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Independence Day 2026

Independence Day 2026

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Tricolour aboard ISS as Russian cosmonauts greet India on Independence Day

With India set to mark its 80th Independence Day, the cosmonauts reflected on the history of cooperation between India and Russia.

Independence Day 2026: How The Tricolour Flag Evolved Through The Freedom Struggle? Know History, Significance And Its Role In Shaping India

India Independence Day 2026: Is It The 79th Or 80th Independence Day? Here's The Correct Answer

India celebrates its 80th Independence Day in 2026, marking 79 years of freedom since gaining independence from British rule in 1947.

Jabalpur Residents Hold Tiranga Yatra In Swollen Narmada River; Dam Gates Could Open Any Time As Water Level Rises

I-Day 2026: Is This India's 79th Or 80th Independence Day? Theme And History Explained

Independence Day 2026: A hidden lake of lotuses, and the India I keep seeking

On India’s 80th Independence Day, a reflection on wrong turns, happy accidents and the thrill of exploring the country, minus maps and social media

Celebrate Independence Day 2026 In Mumbai With Tricolour Sushi, Tiranga Feast & More

Independence Day 2026: 1,057 personnel awarded Gallantry and Service medals; three posthumously

Of the 1,057 awards, 301 awards are related to the Medal for Gallantry, 92 for President's Medal for Distinguished Service.

Independence Day 2026 Live Streaming: Where, How To Watch Celebrations From Red Fort

Independence Day 2026: This year, India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day.

Independence Day 2026: Maharashtra Police Personnel Honoured With Distinguished And Gallantry Medals

Public exams gateways to opportunities, govt taking steps to curb unfair means: Murmu on I-Day eve

President Murmu said the government is taking steps to curb exam cheating while highlighting youth opportunities, Operation Sindoor and the Indus Waters Treaty.

Red Fort security tightened for I-Day with 1,000+ CCTV cameras, AI surveillance

Red Fort security tightened for I-Day with 1,000+ CCTV cameras, AI surveillance

Tamil Thai Vazhthu and Vande Mataram to be sung during Independence Day 2026 celebrations in courts across T.N. and Puducherry

However, Bar members express concern over absence of any mention about the playing of State song Tamil Thai Vazhthu

Independence Day 2026: Bhopal Youth Seek Freedom From Casteism, Gender Bias and Orthodoxy

'Nehru did a lot, but did not possess arrogance': Kharge on I-Day

New system of governance central to ZPM govt's vision for self-reliant Mizoram: CM

New system of governance central to ZPM govt's vision for self-reliant Mizoram: CM

'Urdu mein Tiranga pehna': Congress' 'Ireland' dig at PM Modi's Independence Day pocket square

While the colours of the pocket square were of the tri-colour, they were in the wrong sequence, hence the Congress' 'Ireland' dig.

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi Hoists National Flag, Says ‘We Have 20 Years’ To Take India ‘Very Far Forward’ By 2047; Hails Free Online Coaching For Students

India at 80: The world salutes a rising superpower

Independence Day 2026: Actor Sadia Khateeb On What Freedom Means To Her

India To Have 5-8 New Chip Plants Over Next 7-8 Years: PM Modi

Tripura ranks 2nd in Northeast in GDP, per capita income: Manik Saha on I-Day

Tripura CM Manik Saha highlighted the state’s economic growth and development, saying it ranks second in the Northeast in GDP and per capita income.

Independence Day 2026: Did Sonia Gandhi Ask To Stop Full 'Vande Mataram' From Playing At Congress HQ? Here’s The Truth Behind Viral Video

India’s defence leap: PM Modi lauds four times production; push for hypersonic tech

India's defense production has grown significantly, aiming for global supplier status. The nation's defense budget and capital expenditure have seen substantial increases. Indigenous platforms now form the backbone of the armed forces' capabilities. Defense exports have surged, reaching nearly one hundred countries worldwide. This transformation positions India as a self-reliant defense manufacturing and exporting power.

PM Modi’s Independence Day 2026 speech: Here are the key announcements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlines key initiatives aimed at achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047, says India must focus on key sectors, including digital technologies and nuclear energy

Telangana govt is developing ‘Bharat Future City’ as country’s first net-zero smart city: CM Revanth

Telangana CM hoists the national flag at the historic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad on the occasion of 80th Independence Day

Protests that shaped India’s 79-year journey

Independence Day 2026: Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates Stunning Sand Art At Puri Beach Celebrating ‘Unity In Diversity’

PM Modi Highlights 'Dimaagi Naxals' From Red Fort During I-Day Address, Calls For Their Identification & Isolation - VIDEO

Watch: Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Opens Mayor’s Bungalow Premises For Morning Walkers On 80th Independence Day

Independence Day 2026: MP Minister Gautam Tetwal Leads Ujjain Celebrations With Grand Parade, Patriotic Performances

Independence Day 2026: Andhra Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy Faints, Falls During Speech In Tirupati, Security Rushes To His Aid

Independence Day 2026: 15 Navi Mumbai Police Personnel Selected For Prestigious Service Medals

Several police, correctional services officers receive PSM and MSM medals

In all, 27 officers selected for GM, PSM and MSM medals for the year 2026

Independence Day 2026: 'Freedom Means Liberation From Poverty, Illiteracy, Inequality,' Says CM Yogi Adityanath | VIDEO

Suryapath Tiranga: Global relay of tricolour spirit from Fiji to mark 80th I-Day concludes in San Francisco

Suryapath Tiranga: Global relay of tricolour spirit from Fiji to mark 80th I-Day concludes in San Francisco

Lucknow Celebrates 80th Independence Day With Grand Cultural Showcase Of ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’

Independence Day 2026: Over 1.41 Crore UP Schoolchildren Join Celebrations Across 1.32 Lakh Parishadiya Vidyalayas, KGBVs

Independence Day celebrations held in Vellore, nearby districts

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath Announces New Youth Policy On Independence Day, Focuses On Skill, Innovation And Employment | VIDEO

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath Honours Families Of Martyrs, Bravehearts At Independence Day Ceremony In Lucknow | VIDEO

Burj Khalifa glows in tricolour as world leaders mark India's 80th Independence Day

Burj Khalifa glows in tricolour as world leaders mark India's 80th Independence Day

Independence Day 2026: 'Cultural Unity Is India's Greatest Strength,' Says CM Yogi Adityanath, Honours Artists From 8 States | VIDEO

Yakshagana, Dhol Tasha, Garba add colour to Bengaluru’s first Freedom Habba

7 pillars, 1 goal: PM Modi lays out ‘Saptadhara’ blueprint for ‘Viksit Bharat’

On 80th Independence Day, Modi underlined initiatives to propel innovation among young people and train them in AI.

New York's Empire State Building Ignites In Tri-Colour For Independence Day 2026, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Cast Visit: Watch

Guinness World record set at Indian I-Day celebration in New York, mayor Zohran Mamdani attends

More than 1,300 US flags were arranged to form the number "250", surrounded by Indian tricolours, to mark America's semiquincentennial anniversary.

‘They came to meet me’: PM Modi shares heartwarming pre-Independence Day moment with 'friends' | Watch

Sharing the pictures on Instagram, PM Modi wrote: “Feeding my friends every morning is a daily routine.

‘Feeding my friends’: PM Modi’s quiet Independence Day morning with cows, peacocks

Nita Ambani Honours Odisha's Pattachitra Tradition On 80th Independence Day In Hand-Painted Saree

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