Independence Day LIVE updates: India must leave its mark on global gaming market, says PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi Speech LIVE Updates: PM Modi stated it is a day to pay tribute to the countless people who made sacrifices and struggled for the country's freedom.
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PM Modi attended the celebrations at the historic Red Fort and delivered his 11th Independence Day address. (Photo: ANI)
78th Independence Day 2024 LIVE updates: India is the only country among G20 nations to have achieved its climate targets under the 2015 Paris Agreement ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, he said India's efforts to tackle the global issue of climate change have "reassured and surprised" the world. "I want to tell the world about the strength of my country's people. My country and its people have accomplished what other G20 nations have not.
"We have met the climate targets set under the Paris Agreement ahead of schedule. India is the only nation among the G20 countries to do so, and we are proud of it," the prime minister said. As part of its national climate plan, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, India has committed to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based electricity installed capacity by 2030. PM Modi expressed his confidence that India will meet this target.
Search engine giant Google on Thursday celebrated India's 78th Independence Day with a special doodle themed on traditional doors. In the digital artwork, the letters 'G', 'O', 'O', 'G', 'L' and 'E' of the company's name are depicted on each door carrying a distinct ornate design.Google India also shared a note on the doodle on its website. "Today's Doodle, illustrated by Vrinda Zaveri, celebrates Independence Day in India! On this day in 1947, India gained its freedom from colonial rule," the internet giant said in the note. The people of India strongly desired "self-governance and sovereignty after nearly two centuries of inequality, violence, and lack of fundamental rights". Led by prominent figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Subhas Chandra Bose, the Indian independence movement was made possible through civil disobedience. The perseverance and sacrifices of the country's freedom fighters paid off, it said.
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India must leave its mark in global gaming market, says PM Modi
PM Modi stated that Indian professionals must lead the global gaming market, not just in playing but also in producing games. PM Modi also added that India must leverage its rich ancient legacy and literature to come up with Made in India gaming products.
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75,000 new medical seats to be added in next five years, says PM Modi
“Around 25,000 youths every year go abroad for medical education and they go to such countries, I get surprised when I hear about them. So we have decided... 75,000 new seats will be created in the medical line in the next five years,” PM Modi said during his address from the Red Fort. Read here for more details.
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Independence Day 2024 LIVE updates: Nepal PM extends wishes to PM Modi on Independence Day
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on their 78th Independence Day. "Warm congratulations to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji and the people of India on 78th Independence Day!" he wrote on social media platform X. He expressed hopes that the day would strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Nepal.
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Transforming the agriculture sector is the need of the hour, says PM Modi
"It is very important to transform our agriculture system. This is the need of the hour," PM Modi stated. He underscored the centre's efforts to improve the lives of farmers.
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Govt will build such an education system so that youngsters need not go abroad, says PM
"We want to build such an education system in India that youngsters do not need to go abroad to study. In fact we would want foreign students to come here and study," PM Modi said. "Even today, children, mostly belonging to the middle class, are going abroad for medical education. They spend lakhs and crores on medical education abroad. Around 25,000 youths every year go abroad for medical education and they go to such countries, I get surprised when I hear about them."
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I-Day speech update: India only G20 nation to achieve climate targets ahead of schedule, says PM Modi
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PM Modi seeks to involve youth in political landscape
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the removal of caste-based and dynastic politics in India. PM Modi underscored the need to involve fresh talent in the political landscape, stating, "Soon, we want to bring forward one lakh youth from families with no political associations. They may join any party, but such fresh blood will strengthen India's democracy."
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New criminal laws have reformed the justice system: PM Modi
“We have prioritised justice over punishment by abolishing 1,500 laws. All those laws that sent people to jails for trivial issues have been ended. The new criminal laws have reformed the criminal justice system and strengthened the feeling of Nagrik ko Nyaya,” PM Modi said in his Independence Day speech.
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Crucial for India to unite behind idea of 'one nation, one election': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged support for the concept of 'one nation, one election,' citing frequent elections as an obstacle to the country’s progress. "I request everyone to come together to achieve the resolve of ‘one nation, one election. Frequent elections create stagnation in the nation. Today, every scheme and initiative seems to be influenced by election cycles, and every action is colored by political considerations," PM Modi said.
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Independence Day LIVE updates: Olympics games in 2036 should happen in India, says PM Modi
Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India should host the Olympic games in 2036. “We are preparing for that,” he added.
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Independence Day 2024 Live: PM Modi expresses concern over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh
"I hope things will soon be normal in Bangladesh. 140-crore people in India want that Hindus and minorities there to be safe. We want our neighbouring countries to tread the path of peace and happiness. We will remain well-wishers of Bangladesh," PM Modi said.
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Independence Day 2024: There is a need for a ‘secular civil code’ in India, says PM Modi
“It is need of hour to have a secular civil code and do away with discriminatory communal civil code,” PM Modi said in his Independence Day speech.
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PM Modi mentions Lakhpati Didi scheme in I-Day speech
In his I-Day speech, PM Modi compared the global success of Indian CEOs to the achievements of women in self-help groups, noting, “While our CEOs gain global recognition, one crore women are becoming Lakhpati Didis.”
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India leading in renewable energy efforts among G20 nations: PM Modi
India has made more efforts in the renewable energy sector compared to other G20 countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today in his Independence Speech. PM Modi asserted that India is working to become self-reliant for its energy needs and to deal with the global problem of climate change.
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PM Modi announces 75,000 new seats in medical colleges in 5 years
“Every year, many children from our country go abroad to pursue medical education. To address this, we are introducing 75,000 new medical seats in the next five years,” he said. “Visit Bharat’ should also mean ‘Healthy Bharat.’ The first generation of a prosperous Bharat must be healthy, which is why we have launched the Poshan Mission,” PM Modi said.
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First Published: Aug 15 2024 | 7:32 AM IST
