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News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
High Commission of India in Islamabad celebrates 79th Independence Day
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 15 (ANI): The High Commission of India in Islamabad on Friday celebrated the 79th Independence Day of India with a flag-hoisting ceremony and a reading of the 'Address to the Nation" by President Droupadi a ceremony held at the High Commission premises, Charge d'Affaires (Cd'A) Geetika Srivastava hoisted the Indian national flag, following which she read the 'Address to the Nation" delivered by President Murmu on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.'High Commission of India in Islamabad marked the 79th Independence Day of India. Cd'A Geetika Srivastava hoisted the tricolour and read 'Address to the Nation" by the Hon'ble President of India," the High Commission stated in a post on X. The ceremony was attended by members of the Indian community, embassy staff, and dignitaries, coming together to commemorate the momentous on Thursday, President Droupadi Murmu, while addressing the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day, paid tributes to the victims of the partition on the occasion of Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas (Partition Horrors Remembrance Day) and said that countrymen should never forget the pain inflicted due to added that terrible violence was witnessed in the course of events and that the nation pays tribute to the victims of the follies of also highlighted India's journey of development since Independence, with a special focus on economic growth, technological advancements, and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the noted that the country's 6.5 per cent GDP growth rate, controlled inflation rate, and rising exports are all key indicators that point to the Indian economy being in the pink of stated that India has made 'extraordinary progress" in all fields and is on the way to becoming a self-reliant also lauded the success of Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's 'space journey" to the International Space Station (ISS), saying it will prove to be helpful towards India's upcoming human space flight programme, 'Gaganyaan'. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PM Modi speaks for 103 minutes from Red Fort, his longest Independence Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a 103-minute long speech on Friday, his longest Independence Day address. This was the Prime Minister's 12th consecutive address from the Red Fort, marking the 79th Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day.(PTI) Speaking for 103 minutes, PM Modi broke his previous record of 98 minutes from his 2024 speech. His shortest speech was in 2017, when he spoke for 56 minutes. Follow LIVE updates on Independence Day here. A look at how long the PM spoke for on Independence Day over the years: 2014: 65 minutes 2015: 88 minutes 2016: 96 minutes 2017: 56 minutes 2018: 83 minutes 2019: 92 minutes 2020: 90 minutes 2021: 88 minutes 2022: 74 minutes 2023: 90 minutes 2024: 98 minutes In 2015, PM Modi broke former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and IK Gujral's Independence Day speeches from 1947, and 1997, respectively. While Nehru addressed the nation for 72 minutes after India received independence, Gujral spoke for 71 minutes in 1997. Op Sindoor, self-reliance among key topics Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon several subjects during his 103-minute long speech on Friday, with some key topics being Operation Sindoor, 'aatmanirbharta' or self-reliance, the issue of infiltrators, announcement of a key employment scheme, a new weapons system, and upcoming GST reforms. He heaped praise on the armed forces for giving a befitting response to the Pahalgam terror attack, through Operation Sindoor, and also reiterated that India doesn't look at terrorists and those harbouring it as separate. He also announced new GST reforms as a "Diwali" gift to people, saying it would significantly reduce the tax burden and boost economy. "Next-generation GST reforms will be unveiled on Diwali, reducing taxes on essential goods and providing relief to MSMEs, local vendors, and consumers," he said. Without naming the United States or President Donald Trump tariff announcement for Indian imports, PM Modi vowed to protect farmers' interests. "Modi will stand like a wall against any policy that threatens their interests. India will never compromise when it comes to protecting the interests of our farmers," he said. He also announced Mission Sudarshana Chakra, a new weapons system that will not only neutralise the attacks from enemies, but also hit back.
