PM Modi hails 'nari shakti' in Independence Day speech
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on India's 79th Independence Day, Modi said, 'Today, everyone has started acknowledging the power of women in India.'
'Our women are not just beneficiaries of the growing economy, they have significantly contributed to its acceleration. Our mothers and daughters have made immense contributions. From start-ups to the space sector, our daughters are excelling,' he said.
Modi further noted that women are making remarkable strides in sports, shining in the armed forces, and proudly contributing to the nation's development, standing shoulder to shoulder with men.
'The nation was filled with pride when the first batch of NDA women candidates passed out. It was a moment of great honour, and the entire country, along with the media, followed it closely,' he added.
Highlighting the central government's Lakhpati Didi initiative, the Prime Minister said, 'We had pledged to make three crore women Lakhpati Didis, and I am satisfied with the rapid progress we are making. We will achieve the target ahead of schedule. I am happy to share with the nation that, in no time, two crore women have become Lakhpati Didis. Witness the strength of our Nari Shakti.'
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
25 minutes ago
- Time of India
MIM slams NCERT changes, role of RSS
1 2 Hyderabad: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday said that the BJP govt at the Centre should include the book 'Muslims Against Partition' by Shamsul Islam in the NCERT-recommended syllabi. "This lie about partition is repeated time and again. At that time, not even 2–3% of Muslims had the right to vote. Only elitists such as zamindars and jagirdars were enfranchised. Even today, they (RSS and BJP) blame us (Muslims) for the partition of the country. How were we responsible for that? Those who fled, fled. Those who were loyal, stayed," he said. Responding to media queries regarding proposed changes to the NCERT syllabus concerning the partition of the country, he stated that the RSS was never part of India's freedom struggle and did not participate in the Quit India Movement, the Salt Satyagraha, or other agitations. "Why don't they include in the NCERT syllabus that the RSS hated freedom fighters more than the British did? The RSS always sided with the British. Let them teach students all of this as well. No, they only want to spread hatred against Muslims," Owaisi alleged. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Gold Rates Today in Hyderabad | Silver Rates Today in Hyderabad The Hyderabad MP also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for praising the RSS in his Independence Day address, calling it a "great insult" to India's freedom struggle. He claimed the RSS never participated in the independence movement. "The RSS's Hindutva ideology has always been contrary to the Constitution. It was wrong for the PM to praise an organisation that spreads hatred in the country," he asserted. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
News18
an hour ago
- News18
Delhi's 25-Year Wait For Western Ring Road Ends: 75-Km UER-II Expressway To Cut Travel Time, Link Airport
Last Updated: The final Alipur-Dichaon Kalan stretch, along with spurs to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat, will be inaugurated by PM Modi on Sunday Conceived in the year 2000, Delhi's long wait for the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II)—commonly called the Western Ring Road—will finally end on Sunday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating its remaining sections. Initially planned by the DDA and later handed to the NHAI in 2018, the 75-km project has faced repeated delays. Now, after nearly 25 years, the entire stretch will become operational. The project has faced repeated delays due to land acquisition hurdles, cost escalations, and shifting responsibility between agencies before finally reaching completion. By linking NH-44, NH-09, and the Dwarka Expressway, UER-II allows traffic headed towards Sonipat, Panipat, Chandigarh, Punjab, and J&K to bypass chronic choke points like Mukarba Chowk, Dhaula Kuan, and the city's Ring Roads. Along with the Dwarka Expressway also being inaugurated on Sunday, the UER-II will facilitate airport connectivity for people from north Delhi, west Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab. Together, these new stretches are expected to reduce travel time from Noida to IGI Airport to just 20 minutes. 'The project UER-II was conceptualised by DDA as part of the Delhi Master Plan as the third Ring Road of Delhi. The project got stuck due to various hurdles/challenges. On request of DDA, NHAI declared UER-II as a national highway (NH). UER-II is developed in five packages with a total length of 75.71 km and capital cost of Rs 6,445 crore. A total of 54.21 km of UER-II falls in Delhi and 21.50 km in Haryana," an official from NHAI told News18. What Is Being Inaugurated A 10-km section between Nangloi and Dwarka was opened in March 2024. On Sunday, the final Alipur-Dichaon Kalan stretch, along with spurs to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat, is being inaugurated. The total cost of the new section is Rs 5,580 crore. The spurs to Sonipat Bypass and Bahadurgarh bypass are four-lane access-controlled highways, while the main alignment is a six-lane road. Western Ring Road Route Starting from NH-44 and terminating at Dwarka Sector 24, the UER-II is built in five packages—three main packages totalling 40 km between Alipur and Dwarka, including the already operational Nangloi-Dwarka link. The fourth package, NH-344P, is a 30 km spur to Sonipat, starting from Bawana Industrial Area. It will decongest the existing NH-44 and provide connectivity from Delhi to KMPE and the Delhi-Katra Expressway (through KMPE). The last and fifth package is a spur to the Bahadurgarh bypass starting from Village Dichaon Kalan. The seven km NH-344N will decongest the existing NH-09 in Delhi and provide connectivity to Eastern Haryana—the Rohtak/Bahadurgarh area in NCR—with southwest Delhi. Engineering & Sustainability Features Built at a capital cost of Rs 6,445 crore, the entire UER-II length includes six multi-level interchanges, 27 flyovers, 11 underpasses, 2 road overbridges, 31 bus bays, and over 110 km of service roads. To cross the Mungeshpur Drain, the highway has a 2-km elevated stretch supported on 32 portals without disturbing the waterway. Sustainability was a key focus while building the highway—about 10 lakh metric tons of inert waste from Delhi's Bhalaswa and Ghazipur landfills were reused, while 10,000 trees were transplanted along the alignment. top videos View all The Road Ahead Two extensions were planned for UER-II for an even smoother commute—a 20 km extension of the Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway from UER-II at an estimated cost of Rs 4,000 crore, linking IGI Airport via UER-II, and a 17 km extension of UER-II to Tronica City is planned at a cost of Rs 3,350 crore to serve as an alternate route to Dehradun, which connects with the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. tags : delhi expressway ring road travel view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: August 16, 2025, 23:59 IST News cities Delhi's 25-Year Wait For Western Ring Road Ends: 75-Km UER-II Expressway To Cut Travel Time, Link Airport Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
an hour ago
- NDTV
Drug Destruction Up 132%, Seizures Up 104% In Tripura: Chief minister
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Friday said police and security agencies have been directed to take strict action against those involved in drug smuggling. "The number of drugs destroyed has increased by 132% compared to last year. The amount of drug seizures has increased by 104%. Parents should be more vigilant and aware against drugs. The way Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking the country forward, we are also trying to move forward," the Chief Minister said. "Along with boys, girls are also getting addicted to drugs. The state government is continuing its fight against this. Various security agencies, including the police, are conducting operations against drugs," he added. "Efforts are being made to catch the drug kingpin. The police and other agencies have been instructed not to let anyone associated with drugs go free. A zero-tolerance policy has been adopted in the fight against drugs. Work is being done in that way," he further stated. Dr Saha was speaking while inaugurating a voluntary blood donation camp organised by Aurobindo Sangha at AD Nagar Higher Secondary School grounds in Agartala. "We can donate clothes, money, food, education, etc, but blood donation is a donation that cannot be bought from the market for money. Blood donation brings a divine feeling. Others can also be motivated through this social activity. We are many steps ahead of other states in the country in blood donation. Out of 100 people, 15 have negative blood group. Therefore, it is important to maintain an adequate stock of negative blood," he said. Dr Saha also said that the Aurobindo Sangha has organized various activities from August 1 to August 15 on the occasion of its foundation day and Independence Day. As part of this, responding to the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it has organized the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam program. Speaking on further on the issue of drugs, the Chief Minister said everything cannot be solved in a single day, pointing out that it is not possible to undo the atmosphere created by the policies of the Communists and Congress over the last 35 years, along with another five years. "It needs a lot of time. Still, we want to build a beautiful state. India has now reached the fourth place in terms of economy, from the 11th place earlier. Tripura is also in the second-highest position among North Eastern states in terms of GSDP and per capita income," he added.
