Page 13 - Latest Updates on Independence Day 2024

PM's speech inspires to contribute to making of Golden India: Amit Shah

Amit Shah described PM Modi's speech from the Red Fort on Independence Day as marvellous and said that it inspires every Indian to contribute in the making of a "Golden India"

India at 75: People made Swachh Bharat a success, says PM Narendra Modi

Modi announced the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission from October 2, 2014, to be accomplished by 2019, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Miles to go to fulfil PM Modi's Nari Shakti pledge for India in 2047

The rising share of women in the police force and aviation are among the few sunshine areas in a landscape of low, slow, or declining progress of women

India at 75: PM Narendra Modi sets road map for developed India by 2047

Launches frontal attack on corruption and nepotism

Healthy competition between states is the need of the hour: PM Modi

PM Modi said that while the Centre and the states may have different schemes, or a different style of working, dreams for a nation will still remain the same

Atmanirbhar toy industry: Modi hails fall in imports to cite self-reliance

Exports up 31% from $417.32 million in 2018-19 to $545.97 million in 2021-22

Self-sufficiency in foodgrain shows India can reduce imports: PM Modi

Government encourages farmers to diversify crops, but doing away with imported oilseeds and pulses challenging

Social reform & reconstruction

PM's speech focuses on advice for citizens

World leaders laud India's achievements on 75 years of independence

President Biden recalled Mahatma Gandhi's "enduring message of truth and non-violence" to honour 75 years of India's democratic journey.

Thousands witness iconic Attari-Wagah border ceremony after two years

This time the beating retreat ceremony comprising flag lowering and ceremonial drill held at the Attari-Wagah border with a full-key affair was special as India celebrated 75th Independence Day.

Bill Gates, Joe Biden, ISS & others greet India on 76th Independence Day

Apart from Bill Gates, India-American astronaut Raja Chari also extended heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Independence day from the International Space Station

Many thought India will go to ruins if British left, but it flourished: PM

The people made efforts and proved that India has immense capacity to survive all odds even as "hundreds of years of slavery" had inflicted "deep wounds" on it, PM Modi added.

76th I-Day: PM Modi outlines five resolutions for developed India by 2047

PM exhorted Indians to 'remove every trace of bondage from our mind, take pride in our glorious heritage, unity, and fulfil our duties'

Gujarat CM announces 3% DA hike for govt employees on Independence Day

He also announced expansion of the one-kg gram (pulses) per card per family scheme for NFSA card holders, and widening income limit eligibility criteria for inclusion of beneficiaries under the act

2 mn jobs for Bihar youth: CM Nitish's Independence Day announcement

After hoisting the national flag at the historic Gandhi Maidan here, Kumar addressed the gathering and said that he was 'wishing not only to give 10 lakh jobs but he wants to double the number'.

PM credits disciplined life, commitment towards duties as key to success

He also described duties of citizens as one of the "Panch Pran" (five resolves) needed to fulfil the freedom fighters' dreams for the country by 100 years of India's independence in 2047.

India leads the world in real-time digital payments, says PM Modi

Success shows 'innovation prowess' of indigenous payment structure and fintech companies, he says

Foreign Minister of Nepal wishes India on 75 years of Independence

Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Khadka wished India for completing 75 years of Independence and extended greetings and felicitations to EAM S Jaishankar on the happy occasion

On Independence Day, Gujarat CM announces series of benefits for people

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel made some important announcements for the state employees during his Independence Day address

No space for hate, separatism in India's culture: Jharkhand CM Soren

Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday said honest efforts were on to build a strong Jharkhand to fulfill the aspirations of the people for which a separate state was created