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Highlights: India marks 75th Independence Day, leaders hoist the national flag

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New Delhi, Aug 15: India is witnessing yet another year of celebration of its Independence. Today is the 75th Independence Day and the countrymen are ready to rejoice to the fullest even in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Multiple celebrations across the country will be held with social distancing norms, especially at the Red Fort, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation.

Welcome to our Independence Day 2021 Live blog. India is celebrating its 75th Independence Day today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the national flag and delivered the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

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10:55 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Jammu and Kashmir: Naseer Iqbal, registrar of Islamic University of Science & Technology hoists the Tricolour at the University in Awantipora.
10:55 AM
Aug 15, 2021
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hoists the National Flag at Red Road in Kolkata on 75th Independence Day
10:55 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hoists the national flag at Gandhi Maidan in Patna
10:55 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Union Minister Jitendra Singh hoists the national flag on Independence Day, says, "On India entering its 75th year, PM Modi reflected upon the roadmap for next 25 years when India turns 100. An important announcement by PM was the admission of girls in Sainik Schools."
10:28 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Congress president Sonia Gandhi hoists the national flag at party headquarters in Delhi; Rahul Gandhi also present.
10:28 AM
Aug 15, 2021
The Tricolour was hoisted in the inhospitable terrain of Donkyala pass at 18300 ft - the highest pass in the Eastern Sector to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of India's Independence, today: A Bharat Bhushan Babu, Principal Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence
10:27 AM
Aug 15, 2021
I wish all citizens of the country on behalf of my party. I pray to the Almighty for the happiness of the society, that there be happiness everywhere in the country and the world, and India leaps forward towards development: BJP national president JP Nadda
10:27 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan hoists the Tricolour to mark 75th Independence Day at Thiruvanathapuram
10:26 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla hoists the National Flag on #IndependenceDay, says "We attained Independence after a long struggle, now we are working towards becoming a 'New India' as we celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' this year."
10:24 AM
Aug 15, 2021
The National Flag was hoisted at Donkyala pass at 18300 ft - the Highest pass in the Eastern Sector, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, today
10:24 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel hoists the National Flag at Police Parade Ground in Raipur, extends his wishes on 75 years of India's Independence.
10:24 AM
Aug 15, 2021
'Amrit sports adoption program' will be implemented to encourage and train 75 talented sportspersons from the state, who have the potential to win medals, for the upcoming Paris Olympics: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai
10:24 AM
Aug 15, 2021
BJP national president JP Nadda hoists the national flag at party headquarters.
10:23 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami hoists the National Flag on 75th Independence Day in Dehradun
10:23 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb hoists the national flag to mark Independence Day
10:23 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray hoists the National Flag at the state Secretariat in Mumbai
10:22 AM
Aug 15, 2021
‘Yahi samay hai, sahi samay hai,’ PM Modi recites poem at Red Fort
10:22 AM
Aug 15, 2021
The prime minister also cited a poem which emphasised making most of the current times.
10:22 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Stating that no obstacle can stop India from fulfilling its 21st century dreams and aspirations, Modi said, "Our strength is our vitality, our strength is our solidarity. Our life force is the spirit of nation first."
10:22 AM
Aug 15, 2021
The prime minister said he has full faith in the sisters and daughters, the farmers and the professionals of the country.
10:21 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Underlining his faith in the youth of the country, Modi said, "This is a Can Do Generation and it can achieve every goal."
10:21 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Stressing that he has full faith in the youth of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said this is a "can do generation" which can achieve every goal. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 75th Independence Day, Modi said he is not a soothsayer, but believes in action.
9:31 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin hoists the Tricolour on 75th Independence Day
9:30 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Mission Deployed warships of the Indian Navy in the far East, INS Ranvijay & INS Kora mark the commencement of the celebrations of 75th Independence Day
9:30 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the Indian contingent that participated in Tokyo Olympics and NCC cadets, who participated in Independence Day 2021 celebrations at the Red Fort.
9:30 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes his address to the nation on the 75th Independence Day at Red Fort
9:30 AM
Aug 15, 2021
By conducting surgical strikes and airstrikes, we have given a message of the emergence of a new India to our enemies. It also conveys that India can take tough decisions: PM Modi from the ramparts of Red Fort on Independence Day
9:29 AM
Aug 15, 2021
Today, I am announcing the National Hydrogen Mission in view of climate change. We have to make India a hub for production and export of Green Hydrogen: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
9:29 AM
Aug 15, 2021
It's a major turning point for our country. In this decade we've to further speed up drive to bring in talent, technology& professionalism in sports in the country. It's a matter of pride that India's daughters are giving a splendid performance, be it Boards exams or Olympics: PM
9:29 AM
Aug 15, 2021
There was a time when sports wasn't considered a part of the mainstream. Parents used to tell children that they would spoil their life if they kept playing. Now, awareness regarding sports & fitness has come within the country. We have experienced this in #Olympics this time: PM
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