Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Aug 15) extended his congratulatory wishes to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the nation’s 79th Independence Day. The Russian leader praised the “privileged strategic partnership” between the two nations and expressed intentions of expanding constructive bilateral cooperation. This comes amid the ongoing global tensions fueled by tariffs imposed on New Delhi by US President Donald Trump over Russian oil.&nbsp;Sharing the greetings sent by Putin, the Russian Embassy in India wrote in a statement on Telegram, “India has achieved widely recognised success in socio-economic, scientific, technical, and other fields. Your country enjoys well-deserved respect on the global stage and actively contributes to addressing key issues on the international agenda.”&nbsp;“We highly value our special, privileged strategic partnership with India. I am confident that, through our joint efforts, we will continue to expand constructive bilateral cooperation across multiple areas. This aligns fully with the interests of our friendly peoples and supports the strengthening of security and stability both regionally and globally,” the statement added. &nbsp;As India marked its 79th Independence Day on August 15, PM Modi hoisted the Tricolour at the Red Fort in New Delhi. He also addressed the nation, covering various topics, including a big message to the US amid the ongoing trade tensions. The prime minister said that he will never compromise with the needs of farmers, livestock rearers and fishermen. In a clear message, he firmly said that he would oppose any policy that poses a threat to their livelihoods.&nbsp;“Modi will stand like a wall against any move that harms them,” he said. He also stressed the need for self-reliance in each sector amid the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by Trump on India. He stressed the need for India to strengthen itself by producing high-quality, affordable goods, guided by the principle of “Daam kam, dum zyaada” (lower cost, higher value).&nbsp;Without directly mentioning the United States, he advised that India should concentrate on enhancing its own abilities instead of attempting to undermine others. “We should not waste our energy trying to shorten someone else’s line. We must extend our own line with full energy. The world will respect our strength,” he said.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Trump and Putin are set to meet on Friday (Aug 15) for negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine to end the war that is currently in its fourth year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to India, wishing on its 79th Independence Day on Friday (Aug 15). He praised the “privileged strategic partnership” between the two nations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Aug 15) extended his congratulatory wishes to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the nation’s 79th Independence Day. The Russian leader praised the “privileged strategic partnership” between the two nations and expressed intentions of expanding constructive bilateral cooperation. This comes amid the ongoing global tensions fueled by tariffs imposed on New Delhi by US President Donald Trump over Russian oil. Sharing the greetings sent by Putin, the Russian Embassy in India wrote in a statement on Telegram, “India has achieved widely recognised success in socio-economic, scientific, technical, and other fields. Your country enjoys well-deserved respect on the global stage and actively contributes to addressing key issues on the international agenda.” “We highly value our special, privileged strategic partnership with India. I am confident that, through our joint efforts, we will continue to expand constructive bilateral cooperation across multiple areas. This aligns fully with the interests of our friendly peoples and supports the strengthening of security and stability both regionally and globally,” the statement added. As India marked its 79th Independence Day on August 15, PM Modi hoisted the Tricolour at the Red Fort in New Delhi. He also addressed the nation, covering various topics, including a big message to the US amid the ongoing trade tensions. The prime minister said that he will never compromise with the needs of farmers, livestock rearers and fishermen. In a clear message, he firmly said that he would oppose any policy that poses a threat to their livelihoods. “Modi will stand like a wall against any move that harms them,” he said. He also stressed the need for self-reliance in each sector amid the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by Trump on India. He stressed the need for India to strengthen itself by producing high-quality, affordable goods, guided by the principle of “Daam kam, dum zyaada” (lower cost, higher value). Without directly mentioning the United States, he advised that India should concentrate on enhancing its own abilities instead of attempting to undermine others. “We should not waste our energy trying to shorten someone else’s line. We must extend our own line with full energy. The world will respect our strength,” he said. Meanwhile, Trump and Putin are set to meet on Friday (Aug 15) for negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine to end the war that is currently in its fourth year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to India, wishing on its 79th Independence Day on Friday (Aug 15). He praised the “privileged strategic partnership” between the two nations.

‘Highly value our special strategic partnership’: Russia’s Independence Day wish to India amid tariff war with US

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that over the next decade, by 2035, India aims to expand, strengthen, and modernise its national security framework through the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra. He said that inspired by Lord Krishna’s Sudarshan Chakra, the mission will focus on developing a comprehensive, indigenous defence system, fully researched, developed, and manufactured in India, with the involvement of the country’s youth. The PM stated that the system would not only prevent terrorist attacks but also deliver effective counterstrikes. He added that the mission envisions creating an Iron Dome-like defence shield to protect critical and civilian sites, combining advanced surveillance, interception, and multi-domain response capabilities.&nbsp;"In the next ten years, by 2035, I want to expand, strengthen, and modernise this national security shield. Drawing inspiration from Lord Shri Krishna, we have chosen the path of the Sudarshan Chakra...The nation will be launching the Sudarshan Chakra Mission." The entire modern system should be researched, developed, and manufactured in India, harnessing the talent of our youth. This powerful system will not only counter terrorist attacks but also strike back at the terrorists," he said. "India aims to develop its own Iron Dome-like defence system, named Mission Sudarshan Chakra, designed to safeguard critical sites, including civilian areas," he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">&quot;By 2035, every place of national, religious significance, will be given a &#39;Suraksha Kavach&#39; with emerging technology. India will launch mission &#39;Sudarshan Chakra&#39;- powerful weapon system will neutralize enemies&#39; attacks, and will also hit back at the enemy,&quot; says <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PMModi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PMModi</a>. <a href="https://t.co/dfRsq7FW2L">pic.twitter.com/dfRsq7FW2L</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1956200960952340805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Israel's Iron Dome</h2>Israel’s Iron Dome has become one of the most widely recognised and effective air defence systems in the world. Designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets, artillery shells, and mortars, the Iron Dome has played a crucial role in protecting Israeli civilians and infrastructure from frequent attacks, particularly from militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. The Iron Dome was developed by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems in collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), with significant financial and technological support from the United States. The system became operational in 2011 and has since become a cornerstone of Israel’s multi-tiered missile defence strategy. Since its deployment, the Iron Dome has intercepted thousands of rockets, with Israel claiming a success rate of over 90%. It has been especially critical during conflicts in Gaza, where hundreds of rockets can be launched within a short period. Countries like the United States, South Korea, and European nations have shown interest in acquiring or developing similar systems. Its effectiveness has reshaped modern defence planning, particularly in regions vulnerable to asymmetric threats.<h2>India's Independence Day</h2>Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the Tricolour at the Red Fort in New Delhi and addressed the nation. In a big message to the US amid the ongoing tariff war, PM Modi said that he will never compromise with the needs of farmers, livestock rearers and fishermen. He firmly declared that he would oppose any policy that poses a threat to their livelihoods, saying, “Modi will stand like a wall against any move that harms them.” He also stressed the need for self-reliance in each sector amid the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by Trump on India. PM Modi also emphasised the need for India to strengthen itself by producing high-quality, affordable goods, guided by the principle of “Daam kam, dum zyaada” (lower cost, higher value). Without directly referring to the United States, he advised that India should concentrate on enhancing its own abilities instead of attempting to undermine others. “We should not waste our energy trying to shorten someone else’s line. We must extend our own line with full energy. The world will respect our strength,” he said.

PM Modi announced Mission Sudarshan Chakra, aiming to build an Iron Dome-like indigenous defence system by 2035. Inspired by Lord Krishna’s Sudarshan Chakra, the system will prevent and counter terrorist threats, protecting key sites with advanced surveillance and interception tech.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that over the next decade, by 2035, India aims to expand, strengthen, and modernise its national security framework through the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra. He said that inspired by Lord Krishna’s Sudarshan Chakra, the mission will focus on developing a comprehensive, indigenous defence system, fully researched, developed, and manufactured in India, with the involvement of the country’s youth. The PM stated that the system would not only prevent terrorist attacks but also deliver effective counterstrikes. He added that the mission envisions creating an Iron Dome-like defence shield to protect critical and civilian sites, combining advanced surveillance, interception, and multi-domain response capabilities. "In the next ten years, by 2035, I want to expand, strengthen, and modernise this national security shield. Drawing inspiration from Lord Shri Krishna, we have chosen the path of the Sudarshan Chakra...The nation will be launching the Sudarshan Chakra Mission." The entire modern system should be researched, developed, and manufactured in India, harnessing the talent of our youth. This powerful system will not only counter terrorist attacks but also strike back at the terrorists," he said. "India aims to develop its own Iron Dome-like defence system, named Mission Sudarshan Chakra, designed to safeguard critical sites, including civilian areas," he added.

PM Modi announced Mission Sudarshan Chakra, aiming to build an Iron Dome-like indigenous defence system by 2035. Inspired by Lord Krishna’s Sudarshan Chakra, the system will prevent and counter terrorist threats, protecting key sites with advanced surveillance and interception tech.

India's own Israel-like Iron Dome soon: PM Modi announces Mission Sudarshan Chakra to strengthen defence system

Amid ongoing tariff tensions between India and the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message reaffirming his government's commitment to protecting the interests of India's agricultural community. Addressing the nation, PM Modi stated that farmers, livestock rearers, and fishermen remain a top priority for the country. He firmly declared that he would oppose any policy that poses a threat to their livelihoods, saying, “Modi will stand like a wall against any move that harms them.” Stressing his unwavering stance, the Prime Minister assured that India would never make compromises when it comes to safeguarding its farmers and rural workers. His statement comes amid a tariff war led by US President Donald Trump, who has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods. Without naming the US or Trump, PM Modi also highlighted the need for ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in a world full of uncertainties and new challenges.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, &quot;Bharat ke kisan, machuware, pashupalak se judi kisi bhi ahitkaari neeti ke aage Modi deewar banke khada hai...&quot; &quot;Modi is standing like a wall in front of any policy against the interest of our farmers, fishermen, cattle… <a href="https://t.co/vHdRWR1hkP">pic.twitter.com/vHdRWR1hkP</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1956194348204200286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

PM Modi also emphasised the need for India to strengthen itself by producing high-quality, affordable goods, guided by the principle of “Daam kam, dum zyaada” (lower cost, higher value). He reiterated that self-reliance goes beyond just trade figures or currency strength—it is deeply connected to a nation’s internal capabilities. The Prime Minister warned that a decline in self-reliance weakens a country’s foundation and urged constant vigilance to safeguard and grow India’s strengths. Without directly referring to the United States, he advised that India should concentrate on enhancing its own abilities instead of attempting to undermine others. “We should not waste our energy trying to shorten someone else’s line. We must extend our own line with full energy. The world will respect our strength,” he said.

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/independence-day-2025-pm-modi-to-hoist-the-national-flag-at-the-red-fort-wion-1755227656214/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/independence-day-2025-pm-modi-to-hoist-the-national-flag-at-the-red-fort-wion-1755227656214/embed</a></h2><h2>Trump's trade war against India</h2>In continuation of ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs of April 2, Trump issued an executive order on July 31 that imposed modified tariffs on its trading partners, citing an ongoing national emergency. The US had paused the April 2 tariffs, giving countries a window of 90 days to sign a trade deal with America. In the new tariffs, the Trump administration imposed a 25 per cent tariff on India. Trump then announced an additional tariff of 25 per cent on India for buying Russian oil and warned about doing the same with other nations.&nbsp;Meanwhile, in what seemed to be a response to Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he won't compromise the interests of farmers, dairy farmers and fishermen of his country, even if he has to pay a price for it. Earlier, reports indicated that India is not agreeing to any terms by the US in the trade deal that would affect its farmers and dairy sector. Speaking at the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, Prime Minister Modi said, "For us, the interest of our farmers is our top priority. India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers. I know personally, I will have to pay a heavy price for it, but I am ready for it. Today, India is ready for the country's farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers..."

Amid India-US tariff tensions, PM Modi reaffirmed his commitment to protecting farmers and fishermen, declaring them a national priority. He vowed to oppose any policy harming their interests, stating he would stand "like a wall" to defend their livelihoods without compromise.

Amid ongoing tariff tensions between India and the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message reaffirming his government's commitment to protecting the interests of India's agricultural community. Addressing the nation, PM Modi stated that farmers, livestock rearers, and fishermen remain a top priority for the country. He firmly declared that he would oppose any policy that poses a threat to their livelihoods, saying, “Modi will stand like a wall against any move that harms them.” Stressing his unwavering stance, the Prime Minister assured that India would never make compromises when it comes to safeguarding its farmers and rural workers. His statement comes amid a tariff war led by US President Donald Trump, who has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods. Without naming the US or Trump, PM Modi also highlighted the need for ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in a world full of uncertainties and new challenges.

Amid India-US tariff tensions, PM Modi reaffirmed his commitment to protecting farmers and fishermen, declaring them a national priority. He vowed to oppose any policy harming their interests, stating he would stand "like a wall" to defend their livelihoods without compromise.

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The tricolour was formally adopted on 22 July 1947 by the Constituent Assembly, just three weeks before India gained independence from British rule. 

The tricolour was formally adopted on 22 July 1947 by the Constituent Assembly, just three weeks before India gained independence from British rule.&nbsp;

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The story of how these paths diverged is also a story of governance, vision, and priorities, one that underscores how national choices made after independence have shaped their place among the stars.

The story of how these paths diverged is also a story of governance, vision, and priorities, one that underscores how national choices made after independence have shaped their place among the stars.

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On the 79th Independence Day celebrations, security has been beefed up and put on high alert across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The number of security personnel on the ground have been increased. Security forces have also put barricades at many places, while drones are being used for aerial surveillance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/celebrate-india-s-79th-independence-day-india-s-journey-of-78-years-gravitas-1755109661453/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/celebrate-india-s-79th-independence-day-india-s-journey-of-78-years-gravitas-1755109661453/embed</a>&nbsp;Dog squads are also being used to keep a vigil. LG Manoj Sinha would be presiding over the main function at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar. Multiple functions have been organised across the UT by the UT Government. Checkpoints have been put in Various districts, including the bordering districts of North Kashmir, including Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora.&nbsp;&nbsp;Multiple anti-terror operations are being carried on by security forces across various districts of Jammu and Kashmir. On Wednesday, security forces foiled an infiltration bid in North Kashmir's Uri sector in the Baramulla district. One Indian army soldier was killed during the operation. Security forces say the operation continues on the second day in the area.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/independence-day-2025-diverse-special-guests-to-join-pm-modi-at-red-fort-1755147423991">Independence Day 2025: From sanitation workers to ‘lakhpati didis’ diverse special guests to join PM Modi at Red Fort</a>&nbsp;''Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart Havildar Ankit Kumar, who laid down his life while undertaking operational duty along the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla. Chinar Warriors salute his immense valour and sacrifice, express deepest condolence and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family," said the Indian Army.&nbsp;&nbsp;An encounter started between terrorists and security forces in Dul area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday and continued for the fourth consecutive day. According to the officials, a massive search operation is being carried out by security forces in the region. Security forces also blasted one of the natural caves in the area, in which they believed that terrorists could be hiding.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ahead of Independence Day, security has been heightened across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. With more surveillance, dog squads are also being used to keep a vigil.

On the 79th Independence Day celebrations, security has been beefed up and put on high alert across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The number of security personnel on the ground have been increased. Security forces have also put barricades at many places, while drones are being used for aerial surveillance. https://www.wionews.com/videos/celebrate-india-s-79th-independence-day-india-s-journey-of-78-years-gravitas-1755109661453/embed Dog squads are also being used to keep a vigil. LG Manoj Sinha would be presiding over the main function at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar. Multiple functions have been organised across the UT by the UT Government. Checkpoints have been put in Various districts, including the bordering districts of North Kashmir, including Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora. Multiple anti-terror operations are being carried on by security forces across various districts of Jammu and Kashmir. On Wednesday, security forces foiled an infiltration bid in North Kashmir's Uri sector in the Baramulla district. One Indian army soldier was killed during the operation. Security forces say the operation continues on the second day in the area. Also read: Independence Day 2025: From sanitation workers to ‘lakhpati didis’ diverse special guests to join PM Modi at Red Fort ''Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart Havildar Ankit Kumar, who laid down his life while undertaking operational duty along the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla. Chinar Warriors salute his immense valour and sacrifice, express deepest condolence and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family," said the Indian Army. An encounter started between terrorists and security forces in Dul area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday and continued for the fourth consecutive day. According to the officials, a massive search operation is being carried out by security forces in the region. Security forces also blasted one of the natural caves in the area, in which they believed that terrorists could be hiding.

Ahead of Independence Day, security has been heightened across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. With more surveillance, dog squads are also being used to keep a vigil.

Security on high alert across JK ahead of Independence Day celebrations

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