After Modi calls for end of misogyny, Opposition posts PM’s videos of derogatory remarks about women

In his Independence Day speech, the prime minister asked the citizens to take pledge to rid of everything that insults women.

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· Aug 15, 2022 · 03:39 pm

Indians must not let ‘authoritarian arrogance’ undermine unity, says Manmohan Singh

Divisive politics may yield temporary benefits, but will impede the country’s progress, says the former prime minister.

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· Aug 15, 2022 · 12:40 pm

Take pledge to make India a developed nation by 2047, says PM Modi in his Independence Day speech

The prime minister called upon state governments to work in the spirit of ‘cooperative competitive federalism’.

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· Aug 15, 2022 · 11:11 am

Independence Day: Children rejecting foreign toys reflects spirit of self-reliant India, says Modi

The prime minister says that ensuring a Atmanirbhar Bharat is the responsibility of every citizen, every government and every unit of society.

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· Aug 15, 2022 · 10:30 am

Independence Day: India facing challenges of corruption and nepotism, says PM Modi

The prime minister said that corruption was like a termite that was hollowing out the country.

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· Aug 15, 2022 · 07:39 am

India has helped world discover true potential of democracy, says president on Independence Day eve

Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation for the first time as the president of India.

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· Aug 14, 2022 · 08:15 pm

What three systemic afflictions say about India at 75

Instead of Amrit Kaal, the era of nectar, India is witnessing is the bulldozing of the rule of law andpolitical action aimed at solely winning elections.

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· Aug 14, 2022 · 06:30 pm

Independence Day: All sainik schools will be opened for girls, says PM Modi

Modi also called for welfare of ‘small farmers’ during his speech.

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· Aug 15, 2021 · 07:38 am

‘Parliament is temple of our democracy,’ says President Kovind on Independence Day eve speech

The president added that he was deeply pained that many lives could not be saved during the terrible second wave of the coronavirus disease in India.

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· Aug 14, 2021 · 09:36 pm

Independence Day speech: NEP will shape 21st century India, make us self-reliant, says Modi

The prime minister said the National Research Foundation, proposed in the policy, would catalyse innovation and aid the country’s progress.

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· Aug 15, 2020 · 05:44 pm

‘Why are our rulers scared of naming China’: Congress takes a swipe at Modi’s I-Day speech

The prime minister said India’s soldiers had given a fitting reply to those who had challenged the country's sovereignty.

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· Aug 15, 2020 · 04:15 pm

Independence Day speech: Modi says Centre is reviewing minimum age of marriage for women

The prime minister promised equal job opportunities to women.

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· Aug 15, 2020 · 04:13 pm