Independence Day

The "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign, which encourages people to carry the Tiranga home and hoist it to commemorate India's 75th year of independence, was launched on August 13. The campaign began as part of the "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav" and will continue till August 15. The program's purpose is to make the relationship with the… read-more

Delhi Police arrested six people for their alleged involvement in the smuggling of arms and ammunition in the national capital ahead of Independence Day. On August 12, the police recovered ammunition, including 2,000 live cartridges from their possession. The police further said that the accused were arrested from Delhi's Anand Vihar area with two bags of cartridges. A case has been registered in this regard and an investigation is underway… read-more

For the first time, Indian Airlines, Air India is offering massive "Independence Day" offers on international flights. As per sources, for bookings between August 8 to August 22, prices for flights between Gulf and Middle East countries to Indian cities are as low as INR 7,171 approx. The tickets booked during the aforementioned duration will be applicable for travel till October 15, with 35 kgs of luggage allowed for passengers.

Punjab police has tightened security in the state's Pathankot region, ahead of preparations of India's 75th Independence Day. Pathankot is a district that shares international borders with Pakistan. According to Senior Superintendent of Pathankot police, the personnel have all "geared up for security". Pathankot also shares state borders with J… read-more

Around 25-30 kgs of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) has been received by Jammu and Kashmir police near the Tahab crossing on circular road in Pulwama. This has come days before India's 75th Independence Day. Further details on the matter is awaited. Recently, an ISIS terrorist was arrested from Uttar Pradesh, who was reportedly planning on an IED blast during Independence Day.