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Owaisi to hoist national flag at Charminar on Jan 25 midnight

Hours after the city witnessed huge turnout at 'Million March' organised by Joint Action Committee (JAC) of 40 different organisations, the Hyderabad MP said the January 10 rally will begin from Mir Alam Eidgah and will conclude at Shastripuram grounds.

Railways to install national flags at 41 places

"The 100-feet tall flags would be installed in 41 places including railway stations located at state capitals, district headquarters and places having historical and tourist importance," NFR Chief Public Relations Officer Subhanan Chanda told IANS.  

L K Advani unfurls national flag as his condition improves

Advani's office had on Wednesday said that he would not be hoisting the national flag on Thursday due to viral infection but his condition improved in the morning, allowing the 91-year-old leader to continue with the practice.

PM Modi's mega announcement: India to have a Chief of Defence Staff | Independence Day 2019 Updates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the creation of a chief of defence staff (CDS) as head of the tri-services -- in his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day. On Thursday, PM Modi unfurled the Tricolour and led the nation in celebrating the 73rd Independence Day -- in an event that began at 7.30 am. Stay tuned to this space as we bring to you live and latest updates on the Independence Day celebrations across India.

Government asks citizens not to use national flags made up of plastic

The Centre has urged the citizens not to use the national flags made up of plastic, and no to discard or throw the paper flag on the ground after the event. The Home Ministry said the national flag represents hopes and aspirations of the people of India and hence should occupy a position of honour.

Flouting collector's order, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat unfurls national flag at Kerala school

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday unfurled the Indian tricolour at a government-aided school here despite being told by authorities that political personalities can't do this. This sparked criticism from the CPI-M and the Congress

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Centre asks states to check use of plastic flags, ensure respect to tricolour

On the eve of 70th Independence Day, the home ministry on Sunday reminded all states union territories and central ministries to avoid using national flags made of plastic and ensuring paper bags are disposed with

JNU research scholar alleges his room’s door was defaced, national flag sticker torn

JNU research scholar alleges his room’s door was defaced, national flag sticker torn

Watch: Sanjay Dutt kisses soil, salutes national flag before leaving jail

New Delhi: Actor Sanjay Dutt today walked out of the Yerwada jail after serving his five-year sentence after being convicted in the Arms act.Dutt's wife Manyata and director Raj Kumar Hirani received the actor outside

Independence Day: Know all about the 'National Flag' of India!

India is all set to celebrate the 69th Independence Day on August 15. Every year, the commemoration of India's independence from the British Empire enlightens the felling of patriotism among the citizens.On 15 August 1947,

Allow participation under national flag, India urges IPC

New Delhi:  The sports ministry on Friday urged the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to allow Indians to participate in competitions under their national flag.The ministry also urged the IPC that those who are not included

Would you? Tear down your national flag for 1000 bucks!

Being 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

Faridabad to have tallest flagpole in the world soon

Faridabad: The tallest flagpole in the world, 240 ft in height, will soon be hoisted in Faridabad with the national flag.This flagpole would be 240 ft in height which is the tallest not only in

Protocol stopped Vice-President from saluting tricolor on R-Day: V-P Office

New Delhi: Following the accusations made by social media users on Vice-President Hamid Ansari for not saluting the flag on Republic Day; his office had to issue a response statement in New Delhi on Monday.The

Telangana Liberation Day: BJP leaders stopped from hoisting national flag

Hyderabad: Tension prevailed at the Golconda Fort here Wednesday as police arrested some activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) trying to hoist the national flag to celebrate Telangana Liberation Day.Police prevented BJP workers from