US Leaders Hail India at 80, Highlight Growing India-US Relations
Rubio said cooperation is expanding across defence, energy security, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, space and commerce.
- On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in Delhi, marking 150 years of the National Song 'Vande Mataram' and India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
- Synchronized with a 21-gun salute, the ceremony featured the 1721 Field Battery using indigenous 105 mm Light Field Guns. A total of 2,500 boy and girl cadets participated alongside 'My Bharat' volunteers.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended greetings on the 80th Independence Day, stating the US-India relationship is "stronger than ever." Rubio credited the personal relationship between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Modi for this growth.
- Washington and Nebraska issued official proclamations designating August 15, 2026, as "India Day." These actions celebrate the contributions of more than 5 million Indian Americans to the United States.
- According to Congressman Michael Baumgartner, global peace and stability depend on the relationship between America and India. He emphasized the countries' status as the world's two largest democracies as a reason for this geopolitical necessity.
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World leaders extend 80th Independence Day greetings to India, hail country's global stature and ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, "thanks to the personal relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi, the US-India relationship continues to grow and is stronger than ever.
'US-India Relationship Stronger Than Ever': Marco Rubio Extends 80th Independence Day Greetings
A total of 2,500 boy and girl cadets from the Army, Navy and Air Force, along with 'My Bharat' volunteers, will participate in the celebrations. They will be seated on Gyanpath and form the words 'Vande Mataram'.
'Stronger Than Ever': Marco Rubio Hails US-India Ties, Greets India On 80th Independence Day
Independence Day 2026: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended greetings to India, saying ties between Washington and New Delhi are “stronger than ever” under Donald Trump and Narendra Modi.
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PressNewsAgency‘Ties stronger than ever’: Marco Rubio hails growing US-India ties on Independence Day
India News: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday extended warm wishes to the people of India on the country's 80th Independence Day, saying the relations.
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