Independence Day Speech

First Round Of Search For Pilots For India's 1st Manned Space Flight Over

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Saturday September 7, 2019

The Indian Air Force has announced that the first level of selection of potential astronauts for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission, India's first manned space flight, has been completed

UGC Asks Varsities To Ban Single-Use Plastic

Education | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday September 3, 2019

Prime Minister Modi in his Independence Day speech had urged citizens to eliminate the use of single-use plastic, besides suggesting that shopkeepers should provide eco-friendly bags to the customers.

"Who Will Save This Economy": Shatrughan Sinha Returns As Centre's Critic

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Sunday August 25, 2019

Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, who surprised many with generous praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Independence Day speech, returned to form on Sunday, with a piercing critique on the state of the economy.

AIR Broadcasts PM Modi's Independence Day Speech In 15 Foreign Languages

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 18, 2019

The All India Radio for the first time translated and broadcast the entire Independence Day speech of Prime Narendra Modi in 15 foreign languages through its External Services Division (ESD), officials said on Sunday.

"Thought-Provoking": Shatrughan Sinha On PM's Independence Day Speech

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday August 19, 2019

Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, known for his sharply critical comments on Twitter against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today heaped praise on him for his Independence Day speech, calling it "courageous, well researched & thought provoking".

On Population Control, Shiv Sena Targets A Section Of Muslims

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Saturday August 17, 2019

A section of the Muslim community "does not understand the importance of curbing population", BJP ally Shiv Sena alleged on Friday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day speech that "family planning is true patriotism".

Hope Finance Minister Heard PM "Loud And Clear", Says P Chidambaram

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Friday August 16, 2019

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Independence Day speech that drew attention to "population explosion", plastic pollution and the need for not seeing "wealth creators with suspicion" - and added a message for the current Finance Minister especially on the last point.

P Chidambaram Welcomes 3 Announcements By PM In Independence Day Speech

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 16, 2019

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision over population explosion, eliminating single use plastic and respecting wealth creators.

J&K To Saving Water, PM's "New India" Theme In Independence Day Speech

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 15, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation on Independence Day on Thursday, announced a Chief of Defence Staff post to oversee the tri-services, a "Jal Jeevan mission" to provide water for all and an investment of Rs 100 lakh crore in infrastructure.

PM Modi Hits Back At Critics In Independence Day Speech: Foreign Media

India News | Ronojoy Mazumdar and Bibhudatta Pradhan, Bloomberg | Thursday August 15, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hit back at critics of his government's decision to revoke Kashmir's autonomy, saying its special status had only led to terrorism and corruption.

Give Up Single Use Plastic, PM Modi Urges In Independence Day Speech

India News | ANI | Thursday August 15, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning urged citizens to eliminate the use of single-use plastic and also suggested shopkeepers to provide eco-friendly bags to its customers.

"Yes To Digital Payment, No To Cash", PM's New Motto For Cashless Economy

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2019

Giving a fresh push to digital transactions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning in his Independence Day address gave the motto of "yes to digital payment, no to cash".

Cut Usage Of Chemical Fertilsers, Pesticides, PM Modi Tells Farmers

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning gave a clarion call to farmers to gradually reduce use of chemical fertilisers and eventually stop their usage to protect soil health.

PM Modi Stays With Signature 'Safa' In Sixth Independence Day Speech

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday August 15, 2019

Prime Minister Modi continued his tradition of wearing colourful turbans for Independence Day speeches, with a bright yellow "safa (Rajasthani headgear)" to mark the nation's 73rd Independence Day

Watch: PM Modi 'Mobbed' By Schoolchildren After Independence Day Speech

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Thursday August 15, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today found himself mobbed by young schoolchildren at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, where he addressed the nation on its 73rd Independence Day.