India at 75: Putin extends wishes on 75th Independence Day, praises for role in global arena
Putin stated that further enhancement of Russian-Indian ties was in the interests of both nations.
Aug 15, 2021, 14:28 PM IST
Independence Day 2021: Take pledge to get rid of COVID-19, urges Maharashtra CM
After hoisting the flag, Thackeray said the state was fighting COVID-19 with determination and the vaccination drive against the disease was also being expedited.
Aug 15, 2021, 12:43 PM IST
India at 75: Russia, Japan extend greetings on Independence Day
Russian and Japanese ambassadors extended their wishes on 75th Independence Day.
Aug 15, 2021, 12:43 PM IST
India@75: PM Narendra Modi sets '100%' goal, coins new mantra of 'Sabka Prayas', key pointers of his speech
The PM spoke on a wide range of issues and, while sharing his vision and the roadmap for the country, made several big announcements in his nearly one hour and 27 minutes long speech. This was PM Modi’s 8th Independence Day address to the nation. Here are the top highlights of PM Modi's Independence Day speech
Aug 15, 2021, 12:39 PM IST
India@75: Sainik schools now open for girls also, says PM Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech
Sainik schools are run by the Sainik Schools Society which is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence. The aim of establishing Sainik schools was to prepare the students from an early age for their entry into the Indian armed forces.
Aug 15, 2021, 11:54 AM IST
India@75: PM Narendra Modi presented the vision for the next 25 years, watch full speech here
Today is the 75th Independence Day of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, talked about India becoming stronger amidst the current challenges of the world. The Prime Minister began his speech by paying tribute to the freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the freedom of the country.
Aug 15, 2021, 11:20 AM IST
India at 75: Hand-holding of deprived communities necessary says PM Modi on reservation
The government recently announced that the medical and dental courses in India will have a 27 per cent reservation for OBCs under the All India Quota Scheme for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Aug 15, 2021, 11:00 AM IST
PM Modi continues with flamboyant 'pagadi' tradition, sports Kolhapuri Pheta style safa this I-Day, take a look at his colourful turbans
PM Modi’s choice of attire on Independence Day is something that never goes unnoticed, so let's take a look at his attires during the last seven years of Independence Day speeches.
Aug 15, 2021, 10:49 AM IST
With 1 hour and 27 minutes long address, PM Narendra Modi delivers one of his longest Independence Day speeches
7:30 am and it concluded around 9 AM. So, PM Modi spoke for roughly one hour and 27 minutes.
Aug 15, 2021, 10:39 AM IST
India at 75: 'This is can-do generation, can achieve every goal' says PM Narendra Modi
The prime minister said he has full faith in the sisters and daughters, the farmers, and the professionals of the country.
Aug 15, 2021, 10:15 AM IST
India@75: 75 Vande Bharat trains to connect India in 75 weeks of 'Amrit Mahotsav of independence, says PM Modi
Vande Bharat, the indigenous semi-high speed train set, is being given a boost, with the Railways gearing to roll out at least 10 of them, linking around 40 cities, by August 2022.
Aug 15, 2021, 09:53 AM IST
India needs to be energy independent by 2047, says PM Narendra Modi
Delivering his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, he said India spends over Rs 12 lakh crore on energy imports every year.
Aug 15, 2021, 09:28 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi lauds efforts of COVID-19 warriors, freedom fighters in Independence Day speech - Key points here
After unfurling the national flag from the rampart of Red Fort in Delhi, PM Modi lauded the efforts of COVID-19 warriors, freedom fighters and Olympians in his speech on the occasion of Independence Day.
Aug 15, 2021, 08:28 AM IST
India celebrates 75th Independence Day today, see pictures here
Several parts of the nation, including Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Srinagar’s Clock Tower at Lal Chowk were illuminated in the colours of the national flag.
Aug 15, 2021, 07:01 AM IST
Delhi police holds high-level meeting to review security preparation for Independence Day
“A high-level meeting of the top officials of the Delhi Police is underway at the moment. The agenda of the meeting is Independence Day security and fresh intel alert shared by the agencies,” reported news agency ANI.
Aug 13, 2021, 14:38 PM IST
How will the security of Red Fort be on August 15?
After the violence on 26 January, the security forces do not want to make any mistake this time in the security of the Red Fort. For security reasons, containers high like walls have been placed at the entrance of the iconic Red Fort ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15.
Aug 11, 2021, 10:14 AM IST
Tight security at Red Fort ahead of 15 August, containers and 9 anti-drone systems installed
After the violence on 26 January, the security forces do not want to make any mistake this time in the security of the Red Fort. The gate through which the rioters entered the Red Fort on January 26 has been sealed with iron containers for the first time. Now, these containers will also be useful in terms of security, while the theme of 'Nation First Always First' will also be shown through painting on them.
Aug 10, 2021, 17:30 PM IST
Delhi's Red fort security tightened ahead of Independence Day
In view of August 15, security agencies are on alert across the country. Security was further strengthened from the capital Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir and this time there is also a provision of containers for security during the speech of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Red Fort.
Aug 07, 2021, 09:22 AM IST
PM Modi invites Tokyo Olympics stars to Red Fort on Independence Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (August 3) invited the sportsperson who represented India at the Tokyo Olympics to the Independence Day event at Red Fort on August 15.
Aug 03, 2021, 15:23 PM IST
R-day violence: Court grants anticipatory bail to gangster-turned-activist Lakha Sidhana
On January 26, protesting farmers clashed with police during the tractor rally against three farm laws and stormed into the Red Fort.
Jul 29, 2021, 20:28 PM IST
