Independence Day live updates: India celebrates a muted I-Day amid Covid-19 pandemic

As India walks into its 74th year of independence amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, India's freedom struggle showed the world our strength, fighting strength and our will, said PM Modi in his Independence Day speech. He added, "I am confident that measures like opening up the space sector, will generate many new employment opportunities for our youth and provide further avenues to hone their skills and potential." Follow live updates on India's Independence Day, only on DH.

PM Modi rues absence of children at Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations

Clad in thematic wear, every Independence Day they sit on the lawns of the Red Fort in a colourful pattern drawing the attention of the crowd, but on Saturday, school-going children were conspicuous by their absence at the venue.

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Preserve the principles upon which the country was founded: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Independence Day urged people to everything in their power to preserve the principles upon which the country was founded. She also said that many have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom and it was hard-earned.

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Breaking taboo, PM Modi speaks about menstrual hygiene in Independence Day speech

Breaking taboo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke of menstrual hygiene in his Independence Day address, highlighting the efforts made by the government to make sanitary pads accessible to poor women.

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I-Day: Woman Army officer assists PM Narendra Modi in unfurling tricolour at Red Fort

A woman Army officer, Major Shweta Pandey, assisted Prime Minister Narendra Modi in unfurling the national flag atop the ramparts of the Red Fort during the 74th Independence Day celebrations on Saturday.

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar rues 'uninformed criticisms', highlights feats in final I-Day speech before polls

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday expressed distress over "uninformed criticisms" faced by his government and stressed on the need to apprise people of the abysmal condition the state was in before he took over so that they had a better idea of his accomplishments.

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Special campaign being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that a special campaign was being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities of the country.

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Nagaland celebrates Independence Day amid strict Covid-19 protocols

Nagaland Saturday joined the nation in celebrating the 74th Independence Day by adhering to all Covid-19 protocols of social distancing, minimal attendance and devoid of the traditional march-past and cultural presentations at the state-level function.

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Indians abroad celebrate Independence Day amidst Covid-19 pandemic

Indians across the world on Saturday celebrated India’s 74th Independence Day by hoisting the tricolour and singing the national anthem and patriotic songs while wearing masks and adhering to the social distancing norms amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Did India really achieve freedom in 1947?

Was India truly independent in 1947? On the midnight of Aug. 15, Jawaharlal Nehru delivered his iconic ‘Tryst with Destiny’ speech that inspired millions and India was considered a free nation. India was, however, only bestowed dominion status and did not become an actual independent nation until 1950.

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In a first, women CRPF personnel deployed for security duties on Independence Day in Srinagar

Dressed in the camouflage combat uniform, the gun-toting women personnel of the paramilitary force were deployed in the Kothibagh police station area, mainly comprising the commercial hub of Lal Chowk and surrounding areas.

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By 2022, India must be Atma Nirbhar in every sense of the word: Vice President Naidu

On this Independence Day, every Indian, especially the youth, must resolve to be at the forefront to fight attempts by forces that try to create dissensions among the people, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Saturday.

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Today is the day when we remember freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the nation: Kejriwal

Will soon launch project to conserve Asiatic Lions: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that his government will soon launch a project to conserve Asiatic Lions and its landscape in a holistic manner.

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Local youths to get priority in govt jobs in Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said that preference would be given to local youths for government jobs in the state.

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Amitabh Bachchan thanks Covid-19 warriors in Independence Day post

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, on Friday (August 14), took to Twitter to thank healthcare workers for leading India’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. He also wished his countrymen on Independence Day.

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How India celebrated its 74th Independence Day

India celebrated its 74th Independence Day amid coronavirus crisis by taking precautionary measures like social distancing. Here is a look at how various states celebrated:

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He has also thanked Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for Independence Day wishes

PM Modi thanks Benjamin Netanyahu for Independence Day wish

Gandhi Katte, a historical site in memory of the ‘Father of the Nation’

When Mahatma Gandhi visited Puttur on February 24, 1934, he took rest under a peepal tree and addressed a gathering. Citizens named the venue as ‘Gandhi Katte’ which is a landmark and historical site beside the KSRTC bus stand in Puttur today.

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Meet Abdul Gaffar, the man who serves his nation by sewing national flags

The entire country is draped with the tricolour as India celebrates its 74th Independence Day. As the national flag flutters proudly across the country and evokes a sense of patriotism, the hands that create the flags remain largely unknown to the world. Abdul Gaffar's story is a tale of those flag-makers who serve the country with their sewing machines.

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Remembering the women who fought for India’s freedom

Indian women who were freedom fighters not only challenged imperialism and colonialism but also the social norms of the era, which severely restricted their agency. Along with being freedom fighters, they were also social reformers.

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Indian Army dogs Vida and Sophie awarded the Chief of Army Staff 'Commendation Cards' on Independence Day this year, for their role in different operations.

Our freedom was hard-earned says West Bengal CM Mamata Bannerjee

Mobile internet services snapped in Kashmir as Independence Day precautionary measure

Internet services on mobile devices were snapped across Kashmir on Independence Day Saturday as a precautionary measure but mobile phone services functioned as usual.

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India’s Independence Day and its link with Japan

The year is 1947 but the date isn’t August 15. The Indian Independence Bill was introduced in the British House of Commons on July 4, 1947. It was formally passed after receiving the Royal Assent on July 18, 1947, when it became the Indian Independence Act, which was defined as "An Act to make provision for the setting up in India of two independent Dominions, to substitute other provisions for certain provisions of the Government of India Act, 1947".

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Goa CM Pramod Sawant celebrates Independence Day in Panaji

Mass production of Covid-19 vaccine to begin once scientists give nod: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said mass production ofCovid-19 vaccine will begin in India once scientists give their nod, and a roadmap was ready to ensure it reaches everyone in the country in the shortest possible time.

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Independence Day speech: PM Modi warns China over border tensions

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a new warning to China over deadly border tensions on Saturday, using his most important speech of the year to promise to build a stronger military.

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Union Minister Prakash Javadekar celebrates Independence Day

President Ram Nath Kovind pays tribute to martyrs at the National War Memorial

Congratulations to the Indian government and people on Independece Day. Wish China and India, two great nations with ancient civilization prosper together in peace and develop with closer partnership, says Sun Weidong, Chinese Ambassador to India

Tamil Nadu Edappadi Palaniswami hoists the National Flag in Chennai. Credit: Twitter Photo/CMOTamilNadu

People responsible for partition had also attempted to create divisions here on the basis of religion. People here always dismissed their ideology, says Manoj Sinha

Rejecting the religious frenzy at the time of partition, people of J&K connected themselves to the sense of national spirit: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Gov Manoj Sinha

Pictures of BJP National President J P Nadda hoisting the national flag on 74th Independence Day at BJP headquarters in New Delhi

Senior Congress leader A K Antony unfurls tricolour at AICC headquarters

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal wishes citizens a happy Independence Day through a video message

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray hoisted the National Flag at his official residence Varsha on the occasion of Independence Day

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Justice gave voice to people in post-independent India: Gopalkrishna Gandhi at DH Sparks event

Former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi on Friday said justice was the keyword in India's independence struggle and it helped in giving voice to the people in the post-independent era which would not have been possible during the British Raj.

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Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa at Independence Day celebrations at Manekshaw parade ground in Bengaluru. Credit: DH Photo/S K Dinesh

PM Modi now leaves Red Fort as Independence Day celebrations wind down at the Red Fort

PM Modi leaves Red Fort through Lahori gate to the front of Red Fort to greet NCC cadets

Today, India has made the impossible possible in extraordinary times. With this will, every Indian has to move forward. The year 2022, the 75th year of our independence, has just arrived, says PM Modi, as he concludes his speech.

Last year, I said at the Red Fort that the last five years were for the expectations of the country, and the coming five years would be to meet the aspirations of the country: PM

In the past one year, the country has taken so many important decisions and we have crossed many important milestones: PM Modi

Now the expansion of NCC will be ensured up to 173 border and coastal districts of the country. About 1 lakh new NCC Cadets will be given special training under the campaign. About one-third of the daughters will also be given special training: PM

There are more than 1,300 islands in our country. Some of these selected islands are in the process of launching new development plans, taking into account their geographical location, keeping in mind their importance in the development of the country: PM

Our border and coastal infrastructure also have a very big role to play in the security of the country, says PM

Himalayan peaks or Indian Ocean islands, road and internet connectivity in the country today is expanding at an unprecedented pace: PM Modi

The more India's efforts are for peace and tranquility, the same commitment is to strengthen its army for its security. India is now gearing up for self-sufficiency in defence production too: PM Modi

A large number of Indians work in many countries. India is grateful to the governments of these nations for the way they have helped Indians in the time of the Corona crisis: PM Modi

Today, neighbours are not just those who get our geographical boundaries, but also those that get our hearts: PM Modi

South Asia has a quarter of the world's population, says PM Modi

We can create countless possibilities of development and prosperity of such a large population through cooperation and partnership. All leaders of all countries in the region have a key responsibility towards the development and progress of this vast group of people, says PM Modi

With our neighbouring countries, whether connected to us or by sea, we are associating our relationship with a partnership of security, development and trust, says PM Modi

Respect for India's sovereignty is supreme for us. What our brave young men can do for this resolution, what the country can do, the world has seen it in Ladakh: PM Modi

From LOC to LAC, whoever has taken an eye on the sovereignty of the country, the country's army has responded to it in the same language, says PM Modi

Last year, the years old demand of the people of Ladakh has been fulfilled by making it a union territory.

Ladakh, situated in himalayan heights, is moving to touch new heights of development today, just like how Sikkim has achieved the idea of an organic state, the Himalayan region of Ladakh, Leh, Kargil can achieve the identity of a carbon neutral region, says PM Modi

The true strength of democracy is in local units. It is a matter of pride for all of us that the public representatives of local units in Jammu and Kashmir are pursuing a new era of development with activism and sensitivity, say PM Modi

This one year is the year of a new development journey in Jammu and Kashmir. This is a year of rights for women, it is also a year of dignified life of refugees in Jammu and Kashmir: PM Modi

The picture of development at different places in our country looks different. Some areas are far ahead, some areas far behind. Some districts are far ahead, some districts far behind. This unbalanced growth is a big challenge facing a self-reliant India

Everyone's question in the world is when a coronavirus vaccine will be made, Our scientists are working on it tirelessly. We not have not one, not two, but three vaccines in various phases of testing, says PM Modi

Every village in the country will be connected with optical fibre in the coming 1,000 days: PM Modi

Before the year 2014, only 5 dozen panchayats in the country were connected with optical fibre. In the last five years, 1.5 lakh gram panchayats in the country have been connected with optical fibre, says PM Modi

In the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen what the role of Digital India campaign. Nearly Rs 3 lakh crore transactions have been made from BHIM UPI alone last month: PM Modi

In building a self-reliant India, building a modern India, building a prosperous India, the education of the country is of great importance. With this idea, the country has got a new national education policy: PM Modi

The power of a common Indian, its energy, is a great cornerstone of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat campaign. To maintain this strength at every level, continuous work is being done: PM Modi

This is also the first time that a home loan EMI is getting a rebate of up to Rs 6 lakh during the payment period. Just last year, a fund of Rs 25,000 crore has been set up to complete thousands of unfinished houses: PM

Professionals from the middle class are not only in India but all over the world. Middle class needs opportunities, middle class should not face government interference: PM Modi

Last year, I announced the Jal Jeevan Mission from Red Fort. Today, under this mission, more than one lakh households are now successful in connecting water connections every day: PM Modi

'Vocal for local' should be free India's mindset: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed confidence that India will be able to achieve its Atma Nirbhar Bharat goal during his independence Day speechfrom the ramparts of the Red Fort.

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An 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund' worth Rs 1 lakh crore has been created a few days ago to provide modern infrastructure to the farmers of the country: PM Modi

My dear countrymen, self-reliance is a priority for India - self-reliant agriculture and self-reliant farmers: PM Modi

Many areas of the country have been left behind in terms of development, says PM Modi

By selecting more than 110 such aspirational districts, special efforts are being made to provide better education, get better health facilities and better employment opportunities, says PM Modi

Vocal for Local, Re-Skill and Up-Skill campaign will infuse self-reliant economy into the living standards of people living below the poverty line: PM

Till a few years ago, it could not have been imagined that all the work would be done without any money going to the middleman, says PM Modi

The money would be directly in the hands of the poor. Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyan has also been launched to provide employment to these colleagues in their villages: PM Modi

7 crore poor families were given free gas cylinders, whether they had ration cards or not, free food was provided to over 80 crore people, nearly Rs 90,000 crore directly transferred to bank accounts: PM

The country will be spending more than Rs 100 lakh crore. About 7,000 projects in different sectors have also been identified. It will be like a new revolution in infrastructure in a way: PM Modi

Last year, FDI in India has broken all records so far. FDI in India has increased by 18 per cent: PM Modi

We should also Make for World along with Make in India, says PM Modi

Investors have brought investment to India even during times of corona, says PM Modi

Who could have imagined that thousands and lakhs of crores of rupees would be transferred directly to the Jan Dhan accounts of the poor in the country? Who could have thought that there would be such major changes to the APMC Act for the betterment of farmers asks PM Modi.

Till just a few months ago, N-95 masks, PPE kits, ventilators were all sourced from abroad. Today, India is not only fulfilling its own needs, but has also come forward to help other countries: PM

Self-reliant India means not just reducing imports, our capacity, our creativity also enhance our skills: PM Modi

I am confident that measures like opening up the space sector, will generate many new employment opportunities for our youth and provide further avenues to hone their skills and potential, says PM Modi

There was a time when our agricultural system was very backward. The biggest concern was how our countrymen will fill their stomach. Today, when we can feed many countries in the world, not just India, says PM Modi

When will this game of sending raw goods and bringing in finished products end, asks PM Modi

India has always believed that the entire world is one family. While we focus on economic growth and development, humanity must retain a central role in this process and our journey: PM Modi

Today, our world is inter-connected and inter-dependent, for the betterment of the world, we need to be self-reliant and we need to contribute more, says PM Modi

I have faith that India will achieve this goal, I believe and have faith in our people, says PM Modi

It was our goal to be self-reliant, it is now in everybody's minds, and we will achieve a Atmanirbhar Bharat, says PM Modi

India's freedom struggle showed the world our strength, fighting strength and our will, says PM Modi

It was the vision of our freedom fighters to bring together a diverse nation like ours, says PM Modi

It is time to set our goals for the next two years now because next year, India will enter the 75th year of independence and we will celebrate the accomplishment of our goals on the completion of 75 years, says PM Modi

Seva Paramo Dharma, says PM Modi as he acknowledges the sacrifices and contributions made by Corona warriors

It is the time to honour sacrifices made by the Armed Forces, says PM Modi

There are lakhs of sons' and daughters' sacrifice behind us celebrating India's Independence Day today, says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi to shortly deliver Independence Day speech

PM Modi unfurls the National flag at Red Fort for the seventh consecutive time at the Prime Minister of India.

PM Modi is set to unfurl the National Flag and deliver his Independence Day speech for the seventh consecutive time shortly

Unfurling of the flag will be accompanied by a 21 gun salute

Prime Minister Modi completes his inspection of Guard of Honour and now enters Red Fort through Lahori gate

Guard Commander requests PM Modi to inspect the Guard of Honour

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defence secretary Ajay Kumar welcome PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's motorcade arrives at Red Fort

After paying his respects to Mahatma Gandhi, PM Modi now leaves Raj Ghat for Red Fort

PM Modi arrives at Raj Ghat to pay respects to Mahatma Gandhi

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad and Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat reach Red Fort

Watch the 74th Independence Day Celebrations PM’s address to the Nation - LIVE from the Red Fort here

Union Home Minister Amit Shah wishes citizens a happy Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveys his Independence Day wishes

Independence Day Speech: What was India & Pakistan's focus in 2019

India and Pakistan attained freedom from the British colonial rule on August 15. They celebrated their first Independence Day on the same day in 1947. Pakistan, however, celebrates its Independence Day on August 14.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unfurls the national flag at his residence

"We will get freedom in its true meaning when India becomes self-reliant. So today we need to take a pledge to make India self-reliant," he said.

Independence Day: India's journey through the decades

As India walks into its 74th year of independence, we take a look at the seven decades that have gone by, highlighting some of the major events that helped shape the nation.

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As India walks into its 74th year of independence, we take a look at the seven decades that have gone by, highlighting some of the major events that helped shape the nation.

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Union health minister Dr Darsh Vardhan wishes citizens a happy Independence Day

Security checks are being conducted at Red Fort ahead of Independece Day celebrations

Union minister Prakash Javadekar wishes all citizens a happy Independence Day

DH Radio | The Lead: The voice of 103-year-old freedom fighter H S Doreswamy

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74th Independence Day | Historic moments that marked India's independence movement

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Independence Day: Top 10 messages, wishes to share with family and friends

India is all set to celebrate the country's 74th Independence Day on August 15. This date marks the end of colonial rule in India, making it a sovereign nation.

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How the Press participated in India's freedom struggle

History books across India are filled with grand stories of the Indian independence struggle. Turn to any page of those books and you'll find tales of brave men and women who stood in open defiance of the British Raj even in the face of death and those who chose a more silent path. But there is another facet of this struggle, one that is not spoken of nearly as much as it should: the Press.

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We believe in peace but are ready to give befitting response to expansionism: Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday sent a subtle message to China through his address on the Independence Day eve, saying that India is capable of giving a "befitting response to any attempt of aggression" as he mentioned the "misadventure of expansion" by "some in our neighbourhood".

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Independence Day: The evolution of the Indian flag to the tricolour we know

Tha national flag of a nation is synonymous with its ethos and is a matter of pride and great value. Great thought is put into designing these flags and every element of a flag has a symbolic meaning.

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PM Narendra Modi to address nation from Red Fort on 74th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag and deliver his seventh consecutive Independence Day speech from the iconic Red Fort on Saturday.

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