India's contribution to global growth has increased, PM Modi says in his address to the nation from the Red Fort. He added that "India will soon become the cradle of global industry". He also said that the country's exports have gone up.

Independence Day 2024: 'India will be the cradle of global industry soon', says PM Modi

On India's Independence day we look at how India has enhanced its defence capabilities and is training with global powers From Tarang Shakti to Malabar to Maitree exercises and many more. India's military exercises are strengthening political ties between countries Which are the biggest joint military exercises by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force? France, UK, Spain, and Germany take part in 'Tarang Shakti' - India’s first-ever multinational air combat exercise Watch India military prowess: New heights on WION Wideangle

78th Independence Day: India Military Prowess: Tarang Shakti Indian Air Force

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises 75,000 new seats in medical colleges across India. “Students spend lakhs and crores for medical education abroad. We will create 75,000 new medical seats in the next 5 years,” he says.

Independence Day 2024: Indian PM Modi announces 75,000 new seats in medical colleges in next 5 years

"As a society, we will have to think seriously about the atrocities against women that are happening. The country, society, state governments will have to take this seriously. Speedy investigation of crimes against women is important, those executing these monstrous deeds be awarded strict punishment at the earliest", says PM Narendra Modi.

Independence Day 2024: All levels of governance should go hard on crimes against women: PM Modi

While addressing the nation from Red Fort, Indian PM Modi says, "Today is the day to pay tributes to the uncountable 'Azaadi ke deewane' who made sacrifices for the nation. This country is indebted to them."

Independence Day 2024: Indian PM Modi pays tribute to uncountable 'Azaadi ke deewane’

PM Modi says that 'Viksit Bharat 2047' is not mere words and that they are the reflection of the resolve and dreams of 140 crore people. He also added that "People have given many suggestions to make India developed by 2047, including making nation manufacturing hub, seed capital".

Independence Day 2024: Indian PM Modi says ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ not mere words

Ahead of his speech on the 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspected the Guard of Honour at Red Fort. The Guard Of Honour contingent for the PM consists of one officer and 24 personnel each from the Army, Air Force and Delhi Police.

Independence Day 2024: Indian PM Modi inspects guard of honour at Red Fort

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun addressing the nation from Red Fort on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day. Before address, he hoisted the national flag at Red Fort.

Independence Day 2024: Indian PM Modi hoists national flag and addresses nation from Red Fort

India is celebrating it's 78th Independence day today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Red Fort, New Delhi where He will hoist the national flag.

Independence Day 2024: PM Modi arrives at Red Fort, to hoist India's national flag

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's choice of a vibrant Rajasthani leheriya print turban for the 78th Independence Day mirrored his tradition of wearing distinctive, colorful headgear. Let's take a look back at the most iconic headgears donned by PM Modi during Independence Day celebrations.

Independence Day 2024: A look at PM Modi's turban tradition over the years