KEY HIGHLIGHTS
PM Modi Urges Support For One Nation, One Election
Stakeholders have to come forward in favour of One Nation, One Election for India's development, says PM Narendra Modi.
"We aim to bring 1 lakh youngsters who have no political background as public representatives to fight against casteism and nepotism," he says.
High Time For Uniform Civil Code: PM Modi
"The Supreme Court has called for Uniform Civil Code time and again. The one we have now is a communal civil code. As we near the 75th anniversary of Indian Constitution, it is high time we enact a secular civil code," says PM Narendra Modi
Hope Normalcy Returns Soon In Bangladesh: Modi
"Tensions in Bangladesh have caused concerns in India as well. I hope normalcy returns to the neighbouring nation soon," says PM Narendra Modi.
India will also be a partner in Bangladesh's development, he says.
Modi Promises Green Jobs For Youth
We aim to create 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, says Modi. India was the first to fulfill Paris Summit targets.
We are aiming to bring green jobs with green initiatives for Indian youth, he says.
'Design In India' Is The Next Frontier For India: Modi
We need to emphasis on 'Design In India' to make sure that Indian standards become global standards, says Modi.
India can be a major force in the game development, animation, he says.
States Should Compete To Attract Foreign Investment: Modi
I urge states to ensure policies, good governance, and law and order to woo foreign investors. There should be competition between states to attract more foreign investors.
This will create job opportunities for your youth, he says.
Becoming Self-Reliant In Defence: Modi
India, which used to import even minute defence equipment, is now becoming self-reliant in defence manufacturing and started to export defence equipment as well, says Modi.
India To Lead In Semiconductor Production: Modi
If all research happens in India, then semiconductor production will also happen in India, says Modi. We are working on 6G in mission mode, he says.
PM Modi Calls For Prompt Action Over Crimes Against Women
As a society we have to seriously think about the atrocities against women, says PM Narendra Modi. Crimes against women should be investigated promptly and perpetrators punished, he says
India Can Fulfill The Global Demand For Organic Food: Modi
India can fulfill the global demand for organic food, says PM Narendra Modi. We are making comprehensive efforts to ensure internet connectivity, education, employment for the farmers and their families, he says
75,000 New Medical College Seats To Be Created Over Five Years: Modi
We have increased medical seats to 1 lakh over the past 10 years, says PM Narendra Modi. In the next five years, 75,000 new medical education will be created, says PM Modi.
Skill Development To Focus On Industry 4.0, Says PM Modi
We intend to promote skill development in every sector with Industry 4.0 in focus, says PM Narendra Modi. We have envisioned to skill Indian youth to make them capable of competing in the global job market, he says.
New Education Policy Helped World-Class Institutions In India, Says Modi
New Education Policy has helped cultivate a world-class educational institutions in India, so that not only Indians don't have to migrate to study, but people from around the world come to India for education, says Modi.
Reforms To Aid Transgender Community Being Enacted, Says PM Modi
We are committed to ensure a dignified life of the transgender community in the county, says PM Modi. We are enacting reforms in this direction, he says.
India Has Grown Stronger On The Global Front: Modi
Exports has increased while forex reserves have doubled. The faith of global institutions in India has been bolstered, says Modi.
PM Modi Urges Local Governance Bodies To Enact Reforms
If local governance bodies bring about only two reforms at their level, this can have an multiplier effect on changing the paradigm, says PM Modi.
Independence Day: PM Modi Talks About Legal Reforms
Government's interference in the middle class is part of the vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047, says PM Narendra Modi. To this end, we have eased compliances and scrapped archaic laws, he says.
The recently tabled Nyaya Sanhita emphasises on justice and ease of living to the people, says Modi.
Development Delivered To Far-Flung Areas: PM Modi
Feats in connectivity, education, medical infrastructures and more have benefitted Indians in far-flung areas of the nation. Our policies and reforms have focussed on holistic development. Youth are the biggest beneficiaries of these initiatives.
Independence Day: PM Modi Invokes Lakhpati Didis
Women in India are prospering, while Indian CEOs are leading enterprises worldwide, says Modi.
Rs 9 lakh crore have been disbursed to women self-help groups so far, says Modi.
India Well-Placed To Grow Despite Global Disruptions: Modi
The youth of the nation is determined to grow leaps and bounds, says Modi. "The opportunities available now surpass those seen since independence. Despite global disruptions, India is well-placed to become a developed nation."
Indian Banks Recognised Worldwide After Reforms: Modi
With the reforms in the banking sector have made Indian lenders recognised worldwide. A robust banking structure has helped drive development in the nation.
Independence Day: We Vied To Change The Status Quo, Says Modi
We changed the status quo to bring substantial reforms on the ground for Indians across the nation, says PM Modi.
Our commitment to reforms is meant to strengthen India, which have become a global blueprint, says Modi.
Suggestions To Realise Viksit Bharat Being Considered
From media and traditional medicine to space technology, suggestions have been flowing in to make India a developed nation by 2047, says PM Narendra Modi.
40 Crore Indians Won Us Freedom, 140 Crore Indians Can Make A Viksit Bharat
PM Narendra Modi urged Indians to strive towards making a developed India with the same drive that denizens of the nation showed to win their Independence.
"Indians before independence were prepared to die for the country. This is the time to live for the nation," Modi said.
Independence Day 2024: We Stand With Victims Of Recent Natural Disasters
Referring to the recent natural disasters that have ravaged parts of the nation, PM Modi expressed his condolences to the people affect and expressed solidarity with them.
Independence Day 2024: PM Narendra Modi Addresses The Nation | Watch Live
PM Narendra Modi address the nation on the occasion of 78th Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort.
Watch the speech live here.
PM Modi Unfurls The Tricolour At Red Fort For The 11Th Time
His address to the nation will begin shortly.
I-Day 2024: Olympians, ASHA Workers Among 6,000 Special Guests
6,000 special guests have been invited to witness the celebrations at the Red Fort. Indian contingent which took part in the Paris Olympics invited to participate in celebrations, along with ASHA workers, nurse midwives, Anganwadi workers, members of tribal communities, farmers and women are among the special guests.
PM Modi Arrives At Red Fort
Received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Pm Narendra Modi inspected the guard of honour before heading to the unfurl the Tricolour.
Google Dedicates Special Doodle To India's Independence Day
Google Inc. on created a special doodle themed on traditional doors on Thursday to mark India's 78th Independence Day.
Independence Day 2024 Celebrations | Watch Live
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive at the Red Fort in a short while from now to unfurl the Tricolour.
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PM Modi Pays Floral Tribute At Rajghat
As per tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Rajghat ahead of his Independence Day speech to pay floral tribute to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi.
PM Narendra Modi To Address The Nation At 7:30 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the Tricolour to mark the 78th Independence Day in a short while from now. This is his 11th speech from the ramparts of Red Fort in Delhi and the first since the NDA government came to power for a third time earlier this year.
In his earlier Independence Day speeches, the prime minister has maintained the tradition of addressing the pertinent issue related to the nation and laying a roadmap for the development initiatives. His words today are expected to maintain this convention.
India Awakens To 78Th Independence Day Celebrations
We at NDTV Profit wish a very happy 78th Independence Day.