Independence Day 2026 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch PM Modi Speech, Parade and Flag Hoisting Live: India's 80th Independence Day will be celebrated today on August 15, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising the national flag at the iconic Red Fort. The much-anticipated address is expected to kick off around 7:30 AM IST and can be viewed live on television and online. Don't miss the live streaming provided by official broadcasters such as Doordarshan and PIB.