While the national flag is hoisted on Independence Day (15th August), it is unfurled on Republic Day (26th January). Though the two terms may sound similar, their significance and the practices ...

At the stroke of noon on February 15, 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill. On the same day in 1996, National Flag of Canada Day was ...

In contrast, on Independence Day, celebrated on August 15, the national flag is hoisted by the Prime Minister of India at the Red Fort. This act signifies India's freedom from British colonial ...

Feb. 15 is National Flag Day and the good old red and white Maple Leaf flag is celebrating its 60th anniversary. It was first proclaimed in 1996, using the date the current Canadian flag was first ...

Minutes past midnight, on August 15, 1947, the echoes of Mahatma Gandhi ki jai and Bharat Mata ki jai reverberated through ...

The two ceremonies differ in several ways: Actions: The flag is hoisted from the bottom on Independence Day, while it is unfurled from the top on Republic Day. Ceremonial Leaders: The Prime Minister ...

It signifies the nation’s journey from colonial rule to becoming an independent republic. In contrast, on Independence Day, celebrated on August 15, the Prime Minister hoists the national flag at the ...

National Flag Day is February 16th, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill. On the same day in 1996, National Flag of Canada Day was declared.

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, the Prime Minister hoists the ...