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A student wave the Indian national flag as she performs during Indias Independence Day celebrations, in Jammu, India, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Independence Day: Experience true sense of freedom at these...

These places will help you learn about their relevance in Indian history.

15 Aug 2017 1:51 PM IST

A case of attempt to murder has been registered at Geeta Colony police station and further investigations are in progress. (Representational image)

J&K: Over 200 BJP youth activists on 'Tiranga yatra' detained

Sources said the activists will remain in detention till the official function at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar concludes.

15 Aug 2017 1:43 PM IST

Addressing the nation on the 71st Independence Day, Narendra Modi said the country has faced a major loss and the government will take all the necessary steps to ensure safety to the countrymen. (Photo: Twitter/@PIB_India)

I-Day speech: India stands by kin of dead infants in UP hospital...

The Prime Minister also assured that Centre would leave no stone unturned to help the families, who lost their children.

15 Aug 2017 1:17 PM IST

President Kovind and the three Service Chiefs pay tribute at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in New Delhi. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

President Kovind, 3 service chiefs pay tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti

President Kovind, while congratulating the nation on the 71st I-Day eve, urged the people to achieve important goals to...

15 Aug 2017 1:04 PM IST

Persuading the development of an India on the backdrop of the youth, Modi urged the formation of a New India on Tuesday in his Independence Day speech. (Photo: ANI)

Haridwar: Baba Ramdev unfurls 100-ft-long national flag at Patanjali...

India is celebrating its 71st Independence Day in 2017.

15 Aug 2017 1:01 PM IST

On the occasion of Indias 71st Independence Day, sweets were exchanged at Wagah-Attari border on Tuesday, between BSF first line of defense and Pak Rangers. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Independence Day at Wagah-Attari border: Pak, India exchange sweets

Additionally, persuading the development of an India in the backdrop of today's youth, Narendra Modi urged the formation...

15 Aug 2017 12:28 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed 1.25 crore Indians for fourth time. (Photo: PTI)

GST has cut time for goods movement by 30 pc: Modi

New indirect tax regime has removed inter-state barriers to convert India into a single market.

15 Aug 2017 11:46 AM IST

Retired Indian Army Major General Gagandeep Bakshi pointed out that the Indian Army needs to modernise its equipment, especially Medium Artillery and Light Helicopters with night fighting capabilities. (Photo: EPIC Channel)

On I-Day, recall jawans who gave their today for our tomorrow: Gen...

Lauding the Government for surgical strike, General Bakshi said, 'This was long overdue and must not be a one-off. This...

15 Aug 2017 10:52 AM IST

However, the Bharatiya Janata Party challenged the Collectors decision; standing affirmative that Bhagwat would hoist the flag. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat hoists tricolour at Palakkad school

Earlier on Tuesday, Mohan Bhagwat was barred from hoisting the national flag.

15 Aug 2017 10:25 AM IST

Prime Minister addressed the nation fourth time from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Over Rs 1.75 lakh crore deposits under I-T lense: Modi in his I-Day...

PM also says post-note ban, over 18 lakh people with disproportionate income were under govt scrutiny.

15 Aug 2017 10:22 AM IST

MaryKay to Twitter to reveal that she wore the voters choice of saree while attending Independence Day celebrations in the capital (Photo: Twitter)

US envoy wears winning saree Twitter users helped her pick for I-Day...

MaryKay Carlson tweets picture in winning six-yards that twitter users helped her choose.

15 Aug 2017 9:50 AM IST

Narendra Modi had invited speech suggestions from the countrymen on the occasion of Independence Day. (Photo: Twitter/@PIB_India)

Independence Day: GST shows cooperative federalism, says Modi at Red...

The Chief Guest on 2017's Independence Day is Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

15 Aug 2017 8:21 AM IST