Independence Day 2017: Rs 1.25 lakh crore black money detected post note ban, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will shortly address the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort to mark India's 71st Independence Day

8:02 AM

Referring to his government's demonetisation drive, PM Modi said that those who have looted the nation and looted the poor are not able to sleep peacefully today. Talking of the new tax regime that came into effect this year, PM Modi said that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has shown the spirit of cooperative federalism. The nation has come together to support GST and the role of technology has also helped, added the PM.

7:56 AM

PM Modi said that Indians have to leave the 'Chalta Hai' attitude behind. In stead, the PM said, we have to think of 'Badal Sakta Hai'- this attitude will help us as a nation.

7:54 AM

Calling upon the youth of the nation, PM Modi said that January 1, 2018, would not be an ordinary day - those born in this century would start turning 18. They are the Bhagya Vidhatas of our nation, added PM Modi.

7:51 AM

7:50 AM

We have to take the nation forward with the resolve of creating a 'New India': PM Modi

7:47 AM

This is a special year, said PM Modi, adding that it is the 75th anniversary of the Quit India Movement, the 100th anniversary of Champaran Satyagraha, and the 125th anniversary of Ganesh Utsav.  

7:44 AM

Referring to the recent Gorakhpur tragedy, PM Modi said that a few days back, many of the nation's innocent children had died in a hospital.

7:42 AM

7:41 AM

PM Modi speaks about the natural disasters that have beset various parts of the country.

7:39 AM

PM Modi remembered all those who had laid down their lives and made sacrifices for the freedom of India.

7:37 AM

PM Modi greets the nation on the occasion of Independence Day from the Red Fort. The PM also greets the nation on the festival of Janmashtami.

7:32 AM

The Prime Minister has unfurled the national flag at the Red Fort.

7:24 AM

Prime Minister Modi is inspecting the guard of honour at the Red Fort.

7:21 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches the Red Fort. He is received by Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, Minister of State for defence Subhash Bhamre, and Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra at the Lahori Gate.

7:13 AM

Prime Miister Narendra Modi visited Rajghat to pay homage to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi before proceeding to Red Fort to address the nation on the country's 71st Independence Day