Hand-holding of deprived communities necessary, reservation being ensured: PM Modi at Red Fort
India | August 15, 2021 8:46 ISTOver 4.5 crore new households have received piped water supply within 2-years of 'Jal Jeevan Mission', PM Modi said.
Over 4.5 crore new households have received piped water supply within 2-years of 'Jal Jeevan Mission', PM Modi said.
Jal Jeevan Mission scheme was announced by Modi during his Independence Day speech in 2019.
PM Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Rani Lakshmibai, Subhas Chandra Bose and other freedom fighters for their roles in the freedom struggle.
PM Modi lauded doctors, nurses as well those involved in vaccine manufacturing and others involved in fighting COVID-19, in his Independence Day speech.
As India celebrates 75 years of Independence this year, here are reasons, why August 15, 1947, was chosen as the day the nation got freedom.
Vigil will be maintained across Delhi today on the 75th Independence Day with a multi-layered security cover in place at the Red Fort where PM Modi will address the nation.
India celebrates 75 years of Independence today. PM Modi started his over 90-minute speech by paying tributes to nation's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar and said that the country will always be indebted to them. PM Modi gave a call for ‘Sabka Prayas’ (everyone's efforts) along with 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' for building a self-reliant India. PM Modi also greeted the Olympians who have just returned from Tokyo Olympics and applauded their achievements. Here's a look at how the day was celebrated this year.
On this day, Aug 15, 1947, India achieved its long journey toward independence, guided by Mahatma Gandhi's message of truth and non-violence, Biden said in his message to India on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day.
Independence Day 2021: The National Anthem of India is played or sung on various occasions. Instructions have been issued from time to time about the correct versions of the Anthem.
On August 15 (Independence Day), the tricolour is tied and sits at the bottom of the pole. The Prime Minister then raises (pull) it up and hoists it with the aim to honour the historical event of Independence Day.
The varsities- Jamia Millia Islamia, Gujarat Vidyapith, Kashi Vidyapith, Bihar Vidyapith was established during Mahatma Gandhi's call of non-co-operation movement, and the institutions follow their own pattern of curriculum different from the British education system.
The plan to hoist the national flag at Sao Jacinto island in South Goa on Independence Day stands cancelled.
While everyone celebrates this day with great zeal and enthusiasm, crowd gathering at a single place needs to be avoided this year due to the spread of Covid19. Celebrate this day with your family and friends. However, for all those who could not be with their loved ones on 15th August, here are some wishes, quotes, messages and pictures which you can send to your friends, family, and colleagues on Independence Day 2021.
The One World Trade Centre in New York City will illuminate with the Indian Tricolor on the occasion of 75th Independence Day 2021.
Addressing a press conference, BJYM president Tejasvi Surya said the yatra will comprise of a marathon and cycle rally of 75 km at 75 places and, cover a total distance of 12,755 km.
Pramod Sawant on Saturday condemned an island village's refusal to allow the Indian Navy to organize a flag-hoisting ceremony on independence day.
Check out all the major changes introduced in the education policies of India in the post-independence era.
Independence Day is celebrated every year on August 15 with great zeal and enthusiasm across India. Here we bring to you the list of songs that you can tune into to keep the flame of patriotism and love for your country keep burning in your hearts.
This is a historic moment for all of 1.4 bn people in India and 4.5 mn Indian-Americans. To celebrate the occasion, we are unfurling the largest flag on Times Square, Ankur Vaidya, FIA president told PTI.
India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) will be commissioned next year, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.
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