India celebrates 75 years of Independence and a patriotic favor has gripped the entire nation. Streets of towns and villages and all prominent monuments are draped in the hues of Indian National flag.

Government launches 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign amidst celebrations of 75th Independence day

#HarGharTiranga: A tricolour in every house; 3 day event sees massive response all over

International Space Station wished India's space agency ISRO ahead of India's Independence day. An astronaut shared a video message from space.

International Space Station wishes ISRO ahead of India's Independence day

India will complete 75 years of independence on August 15. However, that is not the date that was agreed by the British for transfer of power. Here’s a look at how the date was finally chosen.

India@75: Why August 15 was chosen as Independence Day

This year, on August 15th, India will commemorate 75 years of independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has prompted all Indians to use the Indian flag, 'Tiranga', in their social media profile pictures from August 2nd to 15th to commemorate the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Har Ghar Tiranga: Indian flag on your social media profile - join campaign and get certificate

India is all set to celebrate its 75th Independence Day on August 15 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already started the festivities. Modi changed the profile pictures of all his social media handles to the Indian national flag and urged the citizens of the country to sport the ‘tiranga’ (referring to the three colours in the national flag) as their profile picture this month.

Narendra Modi changes his social media profile picture to Indian flag ahead of Independence Day

New Yorkers gathered on Monday (July 4) to celebrate the country's Independence Day with fireworks over the City’s skyline. People were watching the 25-minute fireworks display from various viewpoints on both sides of the river.

US Independence Day: New York celebrate with nearly 50,000 fireworks

The organisers of an annual far-right march in Warsaw to mark Poland's Independence Day said on Friday they would walk along their traditional route this year despite a ban from the town hall and losing a court appeal.

Polish far-right say they will march on Independence Day despite ban

In what brings to light the rising violence against women in Pakistan, a case has been registered by police in Lahore on Tuesday against hundreds of unidentified persons for assaulting and stealing from a woman and her companions at the city's Greater Iqbal Park on August 14, the Independence Day.

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The 15th August is commemorated by Indian nationals as the day when India gained freedom from Imperial British control. India isn't the only country that celebrates Independence Day on August 15th.

15th August: Nations who share their Independence Day with India

Top American Senators, including Republican John Cornyn and Democrat Mark Warner, along with astronaut Sunita Williams on Friday greeted the people of India and the Indian-Americans on the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day, noting that the relationship between the world’s two biggest democracies is more important now than ever.

American senators, astronaut Sunita Williams greet India on Independence Day

As India celebrates its 75th independence day, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the tricolour at the iconic red fort. PM Modi salutes the COVID-19 warriors says Indians have fought the pandemic with lots of patience, lauds India's vaccination programme.

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United States President Joe Biden hailed the India-US partnership as India celebrates its 75th Independence Day on Sunday (August 15). Biden said that partnership between the nations is "more important than ever" and added that together the countries must show the world that "two great and diverse democracies" can deliver for people everywhere.

'Together, we must show the world...': US President Joe Biden's message on India's 75th Independence Day

As India celebrates the 75th Independence Day, we bring you how Indian startups are making the country self-reliant. Catch the action with Tushar Chhabra, Harshil Mathur, Upasana Taku, Abhinav Lal, Aprameya Radhakrishna, and Ajit Narayanan on Tech It Out.

Tech It Out: Disruptive startups of India

1947-2021, How has India evolved? From 1991 Economic Liberalisation to Aatmanirbhar Bharat. From the first Indian in space to India's next space mission Gaganyaan. What's India's role on the world stage? Watch Celebrating India: The journey of 75 years on WION Wideangle August 15.

WION WIDEANGLE: Celebrating India: The Journey of 75 Years

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes who participated in the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics as he addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day.

75th Independence Day: PM Modi congratulates Tokyo Olympics stars, says 'inspired future generations'

As India celebrates Independence Day on Sunday, reactions from different world leaders pour in. From US president Joe Biden to Bhutan’s Prime Minister Lotay Tshering, several leaders from around the world have shared their wishes.

World leaders congratulate India on Independence Day 

PM Narendra Modi remembers freedom fighters, honours COVID-19 warriors and Olympians during Independence Day address

As India celebrates its seventy-fifth independence day, security has been scaled up across the country. Thousands of personnel have been deployed across the length and breadth of the country, to oversee the security at strategic locations.

India celebrates 75 years of Independence, security beefed up

India marks its 75th independence day today. Prime minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag from the ramparts of the red fort and host India's Olympic heroes as special invitees amid scaled back celebration due to coronavirus.

75 years of Independence: India celebrates 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'

Google celebrated India's 75th Independence Day with a special Doodle that illustrates traditional dance forms spanning across the country. From Bharatnatyam to Chhau dance, Google Doodle honoured the multicultural spirit of the nation, which is forged in centuries of the historical progress of India.

Happy Independence Day: Google honours multicultural spirit of India with a unique Doodle

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in his independence day address to the nation from the Red Fort that India is fighting the challenges of terrorism and expansionism and is dealing with them with great courage.

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