On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, a Reddit user questioned the celebration of India’s “brain drain”. The user wonders why we celebrate people of Indian-origin leading global companies.

Emphasising India’s technological leap, the President says that nearly every village now has access to 4G mobile connectivity

PM Modis 79th Independence Day speech will spotlight Operation Sindoor valor & hint at J&K statehood restoration.

During his Friday speech, Modi also hinted India would continue its unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. The treaty, which India suspended after the April massacre, allows sharing of the Indus River that runs about 2,897 kilometers (1,800 miles) through South Asia and is a lifeline for both countries.

Mr Modi did not mention the tariffs or the US in his speech that lasted nearly two hours. Last week, US president Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, citing New Delhi's continued imports of Russian oil in a move that sharply escalated tensions between the two nations.

Since 1947, India’s Prime Ministers have addressed the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day, using the moment to outline challenges, set priorities, and offer a vision for the future. A review of these speeches shows how each leader has approached issues ranging from governance and foreign relations to the economy and national security.

In honor of India's Independence day, a Central Jersey nonprofit is hosting a free community event on Saturday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday delivered his longest Independence Day address yet, speaking for 103 minutes (1 hour 43 minutes) from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He spoke over a plethora of issues,

In the clip, Sharma can be seen firmly holding the Tricolour as it flutters against a backdrop of endless ice and sky.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi. Lasting 103 minutes, it became the longest Independence Day speech by any prime minister in the nation’s history, surpassing his own 98-minute record from the 78th Independence Day in 2024.

In his 12th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a series of transformative initiatives, signalling India’s readiness to accelerate its journey toward a prosperous future,