PM Modi highlights 12 years of transformation, cites major gains in manufacturing, digital economy, energy and social security

August 15, 2026 2:46 PM

PM Modi highlights 12 years of transformation, cites major gains in manufacturing, digital economy, energy and social security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Saturday, highlighted what he described as a significant transformation of India over the past 12 years, citing rapid expansion in manufacturing, digital infrastructure, energy capacity, education, social security and opportunities for youth. The Prime Minister said the progress made during the period had strengthened India’s capabilities and helped the country withstand major global disruptions, including the ...

PM Modi gives clarion calls for India’s next leap towards Viksit Bharat in 80th Independence Day address

August 15, 2026 2:34 PM

PM Modi gives clarion calls for India’s next leap towards Viksit Bharat in 80th Independence Day address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Saturday, laid out an ambitious roadmap for building a Viksit Bharat by 2047, calling for a fundamental change in the country’s work culture, thinking, pace of development and scale of ambition. Addressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, PM Modi said India could no longer afford to pursue small dreams and called upon citizens, governments, industry, farmers, youth and other sections of ...

PM Modi lays out ‘Sapta Dhara’ roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, announces 1 crore AI-skilled youth and major reforms

August 15, 2026 1:32 PM

PM Modi lays out ‘Sapta Dhara’ roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, announces 1 crore AI-skilled youth and major reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a faster pace of reforms, greater self-reliance and a renewed national effort to build a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047, unveiling a seven-point development framework centred on manufacturing, agriculture, technology, infrastructure, defence, the green and blue economy, and India’s soft power. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, PM Modi said India could no longer afford “small ...

‘Vande Mataram’ rendered for first time at Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations

August 15, 2026 8:33 AM

‘Vande Mataram’ rendered for first time at Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations

The National Song 'Vande Mataram' was rendered for the first time during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on Saturday, marking a historic moment at the iconic venue. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the occasion as historic and said 'Vande Mataram' had echoed from the venue for the first time since Independence during the August 15 celebrations. "Today, every heart is beating with the rhythm of Vande Mataram. Aaj h...

MoEFCC officials participate in mass singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ under Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

August 15, 2026 1:01 AM

MoEFCC officials participate in mass singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ under Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

Officers and officials of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), led by Secretary Tanmay Kumar, participated in a mass singing of the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in New Delhi on Friday as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga 2026’ campaign. The programme was organised to mark the ongoing nationwide commemoration of 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ and promote the spirit of patriotism and national unity. Following the mass singing, Kumar ...

Ram Mohan Naidu leads Tiranga Yatra, calls for honouring freedom fighters’ sacrifices

August 13, 2026 11:25 AM

Ram Mohan Naidu leads Tiranga Yatra, calls for honouring freedom fighters’ sacrifices

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday led a Tiranga Yatra from Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in the national capital, calling upon citizens to honour the sacrifices and struggles of the forefathers who fought for India’s Independence and uphold the values for which they made the supreme sacrifice. “Over the last 12 years, our country has witnessed remarkable development under the vision and leadership of the honourable Prime Minister. We have achieved several milestones in our min...

President Murmu gives assent to Bill criminalising insult to Vande Mataram

August 11, 2026 5:09 PM

President Murmu gives assent to Bill criminalising insult to Vande Mataram

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday gave assent to a Bill that criminalises intentional disruption or prevention of the singing of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’, giving it the same legal protection currently accorded to the national anthem, a government statement said. With the president’s assent, The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has become a law. The Lok Sabha had passed the Bill on July 30, while the Rajya Sabha had cleared it a day earlier. The ...

CRPF, students march together during Tiranga rally at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk

August 11, 2026 3:21 PM

CRPF, students march together during Tiranga rally at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk

Ahead of the 80th Independence Day, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Tuesday organised a Tiranga Rally with school students at the historic Ghanta Ghar in Lal Chowk, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, promoting the spirit of patriotism and the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. “We have organised this rally with students from the nearby school. The students are our future, and they will take the country forward. This initiative aims to educate the students about the freedom struggle and the...

Independence Day Celebrations 2026 to honour 150 years of Vande Mataram, ‘Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047’

August 10, 2026 9:30 PM

Independence Day Celebrations 2026 to honour 150 years of Vande Mataram, ‘Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047’

India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15 with a special focus on the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ and the contribution of the country’s youth towards building a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the celebrations at the historic Red Fort, where he will unfurl the National Flag and address the nation. For the first time, ‘Vande Mataram’ will be sung from the ramparts of the Red Fort when the Prime Minister arrives at the venue...

Union HM Amit Shah appeals to countrymen to participate in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, upload selfies

August 10, 2026 4:01 PM

Union HM Amit Shah appeals to countrymen to participate in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, upload selfies

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today appealed to every citizen to participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, hoist the tricolour and upload a selfie on harghartiranga.com. “The #HarGharTiranga campaign, initiated by PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, is a reflection of our nation’s collective strength, uniting us in our endeavour to build a Viksit Bharat,” read his post on X. “The movement, which coincides with the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram this year, makes the occasion even more hea...