India Independence Day

President Droupadi Murmu address highlights: This was the maiden Independence Day eve speech of the new President, who assumed the country's highest office ...

She commended Indian women for breaking many barriers and excelling. You can watch the LIVE speech above. Beginning her address, Murmu said that on August 15, 1947, India cut the shackles of colonial rule.

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Speaking about the preparations for the event, BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinathsaid that of the 8,000 invitations, 6,200 have already been distributed. This fact that would likely not have been possible were it not for the sacrifice of tens of thousands of gallant Indians who unconditionally laid down their lives to drive the British Raj away from the country. The first-of-its-kind temple at Pedda Kaparthy village near Chityal town in the district has been drawing attention from even far off places, says PV Krishna Rao, Secretary of the Mahatma Gandhi Charitable Trust which maintains the shrine. Taking to Twitter, Rajinikanth both posted a video and a post, which urged people to fly the National flag outside their homes and offices as a mark of respect to freedom fighters and as an expression of unity. For many people around Chityal town in Telangana, about 75 KM from Hyderabad, visiting the Mahatma Gandhi Temple is becoming a sentiment. Posters with pictures of different freedom fighters have been put up by the party. Even as the country gears up to celebrate its 75th Independence Day on Monday, actor Rajinikanth has urged people to honour and salute freedom fighters, martyrs and leaders by having their children hoist the national flag outside their homes, offices and work places. A poster featuring Tipu Sultan put up by Karnataka Cong ahead of I-Day at Hudson Circle vandalised by miscreants last night. As a mark of respect, and as an expression of our unity, for all the lakhs of people who suffered untold struggles and miseries, pain and humiliation, for all those many thousands of people who scarified their lives selflessly for this freedom, for all those freedom fighters, martyrs and leaders -- let us honour and salute them with gratitude beyond caste, religion and politics." These freedom fighters not only challenged imperialism and colonialism but also the social norms of the era, which severely restricted their agency. "The government's decision to observe November 15 every November as 'Tribal Pride Day' since last year is welcome. The government started a 75-week countdown from March 12, 2021, celebrating ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to mark this day.

Independence Day 2022 Quiz will familiarize you with a series of historic events and achievements in the 75 years of India's Independence.

Later, six more districts were carved out by reorganizing the existing districts. Officially issued by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed under Article 352 of the Constitution because of the prevailing "internal disturbance", the Emergency was in effect from 25 June 1975 until its withdrawal on 21 March 1977. State Bank of India was incorporated on 01 July 1955. a) 1950 d) 1954 The First Session of this Lok Sabha commenced on 13th May 1952. On 11 and 13 May 1998, twenty-four years after Pokhran-I, the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) conducted five further nuclear tests, dubbed "Pokhran-II", at the Pokhran range. d) 1953 a) 1950 b) 1952 On Independence Day 2022, India not only remembers those Bravehearts but also takes a look at the historic events, and major achievements in these 75 years post 1947. a) 1960

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*Today is a day to feel proud about being a part of this great nation. *We may never know how it feels like to live in a free country if it was not for the bravery of our fathers. This year, India celebrates its 75th Independence Day. Throughout the country, the national flag is hoisted and special programs on the theme of patriotism are organised.

South Korea, North Korea, The Republic of Congo, Bahrain, and Liechtenstein all commemorate their independence on August 15 along with India.

The sixth-smallest nation in the world, Liechtenstein, was liberated from German rule in 1866. This year India is celebrating its 75th Independence day. India is all set to celebrate its 76th year of Independence on August 15, 2022.

GOOGLE DOODLE TODAY: Today's Doodle, illustrated by Kerala-based guest artist Neethi, celebrates India's 75th Independence Day. Independence Day 2022 Doodle ...

After the Prime Minister delivers his televised speech, a patriotic parade honours members of the Indian armed forces and police. This day marks the historic occasion as India secured independence from colonial rule after two hundred years of oppression and suppression under the Britishers. This is a special occasion for all the countrymen to commemorate the birth of a free nation after the relentless efforts of freedom fighters and revolutionaries against the oppressive British rule. The vast expanse of sky brightly speckled with soaring kites is a colorful symbol of the great heights we have achieved.