Independence Day

July 3, 2025 4:01 PM

Trump visits Iowa to kick off America’s 250th anniversary, reassure farmers on trade

President Donald Trump travels to Iowa on Thursday to kick off celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary next year and to tout recent trade and legislative actions to heartland voters who helped propel his return to the White House. Trump will deliver a campaign-style speech at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, a familiar stop for presidential candidates in the early primary state. Trump won Iowa's 2024 Republican caucuses by a historically large margin and carried the state by 1...

January 31, 2025 12:13 PM

EAM Jaishankar extends independence day greetings to Nauru

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday extended warm greetings to the Republic of Nauru on the occasion of its Independence Day, underscoring India's commitment to strengthening ties with the Pacific island nation. Taking to X, Jaishankar wrote, "Warm greetings to FM Lionel Rouwen Aingimea, the Government, and the people of the Republic of Nauru on their Independence Day. Look forward to further strengthening our friendship in the Indo-Pacific." India and Nauru share cordial and fri...

September 16, 2024 4:03 PM

UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Celebrates India’s 78th Independence Day, Lauds Bilateral Ties

In an address commemorating India's 78th Independence Day, the UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence praised the strong bilateral relations between India and the United Arab Emirates, while highlighting the significant contributions of the Indian community to the UAE's progress. Speaking at an event hosted by the Indian Business and Professional Council, the Minister emphasized the close ties between the two nations. "This celebration highlights the close relations between India and the Uni...

September 16, 2024 4:03 PM

Indian Embassy in Bahrain Marks 78th Independence Day and Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

The Indian Embassy in Bahrain celebrated India's 78th Independence Day today with a series of events and ceremonies. Over 800 members of the Indian community gathered at the embassy premises for the flag-hoisting ceremony, presided over by Ambassador Vinod K. Jacob. The day began with Ambassador Jacob hoisting the Indian national flag and offering flowers to honor Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Following this, he read out the President of India's message to the assembled crowd, highl...

September 16, 2024 4:03 PM

Indian diaspora celebrates 78th Independence Day 2024 at the Embassy of India, Kathmandu

The 78th Independence Day of India was celebrated at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu on 15 August 2024. 2. The celebrations began with the hoisting of the national flag by the Ambassador of India to Nepal. This was followed by playing of the video of the address to the nation from Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. The President’s message highlighted the progress in various fields in the past 77 years and paid tribute to freedom fighters who laid their lives for the indepen...

September 16, 2024 4:03 PM

PM Modi calls for revival of Nalanda’s spirit to position India as global education hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, emphasized the need to revive the ancient spirit of Nalanda University, aiming to reestablish India as a global center for higher learning and research. Highlighting the significance of education under India’s new education policy, PM Modi expressed his vision to develop institutions that attract students from around the world, thereby transforming India into an international hub for education. "We have recently...

September 16, 2024 4:16 PM

PM Modi bats for reforms in farm sector, says “India can become organic food basket of world”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for major reforms in the agricultural sector and emphasized efforts to improve the lives of farmers across India. Speaking on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, PM praised farmers for embracing organic farming and expressed his vision for India to become the world's organic food basket. "We need to reform the farm sector. Today we are giving easy loans, tech, and valuation of produce," the Prime Minister said, highlighting the government's initiatives...

September 16, 2024 4:16 PM

Indian Community in UAE Commemorates 78th Independence Day

The Indian community in the United Arab Emirates celebrated India's 78th Independence Day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor across multiple venues in the country. Flag-hoisting ceremonies, cultural performances, and official addresses marked the occasion at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the Consulate General in Dubai, and various community centers throughout the Emirates. In Abu Dhabi, Ambassador Sunjay Sudhir led the celebrations by raising the Indian flag at the Embassy. In his address,...

September 16, 2024 4:22 PM

Indian High Commission celebrates Independence Day in Bangladesh

The 78th Independence Day of India was celebrated by the High Commission of India in Bangladesh on Thursday, August 15. This year, the independence day celebrations marked India's 77th year of independence and the celebrations were held with great fervor. High Commissioner, Pranay Verma unfurled the national flag and read out excerpts from the Hon’ble President’s Address to the Nation. The Assistant High Commissions (AHC) of India in Sylhet, Khulna, Chattogram and Rajshahi also celebrated...

September 16, 2024 4:22 PM

Youth now wants to take giant leaps, golden era for India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 11th consecutive Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, highlighted the transformative reforms of the past decade and their impact on India's youth. Addressing the nation on the 78th Independence Day, PM emphasized that these reforms have bolstered the self-confidence of young Indians and fueled their ambition to take significant strides forward. "People waited for reforms, we got an opportunity and we implemented major reforms," PM Modi said. "Our comm...