The world's second-largest khadi Tricolour was unveiled at the Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
The sight of the Tricolour fluttering in the stands sharpens the resolve of the players. It feels as though the flag has been stitched out of the hopes and heartbeat of Indian fans.
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans allegedly died by suicide in separate incidents in Srinagar and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir, according to officials.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah along with scores of Srinagar residents participated in a Tiranga Yatra along the famed Dal Lake.
On Monday, August 4, 2025, students, locals and political leaders held a Kashmir Tiranga rally and a shikara rally on the banks of the Dal Lake in Srinagar.
The Bhairav Battalion is positioned between the Para Special Forces and regular infantry units to meet modern warfare requirements, especially in view of drone-intensive warfare.
A visual journey through some major events of 2025, from the spiritual grandeur of Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj to the strategic success of Operation Sindoor, India's decisive military response following the Pahalgam terror attack.
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma flew to Thailand for the Miss Universe 2025 pageant.
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad students and other Kashmiri students held a Tiranga rally at the historic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk in Srinagar to celebrate Republic Day.
The first national flag in Independent India was hoisted at Fort St George in Madras, not at Delhi's Red Fort.
A 100 foot tall national flag has been installed within the premises of the Hari Parbat fort in Srinagar.
Photographer Umar Ganie capture glimpses of the Tiranga rally which began from the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre in Srinagar and concluded at the Botanical Garden on the banks of the Dal Lake.
On August 13, 2024, scuba divers in Chennai hoisted the Tiranga inside VGP Marine Kingdom's 3 million litre aquarium for the upcoming 78th Independence Day.
The victorous Indian team sung a new victory anthem to celebrate winning their first World Cup.
Lieutenant Commanders Roopa A and Dilna K from the Indian Navy have stamped India's name on the high seas.
Lal Chowk in the heart of Srinagar was Kashmir's leading venue for protests where fortified defences had been set up by security forces. Today a group of youngsters dances at the Chowk and makes reels.
Noting Modi's "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared on X what he said is a "short history of the RSS's relationship with the Tiranga".
The invitation cards for the 79th Independence Day celebration also carry the Operation Sindoor logo, and the water mark of Chenab bridge to exemplify the rise of 'Naya Bharat'. Floral decorations at the venue will also be based on 'Operation Sindoor'.
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, on the 6th anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha along with J&K Police Director General Nalin Prabhat and Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo handed over government job appointment letters to family members of terror victims in Srinagar.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has called for Aligarh to be renamed 'Harigarh', drawing parallels with the renaming of Ayodhya and Prayagraj. He also paid tribute to former CM Kalyan Singh and criticized the Samajwadi Party.
Eighty-five village sarpanchs from across India have been invited as special guests to witness the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, in recognition of their contributions to rural transformation.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha claims a significant reduction in the fear of terrorism in the Kashmir Valley, citing increased industrial activity in Pulwama and a decline in local terror recruitment.
Shikarawallahs, local residents and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, participated in a Tiranga Shikara Yatra to honour soldiers who had taken part in Operation Sindoor.
'Often people outside paint a wrong picture of us of Kashmiris. We are not like that. We are cool and bindaas,' said the lady, a teacher, caressing my cheeks in the pressing crowds.
On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, a fortnight before Independence Day, a Tiranga Shikara rally was organised on the Dal Lake.
Ahmedabad has been named the cleanest big city in the latest Swachh Survekshan, while Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai were recognized for exceptional sanitation efforts in a new 'Super Swachh League Cities' category.
A richly indulgent, tricolour sweet treat for Independence Day.
The SC has sought a response from the Centre on a plea seeking the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
THar Shikhar Tiranga is a campaign that involves hoisting the national flag on the highest peak in every state in India.
The inauguration of the Chenab Bridge on June 6 marks a historic milestone in India's infrastructure journey, completing the decades-long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Line project.
As the first stage was crossed, Shukla sent a first message from space, saying he, along with the crew, was orbiting Earth at a speed of 7.5 km per second.
The SP MP said when the mentality is bad, then instead of telling about the achievements of the army, people start talking about their own achievements.
Dr Priyanka Goyal tells us how she and her family celebrate the Tiranga this 75th Independence Day.
In his first address to National Democratic Alliance MPs in over a year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised its collective identity as a natural and organic alliance, asserting that its journey since its foundation in 1998 is dotted with successes and has many more achievements in store.
India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the 634th astronaut to travel to space as he entered the International Space Station on Thursday after a 28-hour journey.
The ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh will hold a three-day training camp for its leaders from June 14 in Pachmarhi in Narmadapuram. The move comes amid the party facing flak for some statements from its leaders post Operation Sindoor. BJP president JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have been invited to the camp to lecture the party cadre. The BJP said the event was pre-planned and was a routine affair, but the camp is seen as an attempt to discipline party leaders who have been making controversial statements.
'When I bought this flag yesterday and gave it to my 4 year old, she asked me "What is Independence Day?" and "Why does our flag have only three colours?"'
The party is slated to organise yoga events in 403 madrasas of UP on International Yoga Day (June 21).
New Delhi looks to be testing Omar's endurance with unconcealed glee, never feeling shy to bite whenever a moment comes its way. After all, ruling the country's only Muslim-majority UT/state has been the BJP's burning desire, points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.
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