Page 28 - Latest Updates on Independence Day 2024

Modi unfurls Tricolour at Red Fort as India celebrates 75th I-Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unfurled the Tricolour to mark the nation's 75th Independence Day at the historic Red Fort here

India has to march ahead with new pledges for next 25 years: Modi

India has to march ahead with new pledges for the next 25 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday while addressing the nation on India's 75th Independence Day. "We have to ensure we meet our goal of building Aatmanirbhar Bharat when we celebrate 100 years of India's Independence," the prime minister said. Modi, who hoisted the tricolour at the historic Red Fort before his speech, stressed that the day should not be merely a ceremony. People can take pride that the world's largest Covid vaccination programme in going on in the country, he said. He lauded doctors, nurses as well those involved in vaccine manufacturing and others involved in fighting COVID-19. Pain was one of greatest tragedies of last century, the prime minister said while asserting that August 14 will be remembered as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. He also lauded India's Olympic contingent, which was present at the Red Fort, and said their performance encouraged the youth of the country.

Heavy security cover across Delhi amid 75th Independence Day celebrations

A hawk-eyed vigil will be maintained across the national capital on the 75nd Independence Day on Sunday with a multi-layered security cover in place at the historic Red Fort

23 Delhi Police personnel conferred Police Medals for their service

Twenty-three Delhi Police personnel have been conferred Police Medals for their service on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day, officials said on Saturday

Foundational commitment to democracy basis of special India, US ties: Biden

Biden has said that the foundational commitment to respecting the will of the people through democracy continues to inspire the world and is the basis of the special bond between India and the US

Independence Day: Preparations afoot for flag hoisting ceremony at Red Fort

Preparations were underway for the national flag hoisting ceremony on Sunday at Red Fort in New Delhi on the occasion of 75th Independence Day

In his Independence Day broadcast, Rajnath thanks military for its support

The defence minister lauded 'Make in India' initiative that took off recently - the Rs 40,000 crore construction of six conventional submarines under Project 75-India

Country yet to come out of devastating effects of second Covid wave: Kovind

Referring to the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics, he lauded the 'stellar' performance by the country's sportspersons

On eve of 75th I-Day, President says world looks up at miracle of India

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday greeted citizens on the 75th Independence Day, saying the world looks up at the miracle of India which reflects a plurality of traditions

I-Day: PM to unfurl flag at Red Fort, helicopters to shower flower petals

Thirty-two athletes who have won medals at Olympics, two officials of SAI have been invited to participate in celebrations at Red Fort on Sunday, Defence Ministry said in a statement

Olympians, corona warriors to be part of I-Day celebration at Red Fort

Olympians and corona warriors, who played a vital role in fighting nvisible enemy -- Covid 19, would be part of the 75th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in National Capital

Delhi Police tighten security ahead of Independence Day Celebration

Superintendents of Police of all districts in Delhi have been instructed to be vigilant ahead of Independence Day, informed Delhi Police on Saturday.

Indian,Pakistani troops exchange sweets along LoC in Kashmir on Pak's I-Day

Army personnel on Saturday greeted their Pakistani counterparts on their nation's Independence Day and exchanged sweets along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 14 to be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: PM Modi

PM Modi announced on Saturday that August 14 will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in the memory of the struggles and sacrifices of people

IED-fitted sticky bombs recovered in J&K's Poonch, major tragedy averted

Ahead of Independence Day, a major tragedy was averted when security forces seized improvised explosive device-fitted four sticky bombs from a man in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Friday

Multi-layered security arrangements at Red Fort for Independence Day

A multi-layered security cover has been put in place to secure the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 75nd Independence Day on Sunday. The security ring, including NSG snipers, elite SWAT commandos, kite catchers, canine units and sharpshooters on high-rise buildings, has been placed around the Mughal-era fort, and adherence to social distancing norms will be must like last year due to the Covid pandemic. According to the police, anti-drone systems have also been installed at the Red Fort in view of the recent terror attack at IAF station in Jammu airport where Pakistan-based terrorists used drones to strike the vital installation for the first time. India's Olympic contingent will be at the Red Fort as special guests on August 15. Over 350 cameras have been installed and their footage is being monitored round the clock through two-police control rooms situated in and around the Red Fort area, police said. There will be around

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of Independence Day

Traffic restrictions for the full-dress rehearsal on August 13 and for the Independence Day function will remain the same, the police said.

75th year of Independence: Delhi govt kicks off anniversary celebrations

The Delhi government on Monday kicked off celebrations to mark the 75th year of India's Independence with a ceremonial run held from the city secretariat to Rajghat.

Independence Day speech in Covid times

With no end in sight yet, Covid-19 is likely to dominate the narrative like last year

Manoj Sinha reviews preparedness for Independence Day celebrations in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reviewed the planning and preparedness for the upcoming celebrations of Independence Day