Modi Independence Day Speech Live: PM's Speech Ends
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: PM Announces Sudarshan-Chakra Mission 2035 For India's Self-Defence
In a major step for national security, PM Modi announced the launch of the Sudarshan-Chakra Mission 2035. The self-defence system will neutralise attacks and retaliate via a precise weapons system
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: Demography Mission Against Illegal Migration
PM Modi warned that demographic changes due to illegal migration are a threat to India and said the government will launch a high-powered 'Demography Mission'.
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: Fight Against Naxalism In Final Phase
"The fight against Naxalism is now in the last phase. We have reduced the number of districts affected by Naxalism from over 100 to just 20 now."
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: PM Hails RSS's 100 Years Of Existence
"The RSS was formed 100 years ago. It has been guided by the philosophy of service, dedication and discipline. India is proud of the 100 years of journey of the RSS and gives us inspiration," PM Modi said.
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: India Needs To Fight Obesity
PM Modi said obesity is a rising health problem in India and families should reduce edible oil intake in their food and follow healthier lifestyle.
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: New Employment Generation Plan
PM Modi announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana and those getting their first job in the private sector will get Rs 15,000 from government.
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: Farmers Have Made India Agro Powerhouse
Modi appreciated Indian farmers for making India the leading producer of foodgrains and dairy products.
"India will not compromise on interests of farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers. Modi will stand as a wall against any policy that undermines their interests."
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: Veiled Reference To Trump Tariffs
"As economic protectionism rises in the world, we will face those challenges and make ourselves capable. Only if we expand our capabilities will the world recognise our power," PM Modi said.
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: Made In India Fighter Jet
"Our aim is to develop Made-in-India fighter jets. We have to reshape India’s future... We are preparing for Gaganyaan on our own. There are 300 space start-ups in India, our youth are powering space tech," said PM Modi.
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: Age Of Innovation
PM Modi impored India's youth to engage in R&D in space science, technology and medicine.
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: India Working To Acheive Critical Minerals Atmanirbharta
Critical minerals are an important sector and India is taking steps to become self reliant.
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: Deepwater Exploration Mission
India will launch 'Deepwater Exploration Mission' to make the country energy independent. He said the country will explore and exploit underwater oil and gas sources.
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: India To Lead Clean Energy Transition
PM Modi said by 2047, India will increase nuclear energy production by ten times and lead the world in green energy.
"We have now opened the private sector participation in nuclear energy. We have acheived the goal of 50% renewable energy output by 2030 this year itself."
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: Plans For Semiconductors Gathered Dust
PM Modi said plans to establish semiconductors in India were gathering dust over the last 50 years. Other countries have advanced and leading technology.
He said India is building its own chip plants and the first of these products will soon hit the market.
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: Colonial Slavery Made Us Dependent, Says PM
PM Modi said colonial rule made India dependent on everything from food to security. But now, India wants to be self-dependent or 'atmanirbhar' as it becomes a developed nation by 2047.
"Self-dependence is not just about trade, it is about capabilities. It is important we become atmanirbhar. Operation Sindoor shows us how self-reliance on made in India goods made it easy for us."
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: Blood And Water Cannot Flow Together, Says PM
PM Modi criticised the Indus Water Treaty 1960 with Pakistan, saying it devastated lives of Indians in the region. He reiterated that "blood and water cannot flow together".
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: India Will Destroy Supporters Of Terror
"India has been at the receiving end of terrorism for decades. Now the new normal is that India will destroy those who support terror. We will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail."
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: Nature Is Testing Us, Says PM
PM Modi expressed sympathies for victims of natural disasters like clouburst and floods that have occured across India during the monsoon.
Modi Independence Day Speech Live: Celebration Of Our Collective Achievements
"This is a festival of pride, of 140 crore promises. Today is a celebration of our collective achievements," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Independence Day Speech Live: National Anthem Played At Red Fort Ahead Of Flag Hoisting
The band played the national anthem at the Red Fort. PM Modi unfurled the tricolour.
Independence Day Live: Modi's Most Favoured Words For Speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Indian from the Red First for the 12'th time today. Here's a look at most used phrase by Modi over the last four years.
2021: Amrit Mahotsav used 14 times
2022: Amril Kaal used 20 times
2023: Viksit Bharat used 25 times
2024: Viksit Bharat used 28 times
Independence Day Live: Sand Art In Puri
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture on the eve of the Independence Day, at the beach in Puri, Odisha.
(PTI Photo)
(PTI Photo)
Independence Day Live: Tight Security Near Red Fort
The national capital is being fortified for Independence Day—snipers at high-rise buildings, heightened camera surveillance across the city and more than 11,000 security personnel and 3,000 traffic police for security in and around the Red Fort.
Delhi Police, the Army and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in the area for the day, with multiple layers of security in place.
Delhi Traffic Police has issued strict instructions, restricting commercial vehicles from entering the capital after 10 p.m. on Thursday (August 14), among others.
Special teams have been deployed at all the major railway stations, inter-state bus terminals, airports, and metro stations for round-the-clock monitoring.
Passenger screenings, baggage checks, and random identity verifications have been intensified, the officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Independence Day Live: Constitution, Democracy Paramount For Indians, Says President Murmu
India's Constitution and democracy is paramount for the country, President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday, in her address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.
"After regaining our freedom, we marched on the path of such democracy where every adult received the right to exercise franchise. In other words, we, the people of India, gave ourselves the right to shape our own destiny...Despite the challenges, the people of India successfully adopted democracy...For us, our Constitution and our democracy is above everything else," the President said in her address.
The citizens, while commemorating the independence, should also not forget the horrors inflicted during the country's partition in 1947, she added.
Independence Day 2025 Live: PM Modi's First Message To Indians
PM Modi wished Indians on the 79th Independence Day.
"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!" he said in a post on social media.
Independence Day 2025 Live: Army Demonstrations
The Indian Army showcased its air defence system that shot down Pakistani drones during Operation Sindoor in May. News agency ANI shared visuals from LoC Tangdhar.
Independence Day Live: PM To Unfurl Tricolour At Red Fort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation in the celebration of the 79th Independence Day from the historic Red Fort in Delhi on Aug. 15. On the occasion, PM Modi will hoist the national flag and address the nation.
This year, the theme of Independence Day celebrations has been finalised as "Naya Bharat" or "New India", symbolising the government's vision of "Viksit Bharat by 2047", according to an official release by the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
This theme reflects the country’s journey towards the goal of Developed India by 2047, when India will have achieved 100 years of independence from colonial British rule. In a press release, the Ministry of Defence said that the celebrations will "provide renewed power to surge further ahead on the path to progress".
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