During his Friday speech, Modi also hinted India would continue its unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. The treaty, which India suspended after the April massacre, allows sharing of the Indus River that runs about 2,897 kilometers (1,800 miles) through South Asia and is a lifeline for both countries.

Mr Modi did not mention the tariffs or the US in his speech that lasted nearly two hours. Last week, US president Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, citing New Delhi's continued imports of Russian oil in a move that sharply escalated tensions between the two nations.

In honor of India's Independence day, a Central Jersey nonprofit is hosting a free community event on Saturday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday delivered his longest Independence Day address yet, speaking for 103 minutes (1 hour 43 minutes) from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He spoke over a plethora of issues,

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously and officially proclaimed August 15, 2025, as “India Independence Day.” The motion, brought forward by Supervisor Janice Hahn, was approved August 12 to commemorate the 79th anniversary of India’s independence from British rule.

On India's 79th Independence Day, the Indian flag was hoisted atop Seattle's Space Needle, marking a historic first for the landmark. Dignitaries attended the ceremony, celebrating the Indian-American community's contributions to the region.

A community reception was separately hosted by the Consulate at the scenic Kerry Park, which offered sweeping views of the Seattle skyline, with India's flag on top of Space Needle in the backdrop

The Bitcoin Policy Institute of India has announced its launch on India’s Independence Day to highlight the notion that true freedom comes with the type of financial and economic sovereignty that Bitcoin provides.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi. Lasting 103 minutes, it became the longest Independence Day speech by any prime minister in the nation’s history, surpassing his own 98-minute record from the 78th Independence Day in 2024.

In his 12th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a series of transformative initiatives, signalling India’s readiness to accelerate its journey toward a prosperous future,