As India celebrates 75 years of independence, the Make in India initiative seeks to make India a manufacturing hub. It aims to provide an improved business environment for all the sectors.

India@75: Make in India - Massive boost to economy

India has bone from being underdogs to the dominant force in world cricket. The 1983 World Cup victory was the beginning of a new dawn for Indian cricket.

India@75: A cricket superpower

<p>India's defence forces have kept an eagle eye on the border since independence. The country has fought three key battles with its neighbours in the 20th century post-independence.</p>

<p>The India-China war in 1962 marked a turning point in relations between the two countries. Although India lost the war, the Line of Actual Control(LAC) became the focus of attention. In 2020, Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed again in Galwan nearly 60 years later. In 1971, India demolished Pakistan handing the biggest military defeat to its neighbour as a new nation Bangladesh was born in South Asia which was earlier called East Pakistan.</p>

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<p>Indian forces were involved in another clash with Pakistan as the neighbouring country kept its "proxy war"&nbsp;alive to embarrass India as it started the Kargil conflict in 1999. The Indian troops pushed back Pakistan soldiers in Kargil with the help of the Indian Air Force which also aligned with the Indian Army.</p>

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<p>In fact, the rise of women power in the defence forces has been a significant development in the last few years. Women have been leading the charge in India's defence forces over the years.</p>

<p>Shivangi Singh became India's first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot as the country inducted the elite fighter aircraft from France. The Indian Air Force ace was flying the MiG-21 Bison before the Rafale fighter.</p>

<p>Captain Abhilasha Barak scripted history after becoming the first woman to join the Army as a combat pilot. Reports say over 9,000 women are currently in service in various wings of the Indian armed forces. Women have also taken up helicopter operations on Indian Naval ships and have taken part in India's Coast guard and special frontier force. India's elite NSG unit has also inducted women commandos.</p>

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India's defence forces have kept an eagle eye on the border since independence. The country has fought three key battles with its neighbours in the 20th century post-independence.

India's defence forces have kept an eagle eye on the border since independence. The country has fought three key battles with its neighbours in the 20th century post-independence. The India-China war in 1962 marked a turning point in relations between the two countries. Although India lost the war, the Line of Actual Control(LAC) became the focus of attention. In 2020, Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed again in Galwan nearly 60 years later. In 1971, India demolished Pakistan handing the biggest military defeat to its neighbour as a new nation Bangladesh was born in South Asia which was earlier called East Pakistan. Watch | India@75: How India's conflicts with its neighbours changed South Asian politics Indian forces were involved in another clash with Pakistan as the neighbouring country kept its "proxy war" alive to embarrass India as it started the Kargil conflict in 1999. The Indian troops pushed back Pakistan soldiers in Kargil with the help of the Indian Air Force which also aligned with the Indian Army. Watch | India@75: Origin of India's defence forces In fact, the rise of women power in the defence forces has been a significant development in the last few years. Women have been leading the charge in India's defence forces over the years. Shivangi Singh became India's first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot as the country inducted the elite fighter aircraft from France. The Indian Air Force ace was flying the MiG-21 Bison before the Rafale fighter. Captain Abhilasha Barak scripted history after becoming the first woman to join the Army as a combat pilot. Reports say over 9,000 women are currently in service in various wings of the Indian armed forces. Women have also taken up helicopter operations on Indian Naval ships and have taken part in India's Coast guard and special frontier force. India's elite NSG unit has also inducted women commandos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The year 1991 is a milestone in the history of independent India. The country was facing acute economic crisis and landmark 1991 economic reforms were introduced.

India@75: The landmark 1991 economic reforms

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

India won only 1 bronze medal in their first ever appearance at the Commonwealth Games in 1934. Rashid Anwar had won India's first medal that year, in wrestling. It has been an inspiring journey since then.

India@75: India's inspiring rise at Commonwealth Games

India has been experiencing phenomenal growth in the telecom industry. It is the world’s second-largest telecommunications market with a subscriber base of 1.16 billion.

India@75: Story of India’s telecom revolution

India’s independence movement was a series of historic events and sacrifices by thousands of freedom fighters. Let’s take a look at some lesser-known freedom fighters of India

India@75: Unsung heroes of Independence struggle

India is often called the most prolific film-making nation in the world. Combining Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood and other regional film industries, thousands of films are made in dozens of languages every year. And, according to the Guinness World Records, India makes the most movies as compared to other countries. In 75 years of independence, the nation has achieved countless milestones in the world of cinema and movie-making.

India@75: How India became world's movie capital

'Operation Smiling Buddha' was the assigned code name of India's first successful nuclear bomb test. The Ministry of External Affairs designated it as Pokhran-I.

India@75: Smiling Buddha - When India became nuclear state

Freedom fighter and ardent Gandhian Pingali Venkayya was the first to sketch out India's national flag design in 1921. He was born on August 2, 1876.

India@75: Pingali Venkayya, the man who designed India’s national flag

During the struggle for independence, India's peasants emerged as the dominant force, directly fighting for their own demands.

India@75: Major peasant movements that led way to the struggle for independence

India's Constitution of 1950 was the fruit of the legacy left by the Government of India Act of 1935. This law was the lengthiest-ever enacted by the British government, consisting of 321 parts and 10 schedules. But after 75 years, India's Constitution is one of the most enduring ones in the world.

India@75: Colonial act that formed the basis of free India's constitution

On 13 April 1919, at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab, a large, peaceful crowd gathered to protest against the Rowlatt Act of British colonial govt, and the detention of pro-independence activists.

India@75: Massacre that prompted Tagore to renounce his knighthood

On the occasion of the 75th Independence Day of India, here's a look at the individuals from the country who have won the prestigious Nobel Prize for their significant contributions in a number of fields.

India@75: From Mother Teresa to Amartya Sen: Indian Nobel Prize winners

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

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