Addressing countrymen from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced to launch "Vishwakarma scheme" with an allocation of Rs 13,000 to 15,000 crores in the next month.
Continuing with his custom of wearing colourful turbans on the occasion of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday donned a multi-coloured Rajasthani-style turban as he raised the tricolour and addressed the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort.
Addressing countrymen from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appealed for peace in strife-torn Manipur saying that people across the country stand with the people of the Northeast state.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended warm wishes to the country on the occasion of Independence Day while paying his tributes to the heroes of India's freedom struggle.
Upon his arrival at the Red Fort, PM Modi was received by Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Ajay Bhatt, and Defence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived at Rajghat in the national capital and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the country's 77th Independence Day.
Antony Blinken stated that India and US have a "strong bond" as the two nations work together for a world that is open, prosperous, secure, stable and resilient.
Taking to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, the Congress leader said, "Bharat Mata is the voice of every Indian! Happy Independence Day to all the countrymen."
With the nation echoing with zeal and enthusiasm on the occassion of 77th Independence Day, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hoisted the tricolour at his residence in New Delhi.