Independence Day

AP Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives to address the nation from the Red Fort on the 64th Independence Day function in New Delhi on Sunday.

Dialogue is the only option: Manmohan

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said peace talks with neighbouring Pakistan would not succeed unless Islamabad stopped cross-border terrorism »

President’s speech on the eve of 64th Independence Day

Address to the nation by the President of India Her Excellency Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil on the eve of the 64th Independence Day My Fellow Citizens, On the eve of o... »

Highlights of Prime Minister’s Independence Day speech

Following are the highlights of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s speech on the 64th Independence Day. *PM says government working for new inclusive India. *PM... »

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hoists the national flag during the 64th Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi on Sunday. Photo: Rajeev Bhatt

Manmohan becomes third PM to hoist flag at Red Fort for 7th time

Manmohan Singh on Sunday became the third Prime Minister to hoist the national flag from the ramparts of Red Fort for the seventh time in a row, after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.By... »

Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh distribute sweets to children on the occasion of Independence Day, at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi on Sunday. Photo: S. Subramanium

Commonwealth Games will be a proud moment for India: Manmohan

Asking people to treat the Commonwealth Games as a national festival, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday exuded confidence that the country will successfully host the October event, pre... »

States

Shun violence, come for talks: Manmohan to Kashmiri youth “Govt. ready for talks with those who abjure violence in J&K” Economic development key to tackle insurgency: Tripura CM Amend Lotteries Act to save Kerala: VS TN farmers to get free pumpsets; soft skill training scheme for youth Centre lacks consistency and unified effort in tackling issues, says Modi Buddhadeb to Maoists: let good sense prevail Left wing extremism has no space in democratic setup : Jharkhand Governor Nitish declares entire Bihar drought-hit UP govt has mandate of people on law and order: Mayawati

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India's 64th Independence Day

Waking up to freedom back in 1947, India has witnessed a 63-year-long progressive journey of democracy. A selection of images of the celebrations from across the nation.

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On I-Day 1947, Gandhi fasted here

Arunangsu Roy Chowdhury captures glimpses of the historic Hydari Mansion, where Mahatma Gandhi spent the night when India gained its Independence.

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