During his Friday speech, Modi also hinted India would continue its unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. The treaty, which India suspended after the April massacre, allows sharing of the Indus River that runs about 2,897 kilometers (1,800 miles) through South Asia and is a lifeline for both countries.

Trade negotiations between India and the US have stalled, with significant implications for agricultural policies and tariffs on Indian goods.

Prime Minister Modi announced next-generation GST reforms aimed at reducing the tax burden, with potential implementation by Diwali 2025

A US team, which was scheduled to visit India in August for the next round of negotiations for the proposed bilateral trade agreement, is likely to defer the meeting to a later date, PTI reported on Saturday, citing an unidentified official. The negotiations between India and the US were scheduled from August 25-29.

Earlier, Zelenskyy congratulated the people of India, President Droupadi Murmu, and Prime Minister Modi on the occasion. Recalling his recent conversation with Modi, Zelenskyy said both nations shared the values of freedom,

The collapse of the prime minister’s high-stakes efforts to transform ties with the world’s two superpowers has exposed the limits of India’s leverage.

Lawmakers and business leaders in India calling on people to boycott U.S. products in response to Donald Trump's tariff threats.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 12th consecutive Independence Day address to the nation on Friday, marking a significant milestone in his political career.