Highlights:3:20 pm: In his Independence Day speech, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Maharashtra government aims to make farmers of the state debt-free. 3:15 pm: Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat hoisted the national flag and led the 71st Independence Day celebrations in the state. 2.40pm: Manipur saw peaceful celebrations of the 71st Independence Day on Tuesday despite a boycott and strike called by seven insurgent groups. Whether it is terrorism or infiltrators, our security personnel have always been ready for sacrifice, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 6.30am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on occasion of India’s 71st Independence Day.

Source: Hindustan Times August 15, 2017 01:44 UTC