Independence Day

In Pics | Rahul Gandhi braves the rain as he celebrates Independence Day 2025

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'World's biggest NGO': PM faces backlash for his lengthy praise for RSS in Independence Day speech

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was praised by PM Modi during his Independence Day speech for its "glorious" 100-year journey of national service, sparking strong reactions from opposition parties

WATCH | What happened when Khalistani 'goons' interrupted Indian Independence Day celebrations in Melbourne?

Various members of the Indian community had gathered peacefully outside the office of the Consul General of India (Dr Sushil Kumar) in Melbourne, Australia

Rahul Gandhi's viral rain-drenched image 'overshadowed' PM Narendra Modi on Independence Day? X erupts

Rahul Gandhi's image of singing the National Anthem, unbothered by the rain, was an instant hit on social media while it took hours for PM Modi's speech to receive decent numbers, Congress workers claimed.

From defence autonomy to economic reforms: Decoding PM Modi's vision for self-reliant India

PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech covered key initiatives like Operation Sindoor, GST reforms, and a new demography mission, signalling the government's political and ideological intent

Mission 'Sudarshan Chakra': Did PM Narendra Modi promise Indian version of Iron Dome with ‘Rashtriya Suraksha Kavach’ project?

I assure you that in the next 10 years, whether it is a place of strategic importance, a civilian area, or our centres of faith, we will build a ‘Rashtriya Suraksha Kavach’ to withstand any attack, Prime Minister Modi said during his Independence Day speech

PM Modi’s I-Day speech: When THE WEEK featured Hansa Mehta, Dakshayani Velayudhan, other women Constitution makers

PM Modi’s Independence Day speech from the Red Fort celebrated India's Constitution makers and highlighted the pivotal role of 'Nari Shakti'

History on wheels: What is the Jeep Wagoneer, and why is it important to India's Independence Day?

It was a Jeep Wagoneer in which General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Delhi Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar arrived at the site of the 79th Independence Day celebrations

PM Modi's Independence Day speech: Lowering GST, tax burden to stern Indus Waters message to Pakistan | KEY HIGHLIGHTS

During his speech at the Red Fort, the Prime Minister announced a major milestone, stating that the first "Made-in-India" semiconductor chips will be available in the market by the end of the year

PM Modi’s I-Day speech: What is Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana for youth? Check eligibility, and other details

PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, officially launched by Prime Minister Modi on Independence Day, is a Rs 1 lakh crore scheme designed to incentivise youth employment in the private sector

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PM Modi’s I-Day speech LIVE: ‘India will not bow down to nuclear blackmail’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 79th Independence Day speech, lauded Operation Sindoor and the armed forces' decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack

As India honours real heroes on Independence Day, Pakistan leaders pat themselves on the back with awards to Asim Munir, ministers

India honoured armed forces personnel and senior military brass involved in the planning and execution of Operation Sindoor while Pakistan's awards largely focused on its army chief General Asim Munir and top ministers.

President Murmu recalls partition horrors, lauds Operation Sindoor on Independence Day eve

On the eve of Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu lauded 'Operation Sindoor' as a steely response to the Pahalgam terror attack, and a testament to India's counter-terrorism resolve

Meat ban on Independence Day: BJP’s ideological forefathers sided with British during freedom struggle, says Harshvardhan Sapkal

Independence Day is a national festival, and it has nothing to do with the BJP, stated Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal

Now a Mahayuti ally too opposes Independence Day meat ban in Maharashtra civic bodies. Devendra Fadnavis cornered?

Meat ban orders were issued for the Independence Day by Maharashtra civic bodies like Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation and Malegaon Municipal Corporation

Independence Day: Jammu & Kashmir on high alert; soldier killed in firing during infiltration attempt in Uri

The troops foiled the infiltration bid in Churunda area of Uri in Baramulla district of north Kashmir. The operation is going on

'Our Navratri prasad has prawns, fish': Aaditya Thackeray slams Independence Day closure of meat shops in Kalyan-Dombivli

Aaditya Thackeray's remarks come after NCP(SP) leader Jitendra Awhad said he will host a mutton party on Independence Day to defy the order

Independence Day 2025: Inspiring quotes and famous slogans by Indian freedom fighters

On Independence Day 2025, let us look back at the sacrifices and sufferings of our country's freedom fighters and their courageous words

Five best books of Jawaharlal Nehru that you can check out on this Independence Day

Deepen your understanding of India's history and freedom journey with five highly acclaimed books by Jawaharlal Nehru

Beyond the card: Inside the artisanal treasure box of India's Presidential Independence Day invitation

This year's Independence Day 'At Home' reception invitation from Rashtrapati Bhavan is a box of traditional Indian treasures, celebrating 79 years of India's freedom. More than just an invite, it showcases the deep-rooted artistry of Bihar and eastern India

Red Fort security breach: Five Bangladeshi men arrested for attempting ‘forcible’ entry

Police said all those arrested are “illegal immigrants” and were working as labourers in the national capital

Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0: Can August 15 garbage management programme clear legacy waste by 2026?

The government will roll out a special programme this Independence Day (August 15) to remediate 44% of legacy waste in urban areas within a year, in an attempt to make good on their Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 objectives by 2026

Modi pushes for Uniform Civil Code on I-Day: What BJP election manifestos promised from 1998 to 2004

PM Narendra Modi said it's time to do away with discriminatory communal civil code