Page 12 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
PM giving same speech for 7 years, no implementation on ground: Congress
The Congress on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of only making announcements about schemes in his Independence Day speeches
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UP Congress to honour freedom fighters, farmers in every village: Priyanka
The Congress' Uttar Pradesh unit will honour freedom fighters, their families and farmers in every village of the state under a new campaign, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said
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Naveen Patnaik announces smart health cards for 3.5 crore people
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday announced that his government will provide smart health cards to 3.5 crore people in the state under the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana.
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Strengthen voices against all forces that try to stifle freedom: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday called for strengthening voices against all forces that try to stifle freedom
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Women must feel safe and respected from street to workplace: PM Modi
Women must feel safe and respected from street to workplace and for ensuring this, the admin, police and judicial system, along with every citizen, need to fulfil their responsibility, Modi said
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Delhi has emerged as model of governance in country, says Kejriwal
Delhi has emerged as a model of governance, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday announcing the launch of Deshbhakti' curriculum in government schools
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Modi pledges to make India energy independent by 2047, cites fuel bill
Prime Minister's comments in Independence Day speech came a few months before India is projected to miss a goal to cut crude oil import dependence by 2022
Olympics a major turning point for the country: PM Narendra Modi
Speaking from the historic ramparts of the Red Fort on the 75th I-Day, PM Modi showered praise on India's Olympians and urged the nation to "give them a big round of applause for their achievements."
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'Gati Shakti' master plan to give Rs 100-trillion infrastructure boost
PM Modi sets target for energy independent India by 2047
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Modi promises infra boost, jobs, reforms in Independence Day speech
In a speech marking a break from his usual practice, Modi speaks about how future PMs would judge him and his place in history.
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PM Modi announces 75 Vande Bharat trains to connect different part of India
Prime Minister Modi on Sunday announced that 75 'Vande Bharat' trains would connect different parts of the country in 75 weeks to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' being observed by the nation
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Gandhian ideals the 'greatest weapon' to give direction to country: Stalin
Gandhian ideals are the "greatest weapon" to give direction to country which is facing challenges related to caste, religion and creed and this should be instilled in the minds of youth, the CM said
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Internet, mobile services unaffected as J&K celebrates Independence Day
For the first time in three years, Internet and mobile services remained unaffected in J&K on Independence Day which is being celebrated in the Valley in a relaxed atmosphere, officials said
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75th I-Day: Google doodle captures India's diversity, its dance forms
India's cultural diversity and multi-faceted dance forms, ranging from Bharatanatyam to Purulia Chhau, have come alive in a vibrant doodle by the internet search giant Google to mark the 75th I-Day
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Shifting from imports, India now exporting mobile phones worth $3 bn: PM
India used to import mobile phones worth USD 8 billion seven years ago and now the country is exporting such devices worth USD 3 billion while reducing imports significantly, PM Modi said on Sunday
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Govt to develop e-platform for products made by women SHGs in villages: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday the government will develop an e-commerce platform for the products made by women self-help groups (SHGs) in villages
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Preparations underway for holding assembly elections in J&K: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that preparations are underway for holding assembly elections in the future in Jammu and Kashmir, where development is now visible on the ground.
India fighting challenges of terrorism, expansionism: PM in I-Day address
India is fighting the challenges of terrorism and expansionism and is dealing with them with great courage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in his Independence Day address to the nation
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PM Modi sets 2047 target for becoming 'energy independent'
PM Modi set a target of becoming 'energy independent' by 2047 through a mix of electric mobility, gas-based economy, doping ethanol in petrol and making the country a hub for hydrogen production
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Sainik schools now open for girls also: PM Modi in his I-Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that all Sainik Schools in the country will now be open for girls also.
