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In his last Independence Day speech before Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi presented a picture of rising India under his government, contrasting it with what he termed was policy paralysis under the UPA. (Photo: AP)

If not 'Mann ki Baat' PM could've done 'kaam ki baat' on I-Day: Cong

Congress claims people are tired of 'fake achche din' promises by BJP and are waiting for 'sachche din' when Modi...

15 Aug 2018 4:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses nation on 72nd Independence Day. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

Committed to enact triple talaq law, some people stalling it: PM Modi

PM Modi blamed 'some people', an apparent reference to opposition parties like Congress, for stalling its passage in the...

15 Aug 2018 4:02 PM IST

The Congress posted a video on its official Twitter handle in which the BJP chief is seen unfurling the flag, which falls down soon after he pulls the string. (Photo: Screengrab)

You can't handle flag, how will you manage nation: Congress mocks Amit...

The tricolour fall on ground at BJP headquarters in Delhi when party president Amit Shah was unfurling it..

15 Aug 2018 3:24 PM IST

Minutes after the event ended, heaps of plastic water bottles could be seen in various enclosures at Red Fort. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

As PM calls for Swachh Bharat, plastic, banana peels trashed at Red...

A few cartons were used as makeshift dustbins which eventually overflowed, forcing school children to throw garbage on...

15 Aug 2018 1:52 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with children during Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi breaks protocol to meet children at Red Fort; here's what he...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke from the security cordon to enter an enclosure where children welcomed him with loud...

15 Aug 2018 1:21 PM IST

55,012 farmers of Konkan division took the insurance cover

New agri export policy soon to double farmers' income by 2022: Modi

Modi spelt out pro-farm measures taken during four years of his government.

15 Aug 2018 11:32 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during Independence Day 2017 at the Red Fort in New Delhi.

Modi says corrupt, black money hoarders will not be spared

Also, nepotism and partisan politics have been eliminated and strict action is being taken against bribery.

15 Aug 2018 11:23 AM IST

If you are planning to go and eat out, or just do something different this year, here are some places you can head out to.

Independence Day 2018: Here's where you can dine-out today

In the spirit of Independence, many restaurants across India give discounts and plan events around the day.

15 Aug 2018 11:33 AM IST

Colourful fans handcrafted by tribal artisans offered relief to the dignitaries braving high humidity levels during the Independence Day function at the historic Red Fort. (Photo: Screengrab)

Dignitaries brave humidity with handcrafted fans during I-Day at Red...

The bamboo-made fans crafted by artisans from Mahali tribe of West Bengal, were provided to the invitees.

15 Aug 2018 11:07 AM IST

In 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken for 96 minutes, the longest ever Independence Day address by an Indian prime minister. (Photo: Twitter | ANi)

80 minutes this yr: PM resumes trend of long Independence Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in 2017 spoken for 57 minutes, his shortest Independence Day speech in five years.

15 Aug 2018 9:59 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the nation on the 72nd Independence Day. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

By 2022, Indian son or daughter to go in space 'carrying national...

An Indian astronaut, be it man or woman, will go on space odyssey by 2022 on board 'Gaganyaan', PM Modi said in his...

15 Aug 2018 9:42 AM IST

As India celebrates its 72 Independence Day, we look at a few books that have documented Indias struggle for freedom and have left a mark in our conscience.

Independence Day 2018: 5 books one must read on India's freedom...

From non-fictional accounts to works of fiction we list five must reads that deal with India's struggle for freedom.

15 Aug 2018 9:40 AM IST