72nd Independence Day

PM Narendra Modi praises nation's 'daughters' for crossing 7 seas

Saluting the women, PM Modi said, "Our daughters have crossed all seven seas and have coloured the world in tricolour." 

Aug 15, 2018, 11:27 AM IST

India to be engine of world growth for next three decades: PM Narendra Modi

Referring to the economy as a 'sleeping elephant', PM Modi said that India has started to run on the back of structural reforms like GST.

Aug 15, 2018, 11:21 AM IST

Yogi Adityanath government to free 72 poor prisoners on 72nd Independence Day

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered the release of 72 prisoners from different jails to mark the country's 72nd Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2018, 11:00 AM IST

In I-Day message, Sachin Tendulkar asks nation not to take freedom for granted

Sachin tweeted, "Everything in life is hard-earned. Just like our independence. Among countless other things, there would have been no ‘Team India’ if not for the sacrifice of our brave freedom fighters. Let us not take that freedom for granted. #HappyIndependenceDay".

Aug 15, 2018, 11:00 AM IST

Rule of law supreme: PM Narendra Modi warns rapists in Independence Day speech

Warning rapists and those involved in cases of mob lynching, PM Modi said that no one is above the law.

Aug 15, 2018, 10:54 AM IST

India set an example for South Asia by supporting democracy: US

The US hailed India as a robust, dynamic and a vibrant democracy on the occasion of its 72nd Independence Day,

Aug 15, 2018, 10:44 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi sports saffron headgear during Independence Day address

PM Modi sported a saffron turban during his I-day address at the Red Fort.

Aug 15, 2018, 10:33 AM IST

Government to launch healthcare scheme on September 25: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi said the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan (Ayushman Bharat) will be launched on September 25 on the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay.

Aug 15, 2018, 10:31 AM IST

We brought northeast closer to Delhi, says PM Modi during Independence Day speech

PM Modi talked about the progress that India has made under his government and asserted that its rise is being hailed by the world.

Aug 15, 2018, 10:27 AM IST

Kashmir problem can't be resolved with bullets: PM Narendra Modi

The PM in his speech said that he wants to move forward with the people of Jammu and Kashmir by embracing them and not by resorting to bullet and abuse.

Aug 15, 2018, 10:18 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi announces healthcare scheme, space mission; slams Opposition on Triple Talaq

PM Modi also announced several new schemes and promised several first missions for the country.  

Aug 15, 2018, 10:04 AM IST

This Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi delivers his third longest speech

On the occasion of the country's 72nd Independence Day, PM Modi spoke for about 82 minutes from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort. 

Aug 15, 2018, 09:39 AM IST

Independence Day: Major Aditya Kumar, rifleman Aurangzeb to get Shaurya Chakra

Rifleman Aurangzeb, who was brutally killed by terrorists in J&K's Pulwama in June when he was on his way home for Eid, will also be conferred the gallantry award.

Aug 15, 2018, 09:06 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi greets nation on 72nd Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the people on the occasion of India's 72nd Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2018, 07:53 AM IST

72nd Independence Day: 24 Delhi Police personnel to get police medals

Sixteen officers have been awarded Police Medal for Meritorious Service.

Aug 15, 2018, 07:45 AM IST

We will move forward in Jammu and Kashmir by embracing people, not by bullet: PM Modi

The PM in his speech announced that his government will launch an ambitious healthcare scheme on September 25 year which will benefit 50 crore citizens of the country.

Aug 15, 2018, 07:13 AM IST

72nd Independence Day: PM Narendra Modi to address nation from Red Fort, may launch health scheme

PM Modi is likely to announce the launch of the world's largest government-funded healthcare programme, called the Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Scheme.

Aug 15, 2018, 06:44 AM IST

Independence Day 2018: Here's how you can celebrate your freedom

Being patriotic and at the same time celebrating the essence of freedom can be felt the most on this day. 

Aug 14, 2018, 11:55 AM IST