Prime Minister Narendra Modi today thanked US President Donald Trump for calling him to convey Independence Day greetings. Appreciate the warm felicitations from @POTUS, who called this evening to convey Independence Day greetings. - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 14, 2017In a televised address, President Ram Nath Kovind earlier told his compatriots that it was the nation's resolve to achieve several milestones for a New India . @rashtrapatibhvn - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 14, 2017Indians are gearing up to celebrate seven decades of freedom from British rule tomorrow. ALSO READFull speech of President Ram Nath Kovind: New India should be tolerant and sensitiveFYI | 70 years of independence: 10 events that shaped today's IndiaALSO WATCHFirst address of President Ram Nath Kovind: Full speech

Source: India Today August 14, 2017 17:14 UTC