{
  "id": 873397,
  "title": "President Droupadi Murmu to address nation shortly ahead of Independence Day 2026 | LIVE updates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/president-droupadi-murmu-to-address-nation-shortly-ahead-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T13:09:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/president-droupadi-murmu-80th-independence-day-2026-speech-addresses-nation-live-updates-pm-modi-red-fort-august-15-101786711843081.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Droupadi Murmu is set to address the nation on the eve of Independence Day, marking a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech from the Red Fort. This address comes as India commemorates 80 years of freedom from British colonial rule. India gained independence on August 15, 1947, following years of political struggle and the sacrifices of countless freedom fighters. The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act in 1947, leading to the creation of two independent dominions - India and Pakistan, with India achieving formal independence at midnight between August 14 and 15. Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, delivered a memorable \"Tryst with Destiny\" speech at midnight, reflecting on India's transition from colonial rule to freedom and the responsibilities that came with it. President Murmu's speech will address the vision of a Viksit Bharat, emphasizing the importance of equitable development as India progresses towards a modern nation. The celebration begins at 7 pm with the full version of Vande Mataram.",
  "summary": "President Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: The address will begin at 7 pm.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "President Droupadi Murmu to address nation on eve of 80th Independence Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/president-droupadi-murmu-to-address-nation-on-eve-of-80th",
        "published": "2026-08-14T13:15:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "'Exams must be more secure': President Murmu on paper leak reforms | Key takeaways from her I-Day eve address",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/exams-must-be-more-secure-president-murmu-on-paper-leak-reforms-key",
        "published": "2026-08-14T14:44:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}