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Every heart is beating with Vande Mataram's rhythm: PM Modi as National Song is rendered at Red Fort for first time since Independence

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The National Song 'Vande Mataram' was rendered for the first time during Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on Saturday, marking a historic moment at the venue. Calli... Read More


PM Modi's 80th Independence Day attire carries a distinct tricolour touch

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked India's 80th Independence Day at the Red Fort on Saturday in a striking traditional ensemble, with a bright red Bandhani-print safa featuring ... Read More


Deendayal Port Authority celebrates Independence Day; chairman Sushil Kumar Singh appeals stakeholders to make India self-reliant

Gandhidham, Aug. 15 -- Deendayal Port Authority Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh on Saturday hoisted the National Flag at Deendayal Port, Kandla, as part of the celebrations marking India's 80th Independen... Read More


Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge skip Red Fort I-Day event for second year in a row, BJP calls it 'childish'

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge skipped the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on Saturday, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his ... Read More


"Can we seek gift from PM on this Independence Day...a decriminalised Parliament": Sonam Wangchuk

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Activist Sonam Wangchuk called for a "peaceful revolution" to bring changes in the way leaders are chosen, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to work towards a "decriminalised P... Read More


Beyond the "midnight hour": The 79-year saga of how India forged a legacy of strength and statecraft

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- "At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom," declared India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, near midnight on Augus... Read More


80th Independence Day: BCCI, Gambhir, Irfan Pathan extend greetings to nation

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Saturday paid tribute to the freedom fighters on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, saying their sacrifice is the r... Read More


Independence Day 2026: Yogi highlights UP achievements, calls for unity

Lucknow, Aug. 15 -- Lucknow, Aug 15 (UNI): Uttar Pradesh marked the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour on Saturday, as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hoisted the Tricolour at the Vidhan Bhav... Read More


"Viksit Bharat will be realised in 2047": PM Modi's Independence Day address

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed strong confidence that India will become a developed nation by 2047. In his Independence day address the Prime Minister asked t... Read More


Shivraj Singh Chouhan hoists Tricolour at residence, urges citizens to serve nation with dedication

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday hoisted the Tricolour at his residence in Delhi on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day and called upon citizens to serve th... Read More