Modi delivers 75-minute Independence Day speech, fourth shortest since 2014
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Narendra Modi delivered a 75-minute Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, marking his fourth shortest address since 2014. Last year's speech was 103 minutes long, breaking his own record of 98 minutes in 2024. Modi has given 13 consecutive speeches from the Red Fort, second only to Jawaharlal Nehru's 17. Published August 15, 2026.
15 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi announced ambitious initiatives to advance India's development by 2047, including AI training for youth and plans for semiconductor and nuclear energy expansion.
— The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day speech outlined a plan for a self-reliant India, focusing on sectors like semiconductors and energy.
16 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Prime Minister Modi acknowledged greetings from world leaders, including Netanyahu, highlighting the shared history and future-focused friendship between India and Israel.
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