Home » Independence Day

You Searched For "Independence Day"

Prime Minister Narendra Modis rakhi sister Qamar Mohsin Shaikh, like every year, wishes the very best for her brother on Rakha Bandhan being celebrated on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

In next 5 years, hope world recognises positive decisions he made:...

The Pakistan-origin woman married to an Indian, Shaikh has been tying rakhi to Prime Minister Modi every year for more...

15 Aug 2019 10:49 AM IST

Sitaram Yechury

Safeguarding 'fundamentals' of country essential: Yechury

'We must resolve to safeguard the fundamentals of our Republic secular democracy, federalism and social justice,' he...

15 Aug 2019 10:26 AM IST

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer Harshpal Singh, who is slated to receive the peacetime gallantry medal - Kirti Chakra today, recalls how he eliminated three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir last year. (Photo: ANI)

On I-Day, CRPF officer Harshpal Singh recalls how he fought JeM...

In 2008, he received his first award for neutralising five Naxals in Hazaribagh area.

15 Aug 2019 10:13 AM IST

Abrogating Article 370 is an important step in fulfilling Sardar Vallabhbhai Patels dream for a united India, Modi added. (Photo: ANI)

'If Article 370 so essential, then why did it remain temporary?': PM...

PM Modi did not shy away from denouncing the political opposition to Article 370.

15 Aug 2019 10:12 AM IST

It was created by Shaivalini Kumar which depicted traditional motifs from Indian textiles evoking the complex yet harmonious patchwork of Indian culture, ranging from education, to the arts, to courage and compassion. (Photo: Screengrab)

Google wishes India 73 years of Independence with historic doodle

The tricolour would be hoisted on Thursday across the country with the national anthem being played.

15 Aug 2019 10:00 AM IST

He talked about a host of issues, ranging from his governments landmark decision on Jammu and Kashmir to the flood-hit parts of the country. (Photo: ANI)

Here are PM Modi's top quotes from his Independence Day address

Modi unfurled the National Flag and delivered the customary address to the nation from the Red Fort at 7:30 am.

15 Aug 2019 9:53 AM IST

Modi sported a yellow-coloured turban with a dash of green and red along with a long trail that extended till his ankle as he addressed the nation from the ramparts of historic Red Fort on 73rd Independence Day. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM Modi continues turban tradition for first I-Day address of Modi 2.0

As the Prime Minister yet again aces the Independence Day look, let's have a look at his previous outings with the...

15 Aug 2019 9:37 AM IST

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during their meeting at the Prime Ministers Residence. (Photo: AP)

US wishes its friend India on 73rd Independence Day

Pompeo, who visited India in June, said that India and the United States are 'great democracies', 'global powers' and...

15 Aug 2019 9:29 AM IST

The Prime Minister said the CDS would ensure synergy among the three services and provide effective leadership to them. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'India will have a Chief of Defence Staff,' says PM Modi in I-Day...

Modi made the key announcement in his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 73rd...

15 Aug 2019 9:27 AM IST

The country has also informed India that it would not be sending its High Commissioner-designate to India Moin-ul-Haq, who was expected to officially take charge on August 16. (Photo: India in Pakistan twitter handle)

Indian High Commission in Pakistan lit-up ahead of Independence Day

The High Commission on Wednesday tweeted an image of embassy building lit-up in Tricolour ahead of the Independence Day.

15 Aug 2019 9:13 AM IST

He said further relaxations in prohibitory orders have been given in a large number of areas, including Srinagar. (Photo: PTI)

I-Day in mind, restrictions to continue for some time in Kashmir, say...

The main Independence Day function would be held at SK Stadium here with Governor Satya Pal Malik hoisting the national...

15 Aug 2019 8:19 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat on the occasion of Independence Day on Thursday, prior to the flag hoisting at the Red Fort. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on I-Day

He headed to the venue of Independence Day function at Red Fort to hoist the tricolour and address the nation, after...

15 Aug 2019 8:09 AM IST