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Khelo India Para Games | Silver girl Payal Nag: Thaan lo toh kuchh namumkin nahi

Payal Nag – world's only quadruple amputee competing in archery without hands or feet – has won a silver medal at the ongoing Khelo India Para Games in Delhi.

Payal Nag recently won gold at the 6th Para Archery (Men & Women) National Championship in Jaipur.(Photo: X)

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Published on Mar 26, 2025 12:24 PM IST

ByKaran Sethi

Delhi CM Gupta issues directives for 'respectful maintenance' of national flag, statues of national heroes

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Updated on Mar 21, 2025 06:21 PM IST

PTI |

Bihar headmaster arrested for ‘trying’ to unfurl tricolour in drunken state

The headmaster, Sanjay Kumar Singh, claimed before his arrest that he had not received his salary for the past five months.

The government school headmaster was arrested for trying to unfurl the national flag during Republic Day celebrations in a drunk condition in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district. (Representative image/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Jan 27, 2025 12:03 PM IST

PTI | , Muzaffarpur

76th Republic Day Celebrated with Grandeur in Gurugram

Gurugram celebrated the 76th Republic Day with a grand event at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, featuring parades, cultural performances, and speeches on governance and development.

Rao Narbir Singh with Deputy Commissioner of Police Ajay Kumar, Police Commissioner Vikas Arora and DCP Traffic Virender Vij during the 76th Republic Day celebration at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Gurugram Sector 38 on Sunday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 27, 2025 05:38 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

Delhiwale: First among equals

Delhi's monumental tricolor flag at Connaught Place, larger than a badminton court, captivates citizens and symbolizes national pride amidst the bustling city.

The F block in Connaught Place. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 27, 2025 05:34 AM IST

ByMayank Austen Soofi

Republic Day 2025: Why is national flag ‘unfurled’ and not ‘hoisted’ on R-Day

On Republic Day 2025, explore the significance behind the national flag being ‘unfurled’ on Republic Day and ‘hoisted’ on Independence Day.

Republic Day 2025: Discover the significance of flag hoisting on Independence Day and unfurling on Republic Day. (PC: Pexels)

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Updated on Jan 26, 2025 07:14 AM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri

17 tableaux displayed at full-dress rehearsal ahead of Republic Day event in Ludhiana

Ludhiana deputy commissioner Jitendra Jorwal presided over the parade and unfurled the national flag; Jorwal took salute from the participating contingents in the march past

A police contingent takes out a march past during the full-dress rehearsal at PAU sports ground in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Updated on Jan 23, 2025 10:55 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

R-Day: Governor to unfurl flag in Faridabad, CM in Rewari

Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini in Rewari at the state-level Republic Day function on January 26, while Haryana governor Bandaru Dattatraya will unfurl the National Flag in Faridabad

Haryana governor Bandaru Dattatraya will unfurl the National Flag in Faridabad and chief minister Nayab Singh Saini in Rewari at the state-level Republic Day function on January 26. (HT File)

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Published on Jan 23, 2025 10:08 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Bangladesh: Bail hearing of Chinmoy Krishna Das likely today

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmmachari has sought bail in a sedition case for allegedly insulting the Bangladeshi flag

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmmachari, the spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatani Jagran Jote, has requested bail in the high court in the sedition case on the accusation of defaming the country's flag.(ANI)

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Published on Jan 20, 2025 12:55 PM IST

ANI |

Acting by conscience best tribute to Mahatma: CM

Siddaramaiah stated that the ideals of his government are deeply rooted in Gandhi’s vision of “Sarvodaya” and BR Ambedkar’s principle of “Antyodaya”

Chief minister Siddaramaiah pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary in Bengaluru on Wednesday. (PTI)

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Updated on Oct 03, 2024 06:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Bengaluru

J&K heading for ‘historic’ elections under Tricolour, Constitution: Amit Shah

Union home minister accuses Congress-National Conference alliance of attempting to revive “old system”, reiterates NDA govt won’t allow revival of terrorism, autonomy, and injustice with any community.

Union home minister Amit Shah during a BJP workers’ meeting in Jammu on Saturday. Minister of state Jitendra Singh is also seen. (PTI Photo)

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Published on Sep 07, 2024 01:36 PM IST

ByPress Trust of India

PMC medical college allegedly skips flag hoisting on Aug 15

Pune's Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College faces scrutiny for not hoisting the national flag on Independence Day, violating the Flag Code of India.

For the past four years, flag hoisting has been done at the hospital campus. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 18, 2024 05:34 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Red Fort on I-Day: A cultural melting pot and a vision in camaraderie

The celebrations kicked off with the assembly of the National Cadet Corps(NCC) and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi arriving shortly after through the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort

PM Narendra Modi interacts with students at Red Fort during the celebrations. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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Published on Aug 15, 2024 10:28 PM IST

ByAheli Das

Independence Day 2024: Take this quiz to check your knowledge of our history

Check out the quiz given below to learn how much you know about our freedom fighters and their struggle.

August 15 is always a reminder for us to pay our respects and reminiscence the bravery of our freedom fighters who made it possible to free our country from 200 years of colonial rule.(Freepik)

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Published on Aug 15, 2024 08:47 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Tisha Jacob, New Delhi

Chandigarh MC to honour 103 workers, citizens

MC officials will hoist the national flag during the Independence Day celebrations at 8 am at MC building in Sector 17 E, followed by guard of honour, award ceremony and national anthem. Mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor will be the chief guest on the occasion.

Municipal corporation (MC) will award commendation certificates to as many as 103 people, including MC officers, staff, social workers, NGOs and citizens for their exemplary work in their respective fields. (HT File)

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Updated on Aug 15, 2024 07:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

India gears up for 78th Independence Day amid high security, grand celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag at Red Fort for the 11th time in a row on Thursday on Independence Day.

Colored flags are seen fluttering in front of Red Fort, the main venue for the Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Aug 15, 2024 04:46 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Atishi snubbed, Delhi LG nominates Kailash Gahlot to hoist tricolour on I-Day

Delhi LG VK Saxena nominated minister Kailash Gahlot to hoist the national flag on Independence Day at Chhatrasal Stadium.

Delhi Home Minister Kailash Gahlot (HT Photo)

india news

Published on Aug 13, 2024 05:40 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Independence Day 2024: Indian National Flag's history and the man behind it

The Indian national flag is a symbol of India's pride, instilling in us a sense of patriotism. Here's all about the history of our beloved national flag.

Pingali Venkayya designed our national flag.(Pexels)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 13, 2024 01:45 PM IST

ByAdrija Dey, New Delhi

Atishi cannot hoist national flag on I-Day on behalf of Kejriwal: GAD official

This comes a day after GAD minister Gopal Rai directed the department to make necessary arrangements for Atishi to hoist the national flag.

india news

Updated on Aug 13, 2024 03:18 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Delhi: Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony standoff continues

The response comes after Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently lodged in Tihar Jail, had conveyed via Rai, for Atishi to hoist the national flag in place of him

On Monday, minister Rai said that he met Kejriwal who said Atishi should hoist the flag on August 15. (File photo)

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Published on Aug 13, 2024 12:10 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Army, Flag Foundation of India hoist 108-ft-high Tricolour at LoC

“The flag mast, standing tall at 108 feet, is a testament to India’s rich heritage and the enduring spirit of its people. This new addition to the impressive Kaman Post not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the area but also is a testimony to sacrosanct values and ideals that the Tricolour represents,” an army spokesman said.

The Army and Flag Foundation of India dedicated a 108-feet-high mast National Flag at the Line of Control (LoC). The flag was hoisted at Kaman Post, Uri, the last point on the LoC. (HT File)

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Updated on May 25, 2024 05:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Malaysian women tourists wave national flag at Taj, give written apology later

The incident took place on Thursday morning at about 8 am . About six Malayasian women tourists accompanied by an Indian entered Taj. Later, a video went viral in which these women were seen holding their national flag on the pathway near the central tank.

There is a restriction on promotional, commercial and canvassing activities on Taj Mahal premises. (HT FILE)

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Updated on Feb 15, 2024 07:36 PM IST

ByHemendra Chaturvedi

Keragodu flag row: Malavalli MLA files complaint against CT Ravi

The Congress MLA filed the complaint with Mandya SP N Yatish over CT Ravi's “Taliban flag” comment.

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Published on Jan 31, 2024 08:22 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Flag ‘unfurling’ on R-Day and ‘hoisting’ on I-Day, what's the difference?

On Friday, the nation is celebrating its 75th Republic Day.

india news

Published on Jan 26, 2024 09:03 AM IST

ByHT News Desk, New Delhi

20,000 cops deployed across Punjab ahead of Republic Day

Governor Banwarilal Purohit will be unfurling the National Flag at the state-level R-Day event at Patiala while chief minister Bhagwant Mann will unfurl the Tricolour in Ludhiana.

Police personnel rehearsing for the Republic Day parade in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Updated on Jan 24, 2024 06:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Republic Day 2024: Dispose of paper flags with dignity, in private, says Centre

Home Ministry explained that the National Flag should occupy a position of honour as it represents the hope and aspirations of the people of India.

Ahead of 75th Republic Day celebrations, Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a circular to states and union territories to ensure the strict implementation of National Flag code and spread awareness to prevent any insult to India's National Flag.(File photo)

india news

Published on Jan 19, 2024 06:40 PM IST

ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

‘Name can’t be the test’: Delhi HC rejects plea to de-register political parties

The high court was hearing a PIL filed by petitioner lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, who argued that such political parties’ names might prejudicially affect the poll prospects of a candidate amounting to a corrupt practice under the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951

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Updated on Dec 14, 2023 04:14 PM IST

ByShruti Kakkar

Army inaugurates 104-feet tricolour

Chinar Corps Commander, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai hoisted the tallest tricolour in the area from the ramparts of Tithwal-Chileana Crossing Point

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Updated on Nov 22, 2023 07:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

CM Siddaramaiah hoists national flag on 'Kalyana Karnataka Utsav'

On the occasion, CM Siddaramaiah also garlanded the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at SVP Chowk.

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Published on Sep 18, 2023 02:10 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

‘Tell me, I’ll leave': Congress MP for asking on Kharge skipping new Parl event

The Congress chief earlier informed that he received the invite for attending the function late and that it'd not be feasible for him to take part in the event.

Congress LoP in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury(ANI)

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Published on Sep 17, 2023 10:45 AM IST

BySnehashish Roy

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Payal Nag – world's only quadruple amputee competing in archery without hands or feet – has won a silver medal at the ongoing Khelo India Para Games in Delhi.

Delhi CM Gupta issues directives for 'respectful maintenance' of national flag, statues of national heroes

The headmaster, Sanjay Kumar Singh, claimed before his arrest that he had not received his salary for the past five months.

Gurugram celebrated the 76th Republic Day with a grand event at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, featuring parades, cultural performances, and speeches on governance and development.

Delhi's monumental tricolor flag at Connaught Place, larger than a badminton court, captivates citizens and symbolizes national pride amidst the bustling city.

On Republic Day 2025, explore the significance behind the national flag being ‘unfurled’ on Republic Day and ‘hoisted’ on Independence Day.

Ludhiana deputy commissioner Jitendra Jorwal presided over the parade and unfurled the national flag; Jorwal took salute from the participating contingents in the march past

Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini in Rewari at the state-level Republic Day function on January 26, while Haryana governor Bandaru Dattatraya will unfurl the National Flag in Faridabad

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmmachari has sought bail in a sedition case for allegedly insulting the Bangladeshi flag

Siddaramaiah stated that the ideals of his government are deeply rooted in Gandhi’s vision of “Sarvodaya” and BR Ambedkar’s principle of “Antyodaya”

Union home minister accuses Congress-National Conference alliance of attempting to revive “old system”, reiterates NDA govt won’t allow revival of terrorism, autonomy, and injustice with any community.

Pune's Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College faces scrutiny for not hoisting the national flag on Independence Day, violating the Flag Code of India.

The celebrations kicked off with the assembly of the National Cadet Corps(NCC) and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi arriving shortly after through the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort

Check out the quiz given below to learn how much you know about our freedom fighters and their struggle.

MC officials will hoist the national flag during the Independence Day celebrations at 8 am at MC building in Sector 17 E, followed by guard of honour, award ceremony and national anthem. Mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor will be the chief guest on the occasion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag at Red Fort for the 11th time in a row on Thursday on Independence Day.

Delhi LG VK Saxena nominated minister Kailash Gahlot to hoist the national flag on Independence Day at Chhatrasal Stadium.

The Indian national flag is a symbol of India's pride, instilling in us a sense of patriotism. Here's all about the history of our beloved national flag.

This comes a day after GAD minister Gopal Rai directed the department to make necessary arrangements for Atishi to hoist the national flag.

The response comes after Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently lodged in Tihar Jail, had conveyed via Rai, for Atishi to hoist the national flag in place of him

The incident took place on Thursday morning at about 8 am . About six Malayasian women tourists accompanied by an Indian entered Taj. Later, a video went viral in which these women were seen holding their national flag on the pathway near the central tank.

The Congress MLA filed the complaint with Mandya SP N Yatish over CT Ravi's “Taliban flag” comment.

On Friday, the nation is celebrating its 75th Republic Day.

Governor Banwarilal Purohit will be unfurling the National Flag at the state-level R-Day event at Patiala while chief minister Bhagwant Mann will unfurl the Tricolour in Ludhiana.

Home Ministry explained that the National Flag should occupy a position of honour as it represents the hope and aspirations of the people of India.

The high court was hearing a PIL filed by petitioner lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, who argued that such political parties’ names might prejudicially affect the poll prospects of a candidate amounting to a corrupt practice under the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951

Chinar Corps Commander, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai hoisted the tallest tricolour in the area from the ramparts of Tithwal-Chileana Crossing Point

On the occasion, CM Siddaramaiah also garlanded the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at SVP Chowk.

The Congress chief earlier informed that he received the invite for attending the function late and that it'd not be feasible for him to take part in the event.

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