Independence Day (India) - Wikipedia
WEBIndependence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a public holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the day when the provisions of the Indian Independence Act, which transferred legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly, came into effect.
Independence Day (India) | History, Date, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Independence Day, in India, is a national holiday celebrated annually on August 15. Independence Day marks the end of British rule in 1947 and the establishment of a free and independent Indian nation.
India Independence Day – August 15, 2025 - National Today
WEBOn August 15, 1947, at midnight, India gained independence and was concluded by the iconic speech by Jawaharlal Nehru, “Tryst with destiny.” The great British rule over India came to an end with the powers transferred to the …
Independence Day of India, 15 August 2021: History, Significance, Facts ...
WEBAug 13, 2021 · India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. As India freed herself from the clutches of the British empire, the whole country roared in happiness, marking the reign of an independent and free land, …
Why was August 15 chosen? - Times Now
WEBAug 12, 2022 · India will celebrate its 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2022. The government and citizens have been celebrating 'Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav' with great aplomb. The theme of Independence Day is 'Nation First, Always First'.
Independence Day 2024: India celebrates its 78th I-Day this year; …
WEBIndependence Day commemorates India's freedom from British colonial rule for more than 200 years on August 15, 1947. The country began its struggle for Independence with the Rovolt of 1857.
Indian Independence Day: Celebrating Freedom and Unity - Cultural India
WEBAug 14, 2023 · Indian Independence Day, celebrated on August 15th every year, marks the day when India gained freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. It’s a national holiday that commemorates the sacrifices and struggles of India’s freedom fighters.
75th Anniversary of Indian Independence - Wikipedia
WEBPrime minister of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the celebration on 12 March 2021 with a padyatra (march) at Sabarmati Ashram with a 75-week countdown to its 75th anniversary of independence and it will continue till 2023 ending on 15th August 2023.
Why was August 15 chosen as Independence Day? - India News
WEBAug 14, 2016 · In fact, Congress party continued to celebrate it 1930 on wards, till India attained independence and January 26, 1950 was chosen as the Republic Day – the day India formally became a sovereign country and was no longer a British Dominion. So how did August 15 become India’s independence day?
Independence Day 2023: Theme, history, significance and …
WEBIndia is gearing up to celebrate its 77th Independence Day on August 15. In 2023, India will mark 76 years of freedom from British colonial rule - a significant milestone for the country....
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