India Independence News

Of the 1,082 police personnel who will be honoured on Independence Day, 648 personnel will receive the Police Medals for Meritorious Service, 347 will get Police Medals for Gallantry and 87 would be awarded President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.

From Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System as a ceremonial gun to the Veergatha award ceremony, the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort will feature some new initiatives. Let's take a look.

The Asianet News Network-NCC Vajra Jayanti Yatra has entered its final phase from Raj Ghat in New Delhi. Asianet News Network is proud to celebrate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav with the National Cadet Corps. The yatra reflected upon our nation's great achievements in the past 75 years and helped draw up a roadmap of where the country should be when it turns 100.

The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) will boom from the Red Fort complex for the first time during the 21-gun salute to mark the nation's Independence Day. The indigenously-developed artillery gun is testament to the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' commitment of the Narendra Modi government.

African American singer Mary Millben will represent the United States as a cultural ambassador for the 75th Anniversary celebrations of India's independence. Many Indians still remember her virtual performance of India's national anthem during the celebration of the nation's 74th Independence Day

The national flag not only strengthens the spirit of devotion towards the nation among people but also unites every citizen. But before you decide to unfurl the tricolour at your home, you need to keep in mind some rules and regulations the same. Violating these norms may see you getting penalised.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to share some interesting nuggets from history, including details of the committee associated with the tricolour and the first Tricolour unfurled by Pandit Nehru. 

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot said: "This Yatra will help youngsters understand more about their country and its achievements. It will inspire them to dedicate themselves to nation-building. This Yatra will instil a sense of pride in the country among the youth. "

The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising her state counterparts, had trimmed the exemption list last month and imposed a tax on various goods and services. The council removed duty inversion for goods, where the taxes on inputs were higher than those on the output, based on an interim report of the Group of Ministers on rate rationalisation.

The tradition of handing over medals, conferred every 25 years, began in 1947. The last time such a medal was awarded was on August 15, 1997, when India celebrated 50 years of independence. The design of the medal and ribbon is yet to be revealed.