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Sudarshan Chakra Mission: India to develop powerful weapon system; all you need to know about ‘Rashtriya Suraksha Kavach’ | India News

India celebrates 79t Independence Day. NEW DELHI: In order to create a powerful weapon system to thwart any attempt by enemies, India will be launching Mission Sudarshan Chakra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday as India celebrated 78 years of Independence. Speaking from the Red Fort, PM Modi said, “In the next ten years,…

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Independence Day: US extends warm wishes; calls ‘historical ties’ with India ‘consequential and far-reaching’ | India News

NEEW DELHI: The United States on Friday extended congratulations to India on its 79th Independence Day and said that the “historic ties” between India and the US are “consequential and far-reaching.“India is marking its 79th Independence Day today with pride and patriotic zeal, celebrating the country’s liberation from more than two centuries of British colonial…

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‘Daam kam, dum zyada’: PM Modi’s strong pitch amid tariff war; big ‘Make in India’ push on Independence Day | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday from the ramparts of Red Fort, gave a befitting reply to US President Donald Trump’s tariff threat with a big ‘Make in India‘ push. Making a strong pitch for self-reliant India, PM Modi said that India must focus on producing high-quality products and work on ‘Daam kam,…

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‘First job, Rs 15,000 from government’: PM Modi announces Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana; unveils scheme in Independence Day speech | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a new jobs scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), during his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort. “Today, I bring good news for the youth of our country. From today, under the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, sons and daughters getting their first job…

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Nation on the move

A populist slogan during Indira Gandhi’s regime was ‘The nation is on the move.’ Though whether the motion was in forward or reverse gear was open to question. Today, the nation is very much on the move, quite literally, and its movement is decidedly outward bound. According to a TOI report, Indians are spending an estimated…

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‘Multi-level talks’: China says it is engaging with India; Wang Yi’s visit details to be shared ‘in due course’ | India News

China and India are continuing talks at multiple levels, though Beijing has not confirmed reports that Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi may visit New Delhi on August 18 to meet national security adviser Ajit Doval. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told reporters on Thursday that the two countries are “maintaining interactions at various levels”…

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79th Independence Day: PM Modi continues ‘safa’ tradition; opts for saffron turban | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wearing a saffron turban, to lead the 79th Independence Day celebrations on Friday, addressing the nation from the historic Red Fort for the 12th consecutive year.Greeting the country, he urged citizens to work harder toward building a “developed Bharat”. “Wishing everyone a very happy Independence Day. May this day…

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‘Naya Bharat’ theme: PM Modi to hoist tricolour, address nation from Red Fort as India celebrates 79th Independence Day | India News

NEW DELHI: With just hours remaining before India marks its 79th Independence Day, preparations are in full swing at the Red Fort in New Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag and deliver his 12th consecutive address to the nation.The Prime Minister will speak from the iconic ramparts of the monument….

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