"Today, when economic selfishness is rising day by day in the global situation, it is the need of the hour that we don't sit crying over those crises. Himmat ke saath apni lakeer ko lambi karein...If we take that path, no selfishness will not able to entangle us," said PM Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, announced the National Deep Water Exploration Mission, aiming to explore oil and gas reserves in the sea.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking to the nation on Independence Day, announced that the 200th birth anniversary of social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule will be commemorated with events aimed at transforming lives.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, announced that the government is set to bring a major reform in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which will give significant relief to consumers and small businesses.
He mentioned that we are living in the age of IT and stated that we should have our operating systems, cybersecurity, deep tech, and artificial intelligence. PM Modi pointed towards India's homemade real-time payment app, UPI, and called it the testament of India's capabilities.
Diplomatic missions, including Singapore and France, extended warm wishes on India's 79th Independence Day, celebrating strong bilateral ties. Singapore greeted Indian travellers with its mascot Merli, while French diplomats shared a cultural rapid-fire on India.
On the 79th Independence Day, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the Indian National Congress paid tribute to the nation's freedom fighters, remembering their sacrifices that secured India's independence and shaped its democratic values.
As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day on Friday, actor Divya Dutta extended her heartfelt wishes to the people of the nation and asked everyone to be "responsible citizens".
Annu Kapoor remembered the retro song 'Ek Bangla Bane Nyara' from the movie 'President', which was released in 1937. With the help of the song, Annu Kapoor shared his idea of "unity in diversity" while asking the citizens to become responsible towards society, community and families.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, announced that Made-in-India semiconductor chips will be available in the market by the end of this year, marking a major milestone in India's technological journey.
In his address to the nation on the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of self-reliance under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, urging the youth, scientists, and government departments to focus on developing indigenous technologies.