Live: Nation celebrates 73rd Independence Day

Zee News wishes its viewers and readers a very happy 73rd Independence Day. Stay tuned for latest updates from across the country.

India on Thursday is celebrating its 73rd Independence Day with many events across the country. Delivering his sixth Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon a range of subjects, beginning from the scrapping of Article 370 and triple talaq practices to advocating for population control and encouraging travel. He also announced the formation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) - the topmost defence officer of the country - to whom all the three service chiefs will report. 

The security arrangements across the country have been tightened to ensure that no untoward incident takes place in anywhere. Security agencies have deployed additional personnel and have also relied on technology to keep a close watch on proceedings. At least 80 companies of security forces (around 6,000 personnel) will be deployed at the Red Fort and the surrounding areas.

Stay tuned for live updates on 73rd Independence Day from across the country:

15 August 2019

15 August 2019 16:57 IST

People celebrated Independence Day in Kalimpong in West Bengal on Thursday. The celebrations here will continue until tomorrow.

West Bengal: People celebrated #IndependenceDay in Kalimpong, earlier today, the celebrations will continue tomorrow as well. pic.twitter.com/2nZviw2rQW

— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2019

15 August 2019 14:28 IST

PM Modi thanks Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering and Prime Minister of Nepal K P Sharma Oli for their Independence Day wishes to the nation

Thank you @PMBhutan.

You are correct about the unwavering friendship between India and Bhutan.

This friendship is growing in a wide range of sectors, which is a great sign.

I look forward to meeting you during my upcoming Bhutan visit. https://t.co/lGV5dLR2Mf

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2019

Your Independence Day wishes are truly appreciated, PM @kpsharmaoli.

May the India-Nepal friendship continue scaling new heights and enhance prosperity among our citizens. https://t.co/ahtt0Amp7z

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2019