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Just as a new world order came up after WW2, a new geopolitical landscape is taking shape after Covid-19 pandemic, says Modi. The world has seen what India is capable of, adds Modi

Confluence of demography, democracy, diversity empowers India: PM Modi

India has demography, democracy, and diversity and the confluence of these three empowers the country to fulfil all its dreams, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing the nation on its 77th Independence Day, Modi said India is the world's largest democracy and from the population perspective it is now widely acknowledged that the country is in the first position. Modi said India has the highest population of people under 30 years and through the power of youth, the country can achieve all its goals. "While in many countries the population is ageing, in India, we are moving forward with youthful energy," he said from the ramparts of the Red Fort. "With young minds below the age of 30 years and by possessing countless arms to work, boundless intellects to innovate, and innumerable dreams and aspirations, we can achieve all our goals," the prime minister said. According to United Nations estimates, India has become the most populous country in the world with over 14

Will address nation from Red Fort next year to list progress made: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday exuded confidence that he will address the nation from the Red Fort next year to list out the progress on the promises he had made to the people. "The promise for change brought me here, my performance brought me here once again. The coming five years are of unprecedented development and a golden moment to realise the dream of India as a developed nation by 2047," the Prime Minister said in his speech from the ramparts of Red Fort. "Next year, on August 15 from this same Red Fort I will list out the progress achieved by the nation and sing paeans to your strength, your resolve and your success with greater confidence," Modi said in his last Independence Day address before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The general elections are scheduled for April-May next year. Modi said he had made a promise to the nation to usher in change in 2014. "You reposed your trust in me. I tried to fulfill the trust you reposed in me. The promises I made earned me ...

Centre to launch scheme for those who want to own house in cities: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the government will soon launch a scheme to provide relief in bank loans to those dreaming of their own house in cities. Addressing the nation on the 77th Independence Day, Modi said his government will soon launch the scheme for middle-class families living in cities but do not own a house. The prime minister launched the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U) -- a flagship Mission of the Central government -- on June 25, 2015. The Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has been implementing the PMAY-U scheme. According to the ministry, around 1.18 crore houses have been sanctioned under PMAY (Urban) till July 31 this year, out of which 76.02 lakh have been delivered to the beneficiaries.

I-Day: PM Modi calls for fight against corruption, nepotism, appeasement

Decrying corruption, nepotism and appeasement as the three evils that have harmed the country immensely, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said it is a collective responsibility to promote "suchita (probity), pardarshita (transparency), nishpakshta (objectivity)" to make India developed. Addressing the 77th Independence Day celebrations from the ramparts of Red Fort, Modi said that corruption has badly affected India's capabilities and the country has to resolve to not tolerate it in any form. "It is Modi's life-long commitment to keep fighting against corruption...My government weeded out 10 crore fake beneficiaries of welfare schemes, seizure of ill-gotten assets rose by 20 times," he said. He also said that the politics of appeasement has inflicted the most harm on social justice. Modi, addressing his 10th independence day speech, said that democracy has been affected by the ills of nepotism and alleged that dynastic parties work with the mantra of "party of the family, by

India at decisive turning point, can shape new world order: PM Modi

India is at a decisive turning point and has the strength to shape the new world order that was emerging in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday and assured the countrymen of a "New India" with a bright future in next five years. Addressing the nation on the 77th Independence Day, the Prime Minister urged fellow citizens not to lose the opportunity to realise the country's potential as the decisions and sacrifices made in this period will impact the country for the next 1000 years. "Today we have demography, democracy, diversity, and this 'Triveni' (three factors) has the potential to make every dream of India come true," he said. The Prime Minister said experts the world over are saying that India was now unstoppable. "As a new world order emerged after World War-2, I can clearly see a new world order, a new geopolitical equation is fast taking shape after COVID-19. I can see the strength of 140 crore Indians in shaping the changing wor

Independence Day 2023: Wishes, Quotes, Messages, WhatsApp Status

India is marking its 77th Independence Day this year. PM Modi will hoist the national flag from the Red Fort. On this occasion, here are some motivational messages, or quotes, for your close ones

77th Independence Day 2023: Chief Guest, Theme, Flag Hoisting Time

India to celebrate 77th Independence Day on August 15, 2023. PM Modi will hoist the National flag on the red fort and will also address the country from the Red Fort itself

I-Day 2023: Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign receives over 60 million selfies

Har Ghar Tiranga: In a social media post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the people to change the display picture of their social media handles to the national flag

PM Modi urges people to put tricolour as their social media account DP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to change the display picture of their social media accounts to the tricolour in the spirit of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Modi also changed the display picture of his social media accounts to the national flag. The prime minister on Friday called on people to take part in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement between August 13 to 15. "In the spirit of the #HarGharTiranga movement, let us change the DP of our social media accounts and extend support to this unique effort which will deepen the bond between our beloved country and us," Modi said on X. He has also urged people to upload their photos with the tricolour on www.harghartiranga.com.

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Centre moves bill to drop CJI from poll officers' selection process

The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, has been listed for introduction in the Rajya Sabha

Asiatic lions have steadily grown in numbers over last few years: PM Modi

On the World Lion Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India is proud to be home to the Asiatic lions and has seen a steady rise in their numbers over the last few years. He tweeted, "World Lion Day is an occasion to celebrate the majestic lions that captivate our hearts with their strength and magnificence. India is proud to be home to the Asiatic Lions and over the last few years there has been a steady rise in the lion population in India." "I laud all those working towards protecting the habitat of lions. May we continue to cherish and protect them, ensuring they thrive for generations to come," he added. The day is dedicated to the majestic animal and aimed at raising awareness about it. India has successfully reversed the declining trend in their numbers and lion population has steadily risen over the years.

Monsoon session: PM Modi to reply to no-confidence motion in LS today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirming the PM's presence at the Parliament on Wednesday, said, "The PM will be present in the House on Thursday to reply to the no-confidence motion."

Centre's grain stockpiles key to PM Modi's pre-election strategy: Report

With the vote less than a year away, Modi's government is going all out to build up its food stockpiles

PM introduces 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' Campaign to pay tribute to soldiers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' campaign to pay tribute to the brave people who sacrificed their life for the country. The 21-day campaign begins on the 9th of August

PM Modi should come to parl for 'comprehensive' discussion on Manipur: Oppn

The opposition on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should stop "insulting" the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha and come to Parliament for a "comprehensive" discussion without any time limits on the Manipur violence. Congress deputy leader in Rajya Sabha Pramod Tiwari said the first priority should be to hold a comprehensive and detailed discussion on the Manipur situation in Parliament, going by the fact that people have been killed and the chief minister himself has admitted that several such incidents have happened in the state. No one knows how many incidents of rape have happened, he added. "The prime minister, who under Article 75 of the Constitution, is answerable to Parliament - Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha - should come inside Parliament and speak," Tiwari said. "Can he cite a reason for not coming to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha even when he is within the country. ...Till when will he stop insulting the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. This insult is not of the Lok Sabha and

World looking at India as nursery of new possibilities: PM Narendra Modi

The world is looking at India as a nursery of new possibilities and several countries are approaching the government for setting up IIT campuses there, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. Delivering the inaugural address at the "Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam" on the third anniversary of the launch of the National Education Policy (NEP), the prime minister said various global universities are also interested in setting up their campuses in India. "The world is looking at India as a nursery of new possibilities. Many countries are approaching us to open IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) campuses there. Two IIT campuses -- one in Tanzania and one in Abu Dhabi -- are already about to start operations.... Various global universities are also reaching out to us, expressing their interest in setting up campuses in India," Modi said. The prime minister said judging youngsters on the basis of their language rather than their talent is the biggest injustice. "The NEP aims at .

PM Narendra Modi pays tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain on day of Ashura

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Imam Hussain on Saturday, saying his courage and commitment to the ideals of justice and human dignity are noteworthy. Muslims across the world, especially Shias, commemorate the death of Hussain on this day in the battle of Karbala. Better known as "ashura", it is the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram. "We recall the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). His courage and commitment to the ideals of justice and human dignity are noteworthy," Modi said on Twitter.

Micron Technology chief discusses plans with PM to boost semiconductor biz

It is not the first time that PM Modi has met the Micron CEO. Earlier in June, when PM Modi visited the US, the two had an excellent meeting