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PM Modi delivers nearly 90-minute address on 77th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke for nearly 90 minutes in his 10th Independence Day address on Tuesday where he highlighted his government's achievements as well as various challenges and opportunities before the nation. He had delivered his longest speech of 96 minutes from the ramparts of Red Fort in 2016 and spoke for 92 minutes in 2019. He gave his shortest Independence Day address in 2017 which lasted 56 minutes. 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. He started his speech at 7:34 am and concluded it at 9:03 am. While it was his last Independence Day speech ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Prime Minister Modi 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. Mo

Maha to play key role in PM's dream of India's $5 trn economy: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the government is working round-the-clock for all sections of the society and the state will have a "1 trillion dollar" share in India's 5 trillion dollar economy dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Fadnavis was addressing a gathering after hoisting the national flag in Nagpur on the occasion of the Independence Day. The Maharashtra government is working 24x7 for all sections of the society, he said. "The government will work to transform the lives of people. Maharashtra will have a share of 1 trillion dollar in the 5 trillion dollar economy dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said. Fadnavis also cited a Deutsche Bank's report which said Maharashtra has the most sound economy in the country. Maharashtra's economy will not just be sound, but strong taking along all sections of the society, the deputy CM said. He also lauded the Maharashtra Police, specially the Gadchiroli police force for receiving 32 ..

Govt policies helped India become 3rd largest startup ecosystem: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the policies of the government are providing support to the youth of the country and their strength has helped India become the third largest startup ecosystem in the world. Addressing the nation on the 77th Independence Day, he said the country's exports are growing and experts world over believe India's economy would continue its growth trajectory. "I believe in youth power, youth power is my strength... Our policies are giving more power to youth strength... The youth of the world are getting amazed by seeing the strength of Indian youth," he said from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Their strength has helped India become "the third largest startup ecosystem in the world," Modi added. The government has recognised as many as 98,119 entities as startups as on April 30 this year. These startups are eligible for availing incentives, including tax benefits under the Startup India scheme. Schemes like Fund of Funds for Startups, Startup Ind

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

PM Modi says borders 'far more secure', calls for battle-ready armed forces

Addressing countrymen from the ramparts of the Red Fort for the 10th time since taking the country's highest office in 2014

Govt to launch Vishwakarma Scheme for traditional skills workers: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the government will launch 'Vishwakarma Yojana' next month with an allocation of Rs 13,000 crore to Rs 15,000 crore for those with traditional skills. In his address to the nation on the 77th Independence Day, Modi said the scheme is especially for skilled workers like barbers, goldsmiths, washermen etc. The scheme will be launched next month, on Vishwakarma Jayanti. Vishwakarma Jayanti falls on September 17, 2023. "The government will launch the Vishwakarma Scheme with an allocation of Rs 13,000 to 15,000 crore in the next month for those with traditional skills," PM Modi said during his Independence Day speech.

Yuva shakti to Manipur: Here's what PM Modi said in his I-Day speech

PM Narendra Modi, in his 10th I-Day speech, promised the country that it would be in the top three largest economies in the next five years

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: When and where to watch PM Modi's August 15 speech

As part of the Independence Day celebrations, 50 nurses along with their family members from across the country have been invited as special guests

Opposition's no-confidence motion defeated in Lok Sabha by voice vote

Referring to the no-confidence motion of 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it has always been auspicious for the government

From Ghamandiya alliance to Manipur: Modi's top quotes from no-trust motion

The Opposition had moved a no-confidence motion against the PM Modi-led government on July 26. It was defeated in Lok Sabha by voice vote

India will be among world's top 3 economies in NDA's third term: PM Modi

The PM slammed the pessimists who questioned Kartavya Path and now the convention centre

Country can't run on two different laws, says PM Modi on Uniform Civil Code

PM Modi said that the Indian Muslims need to understand which political parties were provoking and destroying them for their own benefit

PM Modi's joint address to US Congress: Here are key highlights, takeaways

PM Modi received 15 standing ovations and 79 applauses on his address and here are the highlights of his speech

PM Narendra Modi's US visit: Top points for Indian diaspora in US

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the United States from June 20 to 24. Modi will lead the International Yoga Day on June 21

PM Modi to speak on diaspora's role in India's growth story in US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak on the role of the diaspora in India's development during his address to Indian Americans here next week, according to a community leader in charge of hosting the event. Prime Minister Modi is visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. They will host Modi at a state dinner on June 22. The visit also includes an address to the Joint Session of the Congress on June 22. Chicago-based Dr Bharat Barai, who was at the Ronald Reagan Building venue in Washington DC on Wednesday to give final shape to the next week's event, said that it is a sold-out event, with registration completed for all 838 seats. As far as the registrations are concerned, they are closed for the host committee as well as other people. We had an extraordinary response, all by word of mouth because we had only 838 seats. So there was no time and there was no capacity if we advertised outside," Barai told PTI. "We used th

May the festival of Easter deepen social harmony in the society: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Easter and wished for harmony in society."Happy Easter! May this special occasion deepen the spirit of harmony in our society. May it inspire people to serve society and help empower the downtrodden. We remember the pious thoughts of Lord Christ on this day," PM Modi said in a tweet.Easter is celebrated to commemorate the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ.Midnight Easter prayers were held at various churches in the country. People gathered at decorated churches and offered prayers on the holy occasion of Easter.Various people assembled at Mount St. Thomas, the headquarters of the Syro-Malabar Church in Kochi on the night of Easter. Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, Cardinal George Alencherry lead the midnight mass.While addressing the mass, Alencherry said, "The Messiah rose for mankind. The resurrection of the Messiah is the triumph of mankind.""The ministry of the Lord is the ...

PM Modi to visit Bandipur Tiger Reserve in K'taka today, to talk with staff

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bandipur Tiger Reserve on Sunday and interact with frontline field staff and Self Help Groups involved in conservation efforts.