Independence Day 2020

Hoisting of Khalistani flag by SFJ cadres on I-Day: NIA carries out search at six locations in Punjab

During searches, various electronic items like pen drives, laptops, hard disc and other incriminating documents have been seized.

Oct 14, 2020, 15:18 PM IST

East Turkistan Government in Exile Prime Minister Salih Hudayar wishes India on Independence Day

An exile government setup by Uyghurs from East Turkistan greeted India on its 74th Independence Day on Saturday (August 15) and said that the decades of prolonged Chinese occupation and genocide in East Turkistan has taught us that without independence there is no way to guarantee or ensure even our most basic human rights, freedoms, and our very survival.

Aug 16, 2020, 07:22 AM IST

India's 74th Independence Day was also celebrated at New York's Times Square

A leading diaspora group in the US hoisted Indian National Flag at the Times Square this week, the first time the Indian tricolour unfurled at the iconic New York City destination.

Aug 15, 2020, 20:24 PM IST

Visuals: 'At Home' ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan as a part of Independence Day

'At Home' ceremony was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan as part of the celebrations of 74th Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, CDS Bipin Rawat, and the three service chiefs were among the 100 guests present at the ceremony.

Aug 15, 2020, 20:04 PM IST

Video: 74 photos of 74th Independence Day

Watch 74 special stories of 74th Independence Day of India

Aug 15, 2020, 16:38 PM IST

Happy Independence Day to our Indians living in PoK too, says BJP President of Jammu and Kashmir Ravinder Raina

President of Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party Ravinder Raina wishes Happy Independence Day to Indians living in PoK. Watch his full interview here

Aug 15, 2020, 15:30 PM IST

By 2022, India must be aatmanirbhar in every sense of the word: Vice- President Venkaiah Naidu

On this Independence Day, every Indian, especially the youth, must resolve to be at the forefront to fight attempts by forces that try to create dissensions among the people, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Saturday.

Aug 15, 2020, 15:10 PM IST

Kareena Kapoor Khan posts Taimur Ali Khan's pic on Independence Day and it's the best thing on internet today!

Other celebrities such as megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Karisma Kapoor, Mahesh Babu, Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Emraan Hashmi, Anil Kapoor, Kapil Sharma amongst several others wished fans too. 

Aug 15, 2020, 14:10 PM IST

Anti-drone system developed by DRDO deployed near Red Fort on Independence Day

An anti-drone system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was deployed near the Red Fort on Saturday on the ocassion of the 74th Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2020, 12:36 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi continues 'safa' tradition, opts for saffron, cream turban

Continuing his tradition of donning flamboyant and colourful turbans, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sported a saffron and cream headgear with a long tail at the 74th Independence Day celebrations held at the historic Red Fort here on Saturday.

Aug 15, 2020, 12:25 PM IST

Major Shweta Pandey: Flag Officer who assisted PM Narendra Modi hoist tricolor at Red Fort

Major Shweta holds a degree in computer science and has done her advance course in radars. She assisted PM Modi as he unfurled the national flag at the Red Fort on Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2020, 11:21 AM IST

Sarkar family wishes for an equal opportunity in India for everyone this Independence Day

Wishing countrymen a Happy Independence Day 2020, SNMD Sarkar, CEO of Sarkar Company, says there is hope for a bright future for India and Indians despite all roadblocks. Sarkar Jets is one of the flagship ventures of the Sarkar Family and it offers the ultra-rich Indians the chance to opt for private air travel instead of going on a commercial airliner. 

Aug 15, 2020, 10:54 AM IST

Committed to J&K having its own CM and MLAs soon: PM Narendra Modi on Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on Saturday (August 15, 2020) said that the `delimitation process` in Jammu and Kashmir is underway and that polls will be conducted soon.

Aug 15, 2020, 10:28 AM IST

On 74th Independence Day, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and others wish 'Jai Hind' with pride!

Our country breathed independence on August 15, 1947, and since then we all have been marching ahead on the path of development. 

Aug 15, 2020, 10:16 AM IST

3 coronavirus vaccines at different stage of trials in India, country ready for its mass production: PM Narendra Modi in Independence Day speech

He said that 130 crore Indians took the pledge to make the country self-reliant amid the challenges posed by the pandemic. "Amid COVID-19 pandemic 130 crore Indians took the resolve to be self-reliant and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' is on the mind of Indians.

Aug 15, 2020, 09:49 AM IST

From launching health ID for all to coronavirus vaccine, here's what PM Modi said in his I-Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the launch of the National Digital Health Mission during his address to the nation from the historic Red Fort on the 74th Independence Day, saying that the mission will bring a "revolution" in the health sector in the country.

Aug 15, 2020, 09:40 AM IST

At LOC or LAC, those who challenged India have been given a befitting reply, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from Delhi's historic Red Fort on its 74th Independence Day today on August 15.

Aug 15, 2020, 06:40 AM IST

Global prayer meet for Sushant Singh Rajput on Independence Day

Marking the two-month death anniversary of Sushant, Shweta took to Instagram on Friday and informed everyone about the "global 24-hour spiritual and prayer observation".

Aug 14, 2020, 17:04 PM IST

Zee Biskope salutes the spirit of the Indian Army through its Independence Day bouquet

The Independence Day bouquet is yet another milestone to achieve that through a comprehensive offering. 

Aug 14, 2020, 14:12 PM IST

This Independence Day, choose from 'Flix Freedom Fest' on &flix and a special I-Day binge on &PrivéHD

 On Saturday, August 15, 2020, celebrating its 74th Independence Day, &flix and &PrivéHD come together to remember the years-long of struggle that guaranteed our freedom of expression and the liberty to proudly self-identify ourselves as Indians. 

Aug 14, 2020, 13:56 PM IST