Archive · 15 Aug 2025
India Celebrates 79th Independence Day with Modi and Bollywood
India celebrated its 79th Independence Day with the Prime Minister hoisting the flag and Bollywood stars sharing their wishes.
This year's theme is about building a 'New India' by 2047.
The flag hoisting tradition at the Red Fort started in 1947, a day after independence from British rule.
Independence Day commemorates the country's freedom and the ideals of its founders.
Bollywood actors including Akshay Kumar, Hema Malini, and Ram Charan shared Independence Day wishes.
PM Modi hoisted the tricolour at the Red Fort, marking the 79th Independence Day.
The theme for this year's Independence Day was 'Naya Bharat', focusing on 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
The tradition of the Prime Minister hoisting the flag at Red Fort began on August 16, 1947.
Independence Day celebrations honor India's freedom from British rule.
- Who
- PM Modi, Bollywood Celebrities, and Indian citizens
- What
- 79th Independence Day Celebrations
- When
- August 15th, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To commemorate India's Independence from British rule.
Vision of India's Future
Development Strategies
Ideal vs. Practical Approach
Vision of India's Future
Focus on Gandhi's and Aurobindo's vision of an independent India, promoting self-rule and societal values.
Development Strategies
Emphasis on a 'nation in the making,' adopting Euro-centric models and broader economic progress.
- Celebration
- 79th Independence Day
- Date
- August 15, 2025
- Location
- India
- Theme
- 'Naya Bharat', 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047
- Flag Hoisting Location
- Red Fort
- Notable Figures
- PM Modi, Akshay Kumar, Hema Malini, Ram Charan
Sources
Independence Day 2025: History And Interesting Facts About Flag Hoisting
Independence Day 2025: 5 Lesser Known Facts About India’s Independence
Pingali Venkayya, The Man Whose Designs Inspired India's National Flag
Why the Indian tricolour is hoisted on August 15 and unfurled on January 26?
The history and symbolism of India’s national flag
Independence Day 2025: PM Modi's Iconic Looks Over The Years
PM Narendra Modi keeps it bright with a saffron turban on Independence Day 2025; see photos of some his iconic headgears over the years
Ram Madhav writes: This Independence Day, a look at founding fathers’ vision of India — and how we have fared
