Independence Day 2022 Updates: Beating Retreat ceremony held at Attari-Wagah border

By Anuj Cariappa

Updated: Monday, August 15, 2022, 21:50 [IST]

New Delhi, Aug 15: The beating retreat ceremony is underway at the Attari-Wagah border near Amritsar on the occasion of 76th Independence Day on Monday.

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Pakistani Rangers officers were seen wishing and exchanging gifts with India's Border Security Force (BSF) officers on Monday.

India's 75th Independence Day Celebrations: Catch all the UPDATES here

Aug 15, 2022, 9:35 PM IST

Indian Ambassador to US hoists national flag at India House in Washington

Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu hoisted the National Flag at India House in Washington DC to mark #IndependenceDay #IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/PkegFenEhJ
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 15, 2022, 9:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and his spouse Sudesh Dhankhar attended the 'At Home' reception hosted by President Draupadi Murmu on the occasion of Independence Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and his spouse Sudesh Dhankhar attended the 'At Home' reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of #IndependenceDay at Rashtrapati Bhavan today

(Source: Vice President's Twitter account) pic.twitter.com/dPIeSYn0KZ
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 15, 2022, 9:03 PM IST

Singer & music composer Shankar Mahadevan sings 'Ae Watan' at Times Square in New York where the national flag will shortly be hoisted to mark the 76th Independence Day of India

#WATCH | USA: Singer & music composer Shankar Mahadevan sings 'Ae Watan' at Times Square in New York where the national flag will shortly be hoisted to mark the 76th #IndependenceDay of India#IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/vMBPEB36nI
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 15, 2022, 9:03 PM IST

On 76th Independence Day Ambassador of India to France Jawed Ashraf hoisted the Indian flag & read President of India's address at Embassy of India, Paris witnessed by the Indian diaspora & friends of India: Embassy of India, Paris, France

Aug 15, 2022, 8:16 PM IST

A special flag hoisting ceremony was held in Indira Point, the southernmost tip of India, on Monday as part of the Independence Day celebrations.

Aug 15, 2022, 6:28 PM IST

Stones pelted during Tiranga Yatra in Lucknow During tiranga yatra, group of men from 1st yatra pelted stones on 2nd due to some previous rivalry, some cars damaged, a person received minor injuries. Case registered, team for arrests made: Piyush Mordia, Joint Commissioner.

Aug 15, 2022, 6:18 PM IST

Sikkim Chief Minister P S Tamang Monday hoisted the national flag at Bhaichung Stadium in Namchi on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the country's Independence and announced schemes for the welfare of women in the mountain state.

Aug 15, 2022, 6:06 PM IST

It made for a sight to behold when 750 sq ft National Flag was displayed at historical Lal Chowk by Srinagar Sector CRPF. All civilians & force personnel came together to sing the National anthem: Srinagar Sector CRPF

It made for a sight to behold when 750 sq ft National Flag was displayed at historical Lal Chowk by Srinagar Sector CRPF. All civilians & force personnel came together to sing the National anthem: Srinagar Sector CRPF

(Pictures from Srinagar Sector CRPF's Twitter account) pic.twitter.com/GipZJo2GLK
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 15, 2022, 6:05 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said 75 years ago the country showed the whole world the strength of walking on the path of truth and non-violence and the party remembered the sacrifice of freedom fighters by taking out an "Azadi Gaurav March".

Aug 15, 2022, 5:47 PM IST

oung students of a Madrasa in Shimla at Boileauganj take part in a Tiranga Yatra procession to celebrate the 76th Independence day.

Aug 15, 2022, 5:30 PM IST

A patrol of Indian Army recovered the mortal remains of LNk (Late) Chander Shekhar who was missing since 29 May 1984 while deployed at Glacier due to an Avalanche: Northern Command, Indian Army.

#WATCH | A patrol of Indian Army recovered the mortal remains of LNk (Late) Chander Shekhar who was missing since 29 May 1984 while deployed at Glacier due to an Avalanche: Northern Command, Indian Army pic.twitter.com/capTnG1APY
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 15, 2022, 5:00 PM IST

Tamil Nadu students form map of India

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Aug 15, 2022, 4:18 PM IST

"Selfie-taking crowd in front of #CSMT (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) heritage building illuminated in #Tiranga," Central Railway posted with a series of photos of people taking selfies outside. Suresh Suri shared his picture with the national flag outside illuminated Charminar in Hyderabad.

Aug 15, 2022, 4:17 PM IST

As India celebrates 76th Independence Day, netizens took to social media to share their thoughts and extend wishes on the occasion. Several people posted pictures with 'tiranga' under the hashtag 'SelfieWithTiranga' and 'HarGharTiranga' initiative, adding 'MyTiranga, My pride', with many posting pictures taken outside the heritage sites illuminated in the colours of the national flag.

Aug 15, 2022, 3:39 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari hoisted the tricolour at his residence in Delhi on Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2022, 3:39 PM IST

ITBP jawans celebrate Independence Day at the banks of Pangong Tso in Ladakh

#WATCH | ITBP jawans celebrate Independence Day at the banks of Pangong Tso in Ladakh#IndiaAt75

(Vid source: ITBP) pic.twitter.com/Ia45FMGHdr
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 15, 2022, 3:38 PM IST

Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba extends his "hearty felicitations to PM Narendra Modi and people of India on the occasion of Independence Day"

Aug 15, 2022, 3:38 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin extends his "warmest congratulations on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of India's independence." "Russian-Indian relations are developing in the spirit of the special & privileged strategic partnership...," reads his statement

Aug 15, 2022, 2:54 PM IST

Anil Kapoor sprints with national flag to celebrate 76th Independence day.

Aug 15, 2022, 2:52 PM IST

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar hoisted the national flag on IndependenceDay in Samalkha, Panipat.

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar hoisted the national flag on #IndependenceDay in Samalkha, Panipat pic.twitter.com/G19mSCbWAh
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 15, 2022, 2:41 PM IST

J&K: People wave the tricolour at Lal Chowk in Srinagar, as they gather to celebrate Independence Day.

#WATCH | J&K: People wave the tricolour at Lal Chowk in Srinagar, as they gather to celebrate #IndependenceDay #IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/B9Xr3RkW6B
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 15, 2022, 2:20 PM IST

A group of martial arts students celebrate Independence Day at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

Jammu & Kashmir | A group of martial arts students celebrate #IndependenceDay at Lal Chowk in Srinagar pic.twitter.com/x8vmcG19Nj
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 15, 2022, 1:52 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla celebrated Independence Day 2022 at his residence in Delhi.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla celebrated #IndependenceDay2022 at his residence in Delhi pic.twitter.com/sf28JSMIkw
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 15, 2022, 1:51 PM IST

It's a historic day & CM announced from a historic place. He clearly said that we'll give 10 lakh jobs & we want to increase it to 20 lakh. We will also work towards generating employment. We thank the CM. This is youth's victory, Bihar's victory: Bihar's Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav

Aug 15, 2022, 1:43 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur hoisted the National Flag on Independence Day at his residence in Delhi.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur hoisted the National Flag on #IndependenceDay at his residence in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/NIPCXg5v0p
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 15, 2022, 1:17 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin hoisted the national flag at Fort St George in Chennai.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin hoisted the national flag at Fort St George in Chennai. #IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/RTGvgeB47M
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 15, 2022, 12:37 PM IST

Congress leaders take a pledge at Gandhi Smriti to serve the country as members of the party and work towards the unity of the nation on Independence Day.

#WATCH | Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of the party reach Gandhi Smriti and pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, as part of the party's 'Azadi Gaurav Yatra', on #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/bkQyHw8WpF
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 15, 2022, 12:26 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of the party reach Gandhi Smriti and pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, as part of the party's 'Azadi Gaurav Yatra', on Independence Day.

#WATCH | Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of the party reach Gandhi Smriti and pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, as part of the party's 'Azadi Gaurav Yatra', on #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/bkQyHw8WpF
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 15, 2022, 12:11 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, party MPs Rahul Gandhi and Anand Sharma and senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad take part in the party's 'Azadi Gaurav Yatra' in Delhi, on Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2022, 12:05 PM IST

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren hoisted the national flag & participated in #IndependenceDay celebrations, in Ranchi He tweets, "I had made a promise regarding Old Pension scheme for govt employees. Cabinet has passed the proposal. SOP formulation ongoing, it'll be implemented soon."

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren hoisted the national flag & participated in #IndependenceDay celebrations, in Ranchi

He tweets, "I had made a promise regarding Old Pension scheme for govt employees. Cabinet has passed the proposal. SOP formulation ongoing, it'll be implemented soon." pic.twitter.com/3UETUxbE8j
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Aug 14, 2022, 4:16 pm IST

“Broadcast of the address in Hindi and English on Doordarshan will be followed by broadcast in regional languages by regional channels of Doordarshan. AIR will broadcast regional language versions at 9.30 PM on its respective regional networks,” a statement said.

Aug 14, 2022, 4:28 pm IST

Security tightened at Indo-Pakistan International border in RS Pura, J&K with upcoming Independence day.

#WATCH | Security tightened at Indo-Pakistan International border in RS Pura, J&K with upcoming Independence day pic.twitter.com/LyrZyjJkX5
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2022

Aug 14, 2022, 4:29 pm IST

A youth from Gujarat spent Rs 2 lakhs to revamp his car on the theme of Har Ghar Tiranga.

#WATCH | Delhi: A youth from Gujarat spent Rs 2 lakhs to revamp his car on the theme of #HarGharTiranga

“To make people aware of the campaign, I drove from Surat (Gujarat) to Delhi in my car in 2 days... we want to meet PM Modi & HM Amit Shah," said Sidharth Doshi pic.twitter.com/yC34603HaY
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2022

Aug 14, 2022, 4:31 pm IST

A Tiranga boat rally was organised on the Mandovi river in Panaji as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India's Independence.

#WATCH | Goa: A Tiranga boat rally was organised on the Mandovi river in Panaji as part of the #HarGharTiranga campaign to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India's Independence pic.twitter.com/faawUH1UFu
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2022

Aug 14, 2022, 4:42 pm IST

Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur attends 'Har Ghar Tiranga yatra' program in Shimla.

Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur attends 'Har Ghar Tiranga yatra' program in Shimla pic.twitter.com/kAqxXxgnJ1
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2022

Aug 14, 2022, 4:46 pm IST

People are celebrating the 75th year of Independence... We've installed national flags at 500 places in the national capital and due to this Delhi has become the city of tricolours. Today we distributed tricolours to 25 lakh children: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Aug 14, 2022, 5:41 pm IST

Delhi| 19 Officers, men of Delhi Police to be conferred police medals for their Services incl personnel with police medal for Gallantry (PMG/(Posthumously), 2 with President’s police medal for distinguished service, 16 with police medal for meritorious service on Independence Day

Aug 14, 2022, 6:06 pm IST

BJP national president JP Nadda along with Union Ministers Anurag Thakur, Piyush Goyal and other BJP leaders participate in a silent march on the occasion of 'Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas'

Delhi | BJP national president JP Nadda along with Union Ministers Anurag Thakur, Piyush Goyal and other BJP leaders participate in a silent march on the occasion of 'Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas' pic.twitter.com/PWCPuZxWQ9
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2022

Aug 14, 2022, 6:07 pm IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia attend 'Har Hath Tiranga' program on the eve of Independence Day 2022.

#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia attend 'Har Hath Tiranga' program on the eve of #IndependenceDay2022 pic.twitter.com/CDI9PKhprN
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2022

Aug 14, 2022, 6:21 pm IST

Huge crowd gathers at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab's Amritsar right before the beating retreat ceremony. The atmosphere filled with celebrations as people sing songs of patriotism, dance & hoist the Indian flag

#WATCH | Huge crowd gathers at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab's Amritsar right before the beating retreat ceremony. The atmosphere filled with celebrations as people sing songs of patriotism, dance & hoist the Indian flag#IndependenceDay2022 pic.twitter.com/UVE6bIXFqL
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2022

Aug 14, 2022, 6:47 pm IST

The beating retreat ceremony underway at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab's Amritsar on the eve of Independence Day 2022.

#WATCH | The beating retreat ceremony underway at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab's Amritsar on the eve of #IndependenceDay2022 https://t.co/vepkjbEr6F
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2022

Aug 14, 2022, 7:02 pm IST

The President's maiden speech begins.

Aug 14, 2022, 7:08 pm IST

Watch the President of India's address to the nation live online.

Aug 14, 2022, 7:10 pm IST

President Murmu hails India's fight against COVID pandemic and appreciates medical fraternity.

Aug 14, 2022, 7:11 pm IST

We launched the largest vaccination campaign in human history with an indigenously manufactured vaccine. Last month, we crossed the 200 crore vaccine coverage mark. Our achievements in dealing with this epidemic have been more than many developed countries of the world: President

Aug 14, 2022, 7:12 pm IST

The decision of the government to celebrate every 15 November as 'Tribal Pride Day' since last year is welcome. Our tribal superheroes are not just local or regional icons but they are a source of inspiration for the entire nation: President

Aug 14, 2022, 7:13 pm IST

In India today, the life-values of sensitivity and compassion are being given prominence. The main objective of these life-values is to work for the welfare of our deprived, needy and marginalized people of the society.

Aug 14, 2022, 7:15 pm IST

I request every citizen of the country to know about their fundamental duties, follow them, so that our nation can touch new heights.

Aug 14, 2022, 7:16 pm IST

Today, special emphasis on good governance has a major role to play in the good changes that are being seen in the country in health, education and economy and other areas related to them: President

Aug 14, 2022, 7:17 pm IST

The source of India's new self-confidence is the youth, farmers and above all the women of the country.

Aug 14, 2022, 7:18 pm IST

Women are moving ahead overcoming many stereotypes and barriers. Their increasing participation in social and political processes would prove decisive. Today the number of elected women representatives in our Panchayati Raj Institutions is more than fourteen lakhs.

Aug 14, 2022, 7:19 pm IST

Today, when new challenges are facing our environment, then we should strongly protect everything related to the beauty of India. Conservation of water, soil and biological diversity is our duty towards our future generations.

Aug 14, 2022, 7:20 pm IST

Whatever we have is given by our motherland. That is why we should take a pledge to dedicate everything for the security, progress and prosperity of our country: President

Aug 14, 2022, 7:21 pm IST

I congratulate the Armed Forces of India, the Indian Missions abroad and the diaspora-Indians who make their motherland proud.

Aug 14, 2022, 7:22 pm IST

I convey my best wishes for a happy and prosperous life to all the countrymen.

Aug 14, 2022, 8:27 pm IST

As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative, BrahMos Aerospace officials unfurled the National Flag at the ongoing military exhibition Army-2022 in Moscow, Russia. BrahMos Aerospace is participating in the show and exhibiting the supersonic cruise missile there.

As part of the #HarGharTiranga initiative, BrahMos Aerospace officials unfurled the National Flag at the ongoing military exhibition Army-2022 in Moscow, Russia. BrahMos Aerospace is participating in the show and exhibiting the supersonic cruise missile there. pic.twitter.com/6DY1rXOXhk
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2022

Aug 14, 2022, 8:38 pm IST

Indian Army’s assault dog Axel was posthumously awarded ‘Mention-in-Despatches’ gallantry award on this Independence Day for his role in a counter-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir last month.

Indian Army’s assault dog Axel was posthumously awarded ‘Mention-in-Despatches’ gallantry award on this Independence Day for his role in a counter-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir last month pic.twitter.com/RdshpqIiZh
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2022

Aug 14, 2022, 9:21 pm IST

Celebration at peak as India Coast Guard hoists the National Flag underwater on the occasion of the 75th year of India’s independence at the Andaman & Nicobar islands

Aug 14, 2022, 9:52 pm IST

More than 10,000 forces have been deployed for Independence Day celebrations. Over 1,000 cameras have been installed. We have carried out many checkings incl door-to-door verifications & anti-terror drills in the last 2-3 months. Any sort of interference via air or on a local level, be it with a drone or any flying object, is impossible. Kite catchers deployed over rooftops; deep deployment in high-rise buildings to detect & take down kites before they're flown high: DCP North Sagar Singh Kalsi, Delhi.

Aug 14, 2022, 9:56 pm IST

The weather office has forecast light rain and strong winds on Monday morning in the area surrounding the Red Fort where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag to mark the 76th Independence Day.