Page 16 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
India Coronavirus Dispatch: What Independence means to Covid-19 warriors
From asking students to stay in India to learning more about the plight of migrant workers forced to walk home during the pandemic
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: What Independence means to Covid-19 warriors")
Health Mission to Covid-19 vaccine: Key takeaways from PM's I-Day speech
Prime Minister Modi also informed the country of a new Cyber Security Policy
 "Health Mission to Covid-19 vaccine: Key takeaways from PM's I-Day speech")
Maharashtra deposited Rs 18,980 cr to make 2.95 mn farmers debt-free: CM
He said the government also procured 418.8 quintal cotton, highest in the last 10 years
 "Maharashtra deposited Rs 18,980 cr to make 2.95 mn farmers debt-free: CM")
BS READS: National Digital Health Mission - 2 yrs in making, seen as healthcare's UPI
PM Narendra Modi flagged off the initiative on the occasion of India's 74th Independence Day
 "BS READS: National Digital Health Mission - 2 yrs in making, seen as healthcare's UPI")
Hope to complete metro phase 2 project in Bengaluru by 2024: Yediyurappa
The plans also include setting up of food court, traditional cottage industry, fun park for children and provide space for handloom exhibition and sale, he said
 "Hope to complete metro phase 2 project in Bengaluru by 2024: Yediyurappa")
One Sun, One World, One Grid: All you need to know about mega solar plan
The idea was first floated by PM Modi in 2018 during the first assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)
 "One Sun, One World, One Grid: All you need to know about mega solar plan")
DRDO-developed anti-drone system deployed near Red Fort on Independence Day
It can be an effective counter to increased drone-based activity in the western and northern sectors of the country
 "DRDO-developed anti-drone system deployed near Red Fort on Independence Day")
From LAC to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, PM Modi's I-Day speech highlights in pics
The Red Fort lawns that remains filled to the brim on Independence Day, saw many vacant seats this year with the attendees wearing masks and maintaining social distancing
US, India share close bonds of friendship and democratic traditions: Pompeo
The US and India work together on defence, counterterrorism, trade, investment, energy, the environment, healthcare, agriculture, science and technology, education, space, he says
 "US, India share close bonds of friendship and democratic traditions: Pompeo")
We must 'Make for the world' as we 'Make in India': PM Modi in I-Day speech
PM Modi said that India was making enormous efforts to stand on its own feet and linked several initiatives taken recently for this effort
Many nations now looking to India for their supply chain operations: Modi
We need to stop exporting raw materials and buying finished goods, time has come to start adding value; 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' a duty towards global good, says PM Modi in his Independence Day speech
'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' also means 'making for the world', says PM Modi
In his Independence Day speech from Red Fort, PM Modi says corona crisis not so big as to halt India's juggernaut, invokes 'Vocal for local' mantra of self-reliance, launches digital health mission
Independence Day: 35 Delhi Police personnel awarded Police Medals
IPS Rajesh Khurana, recently posted as Special Commissioner of Police (Intelligence), in Delhi, has been awarded president's police medal for distinguished service
 "Independence Day: 35 Delhi Police personnel awarded Police Medals")
Best of BS Opinion: The market as weapon, America first, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: The market as weapon, America first, and more")
What's there to celebrate?
Independence Day should be a day for celebration and optimism. But what is there, in 2020, to celebrate?
India capable of meeting aggression with a befitting reply: Prez
The President said the pandemic had taught the world several lessons
 "India capable of meeting aggression with a befitting reply: Prez")
As India turns 74, citizens feel less optimistic about future: Survey
Citizens feel economic growth and prosperity in India will benefit only a select few
 "As India turns 74, citizens feel less optimistic about future: Survey")
President's speech encapsulates the spirit of 1.3 bn Indians: PM Modi
"Insightful speech by Rashtrapati Ji. His remarks encapsulate the spirit of 130 crore Indians and highlight the path ahead to build a strong, prosperous and united nation," Modi tweeted
 "President's speech encapsulates the spirit of 1.3 bn Indians: PM Modi")
You have so much to be proud of: Israel PM Netanyahu greets India
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday congratulated his Indian counterpart and a PM Modi and the people of India on the eve of the country's Independence Day
 "You have so much to be proud of: Israel PM Netanyahu greets India")
India can give befitting reply if enemy attacks us, says Rajnath Singh
In a message to the armed forces on the eve of Independence Day, he said India believes in winning hearts and not land
 "India can give befitting reply if enemy attacks us, says Rajnath Singh")
