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Indepedence Day 2023: 15 key takeaways from PM Modi's speech at Red Fort

PM Modi urged fellow citizens not to lose the opportunity to realise the country’s potential as the decisions and sacrifices made in this period will impact the country for the next 1000 years

'India will be in world’s top three economies in coming years': PM Modi's guarantee on Independence Day

PM Modi said the government has taken several steps to tackle corruption, stop leakages and contain inflation

Will present country's achievements & developments from Red Fort next 15 August, says Modi as he vows to return as PM

During his tenth Independence Day speech, PM Modi called on the people to get rid of corruption, nepotism and appeasement. He said that corruption and appeasement politics have damaged the country

WATCH: Indigenous 105 mm Light Field Guns salute roar for first time on Independence Day 2023

The 105 mm Indian field guns replaced the traditional 25-pounder British guns that were used for the salute at all the ceremonies of national importance

'Global experts say India will not stop now': PM Modi in Independence Day 2023 speech

PM Modi also praised the contribution of youth in making the digital public infrastructure successful and said that those from Tier 2, and Tier 3 cities also make a lot of impact in various fields, including start-ups

Peace will be restored in Manipur, says PM Modi in Independence Day speech

Addressing the country from the ramparts of Red Fort on Independence Day, PM Modi said, "Path for solution in Manipur will be found through peace; Centre, state government making all efforts for solution, will continue to do so"

Independence Day: Multi-layer security cover in Delhi as PM Modi set to address nation from Red Fort

Meanwhile, PM Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the country's 77th Independence Day and paid homage to freedom fighters while reaffirming the commitment to fulfilling their vision

Nurses, farmers and more... The special guests invited for PM Modi's I-Day speech

As the nation gears up to celebrate Independence Day on 15 August and all eyes turn to Red Fort for PM Narendra Modi's speech, patriotism is at an all-time high. Over 1,800 special guests from different walks of life have been invited as part of the 'Jan Bhagidari' campaign this year

Renaming a British-designed sham Mughal Gardens as Amrit Udyan is apt

The reason our colonial rulers named a garden conceptualised by two Britons as Mughal rather than, say, Windsor, is far from altruistic

Delhi sees serpentine traffic snarls as Congress’ Bharat Jodo Yatra enters national capital

The Bharat Jodo Yatra made its morning halt in the national capital at Ashram Chowk at about 11 am and later resumed at 1 pm. The yatra is heading towards the Red Fort via the Mathura Road, India Gate and ITO—all iconic Delhi spots and localities