Following I-Day celebrations at the Red Fort, President Droupadi Murmu visited the war memorial in Delhi to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the armed conflicts of independent India.
In his address, PM Modi highlighted the 'significant contributions' made by like Hansa Mehta, Dakshayani Velayudhan and other women leaders to the Constitution.
Mrs Gandhi had previously delivered 11 consecutive address on I-Day as prime minister following in the footsteps of her father Jawaharlal Nehru who delivered 17 consecutive speeches.
The national capital is under a thick security blanket for the I-Day celebrations with a multi-layered security arrangement at the Red Fort for the PM's address.
Kalyan-Dombivli, Malegaon, Nagpur & Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar municipal bodies have ordered closure of slaughterhouses in their jurisdiction on Independence Day.
In creative collaboration with Space Story 360, the installation is designed to honour India’s freedom and step towards providing livelihood, promoting sustainability, and supporting women at the grassroots.
In the speech, his 11th so far, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon Aatmanirbhar Bharat, youth skill development, natural disaster incidents and issue of women's safety.
President Droupadi Murmu also approved 18 Shaurya Chakras, 63 Sena Medals, 1 Bar to Sena Medal, 11 Nao Sena Medals & 6 Vayu Sena Medals. Of these, 9 have been awarded posthumously.
The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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