Page 2 - Latest Updates on Independence Day
PM Modi announces 75 Vande Bharat trains to connect different part of India
Prime Minister Modi on Sunday announced that 75 'Vande Bharat' trains would connect different parts of the country in 75 weeks to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' being observed by the nation
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Gandhian ideals the 'greatest weapon' to give direction to country: Stalin
Gandhian ideals are the "greatest weapon" to give direction to country which is facing challenges related to caste, religion and creed and this should be instilled in the minds of youth, the CM said
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Internet, mobile services unaffected as J&K celebrates Independence Day
For the first time in three years, Internet and mobile services remained unaffected in J&K on Independence Day which is being celebrated in the Valley in a relaxed atmosphere, officials said
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75th I-Day: Google doodle captures India's diversity, its dance forms
India's cultural diversity and multi-faceted dance forms, ranging from Bharatanatyam to Purulia Chhau, have come alive in a vibrant doodle by the internet search giant Google to mark the 75th I-Day
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Shifting from imports, India now exporting mobile phones worth $3 bn: PM
India used to import mobile phones worth USD 8 billion seven years ago and now the country is exporting such devices worth USD 3 billion while reducing imports significantly, PM Modi said on Sunday
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Govt to develop e-platform for products made by women SHGs in villages: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday the government will develop an e-commerce platform for the products made by women self-help groups (SHGs) in villages
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Preparations underway for holding assembly elections in J&K: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that preparations are underway for holding assembly elections in the future in Jammu and Kashmir, where development is now visible on the ground.
India fighting challenges of terrorism, expansionism: PM 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
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PM Modi sets 2047 target for becoming 'energy independent'
PM Modi 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
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Sainik schools now open for girls also: PM Modi in his I-Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that all Sainik Schools in the country will now be open for girls also.
PM announces Rs 100 trillion Gatishakti scheme for holistic infra growth
Modi on Sunday announced a Rs 100 lakh crore Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti initiative which will create employment opportunities for the country's youth and help in a holistic infrastructure growth.
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Hand-holding of deprived communities needed, reservation being ensured: PM
Reservation is being ensured for Dalits, STs, backwards and general category poor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in his Independence Day address
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PM Narendra Modi applauds Olympians in his Independence Day address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi showered praise on India's Olympians, urging the nation to "give them a big round of applause for their achievements
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Govt focus to make small farmers pride of India, says PM Modi
The government's focus is to make small farmers, who own less than two hectares of land and comprise over 80 percent of all farmers, the country's pride, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
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New history of connectivity being written in northeast: PM Modi
Modi on Sunday said a new history of connectivity is being written in the northeast, and announced that the work to connect the state capitals in the region with rail services will be completed soon.
Neeraj Chopra, Sindhu highlight Olympic contingent at I-Day celebrations
Thirty-two Olympic winners along with two officials of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) are attending the 75th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort on Sunday.
India must commit itself to a 25-year timeline for progress, change: Modi
Time has come for India to take up new development journey, says Prime Minister in Independence Day speech.
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Modi unfurls Tricolour at Red Fort as India celebrates 75th I-Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unfurled the Tricolour to mark the nation's 75th Independence Day at the historic Red Fort here
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India has to march ahead with new pledges for next 25 years: Modi
India has to march ahead with new pledges for the next 25 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday while addressing the nation on India's 75th Independence Day.
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Heavy security cover across Delhi amid 75th Independence Day celebrations
A hawk-eyed vigil will be maintained across the national capital on the 75nd Independence Day on Sunday with a multi-layered security cover in place at the historic Red Fort
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