5th Independence Day Updates: PM Modi leads the Independence Day celebrations from Red Fort.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday gave a call for "Sabka Prayas" (everyone's efforts) along with "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas" for building a self-reliant India.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 75th Independence Day, PM Modi said, "We have to ensure we meet our goal of building Aatmanirbhar Bharat when we celebrate 100 years of India's Independence."
He said that "Sabka Saath - Sabka Vikas - Sabka Vishwas" and everyone's efforts are very important in achieving "all our goals".
The Prime Minister paid tribute to all the past leaders who fought the long and hard battle for Independence, saying, "Be it Nehru ji, the first Prime Minister of India, Sardar Patel, who turned the country into a united nation or Babasaheb Ambedkar, who showed India the way to the future, the country is remembering every such personality, the country is indebted to all of them".
Mentioning the ongoing battle against Covid, PM Modi said, "54 crore people have got vaccine doses. The way India gave free food to 80 crore poor people is noteworthy... It is true that we don't have the infrastructure like nations. Despite all the efforts, we have not been able to save many people. Many children lost their parents".
Early this morning, PM Modi greeted the people expressing hope that the year of "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav" will infuse new energy in the country.
The country is celebrating 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', marking the 75th year of Independence, amid patriotic fervour. A series of events are being organised across the country to mark the occasion.
Here are the Highlights on 75th Independence Day 2021:
J&K Lieutenant Governor hoists 100 feet tall flag in Srinagar
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Sunday hoisted the 100 feet tall flag installed at Hari Parbat on the western side of the Dal Lake in Srinagar in collaboration with the Army and Jammu and Kashmir administration on the occasion of Independence day.
The flag was hoisted in the presence of top officials from the Army, Police, and Administration of Jammu and Kashmir.
DP Pandey, General Officer Commander (GOC) of special cops, while addressing the guests said, "We are extremely thankful to the GOC department of Jammu and Kashmir, the police, CRPF, and the people of the place who contributed for making the installation of this flag possible."
Independence Day: Arvind Kejriwal unfurls 115 feet high flag, lauds Delhi's education system
As the country is celebrating 75th Independence Day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unfurled a 115 feet high flag in the national capital on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, Delhi Chief Minister said, "Today, we hoisted 115 feet high flag in the national capital. It's a different feeling when we see our national flag being hoisted here. We plan to put up 500 different flags of this height in the different parts of the capital."
Russian President Putin greets India on Independence DayIndia rightfully enjoys respect on the world stage as it plays an important role in resolving various issues on the global agenda, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said while greeting the country on its 75th Independence Day.
Putin sent a message to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveying his wishes on the occasion.
"Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of Independence Day," Putin said.
"India's achievements in the economic, social and other fields are widely acknowledged. Your country rightfully enjoys high prestige on the world stage, plays an important role in resolving topical issues on the international agenda," he added.
Delhi's new Police Commissioner hoists tricolour at police headquarters on Independence Day
To mark the 75th Independence Day celebrations, Commissioner of Police, Delhi, Rakesh Asthana hoisted the tricolour at Police Headquarters in the national capital on Sunday.
Unfurling the national flag, the CP, greeted the police personnel and their family members and wished that the entire Delhi Police family will join the national celebrations with full fervour and gaiety throughout the year to celebrate the Amrit Mahotsav for 75 weeks, marking 75 years of our country''s independence.
He complimented the police personnel for performing strenuous arrangement duties with discipline and patience for the Independence Day function at Red Fort and city-wide bandobast in Delhi.
Indians in Israel celebrate 75th Independence DayThe Indian community in Israel celebrated India's 75th Independence Day on Sunday by organising a series of events, including illuminating the historic Haifa War Cemetery in the tricolour to honour the Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the World War I.
The celebrations kicked off with the flag hoisting ceremony by India's Ambassador to Israel Sanjeev Singla.
"While rising COVID-19 cases here compelled us to mark our 75th Independence Day online, we are glad that we have been able to organise a few things with the community's help," Mr Singla told PTI.
Sonia Gandhi hoists National Flag at AICC headquarters in Delhi
Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday hoisted the National Flag at All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters on the occasion of India''s 75th Independence Day.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while extending his greetings on the 75th independence day, shared the first two lines of the national song ''sare jahan se acha''.
"Sare jahan se acha, Hindustan humara. Humbulbule hai iske. Yeh gulistan humara. Kuch bat hai ki hasti mit ti nahi humare. Sadiyo rahe hai dushman daur-e-jama humara" he posted on his Instagram.
ITBP jawans celebrate Independence Day on the banks of Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim at the height of 16700 feet
Jammu and Kashmir: Corporators in Srinagar hoisted the national flag at Zero Bridge today, on Independence Day
Jammu & Kashmir Governor Manoj Sinha hoists the National Flag at Sher-I-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar, encourages the people to work in tandem with administration for the development of a 'New J&K'.
President Ram Nath Kovind paid tribute at the National War Memorial on Independence Day
DRDO's anti-drone system deployed today near the Red Fort on Independence Day to provide protection against any drone activity there.
Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana hoisted the National Flag at Police headquarters to mark 75th Independence Day
Rajasthan: Sky diving organised at Chandan Range, Jaisalmer today on the occasion of Independence Day.
West Bengal: Border Security Force (BSF) 51 Battalion exchanged sweets with 18 BGB (Border Guard Bangladesh) at India-Bangladesh border in Phulbari, on the occasion of Independence Day.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi hoists the national flag at party headquarters in Delhi
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."
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.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hoists the Tricolour on Independence Day in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh: Augharnath Temple in Meerut decorated in the colours of the Triclour on Independence Day
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hoists the National Flag on 75th Independence Day in Dehradun
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb hoists the national flag to mark Independence Day
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray hoists the National Flag at the state Secretariat in Mumbai
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin hoists the Tricolour on 75th Independence Day
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.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik hoists the national flag at Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar
PM Modi greets the Indian contingent that participated in Tokyo Olympics and NCC cadets, who participated in Independence Daycelebrations at the Red Fort.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes his address to the nation on the 75th Independence Day at Red Fort
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
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
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
Today, we have to pledge to make India energy independent before completing 100 years of independence. India has moved towards electric mobility and work is underway on 100% electrification of Indian Railways with the aim to becoming net-zero carbon emitter by the year 2030: PM Modi
Independence Day 2021: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat hoists the national flag at IES Raja Shivaji School in Mumbai
Political will is required to bring in big changes, big reforms. Today, the world can see that there is no dearth of political will in India. Good and smart governance is needed to bring reforms. The world is a witness to how India is writing a new chapter of governance: PM Modi
75 Vande Bharat trains will connect every corner of India in 75 weeks of Amrit Mahotsav of Independence: PM Modi
In the coming days, we will launch PM Gati Shakti Plan, a 100 lakh crore national infrastructure master plan which will make a foundation for holistic infrastructure and give an integrated pathway to our economy: PM Modi at Red Fort
Our mantra is 'Chhota kisan bane desh ki shaan'. It's our dream. In yrs to come, we've to further increase the collective strength of small farmers of the country, we will have to provide them new facilities. 'Kisan rail' runs on more than 70 rail routes of the country today: PM
Independence Day 2021: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hoists the national flag at CM residence in Bhopal
We have to work together for the next-generation infrastructure, world-class manufacturing, cutting innovations and new-age technology: PM Modi on 75th Independence Day
In the coming years, we will have to increase the collective power of the small farmers of the country. We have to give them new facilities. They must become the country's pride: PM Modi at Red Fort
Today we see our villages changing rapidly. In past few yrs, facilities like road and electricity have reached villages. Today, optical fiber network is providing the power of data to villages, internet is reaching there. Digital entrepreneurs are getting ready in villages too: PM Modi
Independence Day 2021: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot hoists the national flag at CM residence in Jaipur
Besides caring about basic facilities, reservation for Dalits, backwards, tribals, economically weak sections of general category. Recently reservation was granted to OBCs, under all-India quota, in medical education. States have been granted right to make their own OBC lists: PM Modi
Delimitation Commission has been constituted in Jammu and Kashmir and preparations are on for assembly elections in the future: PM Modi during his Independence Day speech
Development should be inclusive. The Northeast region, the Himalayan region including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, the coastal belt and tribal regions will make a foundation for India's development in the future: PM Modi on Independence Day
It is essential to fully utilise the capabilities of India to take it to new heights, in the 21st century. For this, we have to hold hands of the section that is lagging behind, the area that is lagging behind: PM Modi
Benefits of many schemes that started in the last 7 years have reached the doorsteps of crores of poor. From Ujjwala to Ayushman Bharat, the poor of the nation knows their (schemes') strength. Today, govt schemes have picked up pace and are reaching their goals: PM Narendra Modi
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Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayaas' is very important for the achievement of all our goals: PM Modi
A time comes in the development journey of every country when that nation defines itself from a new end, when it takes itself forward with new resolutions. Today, that time has come in India's development journey: PM Modi
We can proudly say that the largest Covid vaccination program is being run in India today. More than 54 crore people have received vaccine doses so far: PM Modi at Red Fort
Indians have fought this battle (Covid) with a lot of patience. We had many challenges but we worked with extraordinary pace in every area. It's a result of strength of our industrialists and scientists, that today India doesn't need to depend on any other nation for vaccines: PM Modi
We have taken a decision to observe August 14 as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, to honour the pain and sufferings faced by the people of India during the partition: PM Modi
During Covid, our doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, sanitation workers, scientists who were developing vaccines and crores of citizens who were working with a sense of service -all those who devoted every moment to serve others in this period, deserve our appreciation: PM Modi
The athletes who have made us proud at Tokyo Olympics are here amongst us today. I urge the nation to applaud their achievement today. They have not only won our hearts but also inspired future generations: PM Modi
Watch: Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) soldiers celebrate Independence Day at the banks of Pangong Tso in Ladakh
Watch: PM Modi Unfurls National Flag At Red Fort
PM Modi hoists the National Flag from the ramparts of Red Fort to celebrate the 75th Independence Day
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans celebrate Independence Day at the banks of Pangong Tso in Ladakh.
Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army hoists the national flag, along with locals, in Naushera sector of Rajouri district 
Independence Day 2021: PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoists the national flag on the 75th Independence Day at his residence in Delhi
Independence Day 2021: 23 Delhi Police Personnel Conferred Police Medals For Their ServiceTwenty-three Delhi Police personnel have been conferred Police Medals for their service on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day, officials said on Saturday.
Out of them, six -- then DCP Amit Sharma (presently posted as SP, Daman), then ACP Anuj Kumar (presently posted as SP, Diu) and Head Constable Rattan Lal (posthumously), Constables Pradeep Sharma, Mohit Kumar and Naveen -- have been conferred the Police Medal for Gallantry for their unflinching courage, presence of mind and gallantry shown in a critical situation during the Northeast Delhi riots, they said.
Besides them, Joint Commissioner of Police Tusar Taba and Sub Inspector Chacko VC have been conferred the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service, while Additional Commissioners of Police Rajneesh Gupta and Rajeev Ranjan, DCP Vikram Kapali Porwal, DCP Ajay Pal Singh, DCP Sushil Kumar Singh, Additional DCP Govind are among 15 personnel who have been awarded Police Medal for Meritorious Service, according to the officials.