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The country has also informed India that it would not be sending its High Commissioner-designate to India Moin-ul-Haq, who was expected to officially take charge on August 16. (Photo: India in Pakistan twitter handle)

Indian High Commission in Pakistan lit-up ahead of Independence Day

The High Commission on Wednesday tweeted an image of embassy building lit-up in Tricolour ahead of the Independence Day.

15 Aug 2019 9:13 AM IST

He said further relaxations in prohibitory orders have been given in a large number of areas, including Srinagar. (Photo: PTI)

I-Day in mind, restrictions to continue for some time in Kashmir, say...

The main Independence Day function would be held at SK Stadium here with Governor Satya Pal Malik hoisting the national...

15 Aug 2019 8:19 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat on the occasion of Independence Day on Thursday, prior to the flag hoisting at the Red Fort. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on I-Day

He headed to the venue of Independence Day function at Red Fort to hoist the tricolour and address the nation, after...

15 Aug 2019 8:09 AM IST

(Photo: ANI | Twitter)

One nation, one Constitution spirit has become a reality: PM in I-Day...

He said if 2014-19 was an era to fulfil people's needs, the time since 2019 is about meeting aspirations and dreams.

15 Aug 2019 7:53 AM IST

Police personnel maintain security in a street on the eve of Independence Day on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Heavy bandobast on I-Day amid nationwide high alert

At least 50,000 staffers across security forces have been deployed to protect the city.

15 Aug 2019 1:54 AM IST

Security personnel patrol in Jammu on Tuesday ahead of the 73rd Independence Day. (Photo: PTI)

Amid threats, forces in J&K battle-ready to ensure peace

Sources said the relaxation of restrictions in the Valley will completely depend on the situation on Independence Day.

15 Aug 2019 1:16 AM IST

The capital of India is at its most stunning around the time of Independence Day. The heavenly decorations of the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Parliament, and various other government buildings leave spectators in awe. (Photo: GN Jha)

Dilli's way of Independence

While some believe that the country is marching towards inclusion, others feel that there is still is a long way to go.

15 Aug 2019 12:27 AM IST

Bollywood loves Independence Day

B-town celebs on patriotism and the importance of independence.

15 Aug 2019 5:43 AM IST

Viewers can enjoy feature-length movies like Bal Shivaji (The Young Shivaji), Heda Hoda (The Blind Camel) and Chota Sipahi (The Little Soldier).

Soaking up the Independence Day spirit

While the festival is for kids, there's no stopping for anyone over the age of five.

15 Aug 2019 5:42 AM IST

Senior BJP leader L K Advani. (Photo: PTI)

Advani suffering from viral fever, no flag-hoisting at his residence...

The Padma Vibhushan awardee had joined the BJP Marg Darshak Mandal post the party's win in 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

14 Aug 2019 8:04 PM IST

Single women-led households are on the rise in a lot of major cities across the globe like London, Vancouver, Hong Kong, Singapore and New York. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

This I-Day, women it's your turn to get freedom from intimate hygiene...

Even after 73 years of Independence women in India are not free and are ashamed of talking about the basic intimate...

14 Aug 2019 8:00 PM IST

According to sources, BSF personnel were willing to exchange sweets with their Pakistani counterparts on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha but Pakistani Rangers did not revert in this regard. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistan I-Day: No exchange of sweets between BSF, Pak Rangers at...

Breaking the traditional border ritual, the guarding forces did not exchange sweets on the occasion of Eid also this...

14 Aug 2019 2:46 PM IST