Independence Day Celebrations

Independence Day 2020: PM hoists the Tricolour from Red Fort; history and significance behind celebration of India's freedom

On the day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's seventh Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, celebrations will remain subdued owing to the coronavirus pandemic

Independence Day 2019: Security beefed up in Kolkata, districts bordering Bangladesh as West Bengal gears up for 15 Aug celebrations

Vigil has been increased at all the 23 entry points to the city and vehicles are checked thoroughly as part of the heightened security arrangements for the Independence Day 2019 celebration

72nd Independence Day: From Modicare, rule of law to North East, PM delivers 'feel good' speech on a 'feel good' day

In his Independence Day speech a Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi avoided the Hindu-Muslim trap, wanted India to move ahead of the pack and we liked it

Independence Day: 2,500 lamps to illuminate Red Fort from 7.30 pm to 11 pm in run-up to celebrations, says culture ministry

Around 2,500 lamps will illuminate the historic Red Fort from 7.30 pm to 11 pm, starting Friday, in the run-up to Independence Day celebrations, a statement by the Ministry of Culture said.

West Bengal : Arms seized in Murshidabad ahead of Independence Day celebrations

an arms dealer was arrested in West Bengal's Murshidabad district

West Bengal refuses to comply with Centre's circular urging schools to organise Independence Day events

Ahead of Independence Day, the Centre has written to the states to organise events in schools towards creating a "patriotic mood" and a "mass fervour" to help realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'New India' vision

A lot needs to be done to enhance India's prestige world over: LK Advani on 70th Independence Day

On the 70th Independence Day, senior BJP leader LK Advani on Monday said that being independent is not enough as a lot needs to be done to enhance India's prestige the world over.

Watch Independence Day celebrations live on YouTube

India will be celebrating her 66th Independence Day tomorrow, on August 15, 2013. Like it happens each year, the national tricolour will be hoisted in