In his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the ambitious "Sudarshan Chakra Mission," aimed at bolstering India's national security over the next decade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking to the nation on Independence Day, announced that the 200th birth anniversary of social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule will be commemorated with events aimed at transforming lives.
In his address to the nation on the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of self-reliance under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, urging the youth, scientists, and government departments to focus on developing indigenous technologies.
The death toll from the massive cloudburst that triggered a flash flood in the Chesoti area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, has risen to 45, with more than 100 people injured, officials said on Friday.
While the celebration of India's 79th Independence Day is underway, two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force flew above the Red Fort, showering petals.
One Mi-17 helicopter flew with the Tiranga showering flower petals, and the other flew displaying a banner of Operation Sindoor, addin
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.
The theme of this year's celebrations is Naya Bharat as the nation is making giant strides towards realising the Government's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
This year, the fourth edition of the campaign, launched under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, was celebrated to inspire citizens across the nation to bring the Indian National Flag, the Tiranga, into their homes and hearts.
Governor Kataria gave a passionate message of patriotism, national unity and cultural dignity. The function was filled with the spirit of patriotism and proved to be a new energy booster for the resolution of "Developed India".
The Indian national flag, also known as the Tiranga, was officially adopted on July 22, 1947. Its design features three equal horizontal stripes - deep saffron at the top, white in the middle, and dark green at the bottom. The white band has a navy blue wheel, known as the Ashoka Chakra,