PM Narendra Modi hoists the Tricolour at the Red Fort on India's 80th Independence Day and unveils his roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047. From Gen Z and free online coaching to energy security, self-reliance and new technology, Modi announces key priorities for India's future. The PM also warns of what he calls “Dimaagi Naxals” in power corridors, while Vande Mataram is rendered at the Red Fort for the first time during Independence Day celebrations.

A powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort killed at least eight and injured several, triggering nationwide security alerts. Authorities are still investigating the cause, with major Indian cities including Mumbai, UP, Gujarat, and Maharashtra on high alert. Police are conducting intensive checks across transport hubs and public spaces as investigators search for possible terror links.