Opinion | 79 Years On, India’s Enduring Answer To Those Who Had Predicted Its Collapse

As the tricolour unfurls against the August sky to mark our seventy-ninth Independence Day, the sight unfailingly evokes a profound mix of reverence and contemplation. Seventy-nine years in the lifespan of an ancient civilisation is a mere heartbeat; yet, in the annals of modern nation-building, India’s journey stands as a singular, audacious triumph of human…

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“Congratulations”: Marco Rubio Extends Greetings To India On Independence Day

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday congratulated India on its Independence Day, saying the relationship between the two countries was “stronger than ever” because of the personal bond between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm congratulations to the people…

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From 103 Minutes To 75: PM Modi Delivers Shortest Independence Day Speech In Four Years

News india From 103 Minutes To 75: PM Modi Delivers Shortest Independence Day Speech In Four Years Last Updated:August 15, 2026, 09:42 IST The 2026 address was significantly shorter than his record 103-minute speech delivered last year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New…

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‘India Was Among ‘Fragile 5′, Now World’s Fastest-Growing’: Top Quotes From PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on 80th Independence Day on Saturday and paid tributes to freedom fighters. He also said that the national song Vande Mataram, which was rendered for the first time during Independence Day celebrations, is resonating in every heart. Here Are PM…

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Bank Holiday Today: Are Banks Open or Closed on Independence Day? Check Details

Bank branches across the country will remain shut on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, as India marks its 80th Independence Day, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s official holiday calendar. The date also coincides with Parsi New Year for followers of the Shahenshahi calendar. Because Independence Day falls under the category of mandatory national holidays,…

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