Indians are celebrating independence across the country this includes the Indo-Tibetan border police jawans at the banks of Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh.

India: Independence Day celebrations on the banks of Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh

For years during the freedom struggle, India fought valiantly against the British to gain the right to self-government. At the time, several other oppressed people around the world also made numerous sacrifices to see the end of the colonialism.

These 17 territories around the world are still under colonial rule 

As India rings in its 75th independence day, people across the country are celebrating. This is the second consecutive independence for the country in the pandemic. Indian Prime Minister Modi addressed the country from the Red Fort in the capital city of Delhi.

75 years of Independence: India is showing great courage, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day on Sunday (August 15). From agriculture to infrastructure, from health to sports, PM Modi touched upon a range of topics.

'This is the moment, the right moment': PM Modi recites poem for youth during Independence Day address - Watch

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said Parliament is the "temple of the country's democracy" which provides the highest forum to discuss, debate and decide issues for the well-being of people, remarks that came against the backdrop of the recent ruckus and continuous disruptions that led to the abrupt adjournment of the two Houses.

President Kovind addresses nation on eve of India's 75th Independence Day

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has addressed the nation on the eve of 75th Independence Day. To know more, watch this report.

India: President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on eve of 75th Independence Day

As many as 1,380 police personnel have been awarded medals on the occasion of Independence Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Saturday. Amongst 628 Gallantry Awards, one President's Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) has been given to the Jammu and Kashmir Police (J&K Police) and one to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) posthumously.

India Independence day: 1,380 police personnel awarded medals, announces MHA

In an address during the main Independence Day ceremony being held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Saturday, Pakistan’s President Dr Arif Alvi said the country sacrificed over 100,000 lives in the war against terrorism and came out victorious, a Geo TV report said.

On Independence Day, President Alvi claims Pak to be only country in world to ‘defeat terrorism’ 

For a period of almost 200 years, the British ruled India. From being controlled to gaining control of our own nation, it has been a significant journey. The desire to attain independence began in the year 1929 when Jawaharlal Nehru as the Congress President gave the call for ‘Poorna Swaraj’ or total independence from British colonial rule.

India Independence: Why was August 15 chosen as Independence Day?

Science and Technology have always been an integral part of Indian culture. Natural philosophy, as it was termed in ancient times, was pursued vigorously at institutions of higher learning.

India's Independence Day: From humble beginnings, the nation made strides in science and technology

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The United States marked its 245th Independence day on July 4. Fireworks light up the sky above Washington DC. President Joe Biden threw a huge party to and hailed the country's effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

US celebrates 245th Independence day with fireworks and parades

'Independence Day' is one of the highest-grossing movies of the 1990s, and made Will Smith an absolute A-list megastar. But would you believe that the makers were not sure about Will's casting in the movie?

Here's why Will Smith almost lost his 'Independence Day' role

After a year lost to the coronavirus, New York City's most well-known Fourth of July traditions were back. The traditional Macy's Fourth of July fireworks show was back in full form with a display over the East River, with shells being shot from five barges in a televised, choreographed spectacle.

New York City marks July 4 with eating contest, fireworks

Nearly 200 businesses were urged to shut down servers to avoid a ransomware attack after a computing network management tool by Kaseya came under a cyberattack on Friday.

Cyberattack targets 200 businesses before Independence Day weekend

The largest democracy in the world completed 73 years of Independence today. On August 15, 1947 India transitioned from bondage to freedom. How did this transition come about? Why did it happen at the stroke of midnight? On #GravitasPlus Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you some untold stories.

Gravitas Plus: The secret stories of India's Independence

Envoys from South Asian countries have welcomed the speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day. During the speech, PM Modi had called for 'peace and harmony' in the region which will be 'immense help to the welfare of humanity'.

Envoys from South Asia welcome Prime Minister's Independence Day speech 

Leaders from across the world posted congratulatory messages on social media, wishing India on its 74th Independence Day. Let's take a look at how the world celebrated India's Independence Day.

Watch: How world celebrated India's 74th Independence Day

Indian and Australian artists came together on the occasion of India's 74th Independence day to come up with a joint composition called 'Sur Sagar', the confluence of music.

Indian and Australian artists come together on India's Independence Day for joint composition

India celebrates its 74th Independence Day at Red Fort; PM thanks frontline warriors

Leaders from across the world posted congratulatory messages on social media, wishing India on its 74th Independence Day. Let's take a look at how world celebrated India's Independence Day.

Leaders from across the world posted congratulatory messages on social media, wishing India on its 74th Independence Day.

India marks 74th Independence Day, Countries extend their greetings to India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli spoke to each other over the phone on Saturday – the first time since Kathmandu brought a new political map of the country that showed several Indian territories as its own.

Indian PM Modi speaks to Nepal counterpart

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