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

  India | August 14, 2025 20:23 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: How wearing tricolour boosts your pride and mood

  Lifestyle | August 14, 2025 20:14 IST

  On Independence Day 2025, wearing the tricolour is more than style—it sparks pride, unity and joy while boosting your mood and sense of belonging.

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  17 UP Police personnel to receive gallantry medals for exceptional bravery | Check full list

  Uttar Pradesh | August 14, 2025 19:33 IST

  Uttar Pradesh: On January 5, 2024, in Gorakhpur’s Gulriha police station area, an STF team led by DSP Deepak Kumar Singh cornered and engaged Vinod Kumar Upadhyay, a hardened criminal carrying a Rs 1 lakh reward and wanted in multiple cases of murder, robbery, and extortion.

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  Independence Day 2025: When and where to watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech from Red Fort?

  India | August 14, 2025 23:44 IST

  This will be Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12th consecutive Independence Day speech since assuming office in 2014 and second after securing a third term last year. Stay tuned to the India TV news channel for the Prime Minister's speech from the Red Fort.

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  Independence Day 2025: Wishes, quotes, messages, images, WhatsApp status, and more

  August 15, 2025 17:13 IST

  Celebrate the 79th Independence Day with our updates featuring the best wishes, quotes, images, WhatsApp statuses, speeches, and drawings.

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  Nine IAF officers awarded Vir Chakra for daring strikes on Pakistani terror camps during Op Sindoor

  India | August 14, 2025 17:54 IST

  The Indian Air Force successfully shot down at least six Pakistani aircraft during Operation Sindoor to avenge the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. The Vir Chakra, awarded for acts of exceptional bravery, is the nation's third-highest wartime gallantry honour.

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  Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE and BSE closed on August 15 for Independence Day? Check details

  August 14, 2025 17:18 IST

  Stock Market Holidays 2025: According to the stock market holiday calendar, the stock market will remain closed for five days post-August.

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  Best patriotic songs to use in your Instagram reels this Independence Day 2025

  August 14, 2025 13:25 IST

  This Independence Day, make your Reels shine with these 7 Hindi patriotic songs, from Lata Mangeshkar’s classics to modern favourites.

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

  India | August 14, 2025 11:53 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.

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  Independence Day 2025 WhatsApp status videos to share your 15 August pride

  August 14, 2025 13:08 IST

  Celebrate Independence Day 2025 with pride! Share these patriotic WhatsApp status videos on 15 August to inspire love for the nation.

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  Independence Day 2025 rangoli ideas for 15 August celebrations

  August 14, 2025 0:29 IST

  Make your Independence Day celebrations special with simple, colourful rangoli designs. Perfect for 15 August decor and easy for beginners to try.

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  Independence Day 2025: Untold stories and unsung warriors of India's freedom struggle

  India | August 14, 2025 23:40 IST

  Independence Day 2025: The Indian National Flag is much more than a tricolour- it stands as a symbol of the nation’s cultural unity and its long, hard-fought struggle for freedom. The first unofficial version was hoisted in 1906 in Calcutta during the Swadeshi movement.

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  PM Modi to lead 79th Independence Day celebrations from Red Fort, showcasing vision of ‘Naya Bharat’

  India | August 13, 2025 23:56 IST

  Independence Day: The success of Operation Sindoor will be a key highlight of this year’s celebrations. The Operation Sindoor logo will be prominently displayed at the view cutter on Gyanpath and reflected in the floral decorations at the venue. Invitation cards for the event also feature the logo.

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  Independence Day poster ideas for schools and competitions in 2025

  August 13, 2025 19:11 IST

  Get inspired with Independence Day 2025 poster ideas that are easy to make, competition-ready, and perfect for schools, offices, and community events.

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  Independence Day 2025 celebration invites for societies and apartments

  August 13, 2025 19:02 IST

  Bring your community together with these friendly Independence Day invitation messages for societies and apartment complexes.

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  Ajit Pawar, Aaditya Thackeray term August 15 meat ban 'wrong', Fadnavis distances govt from decision

  Maharashtra | August 13, 2025 18:56 IST

  Maharashtra: Along with KDMC and Malegaon, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation has imposed a two-day meat ban, on August 15 (Friday) for Gokul Ashtami and August 20 for Paryushan Parva, a key Jain festival.

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  Hyderabad: Cattle slaughterhouses, beef shops to remain closed on Independence Day and Janmashtami

  August 13, 2025 17:02 IST

  Hyderabad: Owaisi has sharply criticised the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation for its decision to close meat shops and slaughterhouses on Independence Day. Questioning the logic of linking a meat ban with the national celebration, Owaisi said the order undermines fundamental rights etc.

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  15 August 2025 Independence Day speech ideas in Hindi and English

  August 13, 2025 14:42 IST

  Celebrate 15 August 2025 with these heartfelt Independence Day speeches in Hindi and English to inspire patriotism and honour our freedom fighters.

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  Independence Day 2025: Fun school activities that inspire young patriots

  August 13, 2025 7:13 IST

  Make Independence Day special for students with fun activities, crafts, songs, and cultural events that inspire pride and love for the nation.

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  Best Independence Day activities for office celebrations in 2025

  August 12, 2025 11:01 IST

  Make Independence Day in the office memorable with engaging activities that bring colleagues together, spark joy, and celebrate our nation’s pride.