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"Secular Civil Code Need Of Times": PM Modi In Independence Day Speech

Thursday August 15, 2024

Making a strong pitch for a Uniform Civil Code in his Independence Day speech this morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said laws that divide the country have no place in a modern society and must be done away with.

"140 Crore Indians Worried About Safety Of Hindus In Bangladesh": PM Modi

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivering his 11th consecutive Independence Day speech at Delhi's Red Fort, said 140 crore Indians are worried about the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, who have faced attacks during the recent political unrest.

G20 Nations Couldn't Do, India Did, Met Paris Accord Target Before Time: PM

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Modi has hailed India's contribution in the world's fight against climate change and global warming, declaring that India is the only G20 nation to have met - before the deadline - climate goals committed at the Paris climate meet.

"Strictest Punishment For Crimes Against Women": PM Amid Kolkata Protests

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

In a veiled attack on the Mamata Banerjee government over the rape and murder of a doctor at a Kolkata hospital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he feels the outrage over atrocities against women and state governments need to take this seriously

"Working To Reduce Government Interference In People's Lives": PM Modi

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured India's vast middle class his government is "working to ensure minimum interference" in their lives, and called on all levels of governance - starting from the panchayats to improve ease of living.

"Natural Disasters Increasing Concerns": PM Modi On Independence Day

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day address on Thursday that people's concerns have been increasing due to natural disasters over the last few years.

"We Have Brought New Criminal Laws To Ensure Justice For All": PM Modi

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

Addressing the nation on the 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his government has prioritised justice over punishment in the form of the new criminal laws.

"Have Freed Space Sector From Restrictions": PM Modi

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

Delivering his 11th consecutive Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the space sector is crucial to India's growth story.

"Reforms Focus Not For Editorials, But To Make Country Strong": PM's I-Day Speech

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday August 15, 2024

The government has implemented reforms not for experts or editorials in newspapers, but with a 'Nation First' pledge to take the country forward, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day speech today.

Pics: PM Modi Sports Rajasthani <i>Leheriya</i> Turban On Independence Day

Pics: PM Modi Sports Rajasthani Leheriya Turban On Independence Day

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wore a Rajasthani leheriya print turban as he addressed the nation during the 78th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi's Red Fort.

"One Nation, One Election Crucial For India's Development": PM Modi's Top Quotes

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

PM Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on India's 78th Independence Day today. The Prime Minister hoisted the national flag for the 11th consecutive time at the iconic monument in New Delhi.

IIT Professor 'Digitally Arrested' For 12 Days By Scammers, Loses Rs 12 Lakh

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 15, 2024, Jaipur

Cyber criminals have duped an IIT Jodhpur professor of nearly Rs 12 lakh after being held under 'digit arrest' for 12 days.

US Says In Touch With India "To Push For End Of Violence" In Bangladesh

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2024, Washington

The United States is in touch with India and other countries in the region regarding the situation in Bangladesh and is seeking an end to the violence there, a State Department official has said.

Independence Day Updates: "75,000 New Seats For Medical Students In Next 5 Years", Says PM Modi

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

78th Independence Day LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hoist the national flag for the 11th time in a row from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day.

Watch: PM Modi Addresses Nation From Red Fort On 78th Independence Day

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and is addressing the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort today on the occasion of the country's 78th Independence Day. This would be his first address in his historic third term.