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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 15, 2020, 21:08:03 IST
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Independence Day 2020 live updates: President Ram Nath Kovind hosts 'At Home' reception
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort and exhorted citizens to move towards building an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' on India's 74th Independence Day. The Prime Minister announced several important schemes during his address. Stay with TOI for live updates
20:34 (IST) Aug 14
Parliament House, North Block, South Block and India Gate illuminated on the eve of Independence Day.
Delhi: Parliament House, North Block, South Block and India Gate illuminated on the eve of #IndependenceDay https://t.co/AYbQ5wGSPd
— ANI (@ANI) 159741672000020:17 (IST) Aug 14
Security tightened in Jammu ahead of I-Day eve tomorrow.
Jammu and Kashmir: Security tightened in Jammu ahead of #IndependenceDay tomorrow. https://t.co/LDyWRPqNB7
— ANI (@ANI) 159741639900020:00 (IST) Aug 14
19:58 (IST) Aug 14
A security ring, including NSG snipers, elite SWAT commandos and kite catchers, will be placed around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation. “The Delhi Police has made multilayered arrangements in connection with the Independence Day celebrations. Necessary coordination has been made with other agencies like the NSG, SPG and ITBP. “All the agencies will work in close coordination with each other to cater to all kinds of threat inputs. SWAT teams and ‘Parakram' vans have been strategically stationed,” Anil Mittal, additional PRO Delhi Police, said.
19:26 (IST) Aug 14
The issue of Ram Janmabhoomi was resolved through judicial process. All concerned parties and the people respectfully accepted the verdict and displayed before the world, Indian ethos of peace, non-violence, love and harmony.
President Ramnath Kovind
19:25 (IST) Aug 14
The other lesson is about augmenting health infrastructure. Public hospitals and labs have been leading the fight against Covid: President Kovind
19:23 (IST) Aug 14
Another lesson relates to science & technology. During unlocking, information and communication technology has emerged as an effective tool for governance, education, business, office work and social connect: President Kovind
19:21 (IST) Aug 14
Coronavirus does not recognize any artificial divisions created by human society: President Kovind
The second lesson is that we are all equal before Mother Nature and we primarily depend on our fellow residents for survival and growth, says the President.
19:21 (IST) Aug 14
The National Education Policy is a visionary and far-reaching policy. This will strengthen the culture of 'Inclusion', 'Innovation' and 'Institution' in education.
President Kovind
19:20 (IST) Aug 14
We have learnt some tough lessons in the year 2020. The invisible virus has demolished the illusion that human being is the master of the nature: President Kovind
19:19 (IST) Aug 14
President cites that India will continue to engage with the world economy while maintaining its identity.
19:18 (IST) Aug 14
"India's self-reliance means being self-sufficient without alienating or creating distance from the world," he says.
19:16 (IST) Aug 14
The Essential Commodities Act has been amended to remove certain regulatory restrictions on farmers. This will help raise farmers’ income.
President Ramnath Kovind
19:16 (IST) Aug 14
Now, farmers can have barrier-free trade and get the best price for their produce anywhere in the country.
President Kovind
19:16 (IST) Aug 14
Bravery of soldiers demonstrated that India is also capable of giving befitting response to any attempt of aggression: President Kovind
19:15 (IST) Aug 14
The entire nation pays tribute to the those who sacrificed lives during the Galwan clash. Every Indian has a feeling of gratitude towards their families: Ram Nath Kovind
19:13 (IST) Aug 14
The overwhelming support for India's election as temporary member of the UNSC in the recently concluded elections is a testimony to the broad international goodwill towards India, says President Kovind.
19:11 (IST) Aug 14
It was a superhuman effort on part of the govt to respond effectively in meeting the challenges due to Covid pandemic: Ram Nath Kovind
19:11 (IST) Aug 14
Indian Railways has been operating train services, in these challenging circumstances, to facilitate travel and transportation of people and goods: President Kovind
19:11 (IST) Aug 14
Govt has brought back more than 10 lakh Indians under the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’: President Kovind
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