India Independence Day Celebration Live: PM Modi announces next-gen GST reforms as Diwali gift; vows to make India 'aatmanirbhar' with the resilience of its youth
PM Modi 79th Independence Day Speech Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the PM Speech from the historic Red Fort in Delhi to mark 79 years of India's independence. This was the PM's 12th consecutive Independence Day speech and his second address since being re-elected for a third consecutive term.
PM Modi Independence Day Speech Live: As part of the tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the PM Speech from the historic Red Fort in Delhi. This was the PM's 12th consecutive Independence Day speech and his second address since being re-elected for a third consecutive term. As is custom, the prime minsiter paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat and then arrived at the historic Lahori Gate at the Red Ford ahead of his address to the nation. He also inspected the Guard of Honour.India is celebrating its 79th Independence Day 2025 on Friday, 15th August. Known in Hindi as Swatantrata Diwas, this historic day marks the nation's freedom from over two centuries of British colonial rule, achieved on 15th August 1947. Every year, the day is observed with great pride and patriotic fervour across the country.As is custom, the prime minsiter paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat and then arrived at the historic Lahori Gate at the Red Ford ahead of his address to the nation. He also inspected the Guard of Honour.
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Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "This Diwali, I am going to make it a double Diwali for you... Over the past eight years, we have undertaken a major reform in GST... We are bringing next-generation GST reforms. This will reduce the tax burden across the country" Independence Day 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Our Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla has returned from the Space Station, a moment of great pride for the nation. India is actively working on the Gaganyaan mission and is also planning its own space station. We must come together to change the destiny of our country. I appeal to the youth: step forward and contribute to this mission of national transformation." This generation should take steps for a prosperous India. I want to tell all the country's influencers and political parties to promote this further—be vocal for local, said PM Modi. Prime Minister Modi slammed Pakistan and lauded India's Atmanirbharta in war capabilities, energy and critical minerals, while delivering his address to the nation on the occasion of the nation's 79th Independence Day. Read more India Independence Day Celebration Live: I am ready to work alongside you, should you take the initiative to make India 'Viksit Bharat'; bring up your ideas, create for India, set up factories if you want, said PM Modi. Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Countless people sacrificed their lives for Independence, spent their entire youth in prisons, and dedicated their lives to breaking the chains of slavery... 'Gulami ne humey nirdhan bana diya, gulami ne humey nirbhar bhi bana diya... Mere desh ke kisano ne khoon paseena ek kar ke desh ke ann ke bhandaar bhar diye'..." India Independence Day Celebration Live: "Isn't it the need of the hour that we work more on research and development?" asked PM Modi. India Independence Day Celebration Live: "...Slavery made us poor. It made us dependent, and over time, our dependence on others only grew. But our farmers led us toward self-reliance and ensured our food security. Even today, a nation's true pride lies in self-reliance, and that is the foundation of Viksit Bharat. Dependence on others raises questions about a nation's independence. It is unfortunate when dependence becomes a habit, a dangerous one. That's why we must remain aware and committed to becoming self-reliant. Self-reliance is not just about exports, imports, the rupee, or the dollar. It is about our capabilities, our strength to stand on our own," said PM Modi. India Independence Day Celebration Live: "We know that we remain dependent on many countries to meet our energy needs. But to build a truly self-reliant India, we must achieve energy independence. In the last 11 years, our solar energy capacity has increased by 30 times. We are constructing new dams, and India is now focusing actively on nuclear energy. We have taken significant steps in this direction, with 10 new nuclear reactors currently operational. By the time India celebrates 100 years of independence, we aim to increase our nuclear energy capacity tenfold," said PM Modi India's equity and commodity markets are shut on Friday, August 15, 2025, as the nation marks its 78th Independence Day, halting all trading across the BSE, NSE, and major commodity exchanges for the day. India Independence Day Celebration Live: PM Modi said that is why the National Critical Minerals Mission was launched, and exploration is underway at more than 1,200 locations, underscoring the government's drive to secure key minerals vital for clean energy, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. India Independence Day Celebration Live: "By the end of this year, there will be a Made-in-India chips in the market," he said. India Independence Day Celebration Live: "No one can deny that the 21st century is technology-driven. Countries that have achieved excellence in technology have crossed new milestones of development," he said."50-60 years ago India started talking about factories for semiconductors. These decisions, files were stuck and suspended over 50-60 years ago. But today, India is now flexing its muscles in semiconductors. We are pushing forward this work in Mission Mode," he added. India Independence Day Celebration Live: "The way we have been Atmanirbhar over the last 10 years now shows in India," he said. India Independence Day Celebration Live: "Every time, we have to be aware to be Atmanirbha. Atmanirbharta is not restricted to Rupees, Pound, Dollar. It is related to our capabilities. Made in India worked so well that they enemy didn't even realise what is destroying them. Imagine, had we not been Atmanirbhar, could we have executed Op Sindoor as smoothly?" he said, while addressing the nation. India Independence Day Celebration Live: "Blood and water will not run together anymore. Indians know that the Indus agreement is one sided. My country's land is thirsty without water. The farmers of this country have suffered because of this treaty. The water that rightfully belongs to India is only for India," he said. India Independence Day Celebration Live: "We won't tolerate nuclear blackmail," he said. 79th Independence Day Celebration Live: "The devastation in Pakistan is so severe that new revelations are emerging every day. Our country has been tolerating terrorism for decades. But now, we have established a new normal. We will now not separate terrorism from those backing it," he said. 79th Independence Day Celebration Live: "After April 22, we gave our armed forces complete freedom, to decide the strategy, to set the target — and our forces achieved what had not happened in decades," he said. 79th Independence Day Celebration Live: "I feel proud to have the opportunity to salute the brave soldiers of Operation Sindoor from the Red Fort," he said, in the first note of the operation in his speech on the day. 79th Independence Day Celebration Live: "In recent days, we have faced multiple natural disasters. Our condolences are with the affected people," he said in his national Independence Day address. 79th Independence Day Celebration Live: PM Modi said, "This great festival of freedom is a festival of 140 crore resolutions...This great festival of freedom is a festival of 140 crore resolutions"."I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all countrymen on the occasion of the festival of independence," he added. 79th Independence Day Celebration Live: "Today, we are also celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee," he said, in his Independence Day address to the nation on Friday. 79th Independence Day Celebration Live: "Ambedkar, Nehru, Patel and women power contributed immensely to the making of the Constitution," he said. 79th Independence Day Celebration Live: He was addressing the nation for his 12th straight Independence Day speech on Friday from the ramparts of Red Fort. "Today, 140 crore Indians are draped in the colours of the tricolour," he said in the opening of his speech. 79th Independence Day Celebration Live: PM Modi arrived at the historic Lahori Gate of Red Fort after paying floral tributes at the Rajghat. 79th Independence Day Celebration Live: PM Modi arrived and paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat ahead of the Independence Day celebration programme. 79th Independence Day Live Updates: "Wishing everyone a very happy Independence Day. May this day inspire us to keep working even harder to realise the dreams of our freedom fighters and build a Viksit Bharat. Jai Hind!," PM Modi said in a post on X. 79th Independence Day Live Updates: "Even amid stress in the global economy, demand at home is pacing ahead. Inflation has remained under control. Exports are rising. All key indicators show the economy in the pink of health," President Murmu said. 79th Independence Day Live Updates: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said India is well on the way to becoming a self-reliant nation and moving ahead with great confidence to be a developed economy by 2047.In her address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day, Murmu said the country's economy is in the pink of health with inflation under control, and exports rising."After the long years of foreign rule, India was in utter poverty at the time of Independence. But in the 78 years since then, we have made extraordinary progress in all fields. India is well on the way to becoming a self-reliant nation and is moving ahead with great confidence," the President said. 79th Independence Day Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said President Droupadi Murmu's thoughtful address on the eve of Independence Day highlighted the collective progress of the nation and the opportunities that lie ahead.She has reminded citizens of the sacrifices that made the country's freedom a reality, Modi said in a post on X.Murmu has also urged citizens to participate eagerly in the nation-building, he added. 79th Independence Day Live Updates: The easiest way is to tune in to Doordarshan, the national broadcaster. The entire ceremony, from the flag hoisting to the speech, will be shown live. Several private news channels may also relay the event.
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