democratic republic. On Independence Day, observed on August 15, the Prime Minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi. Unlike unfurling, hoisting involves raising the flag from ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday evening, led the nation in mourning the tragic loss of 14 South African soldiers, who died while on a peacekeeping mission in the eastern Democratic Republic of ...

It symbolises India's transition from colonial rule to an independent, democratic republic. On Independence Day, the Prime Minister raises the flag from the base of the pole. Flag hoisting on this ...

3. India became a sovereign, secular, and democratic republic on this day. 4. The main celebrations take place in New Delhi at Kartavya Path. 5. The President of India hoists the national flag ...

democratic republic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi while hoisting the National flag at the Red Fort on 78th Independence Day.(Hindustan Times) On Independence Day, observed on August 15 ...