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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 15, 2023, 22:47:30 IST
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Independence Day 2023 Live Updates: Burj Khalifa in Dubai illuminated in Indian tricolour
77th Independence Day Live Updates: Multi-layer security were in place across Delhi on Tuesday, with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on its 77th Independence Day. In a switch from addressing the people of India as "my fellow citizens", the Prime Minister addressed the nation as his 'parivar jan [family members]' while speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort. This year’s Independence Day will culminate the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, which was launched by the Prime Minister from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on March 12, 2021, and will, once again, usher the country into ‘Amrit Kaal’ with renewed vigour to realise his dream of making India a developed country by 2047. Stay with TOI for all live updates--
05:03 (IST) Aug 15
On the eve of India's 77th Independence Day, three-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej on Monday released a rendition of the country's National Anthem recorded with the largest orchestra ever at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.
04:04 (IST) Aug 15
President Droupadi Murmu, in her I Day-eve address to the nation, said India has emerged as a "beacon of hope" for the world and regained its rightful place on the global stage. She stressed that the G20 presidency accords India the unique opportunity to nudge decision-making towards equitable progress.
02:57 (IST) Aug 15
Police medals for bravery in fighting left-wing extremism in India are more numerous than for counter-terrorism operations in J&K, repeating the same trend witnessed earlier this year on Republic Day. Of the 954 police medals announced, 125 were for gallantry in combating left-wing extremism, and 71 for counter-terrorism in J&K.
00:54 (IST) Aug 15
Media Tree in Coimbatore illuminated in tricolour on the occasion of Independence Day.
00:54 (IST) Aug 15
Calcutta High Court, Howrah Bridge and Victoria Memorial illuminated in Tricolour on Independence Day
00:53 (IST) Aug 15
India Gate light-up in Tricolour as city soaks in Independence Day fervour
23:01 (IST) Aug 14
President Droupadi Murmu has approved 76 gallantry awards, including four Kirti Chakras posthumously and 11 Shaurya Chakras to personnel of the security forces, on the eve of the 77th Independence Day, officials said. Of the 11 Shaurya Chakras, five have been named posthumously. Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra are India's second-highest and third-highest peacetime gallantry awards after the Ashok Chakra. "President Droupadi Murmu has approved 76 Gallantry awards to Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on the eve of Independence Day 2023. These include four Kirti Chakras (posthumous), 11 Shaurya Chakras, including five posthumous, two Bar to Sena Medals (gallantry), 52 Sena Medals (gallantry), three Nao Sena Medals (gallantry) and four Vayu Sena Medals (gallantry)," the defence ministry said in a statement.
21:45 (IST) Aug 14
Central Reserve Force (CRPF) got 33 Gallantry Medals on Independence Day that includes 20 Medals for gallantry in five operations conducted in Jammu and kashmir while 13 Medals were conferred on the Bravehearts who displayed gallant action in four operations in LWE infested areas. Two bravehearts were also awarded with the Police Medal for gallantry (Posthumous).
CRPF
21:45 (IST) Aug 14
Independence Day 2023: Delhi, Qutub Minar light-up in Tricolour as city soaks in Independence Day fervour
21:44 (IST) Aug 14
Beating Retreat Ceremony at the Attari-Wagah Border in Punjab's Amritsar on the eve of Independence Day.
21:22 (IST) Aug 14
Addressing the nation on the eve of the 77th Independence Day celebrations, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said that India is the mother of democracy and the country's "shining example of truth and non-violence has been successfully employed in many political struggles around the world".
20:43 (IST) Aug 14
My dear fellow citizens,My heartiest greetings to all of you on our 77th Independence Day! It is a glorious and auspicious occasion for all of us. I am overjoyed to see that festivity is in the air. It is a matter of delight as well as pride for us to see how everyone – children, youth and the elderly, in cities and villages, everywhere in India – are excited and preparing to celebrate this festival of our freedom. The people have been celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ with great enthusiasm.
19:32 (IST) Aug 14
India has converted challenges into opportunities and hence we have recorded high GDP rate and farmers are major part of it.
President Droupadi Murmu
19:29 (IST) Aug 14
"Today, we see that India has not only regained its rightful place on the world stage, but it has also enhanced its standing in the international order. India is playing a crucial role in promoting developmental and humanitarian goals around the world. It has also assumed leadership of international forums, especially the presidency of G20. As the G20 represents two-thirds of the world population, this is a unique opportunity to help shape global discourse in the right direction. With the G20 presidency, India can nudge decision-making in trade and finance towards equitable progress. Beyond trade and finance, matters of human development too are on the agenda. I am confident that with India’s proven leadership in dealing with global issues, member-nations will be able to advance effective action on these fronts."
President Droupadi Murmu
19:28 (IST) Aug 14
President Droupadi Murmu in address to the nation on the eve of 77th Independence Day says, 'The culture of greed alienates the world from nature and now we are realising that we must go back to our roots'.
19:24 (IST) Aug 14
Change has started to come from the new education policy of 2020. It will bring several new changes in the country in the coming time
President Droupadi Murmu
19:23 (IST) Aug 14
President Droupadi Murmu emphasis on the importance of education
Education is greatest tool of social empowerment and National Education Policy has started making difference, says President Droupadi Murmu.
19:21 (IST) Aug 14
Today, India has become the 5th largest economy in the world. Now, India is progressing towards becoming the 3rd biggest economy.
President Droupadi Murmu
19:19 (IST) Aug 14
Global warming, droughts are major problem now a days we must work towards the improvement of our environment.
President Droupadi Murmu
19:17 (IST) Aug 14
President Murmu congratuales ISRO on Chandrayaan 3
19:16 (IST) Aug 14
From startups to sports our youth have been making us proud both national and internationally.
President Droupadi Murmu
19:13 (IST) Aug 14
India is emerging as a strong nation internationally.
President Droupadi Murmu
19:10 (IST) Aug 14
On the eve of Independence Day, I join my fellow citizens in paying grateful tribute to the known and unknown freedom fighters whose sacrifices have made it possible for India to regain its rightful place in the comity of nations. Great women freedom fighters like Matangini Hazra and Kanaklata Baruah laid down their lives for Bharat-Mata. Maa Kasturba matched the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi every step of the way on the difficult path of Satyagraha.
President Droupadi Murmu
19:09 (IST) Aug 14
Indian women are making India proud in every field. People should give importance to women empowerment so that every girl can live independently in this nation.
President Droupadi Murmu
19:06 (IST) Aug 14
Independence Day Speech: President Murmu remembers Mahatama Gandhi, how he fought for the independence of India.
19:05 (IST) Aug 14
When we see the tricolour flying, it invigorates us.
President Droupadi Murmu
18:43 (IST) Aug 14
Covid-warriors thank PM Modi for invitation to attend Independence Day celebrations
Nidhi, a Senior Nursing Officer was excited to receive an invitation among the other fifty nurses along with their families, to attend Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort on August 15. They will be among 1800 special guests to listen to the 10th Independence Day speech of PM Modi since assuming office in 2014 from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort. Speaking to in Ghaziabad, Nidhi said, "We are very happy that PM Modi has specially invited us for the Independence Day celebrations. During the Covid, it was very difficult for us to work...We worked for 12 hours and the Covid period was very challenging for us...I am very thankful that the nursing fraternity has been given recognition & I wish to thank PM Modi for this..." Recalling a 14-year-old boy who had lost his father during the covid-pandemic was unable to come to terms to accept his loss.
18:05 (IST) Aug 14
A total of 50 nurses along with their family members from across the country have been invited as Special Guests to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Tuesday. According to the government, they will be part of 1800 special guests from various walks of life, ranging from Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, teachers, farmers, and fishermen, who have been invited to participate in the Independence Day Celebrations at the iconic monument on August 15, 2023. The initiative to invite people from all walks of life, across India, and be a part of the celebrations has been taken by the Government in line with its vision of 'Jan Bhagidari'.
17:10 (IST) Aug 14
As a part of the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, around 1,800 people from different vocations, with their spouses, have been invited from across the country as Special Guests, said an official release. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lead the Nation in celebrating the 77th Independence Day from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi on August 15, 2023. The initiative has been taken in line with the Government's vision of 'Jan Bhagidari'.
16:53 (IST) Aug 14
BSF steps up vigil along LoC ahead of Independence Day
16:45 (IST) Aug 14
Border Security Force (BSF) Director General, Nitin Agrawal, is on a two-day visit to the Punjab frontier starting Monday to review the security situation along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in the state. Agrawal, who took charge as the Director General of the BSF on June 14 this year, was briefed on the operations situation of the border guarding force by Punjab Frontier Inspector General Atul Fulzele before he started his visit. Notably, the Punjab frontier is a crucial point, as the BSF has been deployed at the 553 km-long India-Pakistan International Border to prevent infiltration, narcotics smuggling, and arms smuggling and ensure the cross-border apprehension of people.
16:10 (IST) Aug 14
Independence Day 2023: Arms supplier arrested in Delhi ahead of Independence Day
Ahead of Independence Day, the Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a 24-year-old arms supplier with five illegal pistols, officials said on Monday. Anil Sharma, a resident of Khargone in Madhya Pradesh, was supplying illegal weapons to gangsters in Delhi-NCR, west Uttar Pradesh and Haryana for the last two years, the police officials said. Police received a tip-off on August 9, following which a trap was laid near Ghevra Mod and Sharma was arrested with five pistols, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Pratiksha Godara said.
15:36 (IST) Aug 14
76th Independence Day: Tamil Nadu govt will boycott tea party to be hosted by Governor R N Ravi on Independence Day, to oppose his pro-NEET stand says, CM M K Stalin.
15:36 (IST) Aug 14
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hoists the Tiranga at his residence in Delhi
15:34 (IST) Aug 14
Independence Day 2023: Amit Shah hoists national flag at his residence, appeals people to support 'Har Ghar Tiranga campaign' ahead 77th Independence day
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hoisted the national flag at his residence a day ahead of the 77th Independence Day celebrations and appealed to the people of India to hoist a flag at their homes in the spirit of 'Har Ghar Tiranga campaign'. The Home Minister hoisted the national flag atop of his residence with his wife Sonal Shah, and took twitter to share the message of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga campaign' from being run August 13-15 as India celebrates its 77th Independence Day this year.
15:33 (IST) Aug 14
77th Independence Day: Khadi weaver from Varanasi, to attend PM Modi's speech as special guest
As a part of the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, around 1,800 people from different vocations, with their spouses, have been invited from across the country as Special Guests to witness the Prime Minister's speech. One such guest is a Khadi weaver hailing from the Prime Minister's constituency Varanasi.
15:30 (IST) Aug 14
Independence day: 954 police personnel receive service medals
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