11:14 am: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unfurls the tricolour at Chhatrasal Stadium.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unfurls the tricolour at Chhatrasal Stadium #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/fGkWD6SRgA
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
11:08 am: Kerala: Kochi airport shut till August 18, 2 pm due to heavy rains.
11:02 am: Kerala: India Meteorological Department has issued red alert (heavy to very heavy rainfall in most places) for Wayanad, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasargode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Idukki and Ernakulam Districts till tomorrow.
10:42 am: My association with AAP which was beautiful/revolutionary has come to an end. I have resigned from the party/requested PAC to accept the same. It is purely for a very very personal reason: Ashutosh.
My association with AAP which was beautiful/revolutionary has come to an end.I have resigned from the party/requested PAC to accept the same. It is purely for a very very personal reason: Ashutosh (file pic) pic.twitter.com/fC2ADJWxm1
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
10:40 am: Fiji is the 1st place where Indian tricolour was hoisted on the 72nd Independence Day, today. INS Sahyadri paraded the Guard & the flag was hoisted by Vishwas Sapkal, High Commissioner of India to Fiji, with Capt Shantanu Jha, CO INS Sahyadri & Capt Manish Rai DA.
Fiji is the 1st place where Indian tricolour was hoisted on the 72nd Independence Day, today. INS Sahyadri paraded the Guard & the flag was hoisted by Vishwas Sapkal, High Commissioner of India to Fiji, with Capt Shantanu Jha, CO INS Sahyadri & Capt Manish Rai DA. pic.twitter.com/nQG08oSxXq
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
10:31 am: Rameswaram: Mohammed Muthu Meera Lebbai Maraikayar, the elder brother of APJ Abdul Kalam unfurls tricolour at Kalam House.
Rameswaram: Mohammed Muthu Meera Lebbai Maraikayar, the elder brother of APJ Abdul Kalam unfurls tricolour at Kalam House. #TamilNadu #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/pPXKPbdz4L
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
10:21 am: Punjab: Pakistan Rangers and BSF exchange sweets at Attari- Wagah border on the occasion of India Independence Day.
#Punjab: Pakistan Rangers and BSF exchange sweets at Attari- Wagah border on the occasion of #IndiaIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/MFI2c33hlf
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
10:13 am: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unfurls the national flag in Kolkata.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unfurls the national flag in Kolkata. #IndiaIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/l9fMAMmh9r
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
9:44 am: West Bengal: Exchange of sweets between India and Bangladesh on IndiaIndependenceDay at the Indo-Bangladesh border at BOP Fulbari.
West Bengal: Exchange of sweets between India and Bangladesh on #IndiaIndependenceDay at the Indo-Bangladesh border at BOP Fulbari pic.twitter.com/3VGwpkKj6r
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
9:40 am: Kerala Heavy and incessant rain continues to lash the state; Visuals from Kochi’s Eloor.
#Kerala Heavy and incessant rain continues to lash the state; Visuals from Kochi’s Eloor pic.twitter.com/mDLfRVp1fB
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
9:35 am: BJP President Amit Shah unfurls the national flag at Party headquarters in Delhi.
BJP President Amit Shah unfurls the national flag at Party headquarters in Delhi. #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/w8HUSHjZWz
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
9:33 am: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami unfurls the tricolour in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami unfurls the tricolour in Chennai. #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/dtH8BSDyvi
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
9:23 am: Heavy and incessant rain continues to lash Kerala; Visuals from Kochi’s Eloor.
Heavy and incessant rain continues to lash Kerala; Visuals from Kochi’s Eloor pic.twitter.com/JgHyFHBOWk
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
9:19 am: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat unfurls the national flag at Rashtrotthana Vidya Kendra in Karnataka’s Bengaluru.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat unfurls the national flag at Rashtrotthana Vidya Kendra in Karnataka’s Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/tTBbgQtGJG
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
9:14 am: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unfurls the tricolour in Mumbai.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unfurls the tricolour in Mumbai. #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/h8z40Ki9im
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
8:49 am: Tripura, Meghalaya and many parts of Arunachal Pradesh are seeing historic peace. From 126, Left Wing Extremism is restricted to 90 districts. We are working to ensure peace across the nation: PM Modi.
Tripura, Meghalaya and many parts of Arunachal Pradesh are seeing historic peace. From 126, Left Wing Extremism is restricted to 90 districts. We are working to ensure peace across the nation: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/wSEkwgp4yu
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
8:44 am: The practice of Triple Talaq has caused great injustice to Muslim women. We are striving to end this practice but there are some people who are not wanting it to end. I promise the Muslim women that I will work to ensure justice is done to them: PM Modi.
The practice of Triple Talaq has caused great injustice to Muslim women. We are striving to end this practice but there are some people who are not wanting it to end. I promise the Muslim women that I will work to ensure justice is done to them: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/FM0LO1Wp8k
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
8.35 am: Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan will be launched on 25th September this year. It is high time we ensure that the poor of India get proper access to good quality and affordable healthcare: PM Modi
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan will be launched on 25th September this year. It is high time we ensure that the poor of India get proper access to good quality and affordable healthcare: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/TDIc5qwnsx
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
The healthcare initiatives of the government will have a positive impact on 50 crore Indians. It is important to ensure that we free the poor of India from poverty due to which they cannot afford healthcare: PM Narendra Modi #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/abGIxiNj4p
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
8.25 am: Due to Swachh Bharat mission, lakhs of children can lead healthier lives. Even the WHO has praised it. Mahatma Gandhi led the Satyagrahis to freedom. Today, the Swachhagrahis have to ensure a Swachh Bharat: PM Modi
Due to Swachh Bharat mission, lakhs of children can lead healthier lives. Even the WHO has praised it. Mahatma Gandhi led the Satyagrahis to freedom. Today, the Swachhagrahis have to ensure a Swachh Bharat: PM Modi
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
8.22 am: As significant as economic growth, is dignity of the individual. Our schemes such as Ujjwala and Saubhagya Yojana are enhancing the dignity of fellow Indians: PM Modi
As significant as economic growth, is dignity of the individual. Our schemes such as Ujjwala and Saubhagya Yojana are enhancing the dignity of fellow Indians: PM Modi #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/0YkO81IftE
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
8.09 am: There was a time when North East India used to feel that Delhi is very far from them, but today we have brought Delhi to the doorstep of the North East: PM Narendra Modi
There was a time when North East India used to feel that Delhi is very far from them, but today we have brought Delhi to the doorstep of the North East: PM Narendra Modi #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/6Hs1rWHwKa
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
8.08 am: The OROP demand was also pending for decades. People of India, our brave Army personnel had faith in us and we were able to take a decision on OROP.We will always take decisions in the interests of our nation: PM Narendra Modi
The OROP demand was also pending for decades. People of India, our brave Army personnel had faith in us and we were able to take a decision on OROP.We will always take decisions in the interests of our nation: PM Narendra Modi #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/gIpYClyXVU
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
8.07 am: Who did not want the GST to be passed, yet it was pending for years.
Last year GST became a reality.I want to thank the business community for the success of the GST: PM Narendra Modi
Who did not want the GST to be passed, yet it was pending for years.
Last year GST became a reality.I want to thank the business community for the success of the GST: PM Narendra Modi #IndependenceDayIndia— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
8.06 am: Who did not want the GST to be passed, yet it was pending for years.
Last year GST became a reality.I want to thank the business community for the success of the GST: PM Narendra Modi
Who did not want the GST to be passed, yet it was pending for years.
Last year GST became a reality.I want to thank the business community for the success of the GST: PM Narendra Modi #IndependenceDayIndia— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
8.05 am: Humari desh ki sena kahin par bhi prakritik aapda ho pahunch jati hai, sankat se ghere maanv ki raksha ke liye humari sena karuna,maya,mamta ke saath pahunch jaati hai, wahi sena jab sankalp karke chal padhti hai toh surgical strike karke dushmano ke daant khatte kar aati hai: PM
Humari desh ki sena kahin par bhi prakritik aapda ho pahunch jati hai, sankat se ghere maanv ki raksha ke liye humari sena karuna,maya,mamta ke saath pahunch jaati hai, wahi sena jab sankalp karke chal padhti hai toh surgical strike karke dushmano ke daant khatte kar aati hai: PM pic.twitter.com/9tb3bz2jrY
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
8.00 am: The demand for higher MSP was pending for years. From farmers to political parties to agriculture experts, everybody was asking about it but nothing happened. With blessings of the farmers, the decision on MSP was taken by our Government: PM Modi
The demand for higher MSP was pending for years. From farmers to political parties to agriculture experts, everybody was asking about it but nothing happened. With blessings of the farmers, the decision on MSP was taken by our Government: PM Modi #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/r8a4jMYk1E
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
7.52 am: We are very proud of what we have achieved but at the same time, we also have to look at where we have come from. That is when we will realize the unbelievable strides the nation has taken: PM Modi
We are very proud of what we have achieved but at the same time, we also have to look at where we have come from. That is when we will realize the unbelievable strides the nation has taken: PM Modi #IndependenceDayIndia
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
7.51 am: 2014 se ab tak main anubhav kar raha hun ki sawa sau crore deshwasi sirf sarkaar banakar ruke nahi, woh desh banane mein jutte hue hain: PM Narendra Modi
2014 se ab tak main anubhav kar raha hun ki sawa sau crore deshwasi sirf sarkaar banakar ruke nahi, woh desh banane mein jutte hue hain: PM Narendra Modi #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/swD1YUzj21
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
7.50 am: The Constitution given to us by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar has spoken about justice for all. We have to ensure social justice for all and create an India that is developing rapidly: PM Modi
The Constitution given to us by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar has spoken about justice for all. We have to ensure social justice for all and create an India that is developing rapidly: PM Modi #IndiaIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/3Ti2a9f4DK
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
7.45 am: Next year on Baisakhi, it will be 100 years of Jallianwala Bagh massacre. I pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives: PM Narendra Modi
Next year on Baisakhi, it will be 100 years of Jallianwala Bagh massacre. I pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives: PM Narendra Modi #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/u2ud1N8k6y
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
7.40 am: Many parts of the nation witnessed good monsoon but at the same time parts of India have been severely hit by floods. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives in these floods, in various parts of India: PM Modi
Many parts of the nation witnessed good monsoon but at the same time parts of India have been severely hit by floods. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives in these floods, in various parts of India: PM Modi #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/tg3GQ992vI
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
7.35 am: The recently concluded monsoon session of Parliament was one devoted to social justice. The Parliament session witnessed the passage of the bill to create an OBC Commission: PM Narendra Modi
The recently concluded monsoon session of Parliament was one devoted to social justice. The Parliament session witnessed the passage of the bill to create an OBC Commission: PM Narendra Modi #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/Hp3v9H28hg
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
7.30 am: We are proudly celebrating #IndependenceDay today as six women officers of the Indian Navy, circumnavigated the globe recently (on INSV Tarini): PM Narendra Modi
We are proudly celebrating #IndependenceDay today as six women officers of the Indian Navy, circumnavigated the globe recently (on INSV Tarini): PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/l5D4QBczIX
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
7.30 am: PM Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the Red Fort in Delhi.
#WATCH: PM Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the Red Fort in Delhi. #IndependenceDayIndia https://t.co/G1rLxtfBrY
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
7.30 am: Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at Red Fort in Delhi.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at #RedFort in Delhi. #IndiaIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/AKdUgwPEm2
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
7.20 am: Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Red Fort, to address the nation shortly.
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Red Fort, to address the nation shortly. #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/gPvCAgNb7o
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
7.00 am: Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/Yko8pgJlUX
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
6.50 am: Former Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh & HD Deve Gowda, Union Minister JP Nadda & BJP leader LK Advani at the Red Fort.
Former Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh & HD Deve Gowda, Union Minister JP Nadda & BJP leader LK Advani at the Red Fort. #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/HRYgZlEkNJ
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
6.40 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the nation shortly.
Delhi: Visuals from the Red Fort. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the nation shortly. pic.twitter.com/xyaRt1FUs8
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
6.35 am: Delhi: Union Home Minister hoists the Tiranga at his residence on Independence Day
Delhi: Union Home Minister hoists the Tiranga at his residence on #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/rsUnEaylZY
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
6.30 am: Border Security Force (BSF), at the India-Bangladesh border at Agartala-Akhaura gave sweets to their Bangladeshi counterpart, yesterday on the eve of Independence Day India.
Border Security Force (BSF), at the India-Bangladesh border at Agartala-Akhaura gave sweets to their Bangladeshi counterpart, yesterday on the eve of #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/oIR7rogdde
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
6.25 am: Group of Muslims showered petals & garlanded the Kanwariyas in Chhattisgarh’s Koriya.
Group of Muslims showered petals & garlanded the Kanwariyas in #Chhattisgarh‘s Koriya. pic.twitter.com/MikdijFfVy
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2018
6.15 am: We have deployed sufficient force for #IndependenceDayIndia program. We have got a team of ATS commandos as well. We will perform our duty well: Rahul Mithas, SSP on security arrangements at Vidhan Sabha in Lucknow (14.08.18)
We have deployed sufficient force for #IndependenceDayIndia program. We have got a team of ATS commandos as well. We will perform our duty well: Rahul Mithas, SSP on security arrangements at Vidhan Sabha in Lucknow (14.08.18) pic.twitter.com/iP0DPvbRW1
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) August 14, 2018