The 2026 celebrations are centred on two major themes, 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' and the contribution of Yuva Shakti towards the goal of Viksit Bharat@2047.

For the first time, 'Vande Mataram' will be rendered during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.

PM Modi Ayodhya Ram Mandir flag hoisting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering after hoisting the saffron flag atop the ‘shikhar’ of Ayodhya Ram Temple. He said the ceremony marked the ...

India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on 15 August with PM Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort. PM is expected to outline the govt programmes and policies ...

India celebrates 80th Independence Day with PM Modi at Red Fort. Theme "Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047" highlights youth role. 150 years of Vande Mataram.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to participate in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and hoist the Tricolour at their homes as the country prepares to celebrate Independence Day on August ...

While the colours of the pocket square were of the tri-colour, they were in the wrong sequence, hence the Congress' 'Ireland' dig.