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  Independence Day speech 2025 for UKG, Nursery, Class 1 students [English and Hindi]

  July 30, 2025 23:47 IST

  Looking for a cute Independence Day speech for your child? These short Hindi and English speeches are perfect for UKG, Nursery, and Class 1 school events.

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  Best Independence Day speeches in English and Hindi [2025]

  July 28, 2025 21:30 IST

  Need a moving speech for Independence Day 2025? Here are the best short, emotional speeches in English and Hindi, perfect for students, teachers, or public events.

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  PM Modi attends Maldives Independence Day as chief guest, signals renewed bilateral ties

  World | July 26, 2025 12:38 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation as chief guest at Maldives' Independence Day marks a renewed effort to strengthen India-Maldives ties on their 60th diplomatic anniversary.

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  Chhattisgarh SP seeks action after pigeon fails to fly during Independence Day event | WATCH

  chhattisgarh | August 21, 2024 7:32 IST

  A viral video from Chhattisgarh's Mungeli district shows a pigeon released by Superintendent of Police Girija Shankar Jaiswal during Independence Day celebrations failing to fly, sparking comparisons to a scene from the web series Panchayat.

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  New York Mayor mixes up India with 'Pakistan' thrice during Indian Independence Day celebrations

  World | August 19, 2024 16:42 IST

  Adams was proudly holding both the Indian tricolour and the American flag, surrounded by members of the Indian diaspora who were waving Indian flags and dressed in tricolour sashes and attire. However, in a major gaffe, he mixed up India with Pakistan thrice.

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  Bill Gates joins Independence Day event in Seattle, calls India 'global leader' in innovations

  World | August 17, 2024 11:04 IST

  Bill Gates made the remarks at the first-ever Independence Day event at the Indian Consulate in Seattle, accompanied by Congresswomen Suzan DelBene, Kim Schrier and others. He lauded India for manufacturing low-cost vaccines and building Digital Public Infrastructure.

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  Man arrested for waving Palestinian flag during ‘Tiranga rally’, another for hoisting it on I-Day

  India | August 16, 2024 22:14 IST

  One incident took place in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut while the other occurred in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. Both individuals were arrested.

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  Congress slams BJP over Rahul Gandhi's Independence Day row seating, says 'Wake up to new reality'

  India | August 16, 2024 11:23 IST

  Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was seen seated several rows behind the Union Cabinet Ministers and members of the Indian contingent that participated in the Paris Olympics thus kickstarting a political controversy.

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  Independence Day 2024: In a first, all-women troops exchange greetings at India-Bangladesh border

  India | August 15, 2024 14:56 IST

  In a historic first, an all-women unit of the Border Security Force (BSF) exchanged Independence Day greetings and sweets with their female counterparts from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at the Gede border post in West Bengal.

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  PM Modi Independence Day Speech: From medical seats to nepotism in politics | Key Announcements

  Originals | August 15, 2024 14:34 IST

  Pm Modi Independence Day Speech: From medical seats to nepotism in politics, here are some of the key announcements that PM Modi made in his Independence day speech.

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  Why did PM Modi do away with the tradition of bullet-proof glass for Independence Day Speech?

  Originals | August 15, 2024 14:38 IST

  Independence Day 2024: Since mid-1980s Prime Ministers have been giving Independence Day speech from Red Fort. However, things changed after her assassination in 1984 as Rajiv Gandhi and other Prime Ministers used a protective shield. But what was the reason behind it? Watch the video to know more.

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  Independence Day 2024: PM Modi calls for secular civil code in his I-Day speech

  News | August 15, 2024 14:36 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the National Flag at the Red Fort to mark India’s 78th Independence Day. During his address to the nation from the ramparts of the historic site and talked about the Uniform Civil Code. Watch to know more!

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  Independence Day 2024: Pakistanis and Indians unite in London to sing 'Jai Ho' together | WATCH

  Trending | August 15, 2024 13:57 IST

  India celebrates 78th Independence Day amidst the viral video of a musician uniting Indians and Pakistanis in London with a soulful rendition of "Jai Ho". A powerful display of unity amidst historical divisions.

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  Independence Day: Mizoram CM announces initiatives for economic boost, healthcare & drug prevention

  Mizoram | August 15, 2024 13:33 IST

  Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, in his Independence Day address, announced a new interest-free loan scheme up to ₹50 lakh to boost economic growth, the launch of a comprehensive healthcare plan, and reinforced efforts to combat the drug menace.

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  Independence Day: CJI Chandrachud cites Bangladesh to highlight significance of liberty and freedom

  India | August 15, 2024 13:31 IST

  CJI DY Chandrachud's statement comes hours after he attended the grand Independence Day celebrations led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the iconic Red Fort.

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  Akshay Kumar to Allu Arjun, celebs celebrate Independence Day 2024 with special social media posts

  August 15, 2024 13:04 IST

  India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day today, August 15, 2024. Film celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Sunny Deol, Allu Arjun and Anil Kapoor, among others extended their wishes to their fans. Check them out.

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  Pay my deepest respect to freedom fighters for their selfless love for motherland: Mamata Banerjee

  August 15, 2024 13:45 IST

  On the 78th Independence Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hoisted the national flag at Red Road, Kolkata, and honoured, four IPS officers for their outstanding services to the nation.

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  'Bihar will provide 12 lakh govt jobs by 2025': Nitish Kumar targets Oppn on unemployment issue

  Bihar | August 15, 2024 12:30 IST

  Targeting the Opposition, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, said some people keep making statements about unemployment, but the state government is already working on providing 10 lakh jobs by next year.

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  'Happy Independence Day': From Ukraine to Maldives, how world leaders wish India on its special day

  World | August 15, 2024 12:25 IST

  India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day this Thursday. On this special occasion, numerous world leaders have sent their warm greetings to New Delhi and expressed their confidence in a promising future for the South Asian nation.

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  RSS chief hoists tricolour in Nagpur, expresses concerns over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

  India | August 15, 2024 12:39 IST

  Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) organised cultural events to celebrate the 78th Independence Day across the nation in its thousands of Sakhas (branches).