79th Independence Day

August 15, 2025 11:21 PM

Amit Shah terms PM’s Independence Day address as a roadmap of the past 11 years’ progress

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on the 79th Independence Day as a roadmap showcasing the progress of the past 11 years. In a series of posts on ‘X,’ the Union Home Minister said that whether it’s the elimination of terrorists through 'Operation Sindoor,' the plan to secure the country’s infrastructure through 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra,' or the resolve to create an infiltrator-free India through the 'High-Powered Demog...

August 15, 2025 5:09 PM

Indian Embassy in Riyadh celebrates 79th Independence Day with thousand-strong gathering

The Embassy of India in Riyadh marked the 79th Independence Day of India on Thursday with a festive ceremony attended by around one thousand guests, including members of the Indian community, embassy officials, media representatives, and friends of India in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The festivities began with the hoisting of the Indian Tricolor by Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, after which the national anthem was recited. The Ambassador paid floral tribute to the bust statue of Mahatma Gand...

August 15, 2025 4:22 PM

PM Modi announces events for social reformer Jyotiba Phule’s 200th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation on Independence Day, announced that the 200th birth anniversary of social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule will be commemorated with events aimed at transforming lives. Emphasising Phule's principles, the Prime Minister stated, "Very soon, the 200th birth anniversary of great social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule is coming up. We are going to kick-start events for the anniversary. In the principles of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, the mantras he...

August 15, 2025 3:41 PM

On 79th Independence Day, PM highlights importance of sports in development

During his Independence Day speech at Red Fort in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of sports in development and expressed joy over parents of this generation who encourage their children to take up a sport. In his address, the Prime Minister said, "Sports also hold importance for development, and I am glad that today, if children take interest in sports, parents are filled with pride. I consider this a very auspicious sign for the future of the country." He further...

August 13, 2025 8:49 PM

PM Modi to lead 79th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, showcasing Naya Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation in celebrating India’s 79th Independence Day on August 15, from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi. He will unfurl the National Flag and deliver an address from the ramparts, marking a grand spectacle themed ‘Naya Bharat’ to reflect India’s progress towards a prosperous, secure, and bold future in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Upon arriving at the Red Fort, the Prime Minister will be welcomed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh,...