Independence Day 2021 Highlights: Tricolour unfurled at INS Tabar which is deployed to Portsmouth in UK
75th Independence Day 2021 LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort in New Delhi on 15th August. The Prime Minister's speech was followed by a series of events organised by the armed forces and security personnel saluting the tricolour.
75th Independence Day 2021: India is celebrating ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ on Sunday, marking the completion of a quarter to a century of freedom from British colonial rule. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi this morning and addressed the nation. It was followed by a series of events organised by the armed forces and security personnel saluting the tricolour with a guard of honour.
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- Aug 15, 2021 09:03 PM IST
Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament buildings in Delhi illuminated on occasion of Independence Day
On the occasion of the 75th Independence Day, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, North Block, South Block and the Parliament building in Delhi were illuminated, reports ANI.
Aug 15, 2021 07:14 PM ISTWatch: Beating retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah border
The beating retreat ceremony took place at the Attari-Wagah border on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day.
Aug 15, 2021 06:59 PM ISTIndia's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Gopal Baglay hoisted the national flag at India House in Colombo
India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Gopal Baglay hoisted the national flag at India House in Colombo to celebrate 75th Independence Day.
Aug 15, 2021 06:47 PM ISTEx-servicemen hold march at Singhu border on 75th Independence Day
On the occasion of 75th Independence Day, ex-servicemen on Sunday held a march at the Singhu border where protesting farmers are celebrating 'Kisan Mazdoor Azadi Sangram Diwas'.
Aug 15, 2021 06:26 PM ISTDRDO's Counter Drone Technology installed to monitor Red Fort on Independence Day
Adding to the security measures taken as part of India's Independence Day Celebrations on Sunday, a Counter Drone Technology developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was installed to monitor the Red Fort and its surrounding area.
Aug 15, 2021 06:01 PM ISTTricolour unfurled at INS Tabar
Tricolour unfurled at INS Tabar which is deployed to Portsmouth in the UK on the occasion of 75th IndependenceDay
Aug 15, 2021 05:47 PM ISTCorporators in Srinagar hoist national flag at Zero Bridge
Corporators in Kashmir on Sunday hoisted the national flag at Zero Bridge in the city on the 75th Independence Day.
Aug 15, 2021 05:20 PM ISTTeam India hoist flag ahead of Day 4 of Lord's Test
Before the start of Day 4 of the ongoing Lord's Test against England, Team India hoisted the tri-colour as the country celebrates its 75th Independence Day.
Aug 15, 2021 04:35 PM ISTNitish Kumar hoists Tricolour for 15th time, creates history in Bihar
Hoisting the Tricolour for the 15th time on the occasion of Independence Day, Nitish Kumar on Sunday became the only chief minister of Bihar to have achieved the feat.
Aug 15, 2021 04:13 PM ISTBRO hoists the national flag at the world’s highest motorable pass Umling La
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) hoists the national flag at the world’s highest motorable pass Umling La in Ladakh.
Aug 15, 2021 03:35 PM ISTMumbai: AAP celebrates I-Day with march and 'cap of honesty'
The Aam Aadmi Party's Mumbai unit took out a march from suburban Bandra to Juhu on the country's 75th Independence Day on Sunday with the party workers carrying a huge national flag and wearing the "cap of honesty".
Aug 15, 2021 02:59 PM ISTWe aim to install 500 such National flags till Republic Day across the Capital: Arvind Kejriwal
We aim to install 500 such National flags till Republic Day across the Capital, this will inculcate the feeling of patriotism among people: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Aug 15, 2021 02:53 PM ISTMembers of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee celebrated 75th Independence Day with Army personnel in Srinagar
Members of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee, who are on a 4-day visit to Kashmir and Ladakh to review facilities being provided to Indian troops in mountainous areas, celebrated 75th Independence Day with Army personnel in Srinagar.
Aug 15, 2021 02:37 PM ISTBengal Governor urges people to take oath to uphold human rights
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday hoisted the national flag on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day and urged people to take an oath to uphold human rights.
Aug 15, 2021 02:30 PM ISTBSF exchanges sweets with Bangladesh forces on 75th Independence Day
Border Securiy Forces exchanges sweets with Bangladesh forces on 75th Independence Day.
Aug 15, 2021 01:39 PM ISTRussia's president Vladimir Putin greets India on 75th Independence Day
Aug 15, 2021 12:20 PM ISTPresident Kovind pays tribute at National War Memorial
President Ram Nath Kovind paid tribute at the National War Memorial on Independence Day. The defence minister, the three service chiefs, and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) were also present.
Aug 15, 2021 11:54 AM ISTDRDO's anti-drone system deployed near Red Fort for protection
Aug 15, 2021 11:47 AM ISTNeed to prepare for 70 Olympic medals: Kejriwal
Congratulations to Olympic medal winners, need to prepare for 70 medals now: Kejriwal
Aug 15, 2021 11:44 AM ISTOther governments are following Delhi model of governance: Kejriwal
“Delhi has given a model of governance to the country with kind of innovations and ideas being brought to the table,” Kejriwal said. As an example, the Delhi chief minister highlighted that Goa has made 16,000 litres of water free to every family. “Now other governments are thinking of providing free electricity, like the model we have in Delhi,” he said.
Aug 15, 2021 11:25 AM ISTArvind Kejriwal announces ‘Deshbhakt Curriculum’ in Delhi govt schools from September 27
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal hoisted the national flag at the Secretariat Building on Independence Day and announced 'Deshbhakti Curriculum' in Delhi government schools from September 27 as a tribute to freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. “Our curriculum teaches physics, chemistry but not patriotism,” he said. “This 'Deshbhakti Curriculum' will instil patriotic values in our children.”
Aug 15, 2021 10:48 AM ISTWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hoists national flag at Red Road in Kolkata
Aug 15, 2021 10:47 AM ISTCongress chief Sonia Gandhi hoists national flag in New Delhi
Aug 15, 2021 10:04 AM ISTLok Sabha speaker Om Birla hoists national flag in New 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.”
Aug 15, 2021 09:59 AM ISTBJP chief JP Nadda hoists national flag in Delhi
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
Aug 15, 2021 09:52 AM ISTChhattisgarh CM announces 4 new districts, 29 new tehsils
At the public address on Independence Day, Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel announced four new districts - Mohla Manpur, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, Shakti, Manendragarh, and 29 new tehsils in the state.
Aug 15, 2021 09:41 AM ISTTripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb hoists national flag to mark Independence Day
Aug 15, 2021 09:39 AM ISTWatch: How PM Modi honoured Olympians at Red Fort on 75th Independence Day fest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded India’s athletes who took part in the Tokyo Olympics. “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 said.
Aug 15, 2021 09:38 AM ISTMaharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray hoists national flag at the state Secretariat in Mumbai
Aug 15, 2021 09:33 AM ISTChhattisgarh CM hoists national flag at police parade ground in Raipur
Aug 15, 2021 09:25 AM ISTNavy warships commence Independence Day celebrations
Mission Deployed warships of the Indian Navy in the far East, INS Ranvijay & INS Kora mark the commencement of the celebrations of 75th Independence Day
Aug 15, 2021 09:08 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi greets Olympic athletes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Olympic athletes after concluding his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort in New Delhi. This was India's best showing at the multi-sports event yet, with seven medals including a gold from javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra.
Aug 15, 2021 09:01 AM ISTPM Modi concludes Independence Speech at Red Fort, says ‘now is the time for change’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his 15th August speech at Red Fort in New Delhi. He said, “Our youth is the 'Can Do' Generation, and they can achieve everything they set their mind to.”
“Our actions today will determine our future. Our today will set the theme of our 100 years of India's Independence,” he said.
Aug 15, 2021 08:55 AM IST'Won't leave any stone unturned to strengthen the country's armed forces': PM
India is not only dealing with terrorism but also expansionism. I want to assure our citizens that we will leave no stone unturned in supporting our armed forces: PM
Aug 15, 2021 08:52 AM ISTPM Modi announces National Hydrogen Mission in view of climate change
Green Hydrogen is the future of the world. Today, I announce the setting up of the National Hydrogen Mission with the aim of becoming the new global hub of Green Hydrogen, and also its largest exporter: PM
Aug 15, 2021 08:50 AM ISTIndia is the only nation that is on the path to meeting its climate goals: Modi
India is the only nation that is on the path to meeting its climate goals. It is not energy independent. It spends over Rs. 12 lakh crore on importing energy. As we celebrate 75 years of Independence, we have to ensure that India becomes #aatmanirbhar in energy production too. The world believes in India's leadership in environmental issues and International Solar Alliance is an example of that: PM Modi
Aug 15, 2021 08:43 AM IST‘Every Sainik school in India will now be open to women’: PM Modi
In a move towards strengthening Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative, our daughters will now be able to study in Sainik schools too. Today, be it education or Olympics our daughters are performing tremendously. We have to ensure that they get equal opportunities and they feel safe and respected: PM Modi
Aug 15, 2021 08:41 AM ISTNEP to focus on teaching in regional languages: PM Modi
National Education Policy will also focus on encouraging teaching in regional languages. When students will learn their lessons in a language that is close to their hearts, it will surely give them new founded confidence: PM
Aug 15, 2021 08:41 AM IST‘People-centric approach’ in bureaucracy: PM Modi
To introduce people-centric approach in Bureaucracy, we have started Mission Karmayogi & Capacity Building programme: PM Modi
Aug 15, 2021 08:36 AM ISTIndia writing new chapter in governance: PM Modi
We have to stop the over-involvement of government in the form of complex policies. Today, we have destroyed over 15,000 unnecessary compliances. 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
Aug 15, 2021 08:33 AM ISTWe will launch ₹100 lakh crore PM Gati Shakti Plan soon: 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
Aug 15, 2021 08:26 AM ISTIndia must focus on manufacturing and export: PM Modi
To further increase our developmental progress, we have to focus on our manufacturing and export. I call upon manufacturers and say that each and every one of your product is India's ‘brand ambassador’: PM
Aug 15, 2021 08:25 AM ISTOver 75,000 Health & Wellness Centres have been built at block level: PM Modi
Under the Jan Ausadhi Yojana, the poor and needy are now getting affordable medicines. Over 75,000 Health & Wellness Centres have been built and we are working on a network of hospitals at the block level: PM
Aug 15, 2021 08:22 AM IST75 weeks of ‘Amrit Mahotsav'
We have pledged to celebrate 75 weeks of ‘Amrit Mahotsav’, starting 12 March 2021, till 15 August 2023. Indian Railways is also being transformed rapidly as the nation progresses towards ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. The country has resolved that 75 Vande Bharat trains will be connecting every corner of the country in 75 weeks of Amrit Mahotsav of Independence: PM Modi
Aug 15, 2021 08:19 AM ISTDrones helping rural citizens map their land: PM Modi
SVAMITVA Yojna is transforming the lives in rural India. Drone is helping our rural citizens map their land and apply for various schemes/loans online: PM
Aug 15, 2021 08:15 AM ISTPM Modi calls for welfare of ‘small farmers’, says they must become India's pride
We have to deal with the fact that our farmers now have less land to cultivate on. More than 80% of our farmers have less than 2 hectares of land. We have to focus on helping our small farmers. We have to give maximum benefits of the government's schemes to them; be it through DBT or Krishi Rail: PM Modi
“The government is now focusing on thewelfare of small farmers,” he said. “10 Crore farmer families have directly received over ₹1.5 lakh crore in their bank accounts.”
Aug 15, 2021 08:13 AM ISTWe have awakened the aspirations of districts left behind earlier: PM Modi
Priority is being given to schemes related to education, health, nutrition, roads, employment, in over 110 aspirational districts of the country. Many of these districts are in tribal areas: PM Modi
Aug 15, 2021 08:10 AM ISTIndia to launch e-commerce platform to connect village artisans with the world: PM Modi
The government will be launching an e-commerce platform to connect village artisans with the world, said PM Modi. “We are witnessing a new phase in the developmental journey of our villages. It not only has electricity and water but also nurturing digital entrepreneurs,” he said.
Aug 15, 2021 08:07 AM ISTDevelopment should be inclusive: PM Modi
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. Ladakh is witnessing a new transformative phase where the government is focusing on building world-class infrastructure.
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