Breaking News: August 16, 2020 | As it happened

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:

Photos: India celebrates 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.

Independence Day 2020: Big B, Akshay & other B'wood, TV celebs extend warm wishes on August 15

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.

Committee has been set up to reconsider minimum age for marriage of our daughters: PM Modi

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.

Happy Independence Day 2020: 15 Greatest Quotes of India's freedom struggle luminaries

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.

74th I-Day: PM Modi set to hoist Tiranga from historic Red Fort amid multilayered security

India will be witness to yet another year of celebration of its independence. Today is the 74th Independence Day and the countrymen are ready to rejoice to the fullest even in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Independence Day Special: 5 Incredible Women Who Shaped India's Freedom Struggle

The stories of how India fought to free itself from the shackles of Colonial rules still reverberate in our hearts. From the Great Revolt of 1857 to the attainment of independence in 1947 lakhs of freedom fighters fought to free the country from the British Tyranny. Undoubtedly, this fight would have been incomplete without the participation of women.

73rd Independence Day: History, Significance, Importance, Why it is celebrated on 15th August