Independence Day flag

2022 - 8 - 15

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Explained: Is Indian flag unfurled or hoisted on Independence day ... (WION)

To commemorate India's 75th anniversary of independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag at the Red Fort's ramparts on August 15.

Since the coloniser could not be trusted to raise the flag of a newly independent country, the task fell to the prime minister, who was designated as the official representative of the Indian people. As the nation's first citizen and constitutional head of state, the President of India "unfurls" the Tricolor on Republic Day. Since the coloniser could not be trusted to raise the flag of a newly independent country, the task fell to the prime minister, who was designated as the official representative of the Indian people.

Special flag hoisting ceremony in Indira Point as part of ... (ThePrint)

Port Blair, Aug 15 (PTI) A special flag hoisting ceremony was held in Indira Point, the southernmost tip of India, on Monday as part of the Independence Day ...

Indira Point was formerly known as Pygmalion Point and Parsons Point. On February 19, 1984, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had visited this place. Local MP Manorajan Bhakta suggested changing the name of this place on her name. No flag hoisting ceremony has been held in Indira Point after the 2004 tsunami.

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Independence Day 2022: Did you know flag hoisting on August 15 is ... (DNA India)

On August 7, 1906, at Kolkata's Parsee Bagan Square, the first Indian national flag was raised.

In honour of Independence Day on August 15th, the Prime Minister of India raises the flag. On the occasion of Republic Day, which takes place on the 26th of January, the flag is unfolded and hoisted after being fastened at the top. On both the 15th of August and the 26th of January, the national flag is hoisted.

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How Karunanidhi got CMs the right to unfurl national flag on ... (The Hindu)

Karunanidhi, a fierce votary of State autonomy, was instrumental in Chief Ministers getting the right to hoist the national flag on Independence Day in ...

DMK headquarters secretary (media) K.S. Radhakrishnan recalled that Karunanidhi had raised with then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi three issues — State autonomy, a separate flag for Tamil Nadu and the right for Chief Ministers to hoist the national flag. A report, ‘CMs to unfurl tricolour’, in The Hindu archives of July 31, 1974, said, “The Government of India has accepted the suggestion of the Tamil Nadu Government [headed by Karunanidhi] that Chief Ministers should be permitted to unfurl the national flag on August 15 in the State capitals”. The report added: “He (Karunanidhi) said this was in response to a complaint he made at a function in Madras in February that while the President unfurled the national flag in Delhi on the Republic Day and the Prime Minister on the Independence Day, the Chief Ministers did not enjoy even this privilege....” The change in photo does not come without a purpose.

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What to do with the national flag after Independence Day (The News Minute)

The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, through which the Union government has urged people to hoist the national flag in their homes from August 13 to 15 to mark ...

Like damaged flags, they must be discarded in private, “keeping in mind the dignity of the National Flag.” Violations under this Act can result in a fine or imprisonment up to three years. Then, the white band itself must be folded from either side towards the centre so that only the Ashoka Chakra, and parts of the saffron and green bands, can be seen.

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75th Independence day: Indian Flag unfurled at the height of 1 ... (Times Now)

The Tri-color was sent to the edge of space on a special NSLV balloonSAT by Space Kidz India, which is the only organization to launch 12 balloon satellites ...

NSLV balloonSATby Space Kidz India, which is the only organization to launch 12 balloon satellites, 2 sub-orbital satellites, and 2 orbital satellites. The Tri-color was sent to the edge of space on a special NSLV balloonSAT by Space Kidz India, which is the only organization to launch 12 balloon satellites, 2 sub-orbital satellites, and 2 orbital satellites. ISROfrom International Space Station. Indian American astronaut Raja Chari congratulated India and ISRO, He also shared images of India and Hyderabad taken from the Space Station.

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Independence Day 2022: Raja Chari shares photo of Indian flag at ... (Livemint)

Indian-American astronaut also shared images of what his father's hometown Hyderabad looked like from the space.

Expanding our partnership with ISRO and exploring the universe together is a goal for all of us for future space explorations." He also said that he looks forward working together with India in the near future. He served as a flight engineer aboard the International Space Station for 177 days in orbit.

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On Independence Day, Indian-American Astronaut Raja Chari ... (NDTV)

The photo also shows Earth in the background. Mr Chari recently returned home after a six-month mission at the ISS. He was among the four astronauts aboard a ...

On Indian Independence eve I'm reminded of Indian diaspora that I could see from— Raja Chari (@Astro_Raja) @Space_Stationwhere my immigrant father's home town of Hyderabad shines bright. @nasais just 1 place Indian Americans make a difference every day. @nasa is just 1 place Indian Americans make a difference every day.

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Watch: Indian Flag Unfurled 30 Km Above Earth In Space, Raja ... (ABP Live)

On the occasion of India's 76th Independence Day, Space Kidz India unfurled the Indian flag in space, at a height of 30 kilometres above sea level, in order ...

Expanding our partnership with ISRO, and exploring the universe together is a goal for all of us for future space exploration," Cristoforetti concluded. Cristoforetti also talked about the upcoming NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, a joint Earth-observing mission between the US and Indian space agencies. In some of the pictures, India's national flag is seen on the space station. "It is a pleasure to congratulate India on 75 years of independence. On Indian Independence eve I’m reminded of Indian diaspora that I could see from— Raja Chari (@Astro_Raja) @Space_Stationwhere my immigrant father’s home town of Hyderabad shines bright. However, the satellite was not placed into the intended orbit, as a result of which it is no longer functional.

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Independence Day: Know how the 'tiranga' colours can help you heal (Healthshots)

The Indian flag has colours that can also heal your body and mind, as per colour therapy! On India's Independence Day, let's find out the healing wonders of ...

Green is the most basic colour and represents nature and earth. It is used widely for relaxation and fights physical and mental tension. It also denotes healing and is commonly used for truth-seeking, purification, inspiration, protection, and spiritual healing. It is commonly used for cleanliness and knowledge. Each colour of the tricolour signifies a value – saffron for strength and courage, white for peace and truth and green for growth and faith. Apart from its visual effects, it is said to heal the soul and boost positivity,” Shaparia tells Health Shots.

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Indian flag unfurled 30 kilometres above the planet by Space Kidz ... (India Today)

Space Kidz India unfurled the Indian flag at 1,06000 feet above the planet.

The organisation recently launched a satellite into Low Earth Orbit. AzadiSAT was developed by 750 girl students from across India to mark the 75 years of Independence. The flag was sent to an altitude of 1,06,000 feet above the planet on a balloon that unfurled it. On Indian Independence eve I’m reminded of Indian diaspora that I could see from@Space_Stationwhere my immigrant father’s home town of Hyderabad shines bright.

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National flag unfurled in SPACE for Independence Day 2022 by ... (Hindustan Times)

In order to celebrate India's 75th Independence Day, the Space Kidz India unfurled the national flag at a height of 30 kilometres in space.

Sharing a glimpse of the Tiranga in space, Space Kidz India tweeted, "Celebrating 75 Years of Independence by unfurling the Indian Flag @ 30 km in Near Space." It further said that it is a mark of respect and tribute to all the freedom fighters and pride to people who are struggling hard to forge India into a place that they fought so hard for.. The aerospace organisation also shared an awesome video of unfurling the Tiranga in space on its YouTube channel. In order to celebrate Independence Day, Space Kidz India, in a massive achievement, unfurled the national flag of India at a height of 30 km in space.

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Rohit Sharma Trolled for 'Photoshopped' Indian Flag in ... (News18)

Rohit Sharma may need to hire a better photo editor according to his fans on Twitter.

“Why a prestigious institution of our country have to photoshop our national flag?" Although the cricketer’s post was devoid of any audio, it made plenty of noise of microblogging site Twitter. India’s star batter Rohit Sharma Monday shared his very own Independence Day post celebrating the 75th anniversary of the free nation.

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