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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

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People elected me to power in 2014 on my promises, blessed me in 2019 due to performance: PM Modi

People elected me to power in 2014 on my promises, blessed me in 2019 due to performance, next 5 years of unprecedented development: PM Modi

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Dynastic parties work with mantra of 'party of family, by family and for family': PM Modi

Democracy affected by ills of nepotism; dynastic parties work with mantra of 'party of family, by family and for family': PM Modi

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Politics of appeasement has inflicted most harm on social justice: PM Modi

Politics of appeasement has inflicted most harm on social justice; country has to resolve to not tolerate corruption in any form: PM Modi

9:04 AM

It is Modi's life-long commitment to keep fighting against corruption: PM Modi

Corruption has badly affected India's capability; it is Modi's life-long commitment to  keep fighting against corruption: PM Modi

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Collective responsibility to promote probity, transparency, objectivity to make India developed: PM

Collective responsibility to promote suchita (probity), pardarshita (transparency), nishpakshta (objectivity) to make India developed: PM

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PM Modi decries corruption, nepotism and appeasement as three sins, calls for getting rid of them

PM Modi decries corruption, nepotism and appeasement as three sins, calls for getting rid of them

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I am confident that in 2047 when India marks 100 years of its independence, it will be a developed nation: PM

I am confident that in 2047 when India marks 100 years of its independence, it will be a developed nation: PM Modi at Red Fort

8:55 AM

Govt working to increase number of 'Jan Aushadhi Kendra' from 10,000 to 25,000: PM Modi

The government is working to increase the number of 'Jan Aushadhi Kendras' from 10,000 to 25,000, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.

Addressing the nation on the 77th Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort, he said Jan Aushadhi Kendras have given new power to the people, especially the middle class.

"If someone is diagnosed with diabetes, then a monthly bill of Rs 3,000 gets accrued. Through Jan Aushadhi Kendras, the medicines that cost Rs 100, we are giving it at Rs 10 to Rs 15," he said.

Now the government has plans to increase the number of 'Jan Aushadhi Kendras' from 10,000 to 25,000, he said.

8:52 AM

Natural calamity created unimaginable crisis: PM Modi

Addressing countrymen from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed concern over the heavy rainfall that has wreaked havoc in many states.

"...This time, natural calamity has created unimaginable crises in several parts of the country. I express my sympathies to all families who faced this...." PM Modi said.

The prime minister assured that both the Centre and the state will help the affected families during times of crisis so they can start their life again. "I assure you about it".

Heavy rainfall has battered the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, which saw deaths and destruction a day earlier.

8:51 AM

Corruption, nepotism, appeasement the biggest obstacles in country's development: PM Modi

Eradicating corruption from all walks of life is my commitment, says Modi. Nepotism and appeasement are the other two monsters we need to get rid of, Modi added.

We need to create a feeling of disgust towards corruption, Modi said.

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By 2047, on the eve of 100th Independence-day, India should become a developed country: PM Modi

There is no doubt that India will become a developed country by 2047, PM Modi. I base this claim on the capabilities of my young countrymen, Modi added.

8:43 AM

Take pledge to steer India on path of becoming developed nation: Kejriwal urges citizens

On Independence Day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday asked the citizens of the country to take a pledge to steer India on the way to becoming a developed nation.

Extending his greetings on the country's 77th Independence Day, the AAP national convener shared a video on social media site X in which he talked about how education for every child and good treatment for everyone will ensure that the tricolour keeps flying high.

The video also featured Kejriwal's speech from last year's Independence Day celebration where he spoke about developed nations such as the US, Norway, and Sweden ensuring free education and good health facilities for their citizens.

8:41 AM

Villages on the borders of the country not the last but the first of the country: PM Modi

Villages situated in the border areas are often termed to be the 'last village' of the country, Modi said. He added that this terminology needs to be changed as these villages are the first ones of the country and not the last.

8:37 AM

Girls have greater participation in STEM research than boys: PM Modi

PM Modi said that people from other countries are amazed at the capabilities of Indian girls, women and their participation in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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No region can be neglected, regional aspirations need to be taken care of: PM Modi

The country is like human body and just as an injury in one organ creates trouble for the whole body, unrest in any part of the country can not be ignored: PM Modi