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.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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