Ahead of Independence Day, pro-Khalistan banned outfit Sikhs For Justice issues threats to Yogi Adityanath, Captain Amarinder Singh, Manohar Lal Khattar and Jai Ram Thakur.
For the first time in 75 years, the Communist Party leadership is planning to hoist the Tricolour at its Bengal headquarters at Alimuddin Street, Kolkata.
Addressing the nation through his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the August 15 celebrations this year and added this year is special since it is the 75th Independence Day.
Prominent Indian personalities, Congressional and senate candidates and elected representatives of several USA districts participated in the online celebrations of India's Independence Day.