I-Day Live: PM Modi`s Independence Day address historic, inspiring: BJP leaders

Independence Day live news updates: SKM govt has done its best to fulfil promises made to people: Tamang
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Tuesday said his government has done its best to fulfil the various promises the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has made four years ago to the people of the Himalayan state. Tamang said this after hoisting the National Flag at the 77th Independence Day functions held at Paljor stadium here.

Independence Day live news updates: Thousands attend Independence Day function in Kashmir, authorities do away with restrictions in Srinagar
After a gap of two decades, thousands of Kashmiris thronged the Independence Day celebrations at Bakshi Stadium here on Tuesday, with authorities this year doing away with restrictions on the movement of people imposed in the past in view of the terror threat.

Independence Day live news updates: PM Modi unfurled national flag at Red Fort for last time, next year it will be our turn: Lalu
Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Tuesday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi got to unfurl the tricolour at the Red Fort in Delhi for the last time.

Independence Day live news updates: Govt will take more steps to tackle inflation, says Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the government will be taking more measures to tackle inflation and minimise the burden of price rise on people.