Page 17 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
India at 75: PM Narendra Modi sets road map for developed India by 2047
Launches frontal attack on corruption and nepotism
 "India at 75: PM Narendra Modi sets road map for developed India by 2047")
Healthy competition between states is the need of the hour: PM Modi
PM Modi said that while the Centre and the states may have different schemes, or a different style of working, dreams for a nation will still remain the same
 "Healthy competition between states is the need of the hour: PM Modi")
Atmanirbhar toy industry: Modi hails fall in imports to cite self-reliance
Exports up 31% from $417.32 million in 2018-19 to $545.97 million in 2021-22
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Self-sufficiency in foodgrain shows India can reduce imports: PM Modi
Government encourages farmers to diversify crops, but doing away with imported oilseeds and pulses challenging
Social reform & reconstruction
PM's speech focuses on advice for citizens
World leaders laud India's achievements on 75 years of independence
President Biden recalled Mahatma Gandhi's "enduring message of truth and non-violence" to honour 75 years of India's democratic journey.
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Thousands witness iconic Attari-Wagah border ceremony after two years
This time the beating retreat ceremony comprising flag lowering and ceremonial drill held at the Attari-Wagah border with a full-key affair was special as India celebrated 75th Independence Day.
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Bill Gates, Joe Biden, ISS & others greet India on 76th Independence Day
Apart from Bill Gates, India-American astronaut Raja Chari also extended heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Independence day from the International Space Station
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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