76th I-Day LIVE: President Murmu pays tribute at National War Memorial

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11:54 AM

President Droupadi Murmu pays tribute at National War Memorial

President Droupadi Murmu pays tribute at National War Memorial in Delhi, in presence of Army chief, General Manoj Pande, Indian Navy chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar and Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhar

8:51 AM

Need to fight corruption in the nation: PM Modi

"Corruption is eating our nation from within. We have to fight with all our strength against corruption in the country," says PM Modi at Red Fort

 

8:47 AM

India's 'techade' is here, with 5G, chip manufacturing: PM Modi

"India's 'techade' is here, with 5G, chip manufacturing, we are bringing revolution through Digital India to grassroots," says PM Modi

8:44 AM

Not corporate federalism, we need competitive federalism, says PM

PM Modi says we competitive federalism for India's growth

8:44 AM

Development of India, wherever we are, should be on our minds always: PM

"Development of India, wherever we are, should be on our minds always," says PM Modi

8:37 AM

Take pledge to get rid of misogyny: PM Modi

"A distortion has crept in our conduct and we at times insult women, can we take pledge to get rid of this in our behaviour," asks PM Modi

8:35 AM

PM Modi appeals for Jai Javan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anushandhan

PM Modi appeals for Jai Javan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anushandhan. He says, "We always remember Lal Bahadur Shastri ji's slogan of 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan'. Later, AB Vajpayee added 'Jai Vigyaan' to this slogan. Now, there is another necessity to add - 'Jai Anusandhan' (research & innovation). Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyaan aur Jai Anusandhan."

 

8:34 AM

'I appeal to private sector too to help India achieve self-reliance,' says PM Modi

PM Modi commends forces for taking forward 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. He adds, "We need to be Aatmanirbhar in our energy sector. From solar energy to Mission Hydrogen to the adoption of EVs, we need to take these initiatives to the next level for energy independence."

"I appeal to private sector too to help India achieve self-reliance," says PM Modi

8:25 AM

India needs to respect its rich legacy: PM Modi

"When we are connected to our roots, then only we can fly high; when we fly high, we will provide solutions to the entire world," says PM Modi, adding India needs to respect its rich legacy.

8:24 AM

We have to keep India first to pave way for a united India: PM

"We have to keep India first, this will pave way for a united India," says PM Modi at Red Fort

 

8:16 AM

PM Modi calls for moving forward with 5 pledges to fulfill by 2047

"In the coming years,we have to focus on 'Panchpran' (5 pledges). First, to move forward with bigger resolves and resolve of developed India; Second, to erase all traces of servitude; Third, be proud of our legacy; Fourth, the strength of unity and fifth, duties of citizens which includes the PM and CMs," says PM Modi

8:07 AM

Every citizen is excited for progress of new India: PM Modi

PM Modi says, "We are proud that aspirations are present in every household in India; every citizen is excited for progress of new India."

8:06 AM

Have dedicated myself to fulfilling Mahatma Gandhi's vision, says PM Modi

"My understanding of spirit of India made me realise that for growth of New India we needed to ensure inclusive development," says PM Modi in his I-Day address.
He adds, "I have dedicated myself to fulfilling Mahatma Gandhi's vision of empowering the last man in queue."

8:02 AM

Common thread of patriotism makes India unshakeable: PM Modi

PM Modi adds, "Our nation has proved we have inherent strength coming from our diversity, common thread of patriotism makes India unshakeable."

8:01 AM

When we attained freedom, many sceptics doubted India's development trajectory: PM Modi

"When we attained freedom there were many sceptics who doubted our development trajectory. But, they did not know there is something different about the people of this land. They did not know that this soil is special," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Red Fort

 

8:01 AM

When we speak of freedom struggle, we can't forget the tribal community: PM

"When we speak of freedom struggle, we can't forget the tribal community. Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Sidhu-Kanhu, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Govind Guru - there are innumerable names who became the voice of the freedom struggle & inspired tribal community to live and die for mathrubhumi," says PM Modi

7:57 AM

The people of our country made many efforts, did not give up: PM Modi

The people of our country made many efforts, did not give up and did not let their resolves fade away, says PM Modi at Red Fort

 

7:54 AM

India is the mother of democracy: PM Modi

India is the mother of democracy. India has proved that it has a precious ability, and faced many challenges during its journey of 75 years, says PM Modi at Red Fort in his I-Day address to the nation

7:53 AM

India today honouring heroes of Independence ignored by history, says PM Modi

Nation remembering those who made sacrifices but were forgotten and not given their due, says PM Modi from Red Fort. He adds, "Be it those who fought for independence or built the nation -Dr Rajendra Prasad, Nehru ji, Sardar Patel, SP Mookerjee, LB Shastri, Deendayal Upadhyaya, JP Narayan, RM Lohia, Vinoba Bhave, Nanaji Deshmukh, Subramania Bharati -it's the day to bow before such great personalities."

7:48 AM

PM Modi remembers the strength of women of India

PM Modi says, "Every Indian is filled with pride when they remember the strength of the women of India, be it Rani Laxmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Chennamma, Begun Hazrat Maha."

 

7:45 AM

Nation thankful to Bhagat Singh, Mangal Pandey, Tatya Tope: PM Modi at Red Fort

"This nation is thankful to Mangal Pandey, Tatya Tope, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Chandrashekhar Azad, Ashfaqulla Khan, Ram Prasad Bismil and our innumerable revolutionaries who shook the foundation of the British Rule," says PM Modi while addressing the nation from Red Fort

7:44 AM

Today the occasion to thank Rajendra Prasad, Nehru, Vallabhbhai: PM Modi

PM Modi adds, "'Today is the occasion to pay our tributes to Dr Rajendra Prasad, Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Jayaprakash Narayan and the many more who helped India in its freedom struggle."

7:42 AM

Citizens thankful to Bapu, Bose, Ambedkar, Savarkar: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi says, "The citizens are thankful to Bapu, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Veer Savarkar who gave their lives on the path of duty. Kartvya path hi unka jeevan path raha (work was their life)."

7:38 AM

I congratulate all Indians and those who love India on this Independence Day: PM

I congratulate all Indians and those who love India on this Independence Day. It is a day to step towards a new direction with a new resolve, says PM Modi from Red Fort

 

7:35 AM

PM Modi addresses the nation on Independence Day from Red Fort

PM Modi addresses the nation on Independence Day from Red Fort

7:31 AM

PM Modi hoists Tricolour at Red Fort

PM Modi hoists Tricolour at Red Fort

7:21 AM

PM Modi arrives at Red Fort

PM Modi arrives at Red Fort, received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt

 

7:18 AM

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

6:48 AM

PM Modi greets nation on 76th Independence Day

PM Modi wishes nation on Independence Day. He writes, "देशवासियों को #स्वतंत्रतादिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद!

Greetings on this very special Independence Day. Jai Hind! #Iday2022."

6:31 AM

Delhi Police beefs up security at Red Fort ahead of I-Day celebrations

Ahead of Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, Delhi Police have beefed up security arrangements in the national capital.

The Delhi Police has put up stringent security arrangements and intensified patrolling and checking of vehicles.

A composite security system has been set up in and around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation.

For enhanced security at the Independence Day programme, the Red Fort is shielded with a security arrangement to ensure that it is safe from terror attack threats.

Delhi Police has decided to install more than 1,000 Internet Protocol (IP) based CCTV cameras in and around Red Fort.