Indian Independence Day
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First War of Indian Independence in 1857: History, origin, causes, impact and other details
India | Aug 12, 2023, 07:07 PM ISTThe first war of Indian Independence began on May 10, 1857 in the form of a mutiny of sepoys of the Company's army in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut. It then erupted into other mutinies and civilian rebellions in northern and central India.
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Record-breaking feat! Over 1.5 crore Indians upload videos singing national anthem
India | Aug 15, 2021, 12:54 PM ISTOn July 25, PM Modi had given a clarion call to the people of the country to sing the national anthem together in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme.
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75th Independence Day: Why we 'hoist' the tricolour on August 15 and 'unfurl' it on January 26
India | Aug 14, 2021, 08:51 PM ISTOn August 15 (Independence Day), the tricolour is tied and sits at the bottom of the pole. The Prime Minister then raises (pull) it up and hoists it with the aim to honour the historical event of Independence Day.
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Would you? Tear down your national flag for 1000 bucks!
Life | Mar 25, 2015, 09:25 AM ISTBeing an Indian, how many times do you pay respect to your national flag in a year – 2, 4, 20?Republic Day (sans night) + Independence Day (sans night) + 20 Indian cricket matches (against