Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unfurl the tricolor and deliver his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15.
• The Ministry of Defence began selling invitation-based e-tickets on August 13 via aamantran.mod.gov.in and e-invitations.mod.gov.in for capped in-person attendance.
• Tickets are offered in three categories—General at ₹20, Standard at ₹100 and Premium at ₹500—and require ID uploads during booking with QR-coded e-passes for entry.
• Authorities have set the ceremony start time at 7:30 AM, recommend arrival before 7:00 AM and note that Delhi Metro will start services at 4:00 AM on the day.
• The event will be broadcast live on television and digital platforms so citizens across India can follow the celebrations remotely.