73rd Independence Day

President Ram Nath Kovind approves Gallantry medals for police personnel on Independence Day

President Police Medals for Gallantry (PPMG) has been awarded to three personnel, Police Medals for Gallantry (PMG) to 177 personnel, President's Police Medals for Distinguished Service to 89 personnel and Police Medal for Meritorious Service to 677 personnel.

Aug 14, 2019, 15:28 PM IST

Twitter announces Ashoka Chakra emoji to celebrate 73rd Independence Day

The specially designed emoji of the ‘Ashoka Chakra’ is a depiction of the Dharma Chakra; a wheel represented with 24 spokes in the national flag of India. It also represents India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.

Aug 14, 2019, 14:43 PM IST

73rd Independence Day: Nation is ready for a mega celebration from 'Lal Quila' to 'Lal Chowk'

India is ready to celebrate 72 years of its independence on Thursday (August 15, 2019). Watch video to know more.

Aug 14, 2019, 13:30 PM IST