Along with Prime Minister Modi and VP Dhankhar, Chief Justice of India Chandrachud, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Health Minister JP Nadda, diplomats and eminent citizens attended the event.
Indian Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George hoisted the Indian flag on Thursday at a flag-hoisting ceremony held at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo on the 78th Independence Day.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoisted the national flag at his official residence in Delhi ahead of the Independence Day celebration at the iconic Red Fort in the National Capital.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, paid tribute on Wednesday to Captain Deepak Singh, who was killed during an encounter with terrorists in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is convening an important meeting on the "rising" terror-related incidents in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ghanshyam Tiwari alleged on Sunday that security arrangements have not been made foolproof to prevent terror attacks in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and said the Centre should take responsibility.
In the meeting, PM Modi, along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, were seen exchanging greetings with Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders.
In an informal gathering in the Lok Sabha Speaker chamber after the adjournment of both houses of Parliament, the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi asked Defence Minister Rajnath Singh about the prevailing situation in Ukraine and Gaza. The Defence Minister replies, "India is monitori
Neeraj Chopra fell short of retaining his gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the ongoing marquee event securing silver with a best throw of 89.45 meters.
While playing in an electrifying atmosphere, the Indian team added a fourth medal to their tally at the Paris Olympics, after being down 0-1 after the first quarter.
Kusale won the bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Kusale also became the first Indian shooter to win a medal in the men's 50m rifle 3P event.
"Delighted to meet India's ace shooter, Manu Bhaker, who scripted history at the Paris Olympics by winning two Bronze medals for the country. Every Indian is elated by her incredible performances. Best wishes for her future endeavours," Singh said.