Iconic New York landmarks were illuminated in India’s national colors-saffron, white, and green—to mark the country’s Independence Day celebrations.


India’s Independence Day Celebrated in New York

Meet Lt Col Randhawa, India’s first war widow who join the armed forces after demise of her late husband. She turned personal tragedy into a life of national service and became a symbol of unwavering resolve. On India's 79th Independence day, WION celebrates her courage and sheer determination 


Independence Day 2025: India's First Veer Nari I Breaking Barriers-Lt Col Ravinder Jit Randhawa

The nation celebrated Independence Day with immense patriotic fervour and joy, as the Tricolour was proudly hoisted across the country.


India Marks Independence Day with Patriotic Fervour as Tricolour Hoisted Across the Country 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the launch of the ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ project, aimed at significantly boosting India’s defence shield.


PM Modi Unveils ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ Project to Strengthen India’s Defence Shield 

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was seen celebrating Independence Day with Congress leaders, while he skipped the event at the Red Fort, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and delivered an address to the nation.

Drenched in rain, Rahul Gandhi celebrates I-Day with Congress leaders, skips PM Modi’s Red Fort event

Here are some of the most audacious operations by the Indian Armed Forces, showcasing their unmatched courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to defending the nation.

From 1971 Indo-Pak war to Operation Sindoor: Most audacious operations of Indian Armed Forces

India is celebrating Independence Day on August 15, marking its freedom from British rule in 1947. The Prime Minister hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort and is addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort

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15th august 2025 Independence Day LIVE:  PM Modi promises big Diwali gift 

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Independence Day 2025 LIVE: PM Narendra Modi speaks about Indus Waters Treaty 

Independence Day 2025 LIVE: PM Narendra Modi sends BIG message to Pakistan in I-day speech

Independence Day 2025 LIVE: PM Narendra Modi condemns Pahalgam terror attack, praises Indian Army for Op Sindoor

Independence Day 2025 LIVE: PM Narendra Modi hoists the national flag at Red Fort

Independence Day 2025 LIVE: PM Narendra Modi arrives at Red Fort, received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Independence Day 2025 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute at Rajghat

Independence Day 2025 LIVE: Tricolour at the historic Ghanta Ghar in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk

Independence Day 2025 LIVE: Security tightened in the national capital 

Independence Day 2025 LIVE: Red Fort all decked up

Independence Day 2025 LIVE: Stunning tricolour illuminations across iconic monuments

Independence Day 2025 LIVE: Is it India's 78th or 79th Independence Day? 

President Murmu approves Tatrakshak Medal for five Indian Coast Guard personnel

India Independence Day 2025 LIVE: When and Where to Watch PM Modi Speech 

Kite flying is often a battle of skill, where participants battle it out, trying to cut the opponents’ kite strings using threads or ‘manjha’ coated with abrasives. 

'Kai Po Che!': Why do Indians fly kites during Independence Day? Did you know it was once a mark of protest?

First tested in 2013, the Nirbhay’s journey has been more rigorous but also more ambitious, placing India firmly ahead in subsonic cruise missile capability.

Independence Day 2025: India’s Nirbhay vs Pakistan’s Fatah IV and why India’s missile holds the edge

India marked its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday, the northeast state of Manipur celebrated the day with screening of a Hindi movie, 'Uri', for the very first time in two decades. People in large numbers attended the screening of Uri.

India | Independence Day celebrations in Manipur: Full house screening of 'Uri' movie | WION

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the country from the ramparts of Red Fort for the 10th consecutive time. He started his speech by referring to 140 crore Indians as 'parivar jan' (family members).

Independence Day 2023: PM Modi's address to nation from Red Fort. Key points

India's President Droupadi Murmu addressed citizens on the eve of the country's Independence Day celebrations. President Murmu hailed Mahatma Gandhi's role in India's freedom from British colonial rule and said that Gandhi-led freedom movement reawakened India's soul.

'World looks up to India for economic growth': President Murmu in her Independence Day address

Every nation has that one defining moment that alters its history and future simultaneously. India had one such moment in the form of the Jay Prakash Narayan movement.

India Independence: The effect of Jay Prakash Narayan movement on the nation

The year 1992 was when the Babri Mosque was demolished in Ayodhya, around a 130 kilometres from Uttar Pradesh's state capital Lucknow. Hindu volunteers or 'Kar Sewaks' climbed atop the mosque and tore down the structure.

India Independence: The year 1992 and how it changed India over the years

Myanmar's junta celebrated the country's 75th Independence Day on Wednesday (January 4) following a show of force in the capital city of Naypyitaw. A parade was held in Naypyitaw with a military display of tanks, missile launchers and armoured cars.

Military-ruled Myanmar marks 75 years of Independence

This Independence Day, we pay tribute to Indian automakers who are making the nation proud. We are featuring some make-in-India products, setting new benchmarks in the global automotive market. Watch all that, in this Independence day special episode of WION Pitstop - Make-In-India: Wheels of Change.

WION Pitstop | Make-in-India: Wheels of Change - An Indian Independence Day special

Independence Day: 8 important films on partition that one needs to watch

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Prime Minister Modi on the occasion of Independence Day said this is a day to remember our great freedom fighters. The Indian prime minister hosted the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

Independence Day: Necessary to make full use of India's potential, says PM Modi

As India is celebrating its 75th Independence Day this year, different versions of the Indian national anthem “Jana Gana Mana” are doing rounds on social media and winning hearts.

Viral Video: These stunning versions of Indian National Anthem are winning hearts

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from Red Fort on the occasion of the country's 75th Independence Day. PM Modi hoisted the flag and recalled the freedom fighters. In his address, PM Modi lauded the Tokyo Olympic winners and COVID warriors.

India celebrates 75th Independence Day, PM Modi hoists the tricolour at Red Fort

As India celebrated its 75th Independence Day on Sunday, several people from across the world played their own version of India's national anthem. A video of an Iranian girl playing the santoor rendition of the Indian national anthem went viral on social media.

India Independence: One national anthem, many expressions - Iranian girl's santoor rendition and other versions of 'Jana Gana Mana' I Watch

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India celebrates 75th Independence Day, PM Modi hoists the tricolour at Red Fort

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