Page 2 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
Meghalaya CM eyes $16 billion economy by 2032, unveils roadmap for 2047
CM also highlighted progress in law and order, including advancement in the Assam-Meghalaya border settlement
 "Meghalaya CM eyes $16 billion economy by 2032, unveils roadmap for 2047")
EAM greets South Korea, Liechtenstein and Congo on their national days
Notably, the national days for these three countries also coincide with the Independence Day of India, with the nation celebrating the 79th Independence Day this year
 "EAM greets South Korea, Liechtenstein and Congo on their national days")
Indians need to make sacrifices to keep independence alive: RSS chief
He said an Independent India too has its duty towards the entire world, which is facing innumerable problems and is unable to overcome them
 "Indians need to make sacrifices to keep independence alive: RSS chief")
Delhi CM vows Yamuna revival, world-class infra in maiden I-Day speech
She stressed that her government was working to address the issue of waterlogging and better roads
 "Delhi CM vows Yamuna revival, world-class infra in maiden I-Day speech")
PM Modi unveils GST reforms with tax cuts, two-slab structure plan
PM Modi announced "next generation" GST reforms to lower taxes on essentials, simplify rates to two slabs, and ease compliance, with the GST Council to take up proposals soon
 "PM Modi unveils GST reforms with tax cuts, two-slab structure plan")
PM delivers longest-ever I-Day speech at 103 min, surpasses past records
The Independence Day address marked his 12th in a row, overtaking Indira Gandhi's tally and standing next only to Nehru's 17 speeches
 "PM delivers longest-ever I-Day speech at 103 min, surpasses past records")
PM Modi urges swadeshi, unveils GST reforms and Rs 1 trillion jobs plan
In his 79th Independence Day address, PM Modi called for a swadeshi push, announced GST reforms, a Rs 1 trillion jobs scheme, and self-reliance measures in energy and defence
 "PM Modi urges swadeshi, unveils GST reforms and Rs 1 trillion jobs plan")
Congress hits back at PM Modi over 'foeticide' remark on semiconductors
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hit back at PM Modi, saying Semiconductors Complex Ltd in Chandigarh began operations in 1983, calling Modi's claim about 'foeticide' of semiconductors false
 "Congress hits back at PM Modi over 'foeticide' remark on semiconductors")
PM Modi's Independence Day speech: Deep tech, nuclear energy, and more
The PM's address focused on several areas, including artificial intelligence and deep tech, energy independence, nuclear power, and national security
PM Modi's I-Day speech highlights: GST reforms, Sudarshan Chakra, and more
Here are the top highlights from PM Modi's Independence Day speech, which lasted for 103 minutes
 "PM Modi's I-Day speech highlights: GST reforms, Sudarshan Chakra, and more")
Independence Day: Stretch, stay active, gift yourself freedom from aches
This Independence Day, reclaim your freedom from pain; walk, stretch, and move daily to keep joints strong, posture healthy, and your body full of energy
 "Independence Day: Stretch, stay active, gift yourself freedom from aches")
PM Modi's I-Day speech: India working on self reliance in energy sector
PM Modi said the country is working towards energy self-reliance through 'samudra manthan' as it scouts for oil and gas reserves in mission mode
 "PM Modi's I-Day speech: India working on self reliance in energy sector")
Rahul Gandhi, Kharge extend greetings to nation on 79th Independence Day
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi highlighted that independence is a resolve to build a nation rooted in truth, equality, and brotherhood
 "Rahul Gandhi, Kharge extend greetings to nation on 79th Independence Day")
Happy Independence Day 2025: Wishes to celebrate 79th Independence Day
India's 79th Independence Day will be celebrated on Friday, Aug 15, 2025. PM Modi will deliver his Independence Day speech at 7:30 am at the Red Fort in New Delhi with heartfelt wishes and greetings
 "Happy Independence Day 2025: Wishes to celebrate 79th Independence Day")
PM Modi announces next-gen GST reforms as Diwali gift in I-Day address
In his 12th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced next-generation GST reforms, which will reduce the tax burden across the country
PM Modi to address nation as India marks 79th I-Day with Naya Bharat theme
This year's celebrations carry the theme 'Naya Bharat,' reflecting the government's vision of achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047
 "PM Modi to address nation as India marks 79th I-Day with Naya Bharat theme")
This Independence Day, free yourself of stress with these simple techniques
Independence Day: Liberate yourself from daily stress with easy meditation and pranayama practices. Enhance mental clarity, reduce anxiety, and feel energised every day
 "This Independence Day, free yourself of stress with these simple techniques")
Independence Day 2025: Land your first private job, get Rs 15,000 from govt
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: PM Modi marked Independence Day by launching a ₹1 trillion jobs scheme, offering ₹15,000 to first-time private sector employees and incentives for employers
 "Independence Day 2025: Land your first private job, get Rs 15,000 from govt")
Major attack on I-Day foiled in Tripura as police arrest 2 with explosives
Two suspected members of the Tripura United National Force (TUNF), a newly-formed outfit, were arrested from the vehicle with 14 electric detonators and neogel explosives
 "Major attack on I-Day foiled in Tripura as police arrest 2 with explosives")
Light rainfall, cleaner air greets Delhi on 79th Independence Day
Delhi to see cloudy skies, light rain till Aug 20; IMD forecasts morning and evening showers with no alerts issued for the week
 "Light rainfall, cleaner air greets Delhi on 79th Independence Day")
