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Independence Day 2026: Is it 79th or 80th Independence Day of India?

Updated on Aug 15, 2026 01:47 IST

India marks its Independence Day, or Swatantrata Diwas, every year on August 15. (ANI)

A taste of freedom, made in secret

In this handout picture taken 15 August 1947, British Governor-General Lord Mountbatten rides in a carriage alongside Lady Edwina Mountbatten prior to witnessing the raising of the Indian tricolour for the first time at India Gate in New Delhi. (AFP Photo)

Published on Aug 13, 2026 02:31 IST

Preity Zinta on Independence Day: I felt proud when my son was shouting Jai Hind

Preity Zinta attended a session at Delhi University's Hindu College on Wednesday.

Published on Aug 12, 2026 17:46 IST

Delhi takes out Tiranga yatra in run up to I-Day celebrations

Students participated in the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Published on Aug 12, 2026 17:16 IST

Make your Independence Day feast special with these creative tricolour recipes

Delicious tricolour recipes to make at home this Independence Day.

Updated on Aug 12, 2026 14:08 IST

Independence Day: From kites to bikes, Delhi finds new ways to celebrate freedom

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Published on Aug 12, 2026 11:58 IST

Here's how Bollywood fared on the Independence Day weekend in the last 10 years

Stills from Stree 2, Gadar 2, Mission Mangal.

Published on Aug 12, 2026 10:54 IST

New York, New Jersey declare August 15 as 'India Independence Day'

The proclamations were issued ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day, underscoring the country’s independence journey and the shared democratic values between India and the United States.

Updated on Aug 12, 2026 07:45 IST

Multi-layered security arrangements in place across Kashmir ahead of I-Day celebrations

Special Operations Group checks a pedestrian's bag during a surprise search operation in Srinagar on Tuesday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)

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Published on Aug 12, 2026 03:47 IST

Ahead of I-Day, discoms issue manjha advisory; warn of power cuts

Makar Sankranti 2025: A kid is seen in the Thane market buying kites for the upcoming Makar Sankranti festival.

Updated on Aug 12, 2026 05:15 IST

I-Day traffic curbs: Gurugram, Faridabad restrict Delhi-bound heavy vehicles

Updated on Aug 12, 2026 02:43 IST

Minute-by-minute of August 15: What happens at Red Fort on Independence Day

The Independence Day event is tightly scheduled, keeping in mind the magnitude of the situation and the importance of the day.

Published on Aug 11, 2026 12:12 IST

In new video, Narendra Modi has a request for citizens ahead of Independence Day

PM Modi urges people to make Har Ghar Tiranga a celebration in every home

Updated on Aug 11, 2026 11:10 IST

Delhi discoms urge people for safe kite flying on I-DAY, avoid metal-coated manjha

Delhi discoms urge people for safe kite flying on I-DAY, avoid metal-coated manjha

Published on Aug 11, 2026 10:00 IST

WW-2 link & astrologer's warning: How Aug 15 was chosen as India's I-Day

Louis Mountbatten, the last viceroy of India under colonial rule, during an address. Dr Rajendra Prasad is seated on the left.

Published on Aug 11, 2026 06:39 IST

‘New PM house, why not…': CJP launches campaign to improve govt schools

Abhijeet Dipke said he will go to his village, Hingoli, in Maharashtra's Marathwada region, and request the sarpanch to improve the government schools there.

Updated on Aug 11, 2026 08:13 IST

80th Independence Day: ‘Vande Mataram’ to be sung at Red Fort for first time

A volunteer holds an Indian national flag during a tricolour campaign in Kolkata on August 10, 2026 ahead of country's 80th Independence Day on August 15.

Updated on Aug 10, 2026 13:43 IST

Tricolour aboard ISS as Russian cosmonauts wish India on Independence Day

The message also highlighted the connection between India's Independence Day and another significant milestone in space history.

Published on Aug 10, 2026 09:38 IST

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami joins Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra in Dehradun

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participates in the Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra in Dehradun on Sunday.

Updated on Aug 10, 2026 06:21 IST

20,000 personnel, CCTVs, NDRF: Delhi's Red Fort gears up for Independence Day

Security personnel inspect the area as preparations are underway for the Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort, in New Delhi.

Updated on Aug 9, 2026 08:08 IST

Ministry issues I-Day invites with Vande Mataram lyrics

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Published on Aug 8, 2026 03:02 IST

'Tell steps being taken': Dipke requests PM Modi to address youth on August 15

CJP's Dipke requests PM Modi to address the youth this Independence Day.

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 09:34 IST

Defence ministry issues Independence Day invites with Vande Mataram lyrics

Vande Mataram will be played before the national anthem at the 80th Independence Day celebrations. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 13:12 IST

Indian-American Community to host grand Independence Day celebrations in Boston

Indian-American Community to host grand Independence Day celebrations in Boston

Published on Aug 7, 2026 03:22 IST

'Prime Influencer': Dipke takes a dig at PM Modi's National Handloom Day video

PM Modi’s reel triggers ‘prime influencer’ reaction from CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke

Updated on Aug 6, 2026 19:51 IST

Haryana: Over 900 notorious criminals arrested in 3 days under 'Operation Trackdown'

Haryana: Over 900 notorious criminals arrested in 3 days under 'Operation Trackdown'

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Published on Aug 5, 2026 05:53 IST

I-Day: Red Fort enclosures to be named after lakes

Officials said this year’s seating plan features enclosures named after prominent lakes from across the country. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Aug 4, 2026 02:43 IST

Several schools in Delhi, mayor’s office receive hoax bomb threats

Published on Aug 4, 2026 02:40 IST

In run-up to I-Day, UP schools set to spread message of unity, patriotism

Under Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, students, teachers and parents will be encouraged to hoist the National Flag at their homes. (For Representation)

Updated on Aug 3, 2026 15:39 IST

Police lapses in CCTV, acid, tobacco sale during I-Day security inspection

Police have issued orders under Section 163 (order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) asking concerned persons to address the lapses. (Representative photo)

Published on Aug 3, 2026 02:39 IST

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