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Aug 14, 2022 · Independence Day 2022: On August 15, 1947, India achieved independence from British colonisation. The day holds national pride and honour in the heart of every Indian citizen living in India and abroad as on this day, the nation secured full autonomy from the British.
Aug 14, 2021 · Independence Day 2021: On the night of August 15, 1947, the first Prime Minister of Independent India, Jawaharlal Nehru, said, “At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.”
Independence Day is a gazetted holiday in India on August 15 each year. National, state and local government offices, post offices and banks are closed on this day. Stores and other businesses and organizations may be closed or have reduced opening hours.
Independence Day, or Fourth of July, Anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress (July 4, 1776). It is the greatest secular holiday in the country. Celebrating the day became common only after the War of 1812. Thereafter, civic-minded groups worked to link the ideals of democracy and ...
Independence Day 2021: India is gearing up to celebrate its 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2021. As we near the day, it only makes sense to revisit the history of the tricolour or tiranga .
Independence Day (August 15) is a reminder of all the sacrifices our freedom fighters made for our country’s future. Looking back on the last 72 years of Independence, India has made progress in ...
Aug 15, 2023 · Here's the full schedule of events for the Independence Day celebration at Red Fort: 6:50 am: Guard of Honour forms up. 7:18 am: PM Modi will arrive at Lahore Gate. He will be greeted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other dignitaries at Red Fort. The Defence Secretary will introduce the General Officer Commanding (GoC), Delhi Area ...
