Quest for Freedom Post Independence

16 Aug 2024

Swami Vivekananda’s statement on freedom, “Freedom is the song of the soul. The goal of each soul is freedom - mastery, freedom from the slavery of matter and thought, mastery of the internal and external,” emphasizes the universal pursuit of liberation. Seventy-seven years have passed since our nation gained independence,...

Survey On 78th Independence Day

15 Aug 2024

India celebrated its 78th Independence Day on Thursday, marking freedom from British rule. The nation saw Tricolours hoisted at dawn on August 15, 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the ceremony at Red Fort, New Delhi. In his 11th address from the Red Fort, PM Modi outlined achievements and...

Chief Justice Hosts National Flag At High Court Srinagar For 78th Independence Day

15 Aug 2024

Srinagar, August 15: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh commemorated the 78th Independence Day with a solemn ceremony at the High Court Wing in Srinagar today. Chief Justice (A) Justice Tashi Rabstan presided over the event, hoisting the National Flag and extending his congratulations to all attendees....

Rahul Gandhi Attends Independence Day Celebrations as LoP for First Time in a Decade

15 Aug 2024

Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. Rahul Gandhi, who holds the position of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and is a Congress MP, was present at the event, but his seating arrangement stirred controversy. Rahul Gandhi assumed the role of Leader of Opposition after the INDIA bloc...

US Embassy’s Multilingual Independence Day Greeting in 22 Languages Goes Viral

15 Aug 2024

India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day, marking the day the nation gained freedom from colonial rule. To honor this significant occasion and pay tribute to freedom fighters, people are wearing outfits inspired by the Tricolour, and government buildings, as well as famous monuments, are beautifully lit in the national...

Indian and Bangladeshi Border Forces Exchange Sweets on 78th Independence Day

15 Aug 2024

On the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day, the Indian Border Guarding Force (176 Battalion) and their counterparts from the Border Guard Bangladesh (18 BGB) exchanged greetings and sweets at the Immigration Check Post (ICP) Fulbari in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district. The Indian Border Guarding Force, a paramilitary organization, is...

Independence Day 2024 : PM Modi Sets Record with His Longest August 15 Speech

15 Aug 2024

In his 11th consecutive Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the longest speech ever by an Indian Prime Minister, lasting 98 minutes. This speech surpassed his previous record of 96 minutes set in 2016. His shortest speech, by contrast, was 56 minutes long in 2017. On average, Modi's...

Indians and Pakistanis Sing ‘Jai Ho’ Together On Independence Day 2024

15 Aug 2024

A heartwarming video capturing the unity of Indians and Pakistanis in the United Kingdom on India's 78th Independence Day has gone viral on social media. The video, shared on Instagram, shows a musician named Vish performing AR Rahman's iconic song 'Jai Ho' in London while playing his guitar. The crowd...

‘We Have Brought New Criminal Laws….’: PM Modi On Independence Day

15 Aug 2024

On the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day, PM Modi delivered a significant address from the Red Fort, where he highlighted the transformative nature of the newly implemented criminal laws. He emphasized that the government has shifted its focus from punishment to ensuring justice for all citizens with these reforms....

PM Narendra Modi hoists Tiranga at Red Fort on 78th Independence Day

15 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Thursday, marking his 11th consecutive Independence Day ceremony. The 78th Independence Day celebrations began under overcast skies with a slight drizzle. After raising the Tricolour, the Prime Minister received a 'Rashtriya Salute' as the...