Independence Day 2026

August 15, 2026 3:19 PM

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh hail PM Modi’s Independence Day address, praise roadmap for Viksit Bharat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, describing it as an ambitious and comprehensive roadmap for building a Viksit Bharat by 2047. HM Shah said PM Modi’s address, centred on Swadeshi, prosperity, self-reliance and Nation First, would prove to be a milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a leading nation across sectors. ...

August 15, 2026 3:04 PM

PM Modi announces AI skilling for 1 crore youth, free online coaching; sets new targets for nuclear power, semiconductors and women-led development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a series of major initiatives and ambitious targets spanning artificial intelligence, education, sports, civil defence, semiconductor manufacturing, nuclear energy and women-led development in his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Addressing the nation on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, PM Modi announced that one crore young Indians would be trained in AI skills over the next one year, while a nationwide tal...

August 15, 2026 2:46 PM

PM Modi highlights 12 years of transformation, cites major gains in manufacturing, digital economy, energy and social security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Saturday, highlighted what he described as a significant transformation of India over the past 12 years, citing rapid expansion in manufacturing, digital infrastructure, energy capacity, education, social security and opportunities for youth. The Prime Minister said the progress made during the period had strengthened India’s capabilities and helped the country withstand major global disruptions, including the ...

August 15, 2026 2:34 PM

PM Modi gives clarion calls for India’s next leap towards Viksit Bharat in 80th Independence Day address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Saturday, laid out an ambitious roadmap for building a Viksit Bharat by 2047, calling for a fundamental change in the country’s work culture, thinking, pace of development and scale of ambition. Addressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, PM Modi said India could no longer afford to pursue small dreams and called upon citizens, governments, industry, farmers, youth and other sections of ...

August 15, 2026 1:32 PM

PM Modi lays out ‘Sapta Dhara’ roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, announces 1 crore AI-skilled youth and major reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a faster pace of reforms, greater self-reliance and a renewed national effort to build a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047, unveiling a seven-point development framework centred on manufacturing, agriculture, technology, infrastructure, defence, the green and blue economy, and India’s soft power. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, PM Modi said India could no longer afford “small ...

August 14, 2026 11:51 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw leads Tiranga rally at Rail Bhawan ahead of Independence Day

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday led a Tiranga Rally at Rail Bhawan as Indian Railways joined the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign ahead of the 80th Independence Day. Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board Satish Kumar, Board Members, Directors General and other senior officials participated in the rally, reaffirming the message of patriotism, national unity and pride. The celebrations by Indian Railways are being organised alongside the third phase of the commemorati...

August 14, 2026 11:50 PM

President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous, on eve of Independence Day

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous honours, for personnel of the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces on the eve of the 80th Independence Day. The awards recognise acts of exceptional courage, bravery and devotion to duty by personnel of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Central Armed Police Forces. The 78 gallantry awards include nine Kirti Chakras, including seven posthumous; one Bar to Shaurya Chakra; 19 Shaurya Chakra...

August 14, 2026 11:19 PM

PM Modi hails President Murmu’s Independence Day address, says her message inspires renewed determination for Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, describing it as “motivating and thoughtful”. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "A motivating and thoughtful address by Rashtrapati Ji on the eve of Independence Day. Her thoughts reflect the strength of our nation and the aspirations of every Indian. Her message inspires us all to work with renewed determination for a Viksit Bharat." In her address, Presid...

August 14, 2026 6:33 PM

PM Modi to lead 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort; ‘Vande Mataram’ to be sung for first time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15, with this year's ceremony centred on 150 years of the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ and the contribution of ‘Yuva Shakti’ towards Viksit Bharat @2047. https://x.com/ddnewslive/status/2088129151937163302?s=46 For the first time, Vande Mataram will be rendered as part of the Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort. Around 5,000 special guests from different sections ...

August 13, 2026 11:21 PM

President Murmu to address nation on eve of 80th Independence Day

President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Friday, August 14, on the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day, the President's Secretariat said on Thursday. The President’s address will be broadcast at 7 pm across the national network of Akashvani and telecast on all channels of Doordarshan. The address will first be broadcast and telecast in Hindi, followed by the English version. Doordarshan’s regional channels will subsequently broadcast the address in regional languages. Akashv...