Independence Day

August 9, 2026 9:22 AM

IAF band to perform at National War Memorial ahead of Independence Day

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 pm and will celebrate the spirit of patriotism while marking 150 years of the National Song, ‘Vande Mataram’. A 40-member team comprising 32 Airmen and eight Agniveervayu, including three women, will perform during the event. The band will presen...

August 2, 2026 2:30 PM

NCC organises Cyclothon 2026 to mark 79 years of India’s Independence

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 patriotism, discipline, unity and national service. The cyclothon was flagged off by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya in the presence of Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, boxing legend M.C. Mary Kom, tennis star Lean...

January 4, 2026 11:17 AM

Myanmar to free 6,186 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty during election

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 includes 52 foreigners, is a humanitarian gesture that takes into consideration the public's peace of mind, state-run MRTV said. The junta also reduced sentences by one-sixth nationwide, excluding for those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, ra...

September 16, 2025 8:24 PM

EAM Jaishankar wishes Papua New Guinea on Independence Day

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 Tkatchenko, the Government and the people of Papua New Guinea on the 50th anniversary of their Independence. Committed to further strengthening our Indo-Pacific cooperation,” Jaishankar wrote in a post on X. Minister of State for External Affairs ...

August 15, 2025 3:18 PM

PM Modi tells India’s decade-long growth story in longest ever Independence Day speech

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 unprecedented 1 hour and 43 minutes, PM Modi’s 2025 address was not just a record-breaker - it was a rhetorical marathon that spanned policy, pride, and poetic nationalism. This feat places PM Modi ahead of his predecessors in both duration and deliver...

August 15, 2025 2:54 PM

Indian Diaspora Celebrates 79th Independence Day in UAE

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 the occasion at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the Consulate General in Dubai, and various community centres throughout the Emirates. Speaking at separate ceremonies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Consul General Satish Kumar Sivan and Ambassador Sunjay Sud...

August 15, 2025 2:35 PM

PM Modi’s 79th I-Day Address: A Vision for a Viksit Bharat 2047

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 empowerment, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s journey from a nation dependent on others to a globally confident, technologically advanced, and economically resilient country. Key Highlights and Announcements: 1. No Blackmail, No Compromise: PM Modi h...

August 15, 2025 12:46 PM

PM Modi’s Independence Day Tribute to Farmers: The Backbone of Bharat

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 impoverished, but it was the tireless efforts of farmers that filled Bharat’s granaries and secured the nation’s food sovereignty. His address combined heartfelt gratitude with a clear roadmap for the future of Indian agriculture. Farmers – The Back...

August 15, 2025 12:18 PM

RSS is ‘world’s biggest NGO’, dedicated to nation building: PM Modi

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 its century-long contribution to nation-building. "Today, I would like to proudly mention that 100 years ago, an organisation was born - Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). 100 years of service to the nation is a proud, golden chapter. With the reso...

August 15, 2025 12:17 PM

PM Modi recalls 1975 Emergency, calls it ‘sin of murdering Constitution’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address invoked the 1975 Emergency, terming it a "sin of murdering the Constitution" and urging citizens to stay steadfast in defending democratic values. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on Friday, PM Modi said, "50 years ago, India's Constitution was strangled and backstabbed; the country was turned into a jail. An emergency was imposed. It has been 50 years of the Emergency. No generation in the country should forget this sin of mur...