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A day to honour our soldiers: Armed forces flag day tribute
2 weeks, 2 days ago

A day to honour our soldiers: Armed forces flag day tribute

India Today  

Armed Forces Flag Day is observed every year on December 7 in India to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women in the country's armed forces. HISTORY OF ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY The tradition of observing Armed Forces Flag Day dates back to 1949 when the Government of India established the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. …

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Independence Day 2024 highlights: PM Modi thanks world leaders for their wishes
4 months, 1 week ago

Independence Day 2024 highlights: PM Modi thanks world leaders for their wishes

Hindustan Times  

Independence Day 2024 LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hoisted the national flag and delivered his 11th consecutive speech to the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of 78th Independence Day.. The ceremony at the Red Fort began with Prime Minister Modi being received by senior government and military officials, followed by an inspection of the …

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Srisailam Brahmotsavams Conclude with Grand Ceremonies
9 months, 1 week ago

Srisailam Brahmotsavams Conclude with Grand Ceremonies

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: The ten-day Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavam at the Srisailam temple culminated in a series of grand rituals on Sunday. The day witnessed the performance of Rudra homam, Chandi homam, Vasanthotsavam, Avabritham, Trishula Snanam, Dhwajaavarohanam, Sadasyam, and Nagavalli. Following this, the Avabritha snanam saw Chandeeswara Swamy bathed at Sarasvi Pushkarini as per tradition. Vedic scholars chanted Chaturveda Parayanam and stotras in …

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Armed Forces Flag Day: Remembering soldiers who dedicated their lives to nation
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Armed Forces Flag Day: Remembering soldiers who dedicated their lives to nation

India TV News  

We celebrate several days - Valentine's Day, Rose Day, Women's Day, Hug Day, and so on. Yet, how many of us are familiar with Armed Forces Flag Day? The Armed Forces Flag is a tricolour of red, navy blue and sky blue, signifying the Army, Air Force, and Navy. In 1993, to provide support to battle casualties, their kin and …

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Armed Forces Flag Day 2023: History, Celebrations, and How to Contribute
1 year ago

Armed Forces Flag Day 2023: History, Celebrations, and How to Contribute

News 18  

ARMED FORCES FLAGGED DAY 2023: Every year on December 7, India celebrates Armed Forces Flag Day or Flag Day. The Armed Forces Flag Day, also known as India’s Flag Day, is dedicated to raising funds from Indian citizens for the welfare of Indian Armed Forces troops. Armed Forces Flag Day 2023: History & Significance Every year since 1949, India has …

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Periyar statue will be removed if BJP comes to power in TN
1 year, 1 month ago

Periyar statue will be removed if BJP comes to power in TN

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: BJP State President K Annamalai said that statues, flags and plaques proclaiming anti-God ideas would be removed from near all temples if the BJP came to power in the State, indirectly referring to the statue of Dravidar Kazhagam founder Periyar E V Ramasamy standing opposite to the Aranganathar Swamy temple in Srirangam. Addressing a crowd from a stage erected …

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Independence Day: PM Modi Unfurls National Flag At Red Fort — Watch
1 year, 4 months ago

Independence Day: PM Modi Unfurls National Flag At Red Fort — Watch

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag on the occasion of the country's 77th Independence Day at the historic Red Fort. A multi-layer security arrangement has been deployed across Delhi with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation. General Officer Commanding Lieutenant …

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Pakistanis in Dubai fume as Burj Khalifa doesn't display their flag at midnight of Independence Day | VIDEO
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistanis in Dubai fume as Burj Khalifa doesn't display their flag at midnight of Independence Day | VIDEO

India TV News  

In a viral video, hundreds of Pakistanis in Dubai, UAE were left disappointed and fuming after the famous Burj Khalifa did not display their national flag at the midnight of their Independence Day this year, reports have claimed. "The time is 12:01 am now and Dubai officials informed that Pakistan's national flag won't be displayed on Burj Khalifa. Pakistanis are …

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Military vehicles in downtown Philadelphia were part of a Flag Day celebration
54 years, 11 months ago

Military vehicles in downtown Philadelphia were part of a Flag Day celebration

Associated Press  

CLAIM: A video showing large armored vehicles moving through downtown Philadelphia suggests looming military activity within the U.S. AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The military vehicles were there for the city’s Stripes and Stars Festival, a Flag Day celebration, a public affairs officer for the Pennsylvania National Guard told The Associated Press. THE FACTS: Social media users this week shared a video …

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Armed Forces Flag Day 2022: Best Wishes, Images, Messages and Quotes to Share
2 years ago

Armed Forces Flag Day 2022: Best Wishes, Images, Messages and Quotes to Share

News 18  

ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY: December 7 is commemorated as Armed Forces Flag Day to honour the martyred soldiers who safeguard the country against all dangers. On Armed Forces Flag day, let us take a look at the wishes and messages we can share with those who are serving the nation. He must be cold, indeed, who can look upon its …

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Australians burn Union flag on day of mourning for late Queen
2 years, 3 months ago

Australians burn Union flag on day of mourning for late Queen

The Telegraph  

Australian anti-monarchy activists have burned a Union flag as the country held a public holiday to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II. 'Abolish the Monarchy' demonstrators gathered in cities including Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, protesting the persecution of Indigenous people since the British landed in Australia more than two centuries ago. "I think the monarchy needs to be aware …

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On the eve of Ukraine’s national day, fears that Russia will unleash new attacks
2 years, 4 months ago

On the eve of Ukraine’s national day, fears that Russia will unleash new attacks

LA Times  

Ukrainian honor guard soldiers prepare to raise the national flag during Flag Day celebrations in Kyiv on Tuesday. The U.S. reinforced those concerns when its embassy in Kyiv issued a security alert, saying it “has information that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days.” The U.S. warning came …

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Rohit Sharma, IIT Bombay brutally trolled for 'photoshopped' Indian Flag in Independence Day posts
2 years, 4 months ago

Rohit Sharma, IIT Bombay brutally trolled for 'photoshopped' Indian Flag in Independence Day posts

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma and IIT Bombay were severely criticised for posting 'fake' photos on social media. Netizens alleged that both Rohit Sharma and IIT Bombay's social media pages shared pics with 'photoshopped' Indian Flags to commemorate 76th Independence Day. A third one, seemingly an alumnus noted, "It's perfectly fine if you don't put National Flag on your cover photo, but this …

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TRS Formation Day: Telangana Minister KTR Hoists Party Flag On 21st Anniversary - Watch
2 years, 7 months ago

TRS Formation Day: Telangana Minister KTR Hoists Party Flag On 21st Anniversary - Watch

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi government in Telangana has planned massive celebrations on the TRS formation day. Ahead of the plenary, TRS working president, KT Rama Rao hoisted a flag at the Telangana Bhavan on the occasion of TRS party formation day. TRS Working President, Minister Sri @KTRTRS hoisted the party flag at Telangana Bhavan on the occasion …

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Sean and Dylan Penn on Flag Day: ‘It did feel like going through therapy’
2 years, 10 months ago

Sean and Dylan Penn on Flag Day: ‘It did feel like going through therapy’

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “I found myself falling into a once-in-a-lifetime …

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Armed Forces Flag Day 2021: History, Significance and Here's How You Can Contribute
3 years ago

Armed Forces Flag Day 2021: History, Significance and Here's How You Can Contribute

News 18  

Every year on December 7, the Armed Forces Flag Day or Flag Day of India is marked throughout the nation. The Armed Forces Flag Day, also termed India’s Flag Day, is dedicated to raising contributions from Indian citizens for the welfare of Indian Armed Forces troops. History & Significance Since 1949, India has celebrated Armed Forces Flag Day every year. …

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Armed Forces Flag Day 2021: Wishes, quotes, messages and status for social media
3 years ago

Armed Forces Flag Day 2021: Wishes, quotes, messages and status for social media

India Today  

Every year, December 7 is observed as the Armed Forces Flag Day in India to mark the martyrs and the men in uniform who protected the nation from any kind of threat. Here is the list of wishes, quotes, messages, and status on Armed Forces Flag Day 2021: "We live by chance, we love by choice, we kill by profession." …

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Sean Penn compares being unvaccinated to ‘pointing a gun in somebody’s face’
3 years, 4 months ago

Sean Penn compares being unvaccinated to ‘pointing a gun in somebody’s face’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sean Penn has compared being unvaccinated in public to “going around …

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Sean Penn and daughter Dylan had ‘two-hour standoff’ about mascara on film set
3 years, 4 months ago

Sean Penn and daughter Dylan had ‘two-hour standoff’ about mascara on film set

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sean Penn and his daughter Dylan had a “two-hour standoff” about …

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Sean Penn, with daughter Dylan, directs again in 'Flag Day'
3 years, 4 months ago

Sean Penn, with daughter Dylan, directs again in 'Flag Day'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I’m currently feeling with this …

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Back in Cannes, Sean Penn directs again, with daughter Dylan
3 years, 5 months ago

Back in Cannes, Sean Penn directs again, with daughter Dylan

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — Sean Penn has been to the Cannes Film Festival about a dozen times — from bumming around with Robert De Niro in 1984 to presiding over the jury. Penn’s film, 2016’s “The Last Face,” flopped with critics in way that would make some filmmakers gun shy about returning. “The way I’ve always put it is: It’s not …

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Cannes Film Festival 2021: Sean Penn rips apart Donald Trump post screening of his Flag Day
3 years, 5 months ago

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Sean Penn rips apart Donald Trump post screening of his Flag Day

Hindustan Times  

American actor director Sean Penn is a brilliant actor and an equally brilliant director. His sixth feature as a helmer in 30 years, Flag Day, played at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival's Competition the other day. Sean compared Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic to “someone with a machine gun gunning down communities that were most vulnerable from a turret …

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Back in Cannes, Sean Penn directs again, with daughter Dylan
3 years, 5 months ago

Back in Cannes, Sean Penn directs again, with daughter Dylan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Penn's film, 2016’s “The Last Face,” flopped with critics …

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What is Flag Day and why are some people burning flags
3 years, 6 months ago

What is Flag Day and why are some people burning flags

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "Resolved, that the flag of the …

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