Sumaila Zaman | Aug 15, 2026, 6:17 AM IST
Independence Day 2026 LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to lead the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in Delhi today, August 15, 2026.
Sumaila Zaman | Aug 15, 2026, 8:40 AM IST
PM Modi, while addressing the nation on the Independence Day, said the country is moving towards becoming a major player in the semiconductor sector.
Analiza Pathak | Aug 15, 2026, 8:29 AM IST
Several parts of India have faced heavy monsoon rainfall this year. States including Assam, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Nagaland have reported flooding, landslides and flash floods in different areas.
Sumaila Zaman | Aug 15, 2026, 8:27 AM IST
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a special patriotic sand sculpture at Puri Beach, celebrating India's spirit of unity and diversity
Ayush Srivastava | Aug 15, 2026, 8:02 AM IST
India's Independence Day is a time to remember the nation's journey and celebrate the values that bring people together. Here are messages and greetings you can share to mark the occasion with your loved ones.
Analiza Pathak | Aug 15, 2026, 7:42 AM IST
The song was first sung publicly by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress in Calcutta, now known as Kolkata. Tagore also set the song to music.
Sumaila Zaman | Aug 15, 2026, 7:17 AM IST
Independence Day is one of the most important national occasions in India. India.com brings you an Independence Day quiz to test how well you know August 15 and India's journey to freedom.
Analiza Pathak | Aug 15, 2026, 7:08 AM IST
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.
Hritika Mitra | Aug 14, 2026, 11:52 PM IST
Arrangements are in place for the 80th Independence Day to be held on Saturday. While PM Modi will address the nation from Red Fort for the 13th consecutive year, Vande Mataram will make its maiden rendition to commemorate 150 years of the National Song.
Hritika Mitra | Aug 14, 2026, 8:07 PM IST
According to official records 17 people were taken to the Civil Hospital while 24 were rushed to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and 53 were taken to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre due to gunshot wounds amid Independence Day celebrations in Karachi.
Kritika Vaid | Aug 14, 2026, 7:27 PM IST
Batwara 1947 Box Office Collection: Sunny Deol's partition drama is off to a slow start, earns only Rs... till 7PM. Whereas, Emraan Hashmi's film Awarapan 2 takes the lead. check te earnigs in detail.
Kritika Vaid | Aug 14, 2026, 6:28 PM IST
Awarapan 2 Box Office Day 1: Emraan Hashmi's Shivam Pandit creates history, beats Awarapan's lifetime collection - Check the earnings.
