India's Independence Day invitation cards featured the 'Operation Sindoor' logo and Chenab bridge image, symbolizing 'Naya Bharat'. The cards, distributed online, also listed citizens' fundamental duties. The Defence Ministry highlighted the theme of 'Naya Bharat' as the nation progresses towards 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. Prime Minister Modi led celebrations at Red Fort. View cutters displayed the Operation Sindoor logo and armed forces images.

The PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) provides incentives to employees and employers to boost job creation. New employees earning up to ₹1 lakh monthly can receive up to ₹15,000 in two installments. Employers get up to ₹3,000 per new hire monthly for two years (four for manufacturing). Employees must join after August 15, 2025, and employers must register with EPFO and meet hiring thresholds. Payments are made via Direct Benefit Transfer.

Prime Minister Modi commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, denouncing it as a violation of the Constitution and a betrayal of democracy. He stated that India was turned into a prison during that period. Modi urged current and future generations to remember this event and to strengthen their commitment to the Indian Constitution. He emphasized the importance of never forgetting the suppression of democracy during the Emergency.

The $1.2 billion in-space manufacturing market is expected to grow to over $20 billion by 2033 and $100 billion by 2040. Indian startups Inbound Aerospace and Serendipity Space have secured pre-seed funding for microgravity manufacturing research. The sector offers advantages like eliminating gravitational forces, allowing materials to solidify with unprecedented purity and precision.

Two Catholic nuns from Kerala were arrested in Chhattisgarh, accused of forced conversion and human trafficking. They were later granted bail by a special NIA court. Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, president of the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council, expressed concern over the incident and its implications for minority communities. He emphasized the BJP's need to demonstrate its commitment to secularism and religious freedom.

PM Modi announced "Mission Sudarshan Chakra" from the Red Fort, aiming to protect India's critical establishments through indigenous technological development by 2035. The mission will include a multi-layered security system with cyber defence, surveillance, and physical infrastructure safeguards. It draws inspiration from Lord Krishna's Sudarshan Chakra in Hindu scripture Mahabharat.

Prime Minister Modi announced upcoming GST reforms by Diwali to ease tax burden, especially for small businesses. He also launched the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, a Rs 1 lakh crore scheme. This scheme will provide Rs 15,000 to those getting their first job in the private sector. The GST reforms aim to reduce taxes on commonly used items, making them cheaper and boosting the economy. A Group of Ministers is discussing GST rate changes.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin stated on Independence Day that states struggling to obtain funds from the central government is detrimental to federalism. He asserted that legal action is the only solution to restore states' powers. Stalin indicated that preliminary steps should be taken to initiate legal proceedings aimed at retrieving these powers. He emphasized the importance of states' rights within the Indian federal structure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in his Independence Day speech, recognizing its 100 years of service to the nation. He described the RSS as the “biggest NGO in the world,” highlighting its dedication to nation-building. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat hoisted the tricolour and spoke about India's mission to promote global peace and Dharma. The event at Red Fort included special guests and a guard of honour.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a 103-minute Independence Day speech at the Red Fort, the longest ever by an Indian PM. He surpassed his own record of 98 minutes from last year. Modi also broke Indira Gandhi's record by delivering 12 consecutive speeches from Red Fort, second only to Jawaharlal Nehru's 17. Previous longest speeches were by Nehru (72 minutes) and I.K. Gujral (71 minutes). Shortest speeches were by Nehru (14 minutes) and Indira Gandhi (14 minutes).