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- India Marks 79th Independence Day
- Patriotic Fervour Grips India 
- Security Tightened Across India 
- J&K Coudburst 

PM Modi Slams Dependence On Other Nations | PM Modi's Longest Independence Day Speech | Headlines

On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned Pakistan for heightening tensions, warning against nuclear threats. He affirmed that any misadventure by the enemy will be met with a decisive and befitting response from the Indian Armed Forces.


Independence Day 2025: PM Modi Warns Pakistan, Cites Damages Inflicted By Op Sindoor 

A tribute to military wives like Mrs. Geetika Lidder, who have chosen to celebrate the lives of their brave, martyred husbands by building legacies of courage and strength. On India's Independence day, WION brings her tale of true grit.


A Military Wife’s Journey of Courage: Turning Loss Into a Living Legacy | Geetika Lidder | I-Day

On the 79th anniversary of Independence Day, PM Modi delivered the longest speech, lasting over 103 minutes, surpassing his previous record of 98 minutes in 2024. Here are the top 5 announcements of the speech.

From Iron Dome to new employment scheme: PM Modi's TOP announcements in Independence Day speech

On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned Pakistan for heightening tensions, warning against nuclear threats. He affirmed that any misadventure by the enemy will be met with a decisive and befitting response from the Indian Armed Forces.

Independence Day 2025: PM Modi Warns Of Bid To Change India’s Demography


On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned Pakistan for heightening tensions, warning against nuclear threats. He affirmed that any misadventure by the enemy will be met with a decisive and befitting response from the Indian Armed Forces.


Independence Day 2025: PM Modi's ULTIMATE Warning! India Won't Tolerate Nuclear Blackmail

The United States has warned India of the possibility of increased secondary tariffs, following a 50 percent levy announced earlier this month. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent said in a Bloomberg TV interview that any further action could depend on the outcome of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska.


Trump-Putin Alaska Meet: Scott Bessent Warns: ‘Secondary Tariffs Could Go Up’

In his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is moving rapidly towards achieving the world's third largest economy status. "Some day, I'll share this news with you from the Red Fort," said PM Modi. 


PM Modi: India Moving Towards Becoming World's Third Largest Economy | Independence Day 2025

As India celebrates its Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters, who worked relentlessly to free India from its colonial past. He lauded the grit and valour of the soldiers securing the borders. PM Modi highlighted the doctrine of ‘New India’, which has zero tolerance for terrorism and threats. He said, “India has decided that it will not tolerate nuclear threats anymore; we won’t fall for any blackmail.”


Independence Day 2025: PM Modi Promises "Double Diwali" And "Next-Generation" Tax Gift This Year

On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the nation’s extraordinary progress since 1947. She highlighted India’s growing self-reliance, rising per capita income, and falling poverty. Foreign exchange reserves have crossed 650 billion dollars, and exports continue to rise despite tariffs.

Independence Day 2025: India’s Economic Transformation Since 1947

As India celebrates its Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters, who worked relentlessly to free India from its colonial past. He lauded the grit and valour of the soldiers securing the borders. PM Modi highlighted the doctrine of ‘New India’, which has zero tolerance for terrorism and threats. He said, “India has decided that it will not tolerate nuclear threats anymore; we won’t fall for any blackmail.”

Independence Day 2025: India Targeting Tenfold Rise In Nuclear Energy By 2047: PM Modi On I-Day 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "This Diwali, I am going to make it a double Diwali for you... Over the past eight years, we have undertaken a major reform in GST... We are bringing next-generation GST reforms. This will reduce the tax burden across the country"


Independence Day 2025: PM Modi Makes BIG Announcement on GST Reforms | PM Modi Speech

Independence Day 2025: Jet Engine To Chips | PM's Big Atmanirbhar Push On Independence Day

Independence Day 2025: Follow India's Celebrations Of The 79th Independence Day

Independence Day 2025: PM Modi Will Hoist The Tricolour From Red Fort on 79th Independence Day |WION

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the tricolour from the historic ramparts of the Red Fort as India celebrates its 79th Independence Day. This marks his 12th consecutive address to the nation as Prime Minister—a moment of pride and reflection on the country’s progress, unity, and aspirations.

Independence Day 2025: PM Modi Dons All-Saffron Look For Celebrations At Red Fort 

Military officers who led the successful Operation Sindoor have been awarded top national honors for their bravery and leadership.


Operation Sindoor: top honour for military officers who lead Operation Sindoor 

As part of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army has established a robust three-tier counter-infiltration grid along sensitive border areas to block militant entry. 


Operation Sindoor: Indian army deploys 3-tier counter infiltration grid 

The US president stressed that "everything has an impact", adding that secondary tariffs against India "essentially took them out of buying oil from Russia."

Is India the reason behind Putin agreeing for peace talks? Trump REVEALS what led to Alaska meeting

The Indian Army has intensified security along the Line of Control and sensitive areas ahead of Independence Day, implementing a three-layer security grid to prevent infiltration attempts.


Independence day 2025: Army steps up security,  3-layer grid to counter infiltration bids 

Clean water, surroundings & hygiene are the foundation of a healthy nation. As part of #HarGharSwachhata & #HarGharTiranga campaign, let’s pledge to keep India clean. Become a Tiranga Volunteer, hoist the Tricolour at home & upload selfies on harghartiranga.com



Har Ghar Tiranga 2025: celebrate India's 79th Independence day 

Pakistan will create a new force in the military to supervise missile combat capabilities in a conventional conflict, apparently a move to match neighbouring arch-rival India.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the creation of the Army Rocket Force late Wednesday at a ceremony held in Islamabad to commemorate the conflict with India in May, the worst in decades.


Pakistan Creates New Missile Unit After India Standoff! Nation Readies For Future War 

A massive cloudburst struck Chositi in Jammu and Kashmir near the Machail Mata Shrine on Thursday, prompting fears of significant casualties and immediate deployment of rescue teams by the administration. 


Kishtwar cloudburst: Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar triggers flash floods, at least 10 feared dead

India, join the #HarGharSwachhata & #HarGharTiranga campaign—become a Tiranga. Volunteer and pledge to keep your neighbourhood & area clean. Hoist the Tricolour at home and share your Tiranga selfies on harghartiranga.com

Celebrate India's 79th Independence day | join Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

Heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR has caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts, urging residents to stay indoors and take precautions as the downpour continues.


Delhi On Red Alert, Over 180 Flight Impacted | WION India At This Hour 

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PM Modi Slams Dependence On Other Nations | PM Modi's Longest Independence Day Speech | Headlines

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A Military Wife’s Journey of Courage: Turning Loss Into a Living Legacy | Geetika Lidder | I-Day

Five major announcements from Prime Minister Modi's speech

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PM Modi: India Moving Towards Becoming World's Third Largest Economy | Independence Day 2025

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Independence Day 2025: India’s Economic Transformation Since 1947

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Independence Day 2025: PM Modi Dons All-Saffron Look For Celebrations At Red Fort

Operation Sindoor: top honour for military officers who lead Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor: Indian army deploys 3-tier counter infiltration grid

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Pakistan Creates New Missile Unit After India Standoff! Nation Readies For Future War

Kishtwar cloudburst: Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar triggers flash floods, at least 10 feared dead

Celebrate India's 79th Independence day | join Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

Delhi On Red Alert, Over 180 Flight Impacted | WION India At This Hour