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Atmanirbharta, kisan and yuva dominate one of PM Modi’s longest Independence Day speeches

The push for self-reliance extended to energy security. Modi announced a National Deep Water Exploration Mission and set a goal to increase nuclear energy output tenfold by 2047, and reiterated the need to cut dependence on imported fuels

Independence Day speech: PM Modi sounds alarm over obesity, suggests ways to combat the crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his 79th Independence Day speech on August 15, 2025, issued a strong warning about India’s accelerating obesity epidemic. He urged all families to reduce cooking oil consumption by 10%, advocating this as a simple household change to curb rising obesity rates.

Anger in India over atrocities against women, states must take note: PM Modi amid Kolkata rape case

It is important to create fear for consequences of rape, says PM Modi in his address from Red Fort.

Is it 77th or 78th Independence Day of India this year?

As India approaches 15 August 2024, many are pondering a common question: Is this the 77th or 78th Independence Day? Delving into the timeline since 1947 clarifies this annual count and its significance.

PM Modi Boasts Indian Economy At Red Fort | New Mantra Of Reform, Perform & Transform | Independence Day 2023

In his second tenure's last Independence Day address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the foundation of a developed India by 2047 will be cemented in the next five years. Vowing to keep up his fight against corruption, nepotism, and appeasement, Modi said that his government has weeded out 10 crore fake beneficiaries of welfare schemes, while the seizure of ill-gotten assets jumped 20 times and they followed the mantra of reform, perform & transform.

'Parivarjan' to 'Azadi': Words that echoed the most in PM Modi's I-Day Speech

A world cloud of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 90 minutes long Independence Day speech, which touched on issues ranging from Manipur to corruption.

Want national income to gallop? Treat women as equals and encourage them to work

Women’s workforce participation rate has gone down by almost half in 15 years, from 32 per cent in 2005 to 19 per cent in 2021

What about past promises: TRS on Modi's I-Day speech

Rama Rao, son of Chief Ministr K Chandrasekhar Rao, cited media reports of Modi talking about doubling farmers income by 2022, the country's economy doubling in size to USD five trillion by 2022 and the 2022 deadline for water, electricity and toilet in every house.

Transparency in selection process is key to India's success in sporting arena: PM Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi said nepotism's negative influence was not just restricted to politics but the menace, at one time, also affected the sporting arena.

Providing electricity government's responsibility but conserving it people's duty: PM Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi also said while it is the duty of the government to ensure water reaches every field, 'per drop more crop' should be the effort.

We need to be proud of diversity in our country, says PM Narendra Modi

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, Modi said India’s strengths are diversity and democracy.

To achieve newer heights of development, PM Narendra Modi calls for cooperative competitive federalism

Narendra Modi said if states move shoulder to shoulder, dreams will come true.

5G mobile services to start soon, says PM Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister said that it is time for India’s techade and digital technology is going to bring in reforms in every area.

Made-in-India gun used for 1st time for ceremonial salute at Red Fort on Independence Day

The indigenous howitzer gun that was used for the ceremonial salute on Monday has been designed by the Centre-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Gender equality crucial parameter of unity: PM Narendra Modi

Speaking on the significance of a united nation, Modi said India has much to teach the world on the concept of unity which begins with the family structure.

Narendra Modi lauds people for coming together to fight Covid-19

During his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort, Narendra Modi said there was an increase in common consciousness of the love for the nation.

PM Narendra Modi remembers Nehru, Savarkar, Lohia in his Independence Day speech

Narendra Modi said the citizens are proud of the strength of the women of India like Rani Laxmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Rani Chennamma, and Begum Hazrat Mahal.

We need to remember our freedom fighters' vision and dream for India, said Narendra Modi

"It is a day to step towards a new direction with a new resolve," Modi said in the presence of a host of dignitaries including union ministers, Supreme Court judges and senior diplomats.

Modi vs Imran Khan: How one PM focused on development in his I-Day speech, the other on resentment

Pak PM Khan’s address to Pakistan from the capital of PoK revolved largely around India, Kashmir, and PM Narendra Modi spoke mostly on the developmental agenda

Opinion | PM’s Independence Day speech is an election report card, lacks punch

The Independence Day speech had shades of an election campaign. Modi largely chose to look back at what has been achieved, rather than focus on what can be achieved

Kejriwal defends min wage hike, dares BJP, Cong govts to follow

Defending his government's decision to hike minimum wages in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said money in the hands of the poor and middle class, and not "Ambani and Adani", will benefit the country's economy.

PM Modi highlights faster rail network expansion

"Earlier, 1500 km line was commissioned in the last 10 years while today we have succeeded in commissioning 3500 km line in two years," Modi said in his Independence Day speech.