Independence Day 2026: PM Modi leads India in commemorating 80 years of freedom

For the first time, the national song, 'Vande Mataram', was rendered during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort

PM Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on 80th Independence Day.

Skyline view of Mumbai with the coastal road in the foreground on May 28, 2026.Skyline view of Mumbai with the coastal road in the foreground on May 28, 2026.Indranil Aditya—NurPhoto/Getty ImagesFor the second time, TIME will publish a ranking of India's Fastest-Growing Companies, in partnership with Statista, a leadin