India, Aug. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

In a unique celebration of patriotism, public service and technological innovation, the Department of Posts today delivered the National Flag, the Tiranga, through a drone from Mandi Head Post Office to Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh, marking the first-ever drone delivery of the Tiranga by India Post.

The initiative was inaugurated and carried out virtually by the Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on the eve of Independence Day. Witnessing the live drone take-off from Mandi Head Post Office, the Union Minister interacted with postal officials and the drone operator. The drone subsequentl...