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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Independence Day 2021, from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
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New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday, August 15 lauded the Tokyo Olympic winners and COVID-19 warriors in his speech from the historic Red Fort. PM Modi said the Centre will soon launch the Rs 100 lakh-crore Gati Shakti national infrastructure plan to boost the country’s economy.
Giving a call for ‘Sabka Prayas’ along with ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas’ for building a new India, PM Modi said, “We have to ensure we meet our goal of building Aatmanirbhar Bharat when we celebrate 100 years of India’s Independence.”
Further, he announced 75 'Vande Bharat' trains will connect different parts of the country.
From showering of petals from two Mi-17 1V helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) during unfurling of the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort, India rang in it's 75th Independence Day today (August 15) with pomp and show.
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Stories of valour in Indian history "misrepresented" by colonial thinking will be corrected, Union Culture and Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Sunday. (PTI)
Kerala reports 18,582 fresh #COVID19 cases, 20,089 recoveries, and 102 deaths in the last 24 hours; test positivity rate at 15.11%
Active cases: 1,78,630
Death toll: 18,601
Central Railway says it will run 1686 suburban train services on Mumbai divsion from August 16. (ANI)
Maharashtra reports 4,797 fresh COVID cases, 3,710 patient discharges, and 130 deaths on August 15 (ANI)
Active cases: 64,219
Total discharges: 61,89,933
Death toll: 1,35,039
Water level in Ayodhya's Sarayu river increases, several areas are facing flood-like situation due to swelling of river. (ANI)
Delhi: Rashtrapati Bhavan, North Block, South Block, and Parliament buildings illuminated on the occasion of 75th Independence Day.
Delhi: Rashtrapati Bhavan, North Block, South Block, and Parliament buildings illuminated on the occasion of 75th #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/fko95G9j1q
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2021
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar (in file photo) will be visiting New York during India's Presidency of UNSC & will be presiding over two high-level signature events on August 18 & 19: MEA
Indian diaspora unfurl Tricolour at Times Square in New York City on August 15 to commemorate India’s 75th Independence Day. (ANI)
#WATCH | Indian diaspora unfurl Tricolour at Times Square in New York City on August 15 to commemorate India’s 75th Independence Day. pic.twitter.com/M5ZLzpmgk4
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2021
About 26 flood-ravaged districts in State. All possible help is being extended to the people... Daily review meetings being conducted along with the issuance of safety guidelines. People have been evacuated from affected areas and provided with relief aid: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.
There's no clarity in laws. We don't know for what purpose the laws are made. It's creating lot of litigation, inconvenience & loss to govt as well as inconvenience to public. This is what happens if intellectuals & professionals like lawyers aren't there in Houses: CJI NV Ramana
If you see the debates which used to take place in Houses in those days, they used to be very wise, constructive&they used to debate any legislation they were making...Now, sorry state of affairs. We see the legislations-lot of gaps, lot of ambiguity in making laws: CJI NV Ramana
CJI Ramana says, "If you see debates which used to take place in Houses in those days, they used to be very wise, constructive...Now, sorry state of affairs...There's no clarity in laws. It's creating lot of litigation&loss to govt as well as inconvenience to public..."
Our curriculum teaches Physics, Chemistry but not patriotism. This 'Deshbhakti Curriculum' will instil patriotic values in our children: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hoists the National Flag at Secretariat Building on Independence Day, announces 'Deshbhakti Curriculum' in Delhi Govt Schools from September 27 as a tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh.
Rajasthan: 75 jawans participated in the sky diving at Chandan Range, Jaisalmer today to mark 75th Independence Day.
#WATCH | Rajasthan: Sky diving organised at Chandan Range, Jaisalmer today on the occasion of #IndependenceDay. 75 jawans participated in the sky diving to mark 75th Independence Day. pic.twitter.com/4vmUmll5s7
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2021
Congress president Sonia Gandhi hoists the national flag at party headquarters in Delhi; Rahul Gandhi also present.
The Tricolour was hoisted in the inhospitable terrain of Donkyala pass at 18300 ft - the highest pass in the Eastern Sector to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of India's Independence, today: A Bharat Bhushan Babu, Principal Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence.
The Tricolour was hoisted in the inhospitable terrain of Donkyala pass at 18300 ft - the highest pass in the Eastern Sector to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of India's Independence, today: A Bharat Bhushan Babu, Principal Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence#IndependenceDay2021 pic.twitter.com/ZGQr1cxJIc
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2021
I wish all citizens of the country on behalf of my party. I pray to the Almighty for the happiness of the society, that there be happiness everywhere in the country and the world, and India leaps forward towards development: BJP national president JP Nadda.
Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla hoists the National Flag on Independence Day, says "We attained Independence after a long struggle, now we are working towards becoming a 'New India' as we celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' this year."
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes his address to the nation on the 75th Independence Day at Red Fort.
It's time, right time,
India's time is precious.
Has the power of innumerable arms,
There is patriotism everywhere,
You get up, wave the tricolor,
Hoist India's destiny: PM Modi concludes his address
Today, I am announcing the National Hydrogen Mission in view of climate change. We have to make India a hub for production and export of Green Hydrogen: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
It's a major turning point for our country. In this decade we've to further speed up drive to bring in talent, technology& professionalism in sports in the country. It's a matter of pride that India's daughters are giving a splendid performance, be it Boards exams or Olympics: PM
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.
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 govt and government procedures in the lives of people: PM Narendra Modi.
Political will is required to bring in big changes, big reforms. Today, the world can see that there is no dearth of political will in India. Good and smart governance is needed to bring reforms. The world is a witness to how India is writing a new chapter of governance: PM Modi.
75 Vande Bharat trains will connect every corner of India in 75 weeks of Amrit Mahotsav of Independence: PM Modi
In the coming days, we will launch PM Gati Shakti Plan, a 100 lakh crore national infrastructure master plan which will make a foundation for holistic infrastructure and give an integrated pathway to our economy: PM Modi at Red Fort
Along with modern infrastructure, India also needs to adopt a holistic approach in infrastructure construction. India is going to launch the Prime Minister's Gatishakti- National Master Plan in the coming time: PM Modi.
Moving forward on the path of development, India will have to increase both its manufacturing and exports. You have seen, just a few days ago, India has launched its first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant for trials at sea: PM.
We have to work together for the next-generation infrastructure, world-class manufacturing, cutting innovations and new-age technology: PM Modi on 75th Independence Day.
Under the Jan Ausadhi Yojana, the poor and needy are getting affordable medicines. Till now, over 75,000 Health & Wellness Centres have been built. Now, we are working on a network of modern labs and good hospitals at the block level: PM Modi
India needs to ensure that the Dalits, the backward classes and the EWS walk ahead. Recently, OBC reservation has been ensured in medical education. OBC lists can now be made by states hereon. We need to make sure that development happens to everyone: PM Modi said at the Red Fort.
We have to work together for the next-generation infrastructure, world-class manufacturing, cutting innovations and new-age technology: PM Modi on 75th Independence Day.
In the coming years, we will have to increase the collective power of the small farmers of the country. We have to give them new facilities. They must become the country's pride: PM Modi at Red Fort.
Today we see our villages changing rapidly. In past few yrs, facilities like road & electricity have reached villages. Today, optical fiber network is providing the power of data to villages, internet is reaching there. Digital entrepreneurs are getting ready in villages too: PM.
Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar Municipal Corporation Mayor Junaid Mattu hoists the National Flag at the Corporation office in Srinagar.
Jammu and Kashmir | Srinagar Municipal Corporation Mayor Junaid Mattu hoists the National Flag at the Corporation office in Srinagar pic.twitter.com/Z7aioseohS
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2021
Besides caring about basic facilities, reservation for Dalits, backwards, tribals, economically weak sections of general category. Recently reservation was granted to OBCs, under all-India quota, in medical education. States have been granted right to make their own OBC lists: PM
Delimitation Commission has been constituted in Jammu and Kashmir and preparations are on for assembly elections in the future: PM Modi at the Red Fort.
Development should be inclusive. The Northeast region, the Himalayan region including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, the coastal belt and tribal regions will make a foundation for India's development in the future: PM Modi on Independence Day.
It is essential to fully utilise the capabilities of India to take it to new heights, in the 21st century. For this, we have to hold hands of the section that is lagging behind, the area that is lagging behind: PM Narendra Modi.
Benefits of many schemes that started in the last 7 years have reached the doorsteps of crores of poor. From Ujjwala to Ayushman Bharat, the poor of the nation knows their (schemes') strength. Today, govt schemes have picked up pace & are reaching their goals: PM Narendra Modi.
'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayaas' is very important for the achievement of all our goals: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A time comes in the development journey of every country when that nation defines itself from a new end, when it takes itself forward with new resolutions. Today, that time has come in India's development journey: PM Narendra Modi.
We can proudly say that the largest COVID19 vaccination program is being run in India today. More than 54 crore people have received vaccine doses so far: PM Modi at Red Fort.
Indians have fought this battle (COVID) with a lot of patience. We had many challenges but we worked with extraordinary pace in every area. It's a result of strength of our industrialists & scientists, that today India doesn't need to depend on any other nation for vaccines: PM.
We have taken a decision to observe August 14 as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, to honour the pain and sufferings faced by the people of India during the partition: PM Modi.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans celebrate Independence Day 2021 at the banks of Pangong Tso in Ladakh.
#WATCH | Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans celebrate #IndependenceDay2021 at the banks of Pangong Tso in Ladakh. pic.twitter.com/ug0ELnEfgN
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2021
The athletes who have made us proud at Tokyo Olympics are here amongst us today. I urge the nation to applaud their achievement today. They have not only won our hearts but also inspired future generations: PM Modi.
During COVID, our doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, sanitation workers, scientists who were developing vaccines & crores of citizens who were working with a sense of service -all those who devoted every moment to serve others in this period, deserve our appreciation: PM Modi.
I convey my greetings on this special occasion of Independence Day. This is a day to remember our great freedom fighters: PM Modi at Red Fort.
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his address on Independence Day 2021, from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
Watch the events of the 75th Independence Day live here:
LIVE: 75th Independence Day Celebrations. #IndiaIndependenceDay https://t.co/o07jkbwwjV
— BJP (@BJP4India) August 15, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the guard of honour at Red Fort.
Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the guard of honour at Red Fort pic.twitter.com/Y2tMYsFQ62
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2021
Delhi: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the 75th Independence Day.
PM Modi’s I-Day address to the nation: After the showering of flower petals, the PM will address the nation. "At the conclusion of the speech of the PM, the cadets of National Cadet Corps (NCC) will sing the National Anthem," it noted.
Showering of flower petals by IAF: For the first time ever, as soon as the tricolour is hoisted by the PM, flower petals will be showered at the venue by two Mi-17 1V helicopters of the IAF in Amrut formation, the notification revealed. "Captain of the first helicopter will be Wing Commander Baldev Singh Bisht. The second chopper is commanded by Wing Commander Nikhil Mehrotra," it said.
Hoisting of Flag: After the PM will hoist the tricolour, there will be a 'Rashtriya Salute'.
The National Flag Guard comprising five officers and 130 men from the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, the IAF and Delhi Police will present 'Rashtriya Salute' at the time of hoisting of the tricolour by the PM. During hoisting of the national flag and the 'Rashritya Salute', the Indian Navy's band, consisting of 16 men, will play the national anthem. "Lt Commander P Priyambada Sahoo will assist the Prime Minister in hoisting the national flag. It will be synchronised with the 21 Gun Salute fired by the valiant gunners of the elite 2233 Field Battery (Ceremonial)," the ministry added.
PM will proceed to ramparts of Red Fort: Following the inspection of the Guard of Honour, PM Modi will proceed to the ramparts of the Red Fort where he will be greeted by the Minister of Defence, the Minister of State for Defence, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria. "The GoC Delhi area will conduct the PM to the dais on the ramparts to hoist the national flag," the ministry said.
Guard of Honour: The Guard of Honour contingent for the PM will consist of one officer and 20 men each from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Delhi Police.
Stay tuned for the full schedule for Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Arrival at Red Fort: The PM upon his arrival will be welcomed by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt and Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar. Kumar will then introduce Lieutenant General Vijay Kumar Mishra, General Officer Commanding (GoC), Delhi Area, to the PM.
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