Independence Day Speech  

Indian freedom fighters and countless revolutionaries sacrificed their lives for freedom. During the struggle, slogans like ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ inspired and motivated the soldiers, who bravely faced execution. Here, we remember 15 of these iconic slogans.

Read about some major movements that played a crucial role in India’s path to independence.

Each of India’s 28 states and 8 union territories has its unique dress, cuisine, and culture. Innovations such as zero, algebra, chess, and diamond mining originated here. Here are 10 fascinating facts about India.

Read these books written by freedom fighters on Independence Day 2024 to rejuvenate patriotic feelings. Discover deep insights from Nehru, Gandhi, Bose, and Tilak.
 

Independence Day 2024 will celebrate India's unity in diversity, showcasing its rich cultural heritage through traditional performances, regional crafts, and diverse cuisines, highlighting the nation's vibrant traditions.
 

In a first, the All India Radio (AIR), translated and broadcast Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech in 15 foreign languages.  The speech was also made available on its website in Japanese, German and Spanish.

The three wings of the Indian defence force – Army, Navy and Air Force – will have a head who will be called the chief of defence staff. An announcement in this regard was made by Prime Minister Modi on Independence Day.

PM Modi will be using August 15 to announce his government's showpiece programmes like Swachh Bharat, Ayushman Bharat and India's first human-crewed space mission, and to present a report card on its performance to highlight how the country has grown on his watch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Abhiyan on 72nd Independence Day

PM Modi said, 'This Gaganyaan will be taken to space by an Indian, powered by the research efforts of the Indian scientists. When that happens, India will become the fourth nation in the world to have sent man to space.'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Red Fort on 72nd Independence Day spoke in Tamil, narrating the lines of Tamil poet Subramanya Bharathiyar, detailing his vision for the progress of this country.

India’s first all-woman SWAT team will be deployed at Red Fort when Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers his Independence Day speech