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State govt allocates 13.46cr to build memorial for 26/11 hero Tukaram Omble in Satara

On the night of November 26, 2008, Omble played a crucial role in capturing terrorist Ajmal Kasab alive. Armed only with a baton, he confronted the gunman, allowing security forces to overpower Kasab, but he lost his life in the process

For his extraordinary bravery, Tukaram Omble was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, the nation’s highest peacetime gallantry award. (HT FILE)
Published on Mar 30, 2025 05:10 AM IST

Bengaluru techie asked to draw Indian flag, storms out of job interview

A Bengaluru techie left an interview after being asked to draw the Indian flag and Ashok Chakra using CSS, expressing frustration over the irrelevant question.

The Bengaluru techie said she was disappointed when the interviewer asked her to draw the Indian flag using CSS. (Representational)(Reddit/r/developersIndia)
Published on Oct 13, 2024 05:29 PM IST
ByMuskaan Sharma

Was promised Ashok Chakra: Gallantry award receivers’ widow expresses displeasure

On the Republic Day ceremony, Sanwalaram’s widow Rukmani Devi met state minister K K Vishnoi and shared her plea. The minister assured that he would examine the matter and act accordingly

Border Security Force (BSF) officer Sanwalaram Vishnoi was killed during violent protests in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Congo in 2022 (HT Photo/Sourced)
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 04:22 PM IST
ByMukesh Mathrani

The history and philosophy of the Tricolour: Courage, Unity, Faith

Ashok Chakra has a significant place on the national flag. The chakra was modelled after the wheel of dharma – a religious motif from Hinduism, Jainism and especially Buddhism

It was between 1904 and 1906 that the first Indian flag came into existence. The flag was first hoisted on August 7, 1906, in the Parsee Bagan Square (in erstwhile Calcutta). (File photo)
Updated on Aug 15, 2023 01:50 PM IST
ByRavindra Garimella

Pune-based lawyer demands action against Karvenagar ward officials for defective flags

The national flag is the pride of the nation and countless soldiers; policemen and other government officials and ranks have made supreme sacrifice for the cause of the flag and the nation. However, since there is a serious violation of the law, I have requested an FIR be lodged, he said

The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign began in the city on August 13 on the occasion of 75 years of Indian Independence celebrations and will continue till August 15. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 12:34 AM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar
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