Wishing India on its 74th Independence Day, the US has said the two countries share "close bonds of friendship and democratic traditions," which over the time has flourished into a comprehensive global strategic partnership.
Over 6 lakh villages across India will be connected through a high-speed optical fibre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced from the Red Fort during his Independence Day Speech. The process of connecting the optical fibre network will be completed in the next 1,000 days, PM Modi said.
Indian captain Virat Kohli led the wishes on the country's 74th Independence Day.
In what can be seen as a first of a kind security deployment, a Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) -developed anti-drone system was deployed to guard the Red Fort during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech.
Singer Sukhwinder Singh has lent his voice for an anthem song "Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai" released by beverage brand on the occasion of Independence Day.
Hailing the valour of security forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India has been giving befitting replies to those who challenge the country's soverignty. The prime minister was addressing the nation on 74th Independence Day celebrations from the ramparts of Red Fort.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the nation on Independence day announced that a committee has been set up to reconsider the minimum age of marriage for girls.
Hailing 'corona warriors', including doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and sanitation workers who have been continuously fighting the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Modi said, the country will achieve victory over coronavirus with the resolve of its over 130 crore citizens.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation from Red Fort, as India celebrated its 74th Independence Day today. Speaking on the initiative of 'Make in India', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "we have to move forward with mantra of Make in India as well as Make for World."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unfurled the Tricolour at the Red Fort and addressed the nation amid Covid-19 induced new norms after paying tribute at the Raj Ghat on the occasion of 74th Independence Day. In his I-day speech, PM Modi said he is confident that opening up space sector will generate new employment opportunities for youth.
Independence Day this year is certainly unlike any ever, since 1947. For the first time, people will not gather in crowds to raise the Tricolour together or sing the National Anthem in chorus. In the era of Covid-induced social distancing, celebration is an individual affair.
Addressing the nation from Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pitched for or robust, world-class Railways. Speaking on the economy of the country, Modi said "we have to remove silos and the entire country has to move towards multi-modal connectivity infrastructure."
The US and India share close bonds of friendship and democratic traditions, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said as he greeted Indians on the occasion of their 74th Independence Day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation as the country celebrated the 74th Independence Day. Speaking at the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his address by paying tributes to freedom fighters and security forces.
Bollywood and Television celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Vicky Kaushal, Sara Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and others also took to social media to extend warm wishes to their fans on 74th Independence Day.
India will celebrate its 74th Independence Day today. However, the celebrations have been curtailed and only selected guests are invited to be part of the Red Fort event. Despite this pandemic, as a part of the annual decoration areas like India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament Building was lit up in various colours to cherish the memories of the freedom struggle.
Amid a multilayered security arrangement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday delivered his seventh consecutive Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort amid tight security. We present before you an unmissable coverage of the I-Day celebrations as we serve you with breathtaking photos and videos from the length and breadth of the country. Also powering in real-time updates as India remembers its 'Tryst with Destiny' for the 74th year. Live updates:
To mark the 74th Independence Day, people from Kashmir valley came out in great numbers despite COVID to participate in the celebrations
Live Streaming, PM Modi Red Fort Address on Independence Day: India TV will keep you abreast with all the happenings at the mega event. You can also watch live streaming of PM Modi's speech from Red Fort on India TV's Twitter, Facebook and YouTube platforms. Catch all the action on Independence Day coverage live on India TV.
It was on August 15, 1947, when India achieved independence after years of struggle, breaking the shackles of the British rule. This year marks the 74th Independence Day of the country. Independence Day honours the sacrifices and dedication of the bravehearts who aimed for one goal -- to be free from slavery of the colonisers. Here are 15 greatest quotes of India's freedom struggle luminaries.
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