Prime Minister Narendra Modi

September 16, 2024 5:04 PM

French President Macron and World Leaders Celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day

French President Emmanuel Macron led a chorus of international leaders in congratulating India on its 78th Independence Day. In a message shared on social media platform X, Macron expressed his eagerness to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on achieving the ambitious goals set for the strategic partnership between France and India. "Congratulations to the Indian people on your 78th Independence Day!" Macron wrote, reminiscing about his warm welcome during his visit to India in January. Se...

September 16, 2024 4:16 PM

“24×7 for 2047; not afraid of challenges because I live for my country, countrymen”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 11th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, reaffirmed his commitment to accelerate India's development, calling for a "24x7 for 2047" effort to achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Addressing the nation, PM Modi emphasized his goal of making India the third-largest economy during his third term. "This is India's golden era. 2047 is awaiting our Viksit Bharat," he said. "I had said earlier too that in my third term, the country would become the third-...

September 16, 2024 4:16 PM

Punish without delay perpetrators of crimes against women: PM Modi

In his 11th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the urgent need to address crimes against women and called for speedy investigations and strict punishments for perpetrators. Amid nationwide protests over the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, PM said "I would like to express my pain once again, from the Red Fort today. As a society, we will have to think seriously about the atrocities against women that are happening - there is...

September 16, 2024 4:16 PM

It is India’s dream to host the 2036 Olympics: PM Modi during Independence Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address from the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, declared India's aspiration to host the 2036 Olympic Games. This announcement marks a significant step in India's sporting ambitions on the global stage. "It is the dream of India to host the 2036 Olympics, we are making preparations for that," PM Modi said, highlighting the nation's commitment to this goal. This declaration comes in the wake of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) initiating dialogue w...

September 16, 2024 4:16 PM

“Space sector, an important element in strengthening country”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the pivotal role of the space sector in India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. PM Modi stressed that the space sector is a vital element in strengthening the country and achieving the target of 'Developed India-2047'. "The space sector is an important aspect. We have done many reforms in this sector," PM said, highlighting the government's efforts to foster growth in this area. He noted the increasing participation of startups and pr...

September 16, 2024 4:16 PM

PM Modi bats for reforms in farm sector, says “India can become organic food basket of world”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for major reforms in the agricultural sector and emphasized efforts to improve the lives of farmers across India. Speaking on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, PM praised farmers for embracing organic farming and expressed his vision for India to become the world's organic food basket. "We need to reform the farm sector. Today we are giving easy loans, tech, and valuation of produce," the Prime Minister said, highlighting the government's initiatives...

September 16, 2024 4:22 PM

Youth now wants to take giant leaps, golden era for India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 11th consecutive Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, highlighted the transformative reforms of the past decade and their impact on India's youth. Addressing the nation on the 78th Independence Day, PM emphasized that these reforms have bolstered the self-confidence of young Indians and fueled their ambition to take significant strides forward. "People waited for reforms, we got an opportunity and we implemented major reforms," PM Modi said. "Our comm...

September 16, 2024 4:22 PM

Independence Day 2024: Road to Reform is Blueprint for Growth, says PM Modi

In his address marking the 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the reforms in India's banking sector from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He emphasized that these reforms have significantly strengthened the country's banking system, placing Indian banks among the strongest in the world. "The banks were in trouble, we made several reforms and today our banks are counted among the strongest banks in the world. This increases the strength of the formal economy," PM Modi said....

September 16, 2024 4:22 PM

PM Modi highlights natural calamities, outlines 2047 vision in Independence Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 11th consecutive Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort today, marking India's 78th year of independence. Despite a light drizzle, the ceremony proceeded as planned, with PM Modi hoisting the tricolor after inspecting the Guard of Honour. In his speech, the Prime Minister expressed deep concern over the increasing frequency of natural disasters in recent years. "This year and for the past few years, due to natural calamity, our conc...

September 16, 2024 4:22 PM

PM Narendra Modi hoists Tiranga at Red Fort on 78th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi today, marking India's 78th Independence Day. This marks the 11th consecutive year that PM Modi has led the celebrations from the historic monument. Despite overcast skies and a light drizzle in the early morning, the ceremony proceeded as planned. After raising the Tricolour, the Prime Minister received the "Rashtriya Salute" as the Punjab Regiment Military band, conducted by Subedar Major Rajinder Singh...