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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said people may need time to adjust to Vande Mataram being included in official functions. He said there was no controversy over its singing and stressed that all three verses were performed at the Congress event

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “dimagi naxal” remark, saying he was “proud” to be one. Modi had warned against ideological supporters of Naxalism allegedly influencing policies

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu announced 100 new CBSE schools and Rs 281 crore in employee arrears payments on Independence Day. He also announced pension benefits, NHM pay hikes, revised remuneration for outsourced staff and 4,000 Jal Shakti posts

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said his government will cooperate with the Centre on welfare matters while opposing policies affecting the state’s rights. In his maiden Independence Day address, he outlined anti-corruption measures, welfare initiatives and a $1.5-trillion economy target

Amitabh Bachchan celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day by sharing a video with the tricolour. The veteran actor also recalled the global appeal of his iconic film Sholay, which received an overwhelming response during its restored screening in Italy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day turbans have evolved into a distinctive visual tradition since 2014. On the 80th Independence Day, he wore a striking red Bandhej turban, continuing his annual celebration of India’s diverse textile heritage and regional craftsmanship

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the state’s development is essential to achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing Independence Day celebrations in Kolkata, he highlighted jobs, women’s empowerment, security and law and order while urging political unity to restore Bengal’s prominence

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called the state India’s primary growth engine, citing 8.8 per cent economic growth and measures for farmers, women and infrastructure. He outlined plans for district-level development, river-linking, agricultural power access and global-standard higher education

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma marked Independence Day with a humorous post calling freedom from marriage his “greatest independence”. The director also shared views questioning traditional education systems and discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence in replacing conventional professional roles

Six years ago, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket at 7:29 pm on Independence Day, ending a celebrated 15-year career. India’s only captain to win all three major ICC limited-overs trophies left behind an enduring legacy of leadership and composure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India added nearly 650 universities over the past decade and more than doubled medical colleges since 2014. He highlighted the new education policy, foreign universities, Atal Tinkering Labs and growing opportunities for young entrepreneurs and startups

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, where the full six stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram’ were rendered for the first time during the ceremony. The event marked 150 years of the national song, followed by the national anthem

Actor Trisha Krishnan attended Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s Independence Day celebrations at Fort St George in Chennai. Her presence alongside Vijay’s parents sparked fresh speculation about their reported relationship. The actress has previously attended Vijay’s oath-taking ceremony

Hyderabad celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour, with events held across schools, colleges, offices, residential colonies and business establishments. Parades, cultural programmes, patriotic songs, sweet distribution and award presentations marked celebrations across the city.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the 'Sapta Dhara' framework in his Independence Day address, identifying seven streams of strength including manufacturing, agriculture, technology, infrastructure, defence, green and blue economies, and soft power to drive India's next growth phase.

Police arrested CPM State Committee member Mudireddy Sudhakar Reddy and two district leaders in Nalgonda on Independence Day, anticipating questions over alleged irregularities in double-bedroom house allotments. CPM leaders condemned the arrests and accused the government of repression.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greeted citizens on Independence Day and said freedom is not merely a gift from freedom fighters but a responsibility. He urged people to uphold truth, non-violence, constitutional values and democracy, particularly among the youth.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined an ambitious development roadmap for India, highlighting targets in nuclear energy, deep-sea exploration, solar power, railway electrification and hydrogen technology while stressing the need for bigger goals, technological self-reliance, energy security and faster infrastructure growth.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said India’s constitutional values, democratic institutions and social harmony have faced serious challenges over the past decade. In his Independence Day message, he called for equality, dignity, justice and opportunities for youth, farmers, women and weaker sections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the Tricolour at the Red Fort and addressed the nation on India’s 80th Independence Day. He called for bigger dreams and ambitions, saying India must work together to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.