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Independence Day 2020 Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi, to mark India’s 74th Independence Day. PM Modi's speech focussed on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and challenges India is facing amid the pandemic. He announced the National Digital Health Mission, under which every Indian will be given a digital health ID. The prime minister also spoke about boosting India’s infrastructure and connectivity. The ceremony at the Red Fort and other celebrations across the country are taking place with strict physical distancing norms. In many places, ‘corona warriors’ such as doctors and healthcare professionals have been invited for many 'I-Day' events. Catch the latest updates here:
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On this Independence Day, every Indian, especially the youth, must resolve to be at the forefront to fight attempts by forces that try to create dissensions among the people, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said today.
"As we approach the 75th anniversary of Independence, it is time for an objective introspection. At this juncture, we must ask ourselves what we aspire to achieve as a nation by 2022," Naidu observed.
"By 2022, India must be aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) in every sense of the word. We all must work with renewed vigour and determination to eradicate poverty, end social and gender discrimination and eliminate corruption," he said in a Facebook post.
A new era of normalcy and development has dawned in Jammu and Kashmir in the last one year, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said today and urged the youths to engage in activism that helps the nation to progress.
In his I-Day speech, Sinha asserted that the government is committed to providing a better alternative that stands for development, welfare and social transformation for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
“After the constitutional change enacted in 2019, the central government took not one or two, but historic 50 decisions to transform the face of the region. A new era of normalcy and development has dawned due to the changes effected in the last year; a new journey has been undertaken,” the LG said. (Input from PTI)
Internet services on mobile devices were snapped across Kashmir today as a precautionary measure but mobile phone services functioned as usual.
Mobile internet services were cut in the early hours of the morning as stringent security arrangements were put in place for Independence Day celebrations across the Valley, a police official was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
Wishing India on its 74th Independence Day, the US has said the two countries share "close bonds of friendship and democratic traditions," which over the time has flourished into a comprehensive global strategic partnership.
"On behalf of the government of the United States of America and the American people, I extend greetings and best wishes to the people of India on your Independence Day," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on the eve of India's Independence Day.
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In his I-Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushed for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and listed out the roadmap for India's growth. He also spoke about the National Digital Health Mission, elections in Jammu and Kashmir, national cyber security strategy, COVID-19 vaccination and lauded the country’s defence forces.
“On February 18, 1946, the naval ensign on the signal training ship HMIS Talwar was shockingly lowered and replaced by flags of the Indian National Congress, Muslim League and Communist parties. Thousands of young naval members, called ratings, struck work to raise ‘Quit India’ slogans. The revolt spread rapidly to 22 naval ships docked at Bombay (now Mumbai)and offshore barracks,” Mumbai-based journalist and urban chronicler Smruti Koppikar writes for Moneycontrol.
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On this Independence Day, let us also remember with gratitude the countless men and women whose sacrifices brought us freedom. We must always be grateful to them for their selfless efforts -- the fruits of which are being reaped by us now as citizens of a sovereign and vibrant parliamentary democracy.
During his address,PM Modisaid that the Centre has set up a committee to reconsider the minimum age of marriage for girls in India
“We have set up committee to reconsider the minimum age for marriage of our daughters. We will take appropriate decision after the committee submits its report,” PM Modi said.
“Whenever women received opportunity, they made India proud and strengthened it. Today, nation is determined to provide equal opportunities of self-employment and employment to them. Today women are working in coal mines, our daughters are touching the sky while flying fighter planes,” he added.
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“Two days before India’s tryst with destiny,Baig(positioned as the Consul General of India in then Portuguese-controlled Goa) issued an open invitation to the public to join the Independence Day festivities at the Consulate office inAltinho,Panjim. Hundreds gathered hours before the formal unfurling of thetricolourat 9.30 am byBaigwho later also read a message from PanditJawaharlalNehru. The Portuguese government had permitted the hoisting of the Indian flag as long as the Portuguese flag was also full mast,” Goa-based freelance writer-photographerPreetiVermaLalwrites forMoneycontrol.
Read the full article here: August 15, 1947 | How Portuguese Goa marked India’s Independence Day
