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Republic Day 2026: Do we hoist or unfurl the National Flag? Know the difference

Lifestyle | Jan 22, 2026, 03:36 PM IST

Republic Day marks India becoming a constitutional republic. Here’s why the national flag is unfurled on January 26 and how it differs from flag hoisting on Independence Day.

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Independence Day 2025: Planning to hoist National Flag at your home? Here's how to do it properly

India | Aug 14, 2025, 08:23 PM IST

If you are planning to hoist the tricolour at your home this year, here are some of the important points that you need to keep in mind according to the Flag Code of India 2002.

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Independence Day 2025: Why do we hoist national flag on August 15 and unfurl it on Republic Day?

India | Aug 14, 2025, 11:53 AM IST

Independence Day 2025: While we unfurl the national flag on Republic Day (January 26), we hoist it on Independence Day (August 15). Though these two terms are similar, there is a vast difference between them.

Republic Day 2025: Pulwama makes history as Tricolour unfurled for first time at Tral Chowk | Watch

Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 26, 2025, 05:10 PM IST

Republic Day celebrations: Like every other part of the nation, Jammu and Kashmir also celebrated the Republic Day with full fervour and patriotism. The Indian national flag was unfurled at the Tral Chowk in Pulwama for the first time in history.

Despite US mourning Carter's death, Trump's inauguration event to see national flag fly at full mast

World | Jan 19, 2025, 05:42 PM IST

The US flag will be flown at full-staff during the swearing-in ceremony of incoming President Donald Trump. Earlier, Trump expressed his annoyance over the idea that the US flag would be flown at half-staff in commemoration of former President Jimmy Carter.

Madhya Pradesh HC imposes unique bail condition: Chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', salute tricolour

Madhya Pradesh | Oct 17, 2024, 02:49 PM IST

The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted bail to Faisal Khan, requiring him to publicly salute the national flag and chant "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" for making anti-national statements, highlighting tensions between freedom of expression and national integrity.

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Row erupts after Congress worker takes off Siddaramaiah's shoes holding tricolour, BJP reacts

Karnataka | Oct 02, 2024, 09:18 PM IST

A video that has gone viral on social media showed a Congress worker with the Tiranga in his hands removed shoes from the feet of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah as he arrived to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary.

Independence Day 2024: Shah Rukh Khan waves to fans, hoists National Flag at Mannat with family

Celebrities | Aug 15, 2024, 06:44 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan celebrates Independence Day by hoisting the Indian flag at his Mumbai residence, Mannat. The Bollywood superstar shared the joyous moment with his family and fans.

RSS chief hoists tricolour in Nagpur, expresses concerns over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

India | Aug 15, 2024, 12:39 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) organised cultural events to celebrate the 78th Independence Day across the nation in its thousands of Sakhas (branches).

Independence Day: 'Very sad,' says Sunita Kejriwal after no flag hoisting at Delhi CM's residence

Delhi | Aug 15, 2024, 11:57 AM IST

The flag-hoisting incident comes in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to deny interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal. The Delhi CM is currently facing allegations in a corruption case related to an excise policy scam, which was filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Independence Day 2024: Why is the National Flag hoisted at Red Fort every August 15? Check here

India | Aug 13, 2024, 11:22 PM IST

The Red Fort will once again be the focal point of celebrations, with the tricolour being hoisted to commemorate the significance of the day. The Red Fort's association with the flag-hoisting ceremony epitomises the spirit of India's independence and serves as a powerful symbol of national pride.

Independence Day 2024: Is it 77th or 78th this year? Here's the answer to your confusion

Lifestyle | Aug 13, 2024, 07:14 AM IST

Clarifying whether this year marks the 77th or 78th celebration of India's Independence Day. Unravel the confusion and get an accurate answer inside.

India lowers flag to half-mast as nation mourns death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

India | May 21, 2024, 09:19 AM IST

A day after the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and several other high-ranking officials, India is observing a one-day national mourning.

108-foot-high national flag installed at War Memorial of Artillery Centre in Hyderabad | WATCH

Hyderabad | Feb 22, 2024, 09:53 AM IST

(Retired) Major General Ashim Kohli who attended the ceremony said that this became possible after a 10-year legal battle led by Naveen Jindal.

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VIDEO: Nitin Gadkari inaugurates highest national flag of 418 ft at Attari-Wagah border in Amritsar

India | Oct 19, 2023, 05:58 PM IST

Highest national flag in India: The transport minister said that I have done a lot of things in life- tunnels, bridges but this (inaugurating the highest national flag) is the most amazing. I am delighted and I thank the jawans who are guarding our borders.

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