Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 12th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Friday, emphasizing India's unwavering commitment to national security and farmers' rights.
PM Modi's choice of headwear for India's 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort today exemplifies his affinity for highlighting the country's rich cultural diversity and unity.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday extended his greetings to the people of the state on the 79th Independence Day, paying tribute to martyrs and freedom fighters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived at Rajghat in the national capital and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the country's 79th Independence Day. The theme of this year's Independence Day is 'Naya Bharat,' reflecting the government's vision of achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
"Wishing everyone a very happy Independence Day. May this day inspire us to keep working even harder to realise the dreams of our freedom fighters and build a Viksit Bharat. Jai Hind!" PM Modi wrote in a post on X.
According to officials, relief operations are underway in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other civilian agencies.
The cloudburst struck Chishoti village in the Padder sub-division between 12 noon and 1 pm, triggering flash floods that damaged infrastructure, cut off road connectivity, and left several remote villages isolated.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has greeted the nation on the eve of Independence Day. In a message shared with citizens, Birla highlighted the significance of August 15 in fostering pride and self-respect among Indians, said a statement from Lok Sabha Secretariat.
Celebrating the burgeoning growth of an indigenous sport, PM Modi has invited 30 of India's best Kho Kho players, fresh off the country's triumph in the maiden World Cup held in January 2025 in New Delhi, as per a release from UKK.
Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma said that the rescuing agencies recovered 32 bodies after the incident of flash flood in Chisoti Village in the Kishtwar district of J-K.