Page 3 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
Many thought India will go to ruins if British left, but it flourished: PM
The people made efforts and proved that India has immense capacity to survive all odds even as "hundreds of years of slavery" had inflicted "deep wounds" on it, PM Modi added.
 "Many thought India will go to ruins if British left, but it flourished: PM")
76th I-Day: PM Modi outlines five resolutions for developed India by 2047
PM exhorted Indians to 'remove every trace of bondage from our mind, take pride in our glorious heritage, unity, and fulfil our duties'
 "76th I-Day: PM Modi outlines five resolutions for developed India by 2047")
Gujarat CM announces 3% DA hike for govt employees on Independence Day
He also announced expansion of the one-kg gram (pulses) per card per family scheme for NFSA card holders, and widening income limit eligibility criteria for inclusion of beneficiaries under the act
 "Gujarat CM announces 3% DA hike for govt employees on Independence Day")
2 mn jobs for Bihar youth: CM Nitish's Independence Day announcement
After hoisting the national flag at the historic Gandhi Maidan here, Kumar addressed the gathering and said that he was 'wishing not only to give 10 lakh jobs but he wants to double the number'.
 "2 mn jobs for Bihar youth: CM Nitish's Independence Day announcement")
PM credits disciplined life, commitment towards duties as key to success
He also described duties of citizens as one of the "Panch Pran" (five resolves) needed to fulfil the freedom fighters' dreams for the country by 100 years of India's independence in 2047.
India leads the world in real-time digital payments, says PM Modi
Success shows 'innovation prowess' of indigenous payment structure and fintech companies, he says
 "India leads the world in real-time digital payments, says PM Modi")
Foreign Minister of Nepal wishes India on 75 years of Independence
Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Khadka wished India for completing 75 years of Independence and extended greetings and felicitations to EAM S Jaishankar on the happy occasion
 "Foreign Minister of Nepal wishes India on 75 years of Independence")
On Independence Day, Gujarat CM announces series of benefits for people
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel made some important announcements for the state employees during his Independence Day address
No space for hate, separatism in India's culture: Jharkhand CM Soren
Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday said honest efforts were on to build a strong Jharkhand to fulfill the aspirations of the people for which a separate state was created
 "No space for hate, separatism in India's culture: Jharkhand CM Soren")
Indians across globe celebrate 76th Independence Day with patriotic fervour
Indians across the world enthusiastically celebrated the 75th anniversary of India's Independence by hoisting the tricolour and singing the national anthem and patriotic songs at the nation's missions
 "Indians across globe celebrate 76th Independence Day with patriotic fervour")
Independence Day: AAI commits to growth of airports infrastructure in India
The Airports Authority of India celebrated 76th Independence Day with patriotic fervour and zeal and expressed its commitment to the growth of airport infrastructure in the country
 "Independence Day: AAI commits to growth of airports infrastructure in India")
Judiciary, legislature, executive need to work in tandem: Kiren Rijiju
Judiciary, legislature and executive face unique challenges but they will have to work together to solve the problems of a vast country like India, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said
 "Judiciary, legislature, executive need to work in tandem: Kiren Rijiju")
Free education, healthcare are not freebies: Arvind Kejriwal on I-Day
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asserted that free education and healthcare are not freebies and said if people are given access to them, India can become the top country in the world
 "Free education, healthcare are not freebies: Arvind Kejriwal on I-Day")
Priyanka Gandhi urges people to unitedly work for taking country forward
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday greeted people on the country's 76th Independence Day and urged them to unitedly work to take the country forward
 "Priyanka Gandhi urges people to unitedly work for taking country forward")
Bill Gates hails Modi for prioritising healthcare, digital transformation
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates congratulated PM Modi for prioritising healthcare and digital transformation while spearheading India's development
 "Bill Gates hails Modi for prioritising healthcare, digital transformation")
Sundar Pichai wishes India on Independence Day with Google Doodle
Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai extended wishes to Indians on the occasion of the country's 75th Independence Day with a Google Doodle
 "Sundar Pichai wishes India on Independence Day with Google Doodle")
Prepare for India's 100th Independence Day from today: Naveen Patnaik
CM Naveen Patnaik urged the people of Odisha to give their time for nation building so that a major transformation could be achieved in 25 years, leading to the centenary of India's Independence
 "Prepare for India's 100th Independence Day from today: Naveen Patnaik")
I-Day celebrations held in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh amid tight security
Independence Day celebrations were held across Punjab, Haryana and common capital Chandigarh amid tight security arrangements
 "I-Day celebrations held in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh amid tight security")
I-Day: Karnataka CM announces schemes on sanitation, nutrition, farm labour
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said his government has decided to launch new schemes on sanitation, nutrition, and for the well-being of farmers, labourers and the soldiers of the state
 "I-Day: Karnataka CM announces schemes on sanitation, nutrition, farm labour")
India at 75: These pre-independence companies thrived in independent India
These companies that operated under the constraints of British rule before 1947 helped India become self-sufficient in various sectors after independence
 "India at 75: These pre-independence companies thrived in independent India")
