Independence Day 2026 LIVE: PM Modi Calls for Isolating 'Dimaagi Naxals', Backs 33% Reservation for Women

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated for 33% reservation for women, urging all political parties to unite for its implementation in state assemblies and Parliament, emphasizing the need for respect for women's power.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged youth to engage in the Census by providing accurate family information digitally for accuracy. He urged young leaders to dedicate time to the process and called on all citizens to contribute to India's development by 2047.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi, in his Independence Day speech, emphasized the need to isolate "Dimaagi Naxals" while asserting that India is ready to confront both internal and external challenges.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi announced free online coaching for students preparing for various exams, aiming to alleviate financial burdens for students and families.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes the goal of having 50 Indian companies in Fortune 500 during his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort, urging ambition for national growth.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi outlined seven key development areas, termed "Shakti ki Sapt Dhara": manufacturing, agriculture and food processing, technology and innovation, Gati-Shakti, Raksha Shakti, the green and blue economy, and soft power. He emphasized competitive manufacturing, global branding for agriculture, digital technology focus, seamless connectivity, advanced defence technologies, and leveraging India’s cultural strengths like Yoga and tourism.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge honored freedom fighters on Independence Day, highlighting their sacrifices for India's independence. He stated that true freedom goes beyond liberation from colonial rule. In his X post, he expressed warm greetings to citizens and acknowledged the enduring inspiration drawn from their courage and faith in the nation.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi announced a seven-point reform agenda, 'Saptdhara', aiming to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi emphasized the need for India to be a global supply chain hub, urging the manufacturing sector to focus on cost, quality, and scale. He highlighted the importance of attractive packaging and precision as key identifiers.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi emphasized that India must become an innovation hub, highlighting the importance of emerging technologies like AI, robotics, space, quantum, and data centers to challenge global markets.

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi criticized the spread of rumors during the Covid-19 pandemic, stating some people enjoyed instilling fear and anxiety, while emphasizing that past plans are yielding positive results for the country.

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's commitment to alternative energy, targeting 200 GW of nuclear power and establishing five new reactors. He noted that 1.75 crore households now have piped gas, and over 50 lakh households utilize solar energy. Modi highlighted India's first hydrogen-powered train trials earlier this year.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a change in India's approach to oil and natural gas exploration, lifting restrictions in 98% of offshore areas. He highlighted a shift from a passive attitude to proactive measures, showcasing the transformation of a critical sea area from no-go to exploration readiness.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi, during his Red Fort address, emphasized the government's commitment to achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, noting that 25 crore Indians lifted themselves out of poverty in 12 years, showcasing collective national progress.

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of critical minerals for the technology sector, announcing India's National Critical Mineral Mission and Critical Mineral Corridor in the Budget, while noting increasing global trust in India regarding critical mineral agreements.

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi expressed solidarity with flood-affected families in northeastern states, assuring them of government support during his Independence Day speech addressing recent flood and landslide incidents.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi emphasized the importance of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, asserting India should not rely on other nations. He praised advancements in semiconductor manufacturing and reiterated the government's commitment to achieving a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Modi noted that 25 crore Indians escaped poverty recently.

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: On India's 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi wore a red bandhani-print turban with intricate patterns, a white kurta-pajama, a brown jacket, and a Tricolour pocket handkerchief at the Red Fort.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the National Flag at Red Fort on the 80th Independence DayCaptain Sonia Singh Chauhan is assisting the PM in hoisting the National Flag.

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Modi arrives at Red Fort for India's 80th Independence Day, welcomed by Defence leaders and introduced to GOC, Lieutenant General Rajesh Sethi.

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays floral tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat on the 80th Independence Day.

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: The Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort will include an aerial display by two Mi-17 helicopters from the Indian Air Force, showering flower petals after the flag hoisting. One helicopter will carry the National Flag, the other a ‘Vande Mataram’ flag, accompanied by a 21-gun salute.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his 13th Independence Day speech from Delhi's Red Fort on Saturday, marking India's 80th Independence Day. He will hoist the National Flag, receive a Guard of Honour, and witness a 21-gun salute, followed by 'Vande Mataram' and the National Anthem.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: The full version of ‘Vande Mataram’ was played at President Droupadi Murmu’s Independence Day eve address, followed by the national anthem. She emphasized the song's historic significance in India’s freedom struggle, noting its role in uniting diverse ideologies post-legal recognition.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: The Indian High Commission in Canberra hoisted the national flag on Saturday to celebrate India's 80th Independence Day as part of the 'Suryapath Tiranga' initiative. Flags were also raised in New Zealand. The initiative aims to carry the Tricolour globally, inspiring Indians to promote the spirit of Har Ghar Tiranga.

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: Security in Delhi, Gurugram, and beyond is heightened ahead of Independence Day, with extra personnel at sensitive sites and tight measures, especially around the Red Fort, amid bomb threats.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead India's 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, focusing on youth aspirations. The event marks 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram,’ with around 5,000 special guests attending to witness the occasion.
 

Independence Day 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi commemorated the 80th Independence Day, honoring freedom fighters for their sacrifices against colonialism. He expressed gratitude for their inspiration in building a Viksit Bharat and wished for accelerated growth in India's journey, emphasizing progress across various sectors powered by 140 crore Indians.