Page 13 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
PM announces Rs 100 trillion Gatishakti scheme for holistic infra growth
Modi on Sunday announced a Rs 100 lakh crore Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti initiative which will create employment opportunities for the country's youth and help in a holistic infrastructure growth.
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Hand-holding of deprived communities needed, reservation being ensured: PM
Reservation is being ensured for Dalits, STs, backwards and general category poor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in his Independence Day address
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PM Narendra Modi applauds Olympians in his Independence Day address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi showered praise on India's Olympians, urging the nation to "give them a big round of applause for their achievements
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Govt focus to make small farmers pride of India, says PM Modi
The government's focus is to make small farmers, who own less than two hectares of land and comprise over 80 percent of all farmers, the country's pride, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
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New history of connectivity being written in northeast: PM Modi
Modi on Sunday said a new history of connectivity is being written in the northeast, and announced that the work to connect the state capitals in the region with rail services will be completed soon.
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Neeraj Chopra, Sindhu highlight Olympic contingent at I-Day celebrations
Thirty-two Olympic winners along with two officials of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) are attending the 75th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort on Sunday.
India must commit itself to a 25-year timeline for progress, change: Modi
Time has come for India to take up new development journey, says Prime Minister in Independence Day speech.
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Modi unfurls Tricolour at Red Fort as India celebrates 75th I-Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unfurled the Tricolour to mark the nation's 75th Independence Day at the historic Red Fort here
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India has to march ahead with new pledges for next 25 years: Modi
India has to march ahead with new pledges for the next 25 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday while addressing the nation on India's 75th Independence Day.
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Heavy security cover across Delhi amid 75th Independence Day celebrations
A hawk-eyed vigil will be maintained across the national capital on the 75nd Independence Day on Sunday with a multi-layered security cover in place at the historic Red Fort
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23 Delhi Police personnel conferred Police Medals for their service
Twenty-three Delhi Police personnel have been conferred Police Medals for their service on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day, officials said on Saturday
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Foundational commitment to democracy basis of special India, US ties: Biden
Biden has said that the foundational commitment to respecting the will of the people through democracy continues to inspire the world and is the basis of the special bond between India and the US
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Independence Day: Preparations afoot for flag hoisting ceremony at Red Fort
Preparations were underway for the national flag hoisting ceremony on Sunday at Red Fort in New Delhi on the occasion of 75th Independence Day
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I-Day LIVE: Delhi CM announces 'Deshbhakti Curriculum' for govt schools
Independence Day speech 2021 LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort today. Catch LIVE updates on I-day celebrations across India
In his Independence Day broadcast, Rajnath thanks military for its support
The defence minister lauded 'Make in India' initiative that took off recently - the Rs 40,000 crore construction of six conventional submarines under Project 75-India
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Country yet to come out of devastating effects of second Covid wave: Kovind
Referring to the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics, he lauded the 'stellar' performance by the country's sportspersons
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On eve of 75th I-Day, President says world looks up at miracle of India
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday greeted citizens on the 75th Independence Day, saying the world looks up at the miracle of India which reflects a plurality of traditions
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I-Day: PM to unfurl flag at Red Fort, helicopters to shower flower petals
Thirty-two athletes who have won medals at Olympics, two officials of SAI have been invited to participate in celebrations at Red Fort on Sunday, Defence Ministry said in a statement
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Olympians, corona warriors to be part of I-Day celebration at Red Fort
Olympians and corona warriors, who played a vital role in fighting nvisible enemy -- Covid 19, would be part of the 75th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in National Capital
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Delhi Police tighten security ahead of Independence Day Celebration
Superintendents of Police of all districts in Delhi have been instructed to be vigilant ahead of Independence Day, informed Delhi Police on Saturday.
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