79th Independence Day of India
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A Reddit user critiques India's celebration of global leaders of Indian origin, arguing they often hold foreign citizenship and contribute to other nations.
During his Friday speech, Modi also hinted India would continue its unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. The treaty, which India suspended after the April massacre, allows sharing of the Indus River that runs about 2,897 kilometers (1,800 miles) through South Asia and is a lifeline for both countries.
On the eve of Independence Day, the government recognised the valour of armed forces personnel who played pivotal roles in Operation Sindoor. The operation targeting terror hotbeds within Pakistan saw a coordinated action by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army.
In honor of India's Independence day, a Central Jersey nonprofit is hosting a free community event on Saturday.
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Vijay Deverakonda represents India at New York's India Day parade. Watch
Actor Vijay Deverakonda celebrated Independence Day by proudly representing India at the India Day parade in New York City. He participated in flag-hoisting ceremonies and greeted fans at Times Square.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi. Lasting 103 minutes, it became the longest Independence Day speech by any prime minister in the nation’s history, surpassing his own 98-minute record from the 78th Independence Day in 2024.
Mr Modi did not mention the tariffs or the US in his speech that lasted nearly two hours. Last week, US president Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, citing New Delhi's continued imports of Russian oil in a move that sharply escalated tensions between the two nations.
In his 12th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a series of transformative initiatives, signalling India’s readiness to accelerate its journey toward a prosperous future,
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