In his 9th Independence Day speech, PM Modi laid out a roadmap for India's future. At 75, which direction will India choose for itself? How will it achieve the ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas:  PM Modi sets goals for the next 25 years

Namaskaram. In the life of a nation, seventy-five years of independence is not too much time. The important thing to take into consideration is where we were and where we are today.

How to make 'Bhavya Bharat' dream a reality

On August 15 2020, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket. On the evening of the historic day for the nation, with the countrymen busy in Independence day celebrations, one of India's greatest cricketers Dhoni decided to step aside from int'l cricket after a year-long sabbatical since the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the completion of 75 years of Independence was a time to step towards a new direction with a new resolve, he lists out five pledges for India to fulfill the dream.

Independence Day 2022 Live News Updates: PM Modi lists out 5 pledges for India to fulfill its dreams

Independence Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He starts with paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and also remembers the freedom fighters.

Independence Day Live Updates: PM Narendra Modi remembers India's freedom fighters

As India completed its 75th year of Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort. WION brings you key highlights from Indian PM Modi's speech.

India at 75: Key highlights from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Red Fort address

India marks it 76th Independence Day today. Indian PM Narendra Modi will lead the Independence Day celebrations, will hoist the national flag at the Red Fort and will be addressing the nation for the ninth consecutive time. WION's principal correspondent Sidhant Sibal brings in more exclusive information.

India marks 75 years of Independence Day, PM Modi to address nation from Red Fort

Indian Border Security Force personnel and Pakistani Rangers perform Beating retreat ceremony at the India-Pakistan Wagah Border Post.

India at 75: Beating Retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah border on Independence Day

Indian PM Narendra Modi mentioned how global perception of India has changed, emphasizing on a self-reliant country and also called out corruption and nepotism. PM Modi called India, the mother of democracy.

PM Modi: Will fulfil the dreams of our freedom fighters, India celebrates 75 years of Independence

PM Modi: Global perception of India has changed; corruption is a major setback for the society

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Indian Narendra Modi mentioned how global perception of India has changed, emphasizing on a self-reliant country and also called out corruption and nepotism. PM Modi called India, the mother of democracy.

Indian PM Modi: We will fulfil all our dreams in next 25 years

In pictures: India's Independence Day celebrations

India is celebrating its 75th year of Independence and wishes are pouring from around the world. Indian Prime Minister urges the citizens to fight against nepotism and corruption.

Indian embassy hoists National flag in Belarus on 75th Independence day

India is commemorating 75 years of Independence and as part of these celebrations, the Indian Navy's undertaking commemorative visits to foreign ports in every continent except Antarctica.

India Navy visits 6 continents and plans events in 7 countries; highlights global presence

On the occasion of 76th Independence Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi. He recalled Mahatma Gandhi's vision for the country and paid tributes to freedom fighters like Tatya Tope, Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan who fought against British rule.

India's 76th Independence Day celebrations: All that PM Modi said in his speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation for the ninth time from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 76th Independence Day, urged the people to support and promote sports and praised India`s `stellar` performance in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games 2022.

76th Independence Day: PM Narendra Modi lauds India's 'stellar' performance in sports

As India celebrates its 76th Independence Day on August 15, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign has generated an ''unprecedented'' demand for the tricolour.

PM Modi's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign gets rousing reception from public, videos flood Twitter

India is commemorating its Independence Day today, August 15th. Citizens' emotions are overflowing with patriotism. To commemorate this historic day, several monuments and government offices have been draped in the tricolour.

Independence Day 2022: Is today India's 76th or 75th Independence Day?

As India celebrates 75 years of independence, Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a round-up of India’s biggest success stories over the last 7 decades. How did a country written off by so many & left impoverished by its colonisers become a global force to reckon with?

Gravitas Plus: India’s achievements @75

Pakistanis are celebrating Independence day amid economic crisis. PM Shehbaz Sharif hoisted flag at Islamabad and credited his government for saving Pakistan from default.

Pakistan celebrates Independence day amid economic crisis

On the Remembrance Day of Horrors of Partition, WION revisits India’s partition. Five survivors tell their stories and discuss the aftermath of one of the largest migrations in the world.

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Pakistan's 75th Independence Day calls for jubilation but the current crisis is overshadowing all celebrations as the country stands highly divided and in the grip of an economic turmoil. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan called on his supporters in Lahore for a rally.

Pakistan: Ex-PM to launch mass mobilisation campaign, calls for 'real freedom' on Independence day

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Gravitas: PM Modi sets goals for the next 25 years