I-Day LIVE: Delhi CM announces 'Deshbhakti Curriculum' for govt schools

Independence Day speech 2021 LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort today. Catch LIVE updates on I-day celebrations across India

10:14 AM

Political will required to bring in big changes, reforms, says PM Modi

Asserting that there is no dearth of political will to bring reforms in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for a review of rules and procedures across the country so that every process that creates a hindrance for people is removed.

 

India is writing a new chapter in governance, he said while addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 75th Independence Day.

 

PM Modi said good and smart governance is required for implementing reforms in the country.

 

"Political will is required to bring in big changes and big reforms. The world now knows that there is no lack of political will in India for reforms," he said.

 

"Today the world is also a witness to how India is writing a new chapter of governance," he said.

 

Modi said a campaign should be launched in all departments and government offices in both central and state governments to review rules and procedures.

10:10 AM

Independence Day 2021: Google doodle celebrates India’s unity in diversity through various dance forms

Google on Sunday dedicated a Doodle to mark India’s 75th Independence Day inspired by country’s cultural traditions forged in centuries of historical progress. The Doodle has been illustrated by Kolkata -based artist Sayan Mukherjee. In an accompanying page Google wrote: “At the stroke of midnight on this day in 1947, India’s decades-long movement for independence culminated as the nation became a sovereign republic.”

10:03 AM

India fighting challenges of terrorism, expansionism: PM Modi 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.

 

In these Covid times, the country is receiving its highest foreign investment and its forex reserves are at an all-time high, the prime minister said.

 

"As we celebrate 75 years of Independence, we have to ensure India becomes self-reliant in energy production," Modi told the nation from the Red Fort.

 

He announced the setting up of a National Hydrogen Mission to make India the new global hub of green hydrogen and its largest exporter. Read on...

9:49 AM

Independence Day LIVE: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray hoists the National Flag

9:47 AM

Independence Day 2021 LIVE: Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb hoists the national flag

9:36 AM

India needs govt that doesn't interfere: Modi in Independence Day speech

The central government and states must scrap outdated laws that interfere with people’s lives and make doing business in the country difficult, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, using his customary Independence Day speech to call for reforms in governance.

 

“Our priority will be to ensure that the services reach the last person seamlessly. For the all-round development of the nation, it is essential to end the unnecessary interference of government and government procedures in the lives of people,” he said as he outlined his government’s plans. Read on...

9:26 AM

Independence Day 2021: PM Modi sets 2047 target for becoming 'energy independent'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday 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.

 

Delivering his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, he said India spends over Rs 12 trillion on energy imports every year.

 

"For India to progress, for Atmanirbhar Bharat, energy independence is the call of the hour," he said. "India has to take a pledge that it will be energy independent by the year we celebrate 100th year of Independence." Read on...

9:18 AM

INS Ranvijay & INS Kora mark the commencement of the celebrations of 75th Independence Day

9:16 AM

Independence Day 2021: PM Modi greets the Indian contingent that participated in Tokyo Olympics and NCC cadets

9:04 AM

Independence Day LIVE: PM Modi concludes I-Day speech

Independence Day LIVE: PM Modi concludes I-Day speech.

9:03 AM

Independence Day Speech LIVE: PM Modi says sports must be encouraged

There was a time when sports wasn't considered a part of the mainstream. Parents used to tell children that they would spoil their life if they kept playing. Now, awareness regarding sports & fitness has come within the country. We have experienced this in Olympics this time: PM Modi

9:03 AM

New Education Policy a means to fight poverty, says PM Modi

The New Education Policy is a means to fight poverty and to meet the needs of the 21st century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.

 

He said the new policy focuses on encouraging teaching in regional languages.

 

"I consider the new National Education Policy a means to fight against poverty. Today, the country has a new 'National Education Policy' to meet the needs of the 21st century," the prime minister said during his Independence Day speech.

 

He said the NEP has a special feature under which sports have been made a part of mainstream education instead of extracurricular.

9:02 AM

Surgical strikes showed India's resolve: PM Modi

Talking about terrorism, PM Modi said: "India is fighting against terrorism. Surgical strikes showed our resolve and sent a message to our enemies."

8:57 AM

Independence Day Speech LIVE: Govt to develop e-commerce platform for Women Self Help Group, says PM Modi

An e-commerce platform for products from Women Self help groups will be developed, PM Modi said on Independence Day.

 

“Today, when India is walking with the mantra of 'Vocal for Local', this platform will take these products to both domestic and global markets," the PM added.

 

8:55 AM

Under the Jan Ausadhi Yojana, the poor and needy are now getting affordable medicines: PM Modi

Under the Jan Ausadhi Yojana, the poor and needy are now getting affordable medicines. Over 75,000 Health & Wellness Centres have been built and we are working on a network of hospitals at the block level: Narendra Modi in Independence Day speech.