While August 15 and January 26 are two of the most important dates in India’s calendar, there’s a key difference in how the tricolour is presented on these days. On both occasions, the flag waves high with pride, but August 15 sees it hoisted while January 26 witnesses it unfurled.

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As Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru announced India's 'tryst with destiny' in the intervening night of 14 and 15th August, 1947, Gandhi chose not to join the Independence Day celebrations in Delhi. What was he doing?

Mahatma Gandhi was a sad, worried man when India got Independence, due to this reason. Here's what he said and did on 14-15 August 1947

This year, on August 15, India will celebrate 78 years of its Independence. Explore the History of India's Independence Day, its national importance and this year's theme of celebration.

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Shah Rukh Khan hoists national flag with his family at his Mumbai home on Independence Day

The Indian National Flag represents the hopes and aspirations of the people of India. It is the symbol of our national pride and over the last five decades, our armed forces have laid down their lives to keep the Tricolour flying in its full glory. As India celebrates its 77th Independence day, meet the flag makers from Delhi who deploy giant flags at India's border areas.

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Shabana Azmi hoists the tricolour in Melbourne ahead of Indian Independence Day

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The largest democracy in the world completed 73 years of Independence today. On August 15, 1947 India transitioned from bondage to freedom. How did this transition come about? Why did it happen at the stroke of midnight? On #GravitasPlus Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you some untold stories.

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Leaders from across the world posted congratulatory messages on social media, wishing India on its 74th Independence Day.

India marks 74th Independence Day, Countries extend their greetings to India

Security measures in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir too have been tightened

India gears up for 70th Independence Day, heightens security

The beating retreat ceremony at the border was marked by patriotic slogans and cheering on Sunday

India, Pakistan celebrate independence at Wagah border

Sawant, Indian film and TV actress, wore the dress to a pre-Independence Day party in Chicago, USA

Rakhi Sawant wears Narendra Modi emblazoned dress at USA event