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Wed, Dec 15, 2021
Gaganyaan crewed space mission before I-Day 2022: Govt

The launch of the crewed space mission, Gaganyaan, is being planned before...

Sat, Dec 4, 2021
Telcos may ring in 5G services on Independence Day

The government is engaged in talks with telecom firms for a launch of...

Thu, Nov 4, 2021
Delhi's Diwali ban on firecrackers goes up in smoke

Skies over Delhi hung heavy with smoke and its air quality inched towards...

Thu, Aug 19, 2021
Pak police arrest 15 for molesting girl at I-Day event

The police in Pakistan on Thursday arrested 15 people allegedly involved in...

'On Independence Day, we Afghans feel like prisoners'

'Today with Taliban at our doorsteps literally, we can't even put up our...

KJo will tell a hero's story every I-Day

'The hunt is on to gather the names and achievements of other soldiers, war...

Sun, Aug 15, 2021
India Celebrates 75th Independence Day

The country's 75th Independence Day was celebrated across country on Sunday...

I-Day speech: Modi unveils roadmap for assertive India

"India has given a stern signal to its enemies by conducting surgical and air...

SEE: In a 1st, IAF choppers shower petals at Red Fort

While the first chopper was controlled by Wing Commander Baldev Singh Bisht,...

PM Modi lauds India's Olympic success in I-Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded India's athletes for their...

Modi continues turban tradition for I-Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose a saffron headgear with red patterns and a...

'Sabka Prayaas': Top quotes from PM's I-Day speech

The PM gave a call for 'Sabka Prayas' (everyone's efforts) along with ''Sabka...

Sat, Aug 14, 2021
I-Day first: IAF choppers to shower petals on Red Fort

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag from the ramparts...

JeM module busted in Jammu ahead of I-Day

'They were planning collection of arms dropped by drones and supply to active...

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th...

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of I-Day

Anti-sabotage checks are being carried out and patrolling has been...

Pak's I-Day: Troops exchange sweets along LoC

The sweets were presented by the Indian Army personnel to their Pakistani...

Goa CM warns islanders protesting I-Day of 'iron fist'

The Navy has said that it had cancelled its plan to unfurl the national flag...

Fri, Aug 13, 2021
PHOTOS: India gears up for 75th Independence Day

As the preparations are in full swing, here's what to expect at this year's...

Glam Up Your I-Day Look

Stylish outfit ideas for your Independence Day celebration.

Thu, Aug 12, 2021
I-Day Recipe: Tiranga Barfi. Bread Pakoda

Celebrate Independence Day with tricolour delicacies.

Olympic Heroes Stars at I-Day Celebration

The women who made India proud in Tokyo are set to be the Independence Day...

Tue, Aug 10, 2021
Bollywood's BIGGEST CLASHES on I-Day

Joginder Tuteja looks at the big clashes in the Independence Day weekend in...

Mon, Aug 9, 2021
I-Day Recipe: Tricolour Jellos

What's not to love about this layered dessert?

Thu, Aug 5, 2021
I-Day Recipe: Tricolour Panna Cotta

Light, creamy Tricolour Panna Cotta to begin your Independence Day celebrations.

Tue, Aug 3, 2021
PM invites Olympics contingent to Red Fort on I-Day

Prime Minister Modi will invite all Olympics participants to his residence...

Fri, Jul 30, 2021
PM asks people to share inputs for his I-Day speech

In a tweet, he asked people to provide their inputs on MyGov, a citizen...

Sun, Jul 11, 2021
UP: I Day terror plot foiled, 2 Qaeda-backed men held

Minhaz Ahmed and Maseeruddin, both residents of the city, were apprehended by...

Sun, Jul 4, 2021
PM greets Biden on 245th Independence Day of US

In a tweet, Modi said India and the US, as vibrant democracies, share values...

Wed, Mar 10, 2021
PM tells MPs how govt plans to celebrate 75th I Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefed the BJP MPs on the government's plans to...

Sat, Nov 14, 2020
A Story to Inspire You on Diwali Day

An informal group of volunteers from the same school in Ahmednagar come...

Mon, Aug 17, 2020
I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

'He spoke about 20 jawans in Ladakh, but he couldn't even name China.''He...

Sat, Aug 15, 2020
Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Official celebrations in most states were restricted to unfurling of the...

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

Addressing the nation on Independence Day, the prime minister also spoke on...

PM pushes for self-reliant India in I-Day speech

He made a reference to the clash between Indian and Chinese troops in...

FULL TEXT: PM's address to nation on I-Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation on the 74th...

PHOTOS: How Indians celebrated 74th I-Day

A look at the celebration of the 74th Independence Day.

Pranab Mukherjee's daughter tweets old I-Day pics

"In his childhood, my dad and my uncle would hoist National Flag at our...

75th Independence Day: What India should do

India is too diverse to be governed centrally and with a single system. The...

ITBP troops celebrate I-Day at 16,000 feet in Ladakh

The troops carried the Indian flag at various strategic locations along the...

Sports stars extend Independence Day greetings

India's top sportstars from Indian captain Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar to...

I-Day event at Red Fort scaled down amid Covid-19

The Independence Day event at the historic Red Fort, where prime minister...

US wishes 'good' friend India on Independence Day

"On behalf of the government of the United States of America and the American...

20 big quotes from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the customary Independence Day address...

Modi continues 'turban tradition' at I-Day event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday continued his 'turban tradition' as...

Salute our Corona warriors: PM on I-Day

Narendra Modi said "corona warriors have lived the mantra of 'Seva Parmo...

Look back at PM Modi's Independence Day speeches

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation for the seventh time...

Watch Live! PM Modi addresses nation from Red Fort

This is Modi's seventh straight Independence Day speech from the historic Red...

Fri, Aug 14, 2020
Tricolour recipes you'll love

Chef Yogesh Amin shares simple recipes you can try at home.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on...

Watch Live! Prez addresses nation on the eve of I-Day

On the eve of 74th Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind addresses the...

'There is no feeling like playing for the country'

As the country gets set to celebrate its 74th Independence Day on Saturday,...

SEE: How to do tricolour makeup for I-Day

Priya Sureka, make-up-head at Enrich Salon, shows you how to get your makeup...

Jaish terrorists kill 2 J-K cops on the eve of I-Day

Terrorists fired indiscriminately on a police party near Nowgam bypass Friday...

PHOTOS: India gears up for I-Day

As the preparations are in full swing, here's what to expect at this year's...

Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Tight security, COVID-19 norms in place for I-Day

There will be around 4,000 security personnel at the Red Fort and they will...

SEE: Twins, siblings sing the National Anthem!

We asked you, dear readers, to send us videos of your school-going kid...

A very different Independence Day, courtesy COVID-19

The Independence Day celebration at the iconic Red Fort in Delhi this year...

Wed, Aug 12, 2020
Look how these cuties recite Jana Gana Mana

We asked you, dear readers, to send us videos of your school-going kid...

Wed, Jul 29, 2020
Raj Guv cancels Independence Day event over Covid-19

A press statement issued by the Raj Bhawan quoting Mishra said the Governor...

Fri, Jul 24, 2020
No large I-Day gatherings, honour Covid warriors: Govt

The measures include maintaining social distancing, wearing of masks, proper...

Thu, Jul 16, 2020
PIX: Ileana remembers her bikini days

It's #ThrowbackThursday time and the perfect opportunity to look at some...

Sat, Jul 4, 2020
'Deadline for COVID vaccine is for PM's I-Day speech'

'Forcing the development of an indigenous vaccine as a cure for COVID-19,...

Sat, Sep 14, 2019
On Hindi Day, Shah pitches for a common language

Shah said Hindi should reach every individual and every home in the country.

Fri, Aug 23, 2019
For HNIs azaadi from IT surcharge likely on 75th I-Day

'As regard to specific reference to high net worth individual, the moment we...

Mon, Aug 19, 2019
THIS is the BIGGEST Independence Day release

Joginder Tuteja looks at the Independence Day releases over the years.

Fri, Aug 16, 2019
Indians in the US celebrate I Day with fervour

A pictorial exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi in the park in front of the Indian...

Unnao rape accused MLA features in I-Day ad with PM

The BJP has distanced itself from the controversy.

Modi's is the best I-Day speech by a PM ever!

'Speaking this year from the ramparts of the Red Fort, he excelled himself in...

PHOTOS: Rediff readers celebrate I-Day

Here are some of the pictures our readers shared with us.

Thu, Aug 15, 2019
PHOTOS: India celebrates 73rd Independence Day

The 73rd Independence Day was celebrated across the country with fervour.

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the...

India now '1 nation with 1 Constitution': PM on I-Day

"Our government does not delay decisions. We neither nurse problems nor keep...

How Rediff readers celebrated Independence Day

Rediff readers shared photographs of their celebrations on the most important...

WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar's Independence Day message

The Virat Kohl-led Indian cricket team shared a video message from the West...

92 minutes: PM delivers his 2nd-longest I-Day speech

Independence Day speeches of his predecessor, Manmohan Singh, during his 10...

PM continues turban tradition for I-Day

Safa has been a highlight of the PM's sartorial choices at Independence Day...

Guv hoists tricolour in '1st' I-Day celebration in J-K

Malik said the step will enable good governance, bring self-reliance and...

PM Modi's I-Day address: Top 20 quotes

The prime minister touched upon many issues including scrapping of Article...

Wed, Aug 14, 2019
I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and...

Modi set to deliver his sixth straight I-Day speech

This will also be his first August 15 address after coming back to power with...

Admin busy in I-Day prep: J-K Guv on Rahul's visit

The governor's reaction came after Gandhi in a tweet on Wednesday repeated...

Changes made in J-K, Ladakh will benefit people: Prez

They will enable the people to access and enjoy the same rights, same...

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Here's the full text of President's address with a word cloud.

Watch Live! Prez addresses nation on the eve of I-Day

Multi-layered security arrangements have been made in National Capital for...

Send us your Independence Day pix/videos!

Please send us your photographs and videos, and we will publish the best ones...

Watch: Kailash Kher sings for India!

The singer-composer dedicates three songs to Mother India on Independence Day.

I-Day recipes: Tirangi Dhokla and Khandvi

It's time to put on your chef hats and spin some magic this Independence Day.

PHOTOS: How India is preparing for I-Day

India will be ushering into the 73rd year of freedom and will celebrate...

Tue, Aug 13, 2019
I-Day special: Tiranga Lassi and Pulav

Maharaj Jodharam Choudhary, corporate chef, Khandani Rajdhani has some...

Mon, Aug 12, 2019
I-Day special: Raftaar has a message for YOU!

Raftaar wants more Indians to speak up against injustice, social issues...

#I-Day Special: Readers share their tricolour pics

We asked you to send us your most interesting tiranga pictures and videos....

Sat, Aug 10, 2019
#I-DayEats: These recipes will brighten your day

Your friends and family will rejoice at the sight of these culinary treats.

Fri, Aug 9, 2019
Have a great pic/video of the Indian flag? Share!

Send us your most interesting tiranga pictures and videos. We'll publish them.

Fri, Aug 2, 2019
Suniel Shetty to be grand marshall at I-Day parade

The annual cultural extravaganza will run through several streets of Madison...