MUMBAI: International news channel Wion will mark India’s seventy ninth Independence Day with a day-long line-up capturing the country’s past, present and global ambitions, broadcasting to audiences in 190 countries.
Coverage begins at 7:00am with the Red Fort flag hoisting and prime minister’s address, followed at 10:30am by India’s Women-Powered Forces, profiling women officers and military wives whose service and resilience have strengthened the armed forces. At 11:30am, Tech at 79 charts the nation’s rise from independence to innovation powerhouse, covering Isro milestones, indigenous defence technology and Indian-origin tech leaders abroad.
Climate Tracker at 12:30pm spotlights the International Solar Alliance and India’s renewable-energy leadership. Afternoon programming includes Best Speeches (1:30pm), revisiting prime ministerial Independence Day addresses from 2014 to 2024; Wion Wings (2:30pm), a tour of engineering marvels, wildlife reserves and museums; and E-Club – I-Day Special (3:30pm), exploring cinema’s role in shaping national consciousness.
The women-in-defence feature repeats at 4:30pm, while the #HarGharTiranga campaign airs in select bulletins.
“Independence Day is a declaration of the future we are determined to build,” said Wion managing editor Rabin Sharma. “This line-up is our tribute to the living spirit of the nation — when courage fuels innovation and unity guides our path, India’s possibilities are limitless.”
Wion says the programming underscores its mission to tell impactful stories with a global perspective, reflecting both the country’s diversity and its ambitions on the world stage.