Page 27 - Latest Updates on Independence Day 2024

PM Modi announces 75 Vande Bharat trains to connect different part of India

Prime Minister Modi on Sunday announced that 75 'Vande Bharat' trains would connect different parts of the country in 75 weeks to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' being observed by the nation

Gandhian ideals the 'greatest weapon' to give direction to country: Stalin

Gandhian ideals are the "greatest weapon" to give direction to country which is facing challenges related to caste, religion and creed and this should be instilled in the minds of youth, the CM said

Internet, mobile services unaffected as J&K celebrates Independence Day

For the first time in three years, Internet and mobile services remained unaffected in J&K on Independence Day which is being celebrated in the Valley in a relaxed atmosphere, officials said

75th I-Day: Google doodle captures India's diversity, its dance forms

India's cultural diversity and multi-faceted dance forms, ranging from Bharatanatyam to Purulia Chhau, have come alive in a vibrant doodle by the internet search giant Google to mark the 75th I-Day

Shifting from imports, India now exporting mobile phones worth $3 bn: PM

India used to import mobile phones worth USD 8 billion seven years ago and now the country is exporting such devices worth USD 3 billion while reducing imports significantly, PM Modi said on Sunday

Govt to develop e-platform for products made by women SHGs in villages: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday the government will develop an e-commerce platform for the products made by women self-help groups (SHGs) in villages

Preparations underway for holding assembly elections in J&K: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that preparations are underway for holding assembly elections in the future in Jammu and Kashmir, where development is now visible on the ground. "Giving fair opportunities to the potential of all, this is the real spirit of democracy. Be it Jammu or Kashmir, where the balance of development is now visible on the ground. "The Delimitation Commission has been constituted in Jammu and Kashmir and preparations are on for holding assembly elections in the future," the prime minister said while addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on the occasion of 75th Independence Day. He also referred to the abrogation of Article 370 and said holding the first-ever District Development Council polls in J-K reflects the country's determination. Talking about Ladakh, which was carved as a Union Territory after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir, he said it is also progressing towards its limitless possibilities of development. "On the one h

India fighting challenges of terrorism, expansionism: PM in I-Day address

India is fighting the challenges of terrorism and expansionism and is dealing with them with great courage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in his Independence Day address to the nation

PM Modi sets 2047 target for becoming 'energy independent'

PM Modi set a target of becoming 'energy independent' by 2047 through a mix of electric mobility, gas-based economy, doping ethanol in petrol and making the country a hub for hydrogen production

Sainik schools now open for girls also: PM Modi in his I-Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that all Sainik Schools in the country will now be open for girls also. At present, 33 Sainik schools are operating in the country. During his Independence Day speech Sunday, the prime minister said that two-and-a-half years ago, the maiden experiment of admitting girls in Sainik schools was carried out in Mizoram. "Now, the government has decided that all the Sainik schools in the country will also be open for the daughters of the country," he said. Sainik schools are run by the Sainik Schools Society which is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence. The aim of establishing Sainik schools was to prepare the students from an early age for their entry into the Indian armed forces.

PM announces Rs 100 trillion Gatishakti scheme for holistic infra growth

Modi on Sunday announced a Rs 100 lakh crore Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti initiative which will create employment opportunities for the country's youth and help in a holistic infrastructure growth.

Hand-holding of deprived communities needed, reservation being ensured: PM

Reservation is being ensured for Dalits, STs, backwards and general category poor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in his Independence Day address

PM Narendra Modi applauds Olympians in his Independence Day address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi showered praise on India's Olympians, urging the nation to "give them a big round of applause for their achievements

Govt focus to make small farmers pride of India, says PM Modi

The government's focus is to make small farmers, who own less than two hectares of land and comprise over 80 percent of all farmers, the country's pride, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said

New history of connectivity being written in northeast: PM Modi

Modi on Sunday said a new history of connectivity is being written in the northeast, and announced that the work to connect the state capitals in the region with rail services will be completed soon.

Neeraj Chopra, Sindhu highlight Olympic contingent at I-Day celebrations

Thirty-two Olympic winners along with two officials of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) are attending the 75th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort on Sunday.

India must commit itself to a 25-year timeline for progress, change: Modi

Time has come for India to take up new development journey, says Prime Minister in Independence Day speech.

Modi unfurls Tricolour at Red Fort as India celebrates 75th I-Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unfurled the Tricolour to mark the nation's 75th Independence Day at the historic Red Fort here

India has to march ahead with new pledges for next 25 years: Modi

India has to march ahead with new pledges for the next 25 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday while addressing the nation on India's 75th Independence Day. "We have to ensure we meet our goal of building Aatmanirbhar Bharat when we celebrate 100 years of India's Independence," the prime minister said. Modi, who hoisted the tricolour at the historic Red Fort before his speech, stressed that the day should not be merely a ceremony. People can take pride that the world's largest Covid vaccination programme in going on in the country, he said. He lauded doctors, nurses as well those involved in vaccine manufacturing and others involved in fighting COVID-19. Pain was one of greatest tragedies of last century, the prime minister said while asserting that August 14 will be remembered as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. He also lauded India's Olympic contingent, which was present at the Red Fort, and said their performance encouraged the youth of the country.

Heavy security cover across Delhi amid 75th Independence Day celebrations

A hawk-eyed vigil will be maintained across the national capital on the 75nd Independence Day on Sunday with a multi-layered security cover in place at the historic Red Fort