Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sri Aurobindo on his birth anniversary

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid his tributes to Sri Aurobindo on the occasion of his birth anniversary. He stated that a towering philosopher, nationalist, poet, and thinker, Sri Aurobindo dedicated his life to India's freedom as well as to the larger quest for human progress. The Prime Minister noted that his works on various subjects continue to inspire generations across the world. Shri Modi observed that, very imp...


Prime Minister greets everyone on the occasion of Independence Day

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Independence Day. He noted that this national festival serves as a poignant reminder of the incredible courage, tireless struggle, and unparalleled dedication of our brave freedom fighters to the motherland, which ensured the end of colonial rule. ​The Prime Minister observed that their dreams continue to inspire us, urging c...


DAE-Nurtured Yuva Shakti Honoured at the Red Fort as International Olympiad Achievers 2026 Join the 80th Independence Day Celebrations as Special Guests

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's Yuva Shakti took centre stage at the historic Red Fort as young Indian medallists from the International Science and Mathematical Olympiads 2026 joined the nation's Independence Day celebrations as Special Guests of the Government of India. The young achievers witnessed Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji hoist the Indian Tricolour and address the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi on the ...


Department of Telecommunications, Government of India to host BRICS ICT Track in Pune from 17 to 21 August 2026

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa As part of India's BRICS Chairship for 2026, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will lead and organise the BRICS ICT Track (Information and Communication Technologies Track) in...


Union Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah to lay the foundation stone of new dairy plant at Alwar Saras Dairy Complex tomorrow

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of "Sahkar se Samriddhi," Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone of a new dairy plant at the Alwar Saras Dairy Complex, Vijay Nagar Ground, Alwar, Rajasthan, on 16th August 2026. On this occasion, Shri Amit Shah will also e-inaugurate the Dairy Processing Plants and Cattle Feed Plants of various milk unions. During...


Ministry of Culture Observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day Across Delhi, Amritsar and Kolkata

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on 14 August 2026 with a series of commemorative programmes held across Delhi, Amritsar and Kolkata, remembering the immense human suffering, displacement and loss associated with the Partition of India. The observances sought to preserve the memories of those who endured the trauma of Partition, honour their courage and resilience, and remind ...


Suryapath Tiranga: India's Tricolour Completes a Historic Global Relay Across Continents, Following the Path of the Rising Sun

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a spectacular global celebration of India's Independence Day, the Suryapath Tiranga, a special initiative under Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 has carried the spirit of the National Flag across the world, following the path of the rising sun from Fiji at 1:30 AM IST to San Francisco at 8:30 PM IST. The unique global relay has connected 54 missions and posts across countries and continents, turning the movement of the sun into a symbolic ...


Akademies under the Ministry of Culture Mark 80th Independence Day with Nationwide Cultural Programmes under 'Har Ghar Tiranga' and 150 Years of Vande Mataram

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Akademies under the Ministry of Culture celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour through a wide range of cultural and participatory activities under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Across the country, the celebrations included Tiranga rallies and yatras, flag-hoisting ceremonies, mass singing of Vande Mataram, patriotic theatre and musical performances, art and painting workshops, wall paintings, clay modell...


Libraries under the Ministry of Culture, Asiatic Society Kolkata and The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIS) Kolkata celebrate 80th Independence Day 2026 with patriotic zeal

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Libraries under the Ministry of Culture, Asiatic Society Kolkata and The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIS) Kolkata celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India by organizing a series of programmes and activities. The celebrations included flag hoisting ceremonies, singing of patriotic songs, programmes, exhibitions, lectures, book displays, Tiranga Yatra, and other activities highlighting the country'...


SURYAPATH TIRANGA GLOBAL RELAY Has Already Covered 40 Countries

India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The SURYAPATH TIRANGA Global Relay is live, marking a unique global celebration of India's Independence Day as the Tiranga travels across the world following the path of the rising sun. The Suryapath Tiranga journey began at 1:30 AM IST in Suva, Fiji, as the Tiranga was hoisted at the first point of the relay. From Fiji, the symbolic journey followed the path of the rising sun, moving westward across New Zealand, Australia, Japan,...