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

78th Independence Day Highlights: In his address on the country's 78th Independence Day, PM Modi said it is a day to pay tribute to the countless people who made sacrifices and struggled for the country's freedom.

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Updated : August 15, 2024 10:21 pm IST

Independence Day 2024 Highlights: India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day today.

New Delhi:

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

In his address on the country's 78th Independence Day, PM Modi said it is a day to pay tribute to the countless people who made sacrifices and struggled for the country's freedom.

"The country is indebted to them," PM said.

The theme of this year's Independence Day is "Viksit Bharat@ 2047", underscoring the government's goal of making India a developed country by 2047, which would mark 100 years of Independence. The focus is on government policy and programme announcements that generate headlines.

Multi-layer security is in place across Delhi with the cops implementing  advanced CCTV analytics around the Red Fort.

On the eve of Independence Day, several rallies were taken out across the country under the Centre's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. 

Here are the LIVE Updates On Independence Day 2024:


 

Aug 15, 2024 22:21 (IST)
In A 1st, All Women India, Bangladesh Border Troops Exchange Independence Day Greetings

An all-women unit of the Border Security Force (BSF) made a maiden gesture and handed over sweets and exchanged greetings with lady BGB personnel of Bangladesh at the front in West Bengal as part of the traditional Independence Day celebrations.
Aug 15, 2024 19:04 (IST)
US Embassy Wishes India On Independence Day In 22 Indian Languages

As India celebrated its 78th Independence Day on Thursday, the US Embassy in India uniquely extended its greetings with several envoys wishing India in all 22 scheduled Indian languages.

The languages the US envoys wished India were Hindi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Dogri, Gujarati, Marathi, Konkani, Maithili, Assamese, Meitei, Bodo, Nepali, Santhali, Kannada, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Odia, and Urdu.

"Did you know the Indian Constitution defines 22 scheduled languages? All of us at the Embassy New Delhi and the consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai couldn't decide which language to use to express our excitement about Indian Independence Day, so we just used them all! From every corner of the United States to every corner of India...Happy Independence Day!" the US Embassy stated in a post on X
Aug 15, 2024 10:11 (IST)
Independence Day Live Updates
Indian and Sri Lankan Army jointly practice yoga on the occasion of India's Independence Day.

Visuals from Army Training School, Madurouya, Sri Lanka, where India and Sri Lanka are engaged in a bilateral military exercise Mitra Shakti 2024.

Aug 15, 2024 10:11 (IST)
Independence Day 2024 Live Updates
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created sand art at Puri beach, on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2024 09:54 (IST)
  • People need to understand that a few people with negative mindset conspiring to create imbalance in country.
  • Challenges are there within country and outside; as we become more powerful, challenges will increase.
  • India will always be well-wisher of Bangladesh's progress.
  • We hope situation normalises in Bangladesh soon; Indians want that security of Hindus, minorities there is ensured.
  • India's development not detrimental for anyone; we are country of the 'Buddh', 'yudh' (war) is not our path.
  • Nepotism, casteism harming society; have to get rid of these from politics.
  • Frequent elections creating obstacles in country's progress.Request everyone to come together to achieve resolve of 'one nation, one election'.
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Aug 15, 2024 09:13 (IST)
  • One very big reform, which our freedom fighters and forefathers dreamt of must be realised - of a common civil code for every Indian. 
  • Every Indian must be same and equal in the eyes of the law. We must all be governed by the same laws.
  • Till today - for 75 years, we have been living with a communal civil code, now we need a truly secular civil code - where every Indian is same and is treated the same.

Aug 15, 2024 09:12 (IST)
  • As India rises globally, there are several challenges surrounding it. I see it and understand these challenges very well. 
  • I want to appeal to the global community that India's rise is never a threat to any nation. 
  • Never in its millenia-old history has India ever been a threat to the world. 
  • Never has India taken the world to uncertainty or war. 
  • India has only defended itself when it has faced a threat. 
  • India is a nation of peace - of Buddha, of compassion. 
  • I want to appeal to the world that when India rises, the world rises, when India grows, the world grows. 
  • India is an inclusive nation and considers the world 'one family'. 
  • I urge the world to understand India, its culture, its history, its journey.
  • But should challenges continue for India, the world must know that India knows how to stand up to a challenge and overcome it. 
  • It always has, and always will. 
  • Challenging a challenge is in India's nature and DNA. 
  • We will come together as a nation and triumph. We will stand up, face the challenge, we will continue to work, continue to grow. That is our resolve. A resolve of 1.4 billion people in unison
Aug 15, 2024 09:02 (IST)
  • Urge states to draft clear policies to attract new investors, assure them about good governance, law and order.
  • Students spend lakhs and crores for medical education abroad; we will create 75, 000 new medical seats in next 5 years.
  • Launch of Chandrayaan has fired up scientific temper among youths, educational institutions should nurture it further.
  • India's farmers can make country organic food basket of world, we will work towards it.
  • Need of hour is to widely publicise punishment for atrocities against women so that there is fear of consequences.
  • India rolled out 5G at very fast pace; have not stopped at that and are working on 6G tech on mission mode.
  • Need to give up old habits, come forward with clear policies for investors at a time when world is keen to invest in India.
  • We want to make India global hub for green hydrogen, it has potential for generating 'green jobs'.
  • It is India's dream that Olympics 2036 is held in the country, we are preparing for that.

Aug 15, 2024 08:51 (IST)
  • India has an ambitious renewable energy target and is taking this very seriously. 
  • India is the only G20 nation that has ensured that the pledge made at the Paris Climate Summit is fulfilled - and that too before time. India is the only nation that has achieved its climate target. 
  • Today, I can assure the nation and the world that India will aim for 500 GW clean energy by 2030.
Aug 15, 2024 08:46 (IST)
  • We all must ensure that the Indian Standard becomes the International Standard. We must work with the motto of 'Desing in India, Design for the world'.
  • India must lead the world in creativity and gaming. Not by playing games, but in developing gaming products that are exported to the world.
Aug 15, 2024 08:46 (IST)
  • Today, India is seeing participation and leadership of women in every field - be it entrepreneurs, start-ups, space sector, armed forces, sports - women are leading on every front, but we also see and hear cases that are grave and saddening. 
  • Today, I want to address the issue from the Red Fort. We see heinous crimes against women. We are concerned for the safety of our mothers, sisters and daughters. 
  • This is a grave issue and we all must think and act with responsibility.
  • Fear needs to be in the mind of such demons who attack, assault and violate women - they should know that the death penalty (phansi) is what they will face for their crime. 
  • The media should also prominently highlight such cases so that these demons are shamed.

Aug 15, 2024 08:34 (IST)
PM Modi on India's education system

We want to build such an education system in country that students don't have to go abroad for studies.
Aug 15, 2024 08:29 (IST)
  • We prioritised justice over punishment in new criminal laws.
  • Middle class gives a lot to nation; expects quality life; will be our endeavour to ensure minimum government interference.
  • Reforms in governance have to be pushed to realise goal of 2047; delivery system in governance has to be strengthened.
  • India's contribution in global growth has increased; country's exports have gone up.
  • Space sector is essential for making India powerful nation, it is becoming vibrant and we are giving strength to this sector.
  • For third term in government, only message is to serve everyone, every family and take nation to newer heights of development.

Aug 15, 2024 08:22 (IST)
  • Today the entire country is 'Tiranga', every home is 'Tiranga' - When the national flag flies high in every home, we see that people come forward, rise above religion, caste, creed and colour for the 'Tiranga', then it reassures that the country is moving in the right direction.
  • Unity, mutual respect for each other and the underlying feeling of 'mam-a-bhaav' (kindly feeling) for one another is what guides our nation forward.
Aug 15, 2024 08:18 (IST)
  • Hundreds of start-ups have come up in space sector; private satellites, rockets are being launched.
  • We have taken big steps towards modernising infrastructure, also given priority to ease of living.
  • Country's youth does not want to go slow, this is our golden era.
  • Earlier, people used to plead with govt for amenities, now they get them at doorstep.
  • Path of reforms chosen by us has become blueprint for growth and not just for debate clubs.
Aug 15, 2024 08:16 (IST)
  • Today, India's northeast is becoming known for its scale of infrastructure development.
  • We are working to fulfil the aspirations of our middle-class population. We are taking steps to ensure that govt's dependence, interference and burden on the middle-class reduces, and I am confident that when we achieve a Viksit Bharat by 2047, we will achieve this as well.
Aug 15, 2024 08:10 (IST)
PM Modi on Women empowerment

Today's India is seeing women-led development. Today there are over 10 crore women who are a part of women self help groups. Women are getting land and homes registered in their names, making them lakhpati didis, they are taking loans via mudra loans and are setting up businesses and start-ups. When we see over 10 crore women becoming self-sufficient and independent, when women from humble backgrounds break new ground to take the nation forward, it is a proud moment for every Indian.
Aug 15, 2024 08:04 (IST)
  • Because of the significant reforms in India's banking sector, today, India stands among the world's best nations in terms of a strong banking system - And when banks are strong, then the foundation of the nation is strong. The Economy is strong.
  • For decades, India and its citizens faced a 'Mai-baap' system of governance - where people had to run pillar to post, requesting for what is their right. 
  • But today, due to reforms across the board, we see an India where every Indian is getting a bank account, every home is getting electricity and water connections, when piped gas and gas cylinders are reaching every doorstep, govt services are sped up and services and conveniences are reaching the citizen's doorstep. Their banking needs are at their fingertips.
  • We are keeping global best practices and standard operating procedures as well as forging ahead with digitisation to ensure we lead the world in every field. We are implementing these best practices in every field, reforming every sector, every field.
Aug 15, 2024 07:57 (IST)
  • Jal Jeevan Mission has reached 15 crore beneficiaries.
  • People's suggestions for Viksit Bharat include governance reforms, speedy justice delivery system, promoting traditional medicines.
  • 'Viksit Bharat 2047' are not mere words, they are reflection of resolve and dreams of 140 crore people.
  • When we take steps and plan the future, the words 'Mera Bharat Mahan' is the soul behind every initiative, every effort.

Aug 15, 2024 07:56 (IST)
PM Modi on Soldiers

When we see our soldiers doing surgical strikes, or our air force carry out airstrikes, then every Indian walks out with their heads held high. They feel proud to be Indian.



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