The move by the defence ministry comes a week after the Parliament gave the national song the same status as that of the national anthem.

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The members of the separatist group raised pro-Khalistan slogans but were effectively countered by the Indians, who sang patriotic songs loudly and drowned out their noise, besides targeting them with their own slogans.

Khalistani activists create ruckus in failed bid to disrupt Independence Day celebrations in Australia

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a couple of announcements from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day. He spoke of a gift to the nation, which he declared in advance.

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PM Modi, on the occasion of Indias 79th Independence Day hailed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for its selfless devotion to the development of the country for the last 100 years.

Independence Day: RSS is 'world's biggest NGO', says PM Modi from the ramparts of Red Fort

PM Modi acknowledged that the country is facing changing the demography. He alerted that this is causing internal disruptions in the regions. He said, “Infiltrators are stealing the livelihood from our youth, they are targeting our sisters and daughters."

PM Modi launches demography mission after acknowledging threat posed by infiltrators at the borders

On August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the nation will introduce ‘Made in India’ semiconductor chips, which will be available in the market within a year. 

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From the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Modi pays homage to the leaders who fought for the freedom of the nation from its colonial past. He also highlighted the doctrine of ‘New India’.

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India will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, commemorating 78 years of freedom from British rule in 1947. On the eve, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation, lauded Operation Sindoor, promoted local products, and iconic monuments were illuminated in the tricolour.

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On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day on Friday, several services in India will remain closed for a day. Check out the details to find out what will remain open and closed.

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Farmers, nurses, fishermen, and head of villages will be among 1,800 distinguished guests at Independence Day Flag hoisting ceremony at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15th.

Farmers, nurses among distinguished guests at India’s Independence Day celebrations in Delhi

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), the biggest celebration of Indian cinema outside of India, is all set to kick off its highly anticipated annual event from the 11th to the 20th of August this year.

Shabana Azmi to hoist Indian flag at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne’s Independence Day celebration

Indians all over the world celebrate India's 74th Independence Day

Speaking after talks in Paris on Saturday with French President Emmanuel Macron, who is seeking to broker a way out of the crisis, Saad Hariri said he would 'make known my position' once back in Beirut

Lebanon PM confirms he will return to Beirut for Independence Day celebrations