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Need to expose those who shelter, promote terrorism: PM Modi
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Addressing the nation on the 73rd Independence Day at Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined the need for all global powers to come together to fight against terrorism stating that his government's policy for eradicating terrorism was firm and clear.
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Upbeat mood at Red Fort as PM delivers I-Day address
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Aug 15 (ANI): The nation celebrated the 73rd Independence Day today, and marking the occasion Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the ramparts of the historic Red Fort in Delhi and addressed the nation.
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India to have Chief of Defence Staff, says Modi
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): In a major step, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the creation of a new post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for better coordination among Army, Navy and the Air Force.
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100 lakh crores will be invested in infrastructure- PM Modi in I-Day addre
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): The government will invest a massive Rs 100 lakh crore on developing modern infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday while addressing the nation on 73rd Independence Day and said that it will aid in nearly doubling the size of the In
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PM expresses solidarity with flood-affected states, assures all possible h
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed solidarity with the flood-affected states and assured all possible support required in tackling the situation
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We need India's support to free Balochistan from Pak, say Baloch activists
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], Aug 15 (ANI): Irrespective of being a province within the territory of Pakistan, people of Balochistan on Thursday expressed their solidarity with Indians on the occasion of the country's 73rd Independence Day and said they need India's support to free their land from the d
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I-Day: PM announces Rs 3.5 lakh crore for Jal Jeevan Mission
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Aug 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that his government will spend Rs 3.5 lakh crore on its ambitious 'Jal Jeevan Mission' to give access to piped potable water to every rural household by 2024.
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During I-Day address, PM Modi endorses idea of 'One Nation, One Election'
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Delivering his sixth Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday endorsed the idea of 'One Nation, One Election' while emphasising the need for democratic discussions on the issue.
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PM continues turban tradition for first I-Day address of Modi 2.0
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Continuing the tradition of sporting bright-coloured turbans for his Independence Day speeches, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose a predominately yellow-coloured headgear for the first I-Day address of his second term.
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Modi encourages family planning to prevent population explosion
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Encouraging family planning to prevent population explosion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there is a need to think whether one can fulfil aspirations and dreams of their children or not.
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Worked towards fulfilling needs in first tenure, will work on realising pe
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Narendra Modi, on the 73rd Independence Day of India, said that his second term as the Prime Minister will focus on realising dreams and aspirations of the citizens of the country while asserting that during his first tenure he worked towards fulfilling the d
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In less than 70 days of new govt, Art 370 is history: PM in I-Day address
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Aug 15 (ANI): Addressing the nation on 73rd Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said several crucial legislations were passed within 10 weeks of the formation of his second government, including abrogation of special status to Jammu and Kashmir, b
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