in Mandsaur and Bade Ganesh Temple in Ujjain follow a unique tradition of celebrating Independence Day on Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha of Shravan, according to the Hindu calendar, instead of August 15

After six years, actor-turned-producer Jackky Bhagnani is set to return in front of the camera with the song ‘Tere Rang Mein’, released days ahead of Independence Day

On display are rare archival photographs and stories linked to the tricolour, including its hoisting at Port Blair, its first raising in Parliament, its journey to the snowy heights of Mount Everest and its unfurling at the Tololing peak in Drass, Ladakh, by the Indian Army

This year's campaign also marks 150 years of the song 'Vande Mataram', with various activities being organised to promote patriotism and raise awareness about the national flag. BMC has appealed to Mumbaikars to participate in the campaign by hoisting the national flag at their homes

The cast of Operation Safed Sagar will feature in The Great Indian Kapil Show’s first Independence Day special, filmed at the IAF Auditorium. Air Chiefs Amar Preet Singh and Birender Singh Dhanoa will join the cast for a tribute

Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister appealed to Delhi residents to hoist the Tricolour at their homes, take pictures and post them on social media

Police evacuated the court complex and launched an extensive search operation after receiving the threat. However, no suspicious object or material was found during the checks, officials said

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