Independence Day Highlights: Beating retreat ceremony held at Attari-Wagah border

Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, security measures have been beefed up in Delhi and monuments lit up across country in Tricolour.

All you need to know about theme, schedule and more

For this Independence Day here's all you need to know about the theme, schedule and more.

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Cops check vehicles as part of security measures

Monuments lighted up ahead of Independence Day celebrations

Decorations at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.

The gate at the Attari Wagha border illuminated in the colours of the national flag

Credit: PTI Photo 

People wave tricolour at Srinagar's Lal Chowk

PM Modi wishes country on eve of 77th Independence Day

Union Home minister Amit Shah arrives at Red Fort to attend the Independence Day celebrations

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

PM Modi reaches Red Fort, to address nation shortly

PM Modi arrives at Red Fort. He will hoist the national flag and address the nation on the occasion of 77th Independence Day shortly.

PM Modi inspects Guard of Honour at Red Fort on 77th Independence Day

Modi was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh upon his arrival at the Red Fort

PM Modi unfurls national flag at Red Fort on 77th Independence Day

PM Modi addresses nation on the occasion of Independence Day

PM Modi remembers all those who took part in the struggle for freedom

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "The largest democracy of the world and now also the leading country in terms of population. Such a large country, 140 crore members of my family are celebrating Independence Day."

When we talk about the history, there are some incidents that may seem small but they end up becoming the root to big problems. We did not know back then that just one problem will get us stuck in the vicious cycle of colonial rule."

"Back when we were a colony under the British there was not one person who was not dreaming of a free and independent India," says PM Modi at Red Fort.

PM Modi appeals for peace in Manipur from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 77th Independence Day

"The country stands with the people of Manipur...Resolution can be found through peace only. The Centre and the State government is making all efforts to find resolution."

Democracy, demography and diversity will help India fulfill all its dreams, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...This time, natural calamity has created unimaginable crises in several parts of the country. I express my sympathies to all families who faced this...."

"I want to tell the citizens of India that you are lucky because of the opportunities that you are getting, not everyone is getting it across the world," PM Modi addresses the nation

I went to Bali for G20 summit where I found that leaders from other countries wanted to know the details of India's developments.

"India's rise and development resulting in renewed global confidence in country. The world is eager to know the developments in India. It is not only the developed cities that are grasping technology but also tier 2 and tier 3 cities are understanding and using tech to develop" PM Modi in Independence Day address

I want to tell the youth of the country that there is no dearth of opportunities: PM Modi

The country is heading towards development but the labours and small scale workers are responsible for this: PM Modi

"Today India has got an opportunity to organise G20 summit. This has made the world aware of the diversity in India. the world is looking at India in awe. The experts in the world are saying that now India is not going to back down," PM Modi at Red Fort

After Covid a new geopolitical equation has come forward.

In the period of Covid, the way India has supported the world we have proved that we believe that our developments primarily for our citizens. We do not believe in developing the nation without developing out citizens.

The world has no 'ifs' and 'buts' when it comes to the growth and development of India

The country has such a governance today which is thinking of development of the country every second and using every penny to make India better. We believe in the ide of 'nation first': PM Modi

In 2014 you have elected a strong govt. You formed our govt and that motivated me to reform India and perform better: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi says, "When we came to power in 2014, we were at the 10th position in the global economic system. Today, with the efforts of 140 Crore Indians, we have reached the fifth position, This did not happen just like that. The demon of corruption that had the country in its clutches - we stopped leakages and created a strong economy."

Reform, perform, transform is the motto of our government: PM Modi

In 2014, people decided that to take country forward, stable and strong govt is needed; India was freed from era of instability. We have ranked number 5 in terms of world economies

After Covid pandemic holistic healthcare is need of hour; Yoga, Ayush are being acknowledged globally: PM Modi

We have not let MSMEs flunk in the pandemic, we have provided them funds to grow. I am not going to take a lot of time and count every sector but we have funded each and every sector and assured their growth.

It is Modi's guarantee that in the next five years, India will become one among top three nation in terms of economy

In five years, over 13.5 crore poor people came out of poverty to become part of neo-middle, middle classes: PM Modi

The world has not been able to completely defeat Covid. Inflation has affected the entire world.

We have been striving hard to tackle inflation but I will not rest till my countrymen are happy and not affected by rising expenses. 

We will launch 'vishvakarma yojana' with outlay of Rs 13,000-15,000 crore to help our workers: PM Modi

All our targets have been met before time. This is new India, 'yeh bharat na rukta hai, na thakta hai na haarta hai' says PM Modi

PM Modi thanks 'mothers, sisters, daughters and farmers of the country for their capabilities and efforts.

"I want to thank the mothers, sisters and daughters of my country for their capability. I want to thank the farmers for their efforts that India is moving ahead in the agriculture sector. I thank the workers and laborers for their contribution as India is moving modernity," says PM Modi at Red Fort.

We can say with pride that India follows 'women led development', says PM Modi

"The one thing that will take the country forward is women-led development. Today, we can proudly say that India has the maximum number of pilots in civil aviation. Women scientists are leading the Chandrayaan mission. The G20 countries are also recognising the importance of women-led development

"India's capabilities in space technology are rising rapidly. Deep sea mission, modernisation of railways - Vande Bharat, Bullet train - we are working on all. Internet has reached village. While we are working on nano urea, we are also focusing on organic farming," says PM Modi in his Independence Day speech.

"India is a model of diversity to the world. We are so united as a country that If there is a problem in Manipur, Maharashtra feels pain" says PM Modi

We will train women self-help group to use drones. We will make sure that all our 'didis' are independent: PM Modi

I thank the Supreme Court of India for helping increase the importance of mother tongue in the country: PM Modi

Ajit Pawar wishes the nation on Independence Day

"Continuous reforms are taking place to make our forces young and battle ready. Earlier, we used to listen about bomb blasts, but today, the country is feeling safe. We can focus on development when there is security and peace," says PM Modi in his Independence Day speech at Red Fort.

Take pledge to steer India on path of becoming developed nation: Kejriwal urges citizens

On Independence Day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday asked the citizens of the country to take a pledge to steer India on the way to becoming a developed nation. Extending his greetings on the country's 77th Independence Day, the AAP national convener shared a video on social media site X in which he talked about how education for every child and good treatment for everyone will ensure that the tricolour keeps flying high.

War against corruption is 'my life's commitment', says PM Modi

India has emerged as 'vishva mitra' (friend of world); country laying strong foundation of 'vishva mangal' (global welfare): PM Modi

PM Modi says border villages not India's last but first villages, 600 heads from such villages attending Independence Day event at Red Fort

People elected me to power in 2014 on my promises, blessed me in 2019 due to performance, next 5 years of unprecedented development: PM Modi

PM Modi slams politics of 'parivarvaad' where the party is of the family, by the family and for the family

PM Modi speaks on dynastic politics during his Independence Day speech "Today, 'parivarvaad' and appeasement has destroyed our country. How can a political party have only one family in charge? For them their life mantra is- party of the family, by the family and for the family.."

PM Modi wishes citizens of India living across the world on Independence Day, as he concludes his speech at the Red Fort amid chants of 'Jai Hind' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Stalin hoists Tiranga at State Secretariat in Chennai

UP CM Yogi Adityanath pays homage to "bravehearts" who made scarifices for the country

BSF DIG hoists national flag at Attari-Wagah Border

Indian Coast Guard personnel with national flag underwater in Tamil Nadu

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hoisted the Tiranga and participated in Independence Day celebrations in Guwahati.

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik hoisted the Tiranga and addressed the people of the state, on Independence Day

'He will hoist flag next year...at his home,' says Kharge as PM confident he will return to Red Fort in 2024

In Haryana, two communities fighting. Who's benefitting from this? How will India become 'Vishwaguru' in this scenario: Delhi CM Kejriwal

'Important to recognise that SC stand for protection of rule of law,' says CJI Chandrachud at Independence Day Programme

Duration of PM Modi's Independence Day speeches

President Murmu pays homage to martyrs of National War Memorial in Delhi

Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha hoists national flag in Srinagar

N Biren Singh hoists Tiranga at First Manipur Rifle Ground

'If LoP doesn't come, you can imagine Congress's mindset,' says Anurag Thakur on Kharge's absence from Red Fort

On Independence Day, Akshay Kumar flaunts Indian citizenship

Let's pledge to turn 'Amrit Kaal' into 'Kartavya Kaal': Gujarat CM Patel on I-Day

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday appealed to people to take the pledge to turn the 'Amrit Kaal' into 'Kartavya Kaal' and make India self-reliant and a developed country by 2047.

BSF jawans celebrate Independence Day at LoC in Kashmir

Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Tuesday celebrated Independence Day in this remote area close to Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

We are enabling Divyangjan to hoist tricolor in Paralympics: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that his government was giving special training to para-athletes to help them win medals in the Paralympics, the pinnacle for specially-abled sportspersons.

Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav shares pictures of Independence Day celebrations

Visuals of Independence Day celebrations from Srinagar’s Lal Chowk in Jammu and Kashmir

Asaduddin Owaisi hoists tricolour near Char Minar in Hyderabad

92-year-old Armyman, veteran of '62, '65, '71 war, hoists tricolour at his Jammu residence

Lok Sabha Speaker wishes citizens on the eve of Independence Day

Advani unfurls national flag at his residence

Indians across globe celebrate 76th anniversary of India's independence with patriotic fervour

50 school teachers attend I-Day event at Red Fort as special guests; say they feel excited, proud

Tricolour hoisted onboard INS Vishakhapatnam, INS Deepak in Bahrain

BSF, Border Guard Bangladesh exchange sweets in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

Proclamation to free country from nepotism, corruption, appeasement: J P Nadda on PM's speech

Members of Indian diaspora sing 'Vande Mataram' at High Commission of India in London

Independence Day celebrations by Union Minister Anurag Thakur

AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj says Modi's speech was like farewell speech

MoS Rajeev Chandrashekhar calls PM's Independence Day speech inspiring

Visuals of the 77th Independence Day celebrations at Attari-Wagah Border in Amritsar, Punjab

PM Modi tweets video on today's Independence Day celebrations

Beating retreat ceremony under way at Attari-Wagah border in Punjab on Independence Day

Army dedicates 115-feet long bridge on LoC in Machhal Sector in Jammu and Kashmir on eve of Independence Day

Deep sea divers swam 30-feet down the sea level to hoist the national flag in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu on the occasion of 77th Independence Day

Nepal presidents sends Independence Day wishes to Droupadi Murmu

Beating retreat ceremony continues at the Attari-Wagah border

President Murmu hosted At-Home reception on occasion of 77th Independence Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Today India stands tall as shining example of democracy, says Indian Ambassador to the US

Independence Day celebration visuals from New York's Times Square

India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan lit up in tricolour lights on the occasion of 77th Independence Day

BSF Jawans celebrated Independence Day at Indo-Pak border in Gujarat

BSF organises joint retreat at Fulbari Indo-Bangladesh border, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

On account of the celebrations of Independence Day on 15th August, all Government and Private Schools in Haryana shall remain closed tomorrow, 16th August, reports ANI