2 h. ago Happy Independence Day 2025: Wishes, Quotes, Photos And Status To Share With Your Loved Ones

India will celebrate the 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi.

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6 h. ago Direct Action Day: Spark That Triggered Communal Violence During Partition

On August 16, 1946, a day now remembered as Direct Action Day or the Great Calcutta Killings, Bengal descended into days of brutal bloodshed, shattering hopes of unity and plunging the province into...

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6 h. ago Chauri Chaura Incident Of 1922: When Freedom Protest Turned Violent

Four years after the end of the First World War, wherein Indian soldiers fought alongside the British, the struggle for the country's freedom was well underway.

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6 h. ago Paika Rebellion: India's Fight Against Colonial Rule, Decades Before 1857

The Paika Rebellion of 1817 in Odisha stands out as one of the earliest uprisings against colonial rule, long before the 1857 Mutiny.

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7 h. ago Bank Holiday On Independence Day 2025: Will Banks Remain Open Or Closed On Aug. 15?

Banks will observe a holiday on Aug. 15 on account of Independence Day celebrations as well as Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) and Janmashtami.

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21 h. ago Independence Day 2025: 8 Tricolour Recipes That Bring The Indian Flag To Your Table

Since Independence Day celebrates both freedom and the diversity of Indian culture, there is no better way to mark the occasion than through food. Cooking dishes that reflect the colours of the...

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24 h. ago Best Laptop Offers During the Ongoing Flipkart Freedom Day Sale

Flipkart's Independence Day Sale 2025, running from August 13 to August 17, is offering discounts on products from appliances to gadgets. Notably, the event is inconsistently named across the site,...

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27 h. ago Royal Indian Navy Mutiny Of 1946: The Naval Revolt That Shook British Rule

As India prepares to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, it's a good time to remember an important but often forgotten chapter in the freedom struggle - the Royal Indian Navy...

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48 h. ago Independence Day 2025: Guide To Book Your Seat At Red Fort Event

Citizens can book tickets online via Ministry of Defence portals from August 13 or offline at select government offices between August 10 and 12.

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49 h. ago Check Deals on Smartphones During Flipkart Independence Day Sale 2025

Flipkart Independence Day Sale in India kicks off tomorrow (August 13). Buyers will be able to purchase devices from brands such as Apple, Motorola, Nothing, Oppo, and Vivo at considerably lower...

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55 h. ago Independence Day 2025: Here Are Some Short Speeches For Students To Deliver On Aug. 15

If you are looking for short Independence Day 2025 speeches, here's a collection of simple, student-friendly speeches for 2025 that reflect the spirit of freedom and patriotism.

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64 h. ago Independence Day 2025: Do's And Don'ts For Hoisting The Tricolour

Independence Day 2025: On Independence Day, the flag is specifically "hoisted" from the bottom of the flagpole to the top, symbolising India's triumph over colonial rule in 1947.

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64 h. ago Independence Day 2025: History, Events, Significance And All You Need To Know

Independence Day 2025: In 1947, the Quit India Movement resulted in the British leaving the country.

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3 d. ago Independence Day 2025: Is it India's 78th or 79th Independence Day? All you need to know

Independence Day 2025: Is it India's 78th or 79th Independence Day? All you need to know  Times of India

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6 d. ago BSNL Launches Re 1 Freedom Plan: Free SIM, 2GB Daily Data And More

BSNL has launched a special Re 1 Freedom Plan for new users ahead of Independence Day 2025

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7 d. ago Independence Day 2025: Is It The 78th Or 79th Independence Day? Here's The Answer

Independence Day 2025: Many assume that, as 78 years have passed since 1947, this year will mark the 78th Independence Day.

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