76th independence day 2022

The 76th Independence Day was celebrated with unprecedented patriotic fervour across the nation. People from all walks of life participatd in the 'Tiranga Rallies' and other programmes in large numbers. With the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, the Tricolour was seen flowing on vehicles, shops, houses, government buildings and historical monuments. As a tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also hoisted the Tricolour at Red Fort amid a 21-gun salute by the indigenously developed howitzer gun. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Modi called on the people of India to take "Panch Pran" (five pledges) for a developed nation and aim to fulfill the dreams of the freedom fighters by the year 2047- the 100th year of India's Independence. "The first pran is to move forward with bigger resolves and resolve of developed India. The second pran is to erase all traces of servitude. Even if we see the smallest things of servitude, inside us or nearby us, we have to get rid of them. The third is to take pride in our legacy. Four is the strength of unity for our dreams of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'. The fifth pran is the duties of citizens which include the Prime Minister and the Chief Ministers also. This is a big pranshakti for fulfilling the dreams of the country in the next 25 years," the Prime Minister said.

Watch Video: How to photograph fireworks Editor's Note: Who's ready to party like it's 1776? After the pandemic forced Milwaukee-area communities to alter or cancel Independence Day festivities the last two years, most are returning to pre-2020 routines for red, white and blue fun. While some communities are still finalizing plans, most have been set. Here's a look at Fourth of July parades, fireworks and other celebrations scheduled in and around Milwaukee in 2022. More: MILWAUKEE COUNTY Bayside The holiday weekend will kick off with a beer garden from 2 to 9 p.m. July 2, at Ellsworth Park,600 E. Ellsworth Lane. Details are still being worked out for July 4, but the plan is to revert to what Bayside did pre-pandemic, with a walking parade that ends at Ellsworth Park. The parade will start at 9 a.m. at Village Hall, head east on Ellsworth Lane, south on Rexleigh Drive, north on King Road and end at Ellsworth Park. There are also plans to havetrustee-judged decorated bike and best dog contestswith prizes awarded to the winners. Brown Deer The Independence Day festivities in Brown Deer will start at noonJuly 4. All activities will be inVillage Park,4920 W. Green Brook Drive. The beer tent opens at noon and remains open until the fireworks. The opening ceremony is at 12:30 p.m.A cornhole tournament is at1 p.m. Registration is required, with a June 26 deadline.See thevillage website, There'll be food trucks and a corn roast from 1 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music by V Funkfrom 2 to ...

The Indian Independence movement began during World War I and it was led by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. On 15 August 1947, India earned its freedom and 200 years of British rule finally ended. The Indian Independence Bill was introduced in the British House of Commons on 4 July 1947 and it was passed within a fortnight. It marked the end of British rule in India on 15 August 1947. After that, it became a free country and split into India and Pakistan. Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Bhagat Singh, Chandra Shekhar Azad, and Subhas Chandra Bose are few of the prominent names who played a major role as freedom fighters and no doubt, there were many more. India's Independence Day is observed as a national holiday for the entire nation since it is a reminder that many freedom fighters made sacrifices for our freedom and to get independence from British rule. The national holiday is usually observed throughout the nation. The tricolour is hoisted and various cultural events are organised. India's first Prime Minister 1. The song ‘Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata’ was composed in 1911 by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore and was renamed as ‘Jana Gana Mana.' It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India as the national anthem on 24 January 1950. 2. The Indian 3. Four other countries that celebrate their independence day on 15 August along with India – Bahrain, North Korea, South Korea, and Liechtenstein. 4. The Indian flag is manufactured and supplied from ...

Synopsis Some individuals put forth the argument that August 15, 1948, was the first anniversary of India's independence, by which logic, today's event is the 75th anniversary of Independence, and this won't be wrong to say. However, counting the number of Independence Days celebrated in India, it will be 76 because the hard-earned freedom that India achieved on August 15, 1947, from British domination, after more than 200 years, was the country's first-ever Independence Day. This Mahotsav (or the grand celebration) is dedicated to the people of India who have not only been instrumental in bringing India thus far in its evolutionary journey but also hold within them the power and potential to enable Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of As part of the Mahotsav or grand celebration, several events and campaigns have been organised over the last 75 weeks to celebrate independence and the glorious history of India's people, culture and achievements. The official journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commenced on March 12, 2021, which started a 75-week countdown to the 75th anniversary of India's independence and will end post a year on August 15, 2023. Don’t miss out on ET Prime stories! Get your daily dose of business updates on WhatsApp. • Khanda, who led anti-India protest dies • Flying taxi is top trend at VivaTech in Paris • Biparjoy: Will continue upto midnight, says IMD • IndiGo plane suffers tail strike while... • Purola ...

Last Updated: 16th August, 2022 11:34 IST Independence Day 2022 Highlights: PM Modi's Speech; Beating Retreat Ceremony & More On the occasion of India's 76th Independence Day, celebrations are taking place across the country. In his address spanning 1 and a half hours, PM Modi laid the roadmap for the next 25 years by listing 5 pledges. He also vowed to escalate the fight against corruption and nepotism in all fields. Track all the latest updates of the August 15 celebrations here. The atmosphere on Toronto streets is percolating with great energy as the Indian diaspora celebrates 75 years of India's Independence. Patriotic spirits are not only high in India on the occasion of the country's 75 years of Independence, but also in Canada as the Hindu and Sikh diaspora distribute free meals to the Canadian public in downtown Toronto. After hoisting the national flag in Chennai, TN CM MK Stalin remarked, "Just as the three colours are the same in the national flag, we can overcome our differences and unite to protect our India! Internal unity is essential to defeat the external forces! Let's make united India prosperous through self-sufficient states in all sectors!" Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day on Monday calling for an attack on ‘dostwaad’. Raising questions on PM Modi's Independence Day speech, wherein he had slammed 'pariwarwaad', Sisodia remarked that in the same way, 'dostwaa...