Independence Day

August 12, 2025 10:48 AM

Har Ghar Tiranga Patriotic Film Festival opens nationwide, celebrating India’s freedom and unity through cinema

The Har Ghar Tiranga – Patriotic Film Festival opened across the country on Monday, marking the start of a three-day nationwide tribute to India’s independence through cinema. Organised by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, the festival runs from August 11 to 13 as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. The initiative aims to deepen citizens’ emotional connection with the National Flag while c...

August 12, 2025 10:30 AM

Union Ministers, Delhi CM flag off Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally ahead of Independence Day

A Har Ghar Tiranga bike rally was flagged off on Tuesday from Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, aimed at encouraging citizens to bring the Tricolour home and hoist it in celebration of Independence Day. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and several Members of Parliament jointly inaugurated the event. Speaking to reporters, CM Rekha Gupta said, "With chan...

August 10, 2025 3:11 PM

PM Modi lauds phenomenal participation in Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed happiness over the “phenomenal” participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, saying it reflects the deep patriotic spirit that unites the people of India and their unwavering pride in the Tricolour. He also encouraged citizens to continue sharing their photos and selfies on harghartiranga.com. In a post on X, the Ministry of Culture said, “We are elated to see the enthusiasm surrounding the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. From Kashmir to L...

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...