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Independence Day 2020 live updates: President Ram Nath Kovind hosts 'At Home' reception

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 15, 2020, 21:08:03 IST

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Independence Day 2020 live updates: President Ram Nath Kovind hosts 'At Home' reception

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort and exhorted citizens to move towards building an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' on India's 74th Independence Day. The Prime Minister announced several important schemes during his address. Stay with TOI for live updates

07:43 (IST) Aug 15

Many tried to tarnish the soul of India for hundreds of years. But this desire for freedom defeated all these designs

07:42 (IST) Aug 15

PM Modi recalls the sacrifices of our freedom fighters

07:39 (IST) Aug 15

I am confident that 130 crore Indians will fight and defeat this virus

07:37 (IST) Aug 15

In this age of Covid, frontline workers have been serving the entire country tirelessly. I bow to them

07:37 (IST) Aug 15

PM Modi says today is the day to express our gratitude to the security forces protecting the nation

07:35 (IST) Aug 15

Greetings to everyone on this Independence Day: PM Modi

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07:34 (IST) Aug 15

PM Modi's address begins

07:31 (IST) Aug 15

Rahul Gandhi tweets on Independence Day

“The only alternative to coexistence is codestruction.” Jawaharlal Nehru Best wishes on Independence Day 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 https://t.co/mRpySawwQE
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1597453766000

07:24 (IST) Aug 15

PM Modi to deliver his 7th I-Day address shortly

07:22 (IST) Aug 15

PM Modi arrives at Red Fort

07:17 (IST) Aug 15

PM Modi at Raj Ghat

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tributes at Raj Ghat. #IndependenceDay https://t.co/TRm6QVDxqF
— ANI (@ANI) 1597455962000

07:16 (IST) Aug 15

PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat

07:13 (IST) Aug 15

Covid norms are being strictly followed at the Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort

07:10 (IST) Aug 15

Leaders arrive at Red Fort

Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad and Chief of Defence Staff… https://t.co/t7FD2ormzk
— ANI (@ANI) 1597455259000

07:05 (IST) Aug 15

Read: Google celebrates India's 74th Independence Day with a doodle

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07:02 (IST) Aug 15

All guests at Red Fort can be seen wearing masks and following social distancing norms

06:59 (IST) Aug 15

On this #IndependenceDay, let us take a pledge to fulfil PM Narendra Modi's dream of a self-reliant India and contribute to taking the country to new heights by using indigenous products: Home minister Amit Shah

06:56 (IST) Aug 15

PM Modi greets fellow citizens on 74th Independence Day

#स्वतंत्रतादिवस के पावन अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद! Happy Independence Day to all f… https://t.co/0Gm21AEo4b
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1597454591000

06:52 (IST) Aug 15

PM Modi will address the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort shortly

06:38 (IST) Aug 15

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo greets Indians on 74th Independence day

"On behalf of the government of the United States of America and the American people, I extend greetings and best wishes to the people of India on your Independence Day," Pompeo said in his India Independence Day greetings message on Friday.

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