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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Independence Day: From Red Fort, reflection of nation's hopes
NEW DELHI: As India marks its 79th year of Independence, the tradition of the Prime Minister addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort remains more than a powerful and symbolic ritual reflecting the country's hopes, direction, and its evolving place in history. Since the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, each speech has served as a mirror to the nation's political climate and collective mood. Nehru's'Tryst with Destiny,' delivered just after midnight on August 15, 1947, remains a memorable Independence Day speech in India's history. It marked the nation's foundational moment, laying out the urgent priorities of tackling poverty, inequality, and the widespread challenges of ignorance and disease. Indira Gandhi's Independence Day speeches have often been politically charged and sometimes controversial. Her 1972 address focused on the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and celebrated India's victory, boosting national pride. However, her speeches during the Emergency period, particularly in 1975, emphasized national unity and security in ways that were seen as justifications for the imposition of the Emergency, a period marked by curtailment of democratic freedoms. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's addresses have marked a departure from traditional bureaucratic language, bringing a more accessible and interactive style. His first Independence Day speech focused on social reform initiatives such as 'Clean India' and the 'Jan Dhan Yojana,' highlighting efforts to improve governance and citizen welfare. In 2020, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Modi spoke about the country's health infrastructure, vaccine development, and resilience, reinforcing a message of hope and progress. Modi also set a record by delivering the longest Independence Day speech from the Red Fort in 2024, speaking for 98 minutes.
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Why is this Serbian man cleaning Indian streets?
Lazar, a Serbian national living in India, has taken up a 7-day challenge to clean one street a day until August 15. From breaking 'dirty India' stereotypes to sparking debates about motives — his videos have the internet talking. #CleanIndia #ViralVideo #Viral #IndiaNews #OnCamera #CleanlinessDrive #SwachhBharat
Time of India
05-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Gr Noida gaushala set to get first biogas plant
Noida: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has initiated work on for its first compressed biogas plant at the authority-run cow shelter in Jalpura village. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The plant, which will process 50 tonnes of cattle dung daily, is designed to produce compressed natural gas (CNG) that can be used to fuel vehicles and kitchens. Using anaerobic digestion, the bio-CNG plant will convert cow dung into eco-friendly fuel, offering a sustainable solution that also generates revenue for the shelter's upkeep and helps in effective waste management, officials said. The foundation stone for the project was laid at a ceremony on Monday, which was attended by Dadri MLA Tejpal Nagar and GNIDA Additional CEO Shrilakshmi VS. The plant, set to come up at a cost of Rs 20 crore, is fully funded by a private agency hired by GNIDA and is expected to be ready within a year. "The initiative is a step forward in promoting cow welfare and self-reliance. The well-maintained cows at the shelter reflect the care being provided, and the new plant will further improve operations by turning waste into fuel and income," the Dadri MLA said. The Jalpura shelter, located near Jalpura village about 12km from Pari Chowk, spans 16 acres and currently houses around 1,500 cows. The biogas plant aims to address a long-pending need in the area. Local cattle rearers will be able to sell cow dung to facility, creating a new source of income and promoting rural cleanliness and hygiene, officials said. Additional CEO Shrilakshmi VS said that the plant aligns with the Green India, Clean India campaign. She appealed to cattle owners to avoid dumping cow dung in drains or sewers, which often causes blockages.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Women hold ‘jal satyagrah' tosave Ghazipur village pond
Varanasi: Scores of women, including the elderly, stood in a pond at Hariharpur village of Manihari block for over seven hours on Wednesday as part of their 'jal satyagrah' agitation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The village is about 26 km from Ghazipur district headquarters. The villagers were protesting to save the pond from being turned into a wastewater storage zone. Hariharpur natives, including one Siddharth Rai, said that they were against the decision of the local body to discharge wastewater from the village and adjoining areas into the pond, which is a major waterbody in the area, through an under-construction drain. They demanded that the district administration stop this project. They pointed out that at a time when the Clean India campaign is in progress in the country, this clean water body of Hariharpur is being turned into a wastewater storage pond. They started the 'Jal Satyagrah' agitation holding the photo of Mahatma Gandhi about a week ago. As no official paid attention to the agitation and their demands, they decided to stage a protest by standing in pond water from 11 am to 6 pm on Wednesday. Women of the village joined this agitation and stood in the water for over six hours. They threatened to observe a hunger strike from Friday if their demands are not met. During their protest, the villagers kept chanting devotional numbers. Key participants in Wednesday's protest were Nagendra Chauhan, Deepak Chauhan, Satyam Chauhan, Sanjay Ram, Amarendra Kharwar, Suraj, Chandan, Rakesh Kannaujiya, Vijay and Akhilesh.
Hans India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP's Victory Certain in Upcoming Local Elections: Ramachandra Reddy at Charlagarlapadu Karyakartha Meet
Gadwal: In a major gathering of key BJP activists organized under the leadership of Maldakal Mandal BJP President Tirupathi Reddy, former Jogulamba Gadwal district BJP president S. Ramachandra Reddy asserted that the BJP's victory in the upcoming local body elections is inevitable. Addressing the meeting, Ramachandra Reddy said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India is progressing rapidly in all spheres. He highlighted that the central government has allocated significant funds for development at all levels — from Gram Panchayats to Municipalities, Mandals to Districts, ensuring comprehensive progress and improved infrastructure across the country. He further added that in the Jogulamba Gadwal district, under the dynamic leadership of Palamuru MP and BJP National Vice-President D.K. Aruna, the BJP is all set for a sweeping win in the local elections. He emphasized the growing public support for the party and said the groundwork laid by BJP at the grassroots level will reflect in the electoral outcome. Following the meeting, participants watched the 'Mann Ki Baat' program conducted by Prime Minister Modi. The attendees learned about several national initiatives such as Make in India, Swachh Bharat (Clean India), Yoga, Drone Spraying in Agriculture, and Paper Recycling Technologies, among others. Prominent attendees at the event included: Reddeppa, Rangaswamy, Shivaprasad, Prabhakar Reddy, Srinu, Lakshman Goud, Balaramudu, Vasanth, Tatikunta Narasimha, Lokaraj, Vijay Goud, Nagaraju, Bhaskar Goud, Dabba Raman Goud, Laddu Ramudu, Shiva Kumar, Veeresh Goud, Anand Goud, Aravind, Nagaraju Goud, Abhinandan Goud, Ramakrishna, Bhagyamma, and Kavitha. The event reflected the strong organizational presence of BJP in the region and the enthusiasm of local leadership and cadre towards the upcoming elections.
