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TopicIndependence day

Topic: Independence day

13.5 crore lifted out of poverty are now ‘new middle class’, says Modi in Independence Day speech

Speaking from ramparts of Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi also listed the outcome of his govt's schemes including Mudra Yojana, PM SVANidhi, Ayushman Bharat & PM Awas Yojana.

‘Democracy, Constitution & traditions threatened’ — Kharge attacks Modi govt in I-Day speech

Alluding to monsoon session when his mic was 'switched off', Congress president Kharge said in Independence Day speech that voice of Opposition was suppressed in Parliament.

India at 77: PM Modi sends Independence Day message of ‘reform, perform, transform’ to countrymen

The country has emerged as a confident nation in the last 10 years and is a critical part of global supply chains, the PM asserts

In I-Day speech, PM Modi promises to double ‘Jan Aushadhi Kendras’ from 10,000 to 25,000

In his speech on the 77th Independence Day, Modi says Jan Aushadhi Kendras — the government’s stores for affordable generic medicines — have given ‘a new power’ to people.

Modi blames ‘imported inflation’ in I-Day speech, but data shows domestic veggie prices the culprit

Latest data shows vegetable inflation in India is driving food inflation, which in turn is raising the overall inflation rate. Fuel inflation, most affected by imports, is currently low.

Eye on OBC votes, PM Modi announces Vishwakarma Yojana for traditional artisans

While initial allocation will be Rs 13,000-15,000 crore, MSME ministry will be the nodal ministry for the scheme. 18 trades have been identified to be covered, so far.

Women empowerment: Modi announces target of 2 crore ‘lakhpati didis’, agri drones for SHGs

A women-led government is an additional force that will take India forward while G-20 has acknowledged the country's approach of women-led development, asserts PM.

‘Rid India of corruption, dynasty & appeasement politics’ — PM launches 2024 campaign from Red Fort

In his 77th Independence Day speech, Modi pitched for a  ‘strong, stable & full-majority government’ and promised to make India one of the top three economies.    

‘Solution will be through peace’ — PM addresses Manipur violence in Independence Day speech 

In 77th Independence Day speech at Red Fort, Modi says ‘central and state governments are making efforts for a solution’.   

Centre & state govt working to restore peace in Manipur: PM Modi in his I-Day address

In his address, the Prime Minister appealed for peace in Manipur, emphasising that people across the country stand with the Northeastern state.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.