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PM Modi gives another push to electric vehicle adoption
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 75th Independence Day, Modi said that from solar energy and bio fuels to adoption to electric vehicles (EVs), the country needs to "reach the next level for energy independence". Modi's push for EVs came as the electric two-wheeler industry is facing scrutiny over battery explosions and fire incidents that has led to several government probes. In a recent webinar on 'Make in India for the World', the PM asked the industry to tap growing opportunities in areas like semiconductors and EVs.
Tricolour hoisted at Bengaluru Idgah Maidan for 1st time since independence
Flag hoisting was carried out by the Bengaluru North Sub-Division officer Shivanna attached to the Revenue Department. Congress MLA and former minister Zameer Ahmad Khan, Bengaluru Central MP P.C. Mohan and other officers were also present. The administration had arranged 300 chairs for the public. After the flag hoisting, students from BBMP schools performed cultural programmes and the Revenue Department as well as Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) authorities distributed sweets to the public.
Congress will oppose distorted historical facts for political benefits: Sonia Gandhi
In a statement on Monday she said, "Congress will oppose the wrong statements for political benefits and any attempt to question great national leaders like Gandhi-Nehru-Patel-Azad on the basis of incorrect facts." She said that historical facts are being distorted and India has achieved a lot in the last 75 years and democracy has been strengthened. She blamed that the present self-centred government is adamant about proving insignificant the great sacrifices of freedom fighters and this could not be accepted.
Respect women, support Nari Shakti: PM Modi in I-Day Speech
PM Modi said the respect for women is an important pillar of India's growth and stressed the need to extend support to 'Nari Shakti' and appealed to change the mentality towards women in everyday life. "I have one request for every Indian. Can we change the mentality towards our women in everyday life. Pride of Nari Shakti will play a vital role in fulfilling the dreams of India. Respect for women is an important pillar for India's growth. We need to support our Nari Shakti", said PM Modi.
PM Modi mentions Nehru in Independence day speech after Savarkar
Prime Minister Modi said, "We should remember those who fought for Independence and built the nation -- Dr Rajendra Prasad, Nehru ji, Sardar Patel, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Deendayal Upadhyaya, Jai Prakash Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia, Vinoba Bhave, Nanaji Deshmukh, Subramaniam Bharati -- it is the day to bow before such great people."
Corruption like termite & nepotism has dented India: PM Modi
PM Modi said that he needs the blessings of 130 crore people to fight this menace. He said while some people don't have a place to live, there are some who don't have a place to keep the looted money. "Two big challenges we face today -- corruption and 'Parivaarvaad' or nepotism. Corruption is hollowing the country like a termite. We have to fight it. We have to also raise awareness against nepotism (Parivaarwaad) to realise the strength of our institutions, and eradicate from the system and to take the country forward on the basis of merit," he said.
With 500 high-mast flags, Delhi has become 'City of Tricolours': CM Kejriwal
Speaking at an event on the eve of Independence Day, Kejriwal said, "We have installed 500 high-mast national flags across Delhi so that people can see the tricolour everywhere they go. This is the time to remember all those martyrs whose sacrifice gave us Independence. This is the time to remember their dreams, and try to understand what kind of an India they envisioned." Talking about the 75 years since Independence, Kejriwal said despite having the smartest and most hardworking people in the world, India is still lagging behind.
After isolating Partha Chatterjee, Mamata goes soft on Anubrata Mondal
"Why have they arrested Mondal? What has he done? I have no objections to central agencies probing genuine cases. The Union government has always been against Mondal. In every election, he is kept under house arrest. His arrest will give birth to thousands of Mondals," the Chief Minister said at a pre-Independence Day function on Sunday afternoon.
Stalled 'Naga talks', bitterness: All eyes on PM Modi's I-Day speech
The 'delay malady' to arrive at a solution 'continues' and the Solution to the 25 year peace negotiations that was launched in 1997 now remains elusive. More importantly, the August 15th deadline as suggested in more ways than one including by BJP leaders is now knocking at the doors; but nobody is sure what is at the end of the tunnel.
'Date with destiny' to 'Tryst with destiny' - How Nehru changed his first I-Day speech
Incidentally, in the four-page handwritten draft of the speech, Nehru had written "Date with destiny", which he had changed to but "Tryst with destiny" while delivering his speech. Sharing the handwritten draft of the speech, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh tweeted, "75 years ago, a little after midnight, Nehru gave his immortal 'Tryst with Destiny' speech. Here's his handwritten draft dated 14.8.47.
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