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One more soldier killed in cross-border firing, claims Pakistan Army after ceasefire violations take place along LoC
• 6 years agoThe Pakistan Army on Friday said that one more of its soldiers was killed in the firing by the Indian Army after ceasefire violations took place between the two sides a day before
Article 370, triple talaq, appointing CDS, population control: Narendra Modi conveys resolve to usher in radical reforms in 94-minute I-Day speech
Ajay Singh • 6 years agoContrast the first Independence Day speech by Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister in 2014 with his Thursday's speech as his first from the rampart of the Red fort in his second stint as the country's top executive, you will know the difference. His first speech was less about future and much about the basic needs like Swachch Bharat (clean India). His speech today set the agenda for an aspirational India for the next five years.
On Independence Day, CM Manohar Lal Khattar promises doorstep delivery of social security benefits in Haryana
• 6 years agoHaryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said a database of all household families in the state is being prepared 'on the pattern of developed countries' to ensure that people get benefits of social security schemes at their doorstep
India celebrates 73rd Independence Day: Artists showcase cultural diversity; freedom fighters honoured in Karnataka
Fp Staff • 6 years agoCelebrations to mark the 73rd Independence Day were held across India on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived at the Red Fort amid a thunderous applause, unfurled the National Flag at the 17th century Mughal monument.
In sixth I-Day speech, Narendra Modi lauds 'one India, one Constitution'; BJP, Congress hoist Tricolour at respective HQs
Fp Staff • 6 years agoIn his sixth Independence Day speech as the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi delivered his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi. He announced the creation of the post of chief of defence staff, vowed to fulfil aspirations of people of Jammu and Kashmir, called for checking the "population explosion" and renewed his push for 'one nation, one election'.
Narendra Modi Independence Day 2019 full speech: PM says new approach was needed in J&K, $5 trillion economy target is achievable
Fp Staff • 6 years agoNarendra Modi also said further reforms will continue to herald India to break into top 50 countries on the 'ease of doing business' ranking.
Watch: In I-Day message, Shanta Gokhale says, 'Punishing the victim is what we see today'
Fp Staff • 6 years agoEminent cultural critic Shanta Gokhale says the classic song 'Woh Subah Kabhi To Aayegi' from the movie Phir Subah Hogi is very indicative of the state of affairs today
Low-key celebrations mark J&K's first Independence Day after scrapping of special status; Satya Pal Malik hoists Tricolour in Srinagar
Fp Staff • 6 years agoJammu and Kashmir on Thursday celebrated the first Independence Day after the abrogation of its special status. Governor Satya Pal Malik hoisted the Tricolour at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar.
Chandrayaan 2 headed to part of moon where no one has visited before, says PM Narendra Modi
• 6 years agoPrime Minister Modi lauded ISRO at his address to the nation on 73rd Independence Day.
From ramparts of Red Fort, Narendra Modi extends 'hearty greetings' to Afghanistan on 100 years of its independence
• 6 years agoMarking the 73rd Independence Day of India, Narendra Modi, in his nearly 95-minute address to the nation, emphasised the ties between India and Afghanistan while congratulating it ahead of 100 years of its independence on 19 August