Independence Day 2023

Not just India, 5 other nations celebrate their Independence Day on 15 August

The 5 countries which share their Independence Day with India are South Korea, North Korea, the Republic of Congo, Bahrain and Liechtenstein. All these nations commemorate their independence on 15 August – the same day as India

This Independence Day, let us vow to give Manipur what it needs most: Company and hope

In the midst of despair's shadows, let Manipur and its resilient Meiteis rise, as this Independence Day becomes a poignant chapter where the nation collectively extends its hand to help rebuild lives from the ashes of adversity

In Patna, Nitish Kumar’s namesake tries to break into high-security zone on I-Day

The man, identified as 26-year-old Nitish Kumar, was demanding a government job on compassionate grounds as his father, a Bihar Military Police (BMP) personnel, had died while on duty a few years ago

PM Modi thanks world leaders for wishes and greetings on India's Independence Day

Independence Day 2023 is being celebrated across the country with pomp and fervour and Indians around the globe

Red Fort speech: Modi admits to challenges ahead, but still shows supreme confidence in seizing the moment for India

Prime minister believes history has thrust him into the cusp of a tectonic transition that will eventually shape India’s destiny

PM Modi delivers 10th I-Day speech: How each address has been different from the other?

PM Modi delivered a passionate speech on the occasion of Independence Day. Speaking for 90 minutes, he outlined the vision for the country and also set the tone for the 2024 general elections. Over the years, PM Modi has focused on different plans and achievements of his government on this day

Off-centre | Vande Mataram: The mother that we adore

A meditation on the meaning of India as the country celebrates 77th independence Day

WATCH: Ukrainian singer Uma Shanti insults India's flag at Pune concert; booked for insulting tricolour

The case against Uma, the lead vocalist of the band Shanti People, was filed by Havaldar Tanaji Deshmukh at the Mundhwa Police station

WATCH: Indian Coast Guard hoists tricolour underwater to celebrate Independence Day 2023

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel hoisted the Indian flag underwater near Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu on 15 August, 2023

Bharat's unseen patriots: Igniting flame of nationalism and brave tales of sacrifice to secure India's Independence

Amidst the cacophony, history's truth remains, an unyielding testament to the legacy of those who championed a united India's cause