Independence Day

Of petals, pride, and a pinch of salt

On the night of August 14, 2022, an elderly resort guest was unexpectedly invited to hoist the national flag for the 76th Independence Day celebration

'Sapta Dhara': What PM Modi's seven-point roadmap for Viksit Bharat is about

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a Sapta Dhara, a seven-point reform framework, during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, aiming to propel India's development

Historic first: 'Vande Mataram' echoes at Red Fort during 80th Independence Day

The national song was played by an Army band, and its chant resonated throughout the venue, celebrating the 150th anniversary of its creation

President Murmu addresses the nation on August 15 eve: Vande Mataram start, calls for development | Key points

President Murmu's Friday address precedes PM Narendra Modi's speech from the Red Fort to mark the country's 80th Independence Day

All bomb threat emails were baseless: Delhi Police confirm ahead of Independence Day

Teams of the Delhi Police, the bomb squad, and the fire brigade rushed to all five locations, and all calls were declared hoaxes

Independence Day | 20,000 troops, AI cameras: How Delhi Police is securing the Red Fort

A multi-layered security apparatus, comprising nearly 20,000 personnel and an extensive technological surveillance network, has been established around the historic monument

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

India celebrates 79th Independence Day 2025 | See PHOTOS

'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

August 15

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