Page 31 - Latest Updates on Independence Day 2024

Many nations now looking to India for their supply chain operations: Modi

We need to stop exporting raw materials and buying finished goods, time has come to start adding value; 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' a duty towards global good, says PM Modi in his Independence Day speech

'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' also means 'making for the world', says PM Modi

In his Independence Day speech from Red Fort, PM Modi says corona crisis not so big as to halt India's juggernaut, invokes 'Vocal for local' mantra of self-reliance, launches digital health mission

Independence Day: 35 Delhi Police personnel awarded Police Medals

IPS Rajesh Khurana, recently posted as Special Commissioner of Police (Intelligence), in Delhi, has been awarded president's police medal for distinguished service

Watch: PM Modi's address to the nation on 74th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the ramparts of Delhi's Red Fort for a seventh time on the occasion of India's 74th nddependence Day

Best of BS Opinion: The market as weapon, America first, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

What's there to celebrate?

Independence Day should be a day for celebration and optimism. But what is there, in 2020, to celebrate?

India capable of meeting aggression with a befitting reply: Prez

The President said the pandemic had taught the world several lessons

President's speech encapsulates the spirit of 1.3 bn Indians: PM Modi

"Insightful speech by Rashtrapati Ji. His remarks encapsulate the spirit of 130 crore Indians and highlight the path ahead to build a strong, prosperous and united nation," Modi tweeted

You have so much to be proud of: Israel PM Netanyahu greets India

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday congratulated his Indian counterpart and a PM Modi and the people of India on the eve of the country's Independence Day

Security tightened in parts of Punjab, Haryana ahead of Independence Day

Tight security arrangements have been made in Punjab and Haryana ahead of the Independence Day, with vehicles being extensively checked at state borders

India can give befitting reply if enemy attacks us, says Rajnath Singh

In a message to the armed forces on the eve of Independence Day, he said India believes in winning hearts and not land

India capable of giving befitting response to maintain peace: Prez Kovind

In his address to the nation on the eve of the 74th Independence Day, President Kovind also spoke about the 'Aatmanirbhar' initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

AirAsia India offers 50,000 seats without base fares to armed forces

While the base fare will be waived off under the "RedPass" offer, airport fees, charges and taxes would be borne by the personnel

Delhi Police slain Insp Mohan Chand Sharma, CRPF AC get 7th gallantry medal

Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, who was killed during the 2008 Batla House encounter, has been awarded a gallantry medal posthumously for the seventh time

Unscheduled transit flights can't land for specific hours in Delhi on I-Day

The Delhi International Airport Ltd said scheduled flights will operate as normal

Flight restrictions imposed at Delhi airport on Independence Day

Also, no impact would be on IAF, BSF, army helicopter and the state-owned aircraft/helicopter can fly with Governor/Chief Minister of the state

Patriotic number, invite to Covid warriors: India I-Day preparation in pics

The AAP government has decided to invite 'corona warriors', including a doctor, nurse and a plasma donor, for its Independence Day event to be held at the Delhi Secretariat

Multilayered security, distancing norms in place for 74th Independence Day

A security ring, including NSG snipers, elite SWAT commandos and kite catchers, will be placed around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation

PM Modi to unveil friendly measures for honest taxpayers ahead of I-Day

Steps may include a taxpayer charter to empower assessees by outlining their right to get time-bound services and expansion of scope of faceless assessment to prevent harassment

Corona warriors: Doctor, nurse among guests for Delhi govt's I-Day event

The AAP government has decided to invite 'corona warriors', including a doctor, nurse and a plasma donor, for its Independence Day event to be held at the Delhi Secretariat