Page 26 - Latest Updates on Independence Day 2024

First Indian AI translation platform offers free services this 15th August

India's first AI powered translation platform offers free services this Independence Day to all Indians

75 years of Independence: No holiday in Uttar Pradesh on Aug 15 this year

For the first time, schools, colleges, universities, government, non-government offices and most importantly, markets will remain open on Independence Day

To mark 'Swatantrata Saptah', UP CM asks all to hoist national flag at home

CM Yogi Adityanath asks people of Uttar Pradesh to hoist national flag over their houses during the "Swatantrata Saptah" from August 11 to 17, marking 75 years of India's independence

Indian Constitution is not only a book but an idea and commitment: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said that stories of many forgotten freedom fighters and incidents related to the struggle for India's independence are being brought forth during ongoing 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'.

No fireworks for Israeli Independence Day celebrations over PTSD concerns

Israel marks 74 years since its creation on Thursday, and festivities begin the night before

India at 100 should be watershed moment for country, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India moving from the 75th year of independence to its centenary in 2047 cannot be a routine affair and it should be a watershed moment for the country.

Activities to celebrate India's 75 years of independence launched in US

In commemoration of India's 75 years of independence, the Indian Consulate here in collaboration with a city-based cultural organisation and a children's museum commenced a week-long celebration

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: DDA to hold sand art workshop, nature walk

A sand art work, nature walk are among the host of activities that the Delhi Development Authority has planned in the coming days to mark 75th year of the country's Independence

Amrit Mahotsav without Gandhi

As India celebrates its 75th anniversary, the most precious of its legacies are at risk of falling prey to the politics of the moment

Uttar Pradesh: AAP to take out Tiranga Yatras in Ayodhya, Lucknow, Noida

Ahead of assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, the AAP will take out a Tiranga Yatras in Ayodhya, Lucknow and Noida to mark the 75th year of India's Independence, party leaders said. In Ayodhya, party sources said the yatra will make a brief halt at the Ram temple. The yatra is scheduled for mid-September. The AAP will also hold Tiranga Yatras in Agra on Sunday and Noida on September 1, AAP leader Sanjay Singh said. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will participate in these yatras. Party leaders said as the country is marking the 75th year of Independence, the yatra aims to unite people against the politics of casteism and corruption. Assembly polls are scheduled to be held in Uttar Pradesh next year. The AAP has announced its plan to contest polls in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat.

'Gati Shakti' master plan to give Rs 100-trillion infrastructure boost

PM Modi sets target for energy independent India by 2047

We have come a long way since Independence

'The Finance Minister devoted a lot of time to explaining the difficult balance of payments position and rapid depletion of foreign exchange reserves', says the author

Modi pledges to make India energy independent by 2047, cites fuel bill

Prime Minister's comments in Independence Day speech came a few months before India is projected to miss a goal to cut crude oil import dependence by 2022

Rhetoric and reality

PM's emphasis on less govt interference is the way to go

Govt's Rs 100 trn infra plan to ensure all-round development: Industry

The announcement of a Rs 100 lakh crore 'Gatishakti' initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead to an all-round national development with focus on jobs, growth

PM giving same speech for 7 years, no implementation on ground: Congress

The Congress on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of only making announcements about schemes in his Independence Day speeches

Modi promises infra boost, jobs, reforms in Independence Day speech

In a speech marking a break from his usual practice, Modi speaks about how future PMs would judge him and his place in history.

UP Congress to honour freedom fighters, farmers in every village: Priyanka

The Congress' Uttar Pradesh unit will honour freedom fighters, their families and farmers in every village of the state under a new campaign, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said

Naveen Patnaik announces smart health cards for 3.5 crore people

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday announced that his government will provide smart health cards to 3.5 crore people in the state under the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana.

Strengthen voices against all forces that try to stifle freedom: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday called for strengthening voices against all forces that try to stifle freedom