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.

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.

India marks its 79th Independence Day on Friday, August 15, with celebrations across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the national flag at Red Fort on 79th Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation from the historic Red Fort in New Delhi,

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.

India commemorates its Independence Day on August 15th, marking the end of British rule and the nation's birth in 1947. The day honors freedom fighter

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,

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.

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,

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