{"id":46748,"date":"2026-08-15T14:10:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T09:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=46748"},"modified":"2026-08-15T14:10:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T09:10:29","slug":"israeli-diplomat-hands-out-tiranga-to-commuters-at-mumbais-csmt-station-on-independence-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=46748","title":{"rendered":"Israeli diplomat hands out Tiranga to commuters at Mumbai\u2019s CSMT station on Independence Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"storyParagraphFigure\">\n<p class=\"content\">A <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/topic\/viral-video\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\">video<\/a> of Deputy Consul General of Israel in Mumbai, Avishag Hefer, handing out the Indian Tricolour at the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai was shared on social media. She did it as part of India&#8217;s 80th Independence Day celebration.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"artImage leadImage\">\n<div class=\" \"><picture class=\"leadImageClass\"><source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2026\/08\/15\/960x540\/Israeli_Diplomat_CSMT_Tiranga_Mumbai_Avishag_Hefer_1786780520309_1786780530149_1c92aa4f-41b7-490f-96f4-78acef54bae1.jpg\" alt=\"Israeli diplomat Avishag Hefer at CSMT station in Mumbai. (X\/@israelinMumbai)\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2026\/08\/15\/400x225\/Israeli_Diplomat_CSMT_Tiranga_Mumbai_Avishag_Hefer_1786780520309_1786780530149_1c92aa4f-41b7-490f-96f4-78acef54bae1.jpg\" alt=\"Israeli diplomat Avishag Hefer at CSMT station in Mumbai. (X\/@israelinMumbai)\" title=\"Israeli diplomat Avishag Hefer at CSMT station in Mumbai. (X\/@israelinMumbai)\" width=\"360\" height=\"202\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"\">Israeli diplomat Avishag Hefer at CSMT station in Mumbai. (X\/@israelinMumbai)<span\/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">The video was posted on the official X profile dedicated to Israel in Mumbai. The agency wrote, \u201cAs part of the #HarGharTiranga campaign, Deputy Consul General of Israel in <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/topic\/mumbai\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\">Mumbai<\/a>, Ms. Avishag Hefer, distributed the Indian Tricolor at the historic CSMT station and conveyed heartfelt wishes on India\u2019s 80th Independence Day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">It added, \u201cCelebrating freedom, friendship, and the incredible spirit of India.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">The video shows Hefer, wearing a white shirt and a black skirt, holding several Indian flags. With a smile on her face, she goes around offering them to the commuters. As the clip continues, people are seen taking the flags with smiles on their faces; one kid also salutes in response.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"content \">\n<h2>Social media reacts:<\/h2>\n<p>The video prompted various reactions on social media. While some thanked the diplomat, others wished \u201cHappy Independence Day\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">In a conversation with the ANI, the diplomat talked about celebrating India\u2019s Independence Day. She said, \u201cThis is my second Independence Day here&#8230; The first time I arrived here, it took me a while to get used to the energy of the city&#8230; I am happy to spend the second <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/topic\/Independence-Day\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Independence Day\">Independence Day<\/a>&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Today, August 15, the whole country is celebrating the 80th anniversary of India\u2019s freedom. 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