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August 10, 2026 7:21 PM
India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15 with a special focus on the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ and the contribution of the country’s youth towards building a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Prime Minister Narendra Mo...
August 9, 2026 9:18 AM
The Indian Air Force (IAF) Band will hold a special musical performance at the Public Plaza, Param Yodha Sthal, National War Memorial, New Delhi, on August 9 as part of the Independence Day celebrations. The performance will be held from 5 pm to 6 p...
August 2, 2026 1:15 PM
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) on Sunday organised Cyclothon 2026 in New Delhi to commemorate 79 years of India's Independence, with the event promoting fitness, environmental responsibility and sustainable living while reinforcing the values of patr...
January 4, 2026 11:30 AM
Myanmar's military government will release 6,186 prisoners under an amnesty marking Independence Day, state media said on Saturday, a week after a multi-stage general election began in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation. The amnesty, which incl...
September 16, 2025 8:29 PM
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday extended greetings to Papua New Guinea on the occasion of its 50th Independence Day, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. “Greetings to FM Justin ...
August 15, 2025 3:19 PM
In a moment that fused symbolism with stamina, Prime Minister Narendra Modi etched his name into the annals of Indian political history by delivering the longest-ever Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Clocking in at an unpre...
August 15, 2025 2:55 PM
The Indian community in the United Arab Emirates celebrated India’s 79th Independence Day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour across multiple venues in the country. Flag-hoisting ceremonies, cultural performances, and official addresses marked th...
August 15, 2025 2:35 PM
On the 79th Independence Day, PM Modi delivered his longest and most decisive address from the Red Fort, lasting 103 minutes, charting a bold roadmap for a Viksit Bharat by 2047. With a sharp focus on self-reliance, innovation, and citizen empowermen...
August 15, 2025 12:47 PM
On the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an emotional tribute to India’s farmers, calling them the backbone of the nation’s journey from dependency to self-reliance. He recalled how colonial rule had left the country impove...
August 15, 2025 12:19 PM
In his 79th Independence Day speech from the Red Fort on Friday, Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi hailed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for completing 100 years of service to the nation, describing it as the "biggest NGO in the world" and praising...
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