Independence Day Live Updates: Oppisition slams PM Modi`s speech, Congress says his `communal civil code` remarks an insult to Dr Ambedkar
The Opposition on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of peddling a "divisive agenda", with the Congress slamming his "communal civil code" remarks during his Independence Day speech as a "gross insult" to B R Ambedkar. The Congress also alleged that Modi`s capacity for "malice, mischief, and maligning" history was on full display at the Red Fort", news agency PTI reported.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: PM says transformation of agriculture is the need of the hour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it is the need of the hour to transform the country`s agriculture system, and asserted that the government is making comprehensive efforts to improve the lives of farmers. He also said the government is also trying to ensure that farmers get easy access to loans, modern technology, value addition for their farm produce, and marketing support.

Independence Day Live Updates: Aiming to achieve net zero emission in railways by 2030, says PM Modi The government aims to achieve net zero emission in rail operations by 2030, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, he highlighted his government`s efforts towards environment protection in various fields with a focus on rail operations.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: Reforms in judiciary among suggestions by citizens to make developed by 2047, says PM&nbsp;
From making India the `skill capital` of the world to judicial reforms, citizens gave a range of suggestions on how to make India a developed nation by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. While addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, PM Modi said, "Viksit Bharat 2047 are not mere words, they are reflection of resolve and dreams of 140 crore people."
&nbsp;

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: Now, we will have to move towards Secular Civil Code, says PM Modi&nbsp;
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech to the nation on Thursday, batted for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), stating that India will now have to move towards a secular civil code to free the country from religion-based discrimination. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort, the Prime Minister said that the Supreme Court has held discussions regarding UCC again and again and it has given orders several times, news agency ANI reported.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: Hope situation in Bangladesh improves, India will always be supportive of its development, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hoped that the situation in Bangladesh will improve soon even as he expressed concern over the safety of Hindus and other minorities in that country. In his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Modi said India will always be supportive of Bangladesh`s growth and development, PTI reported.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: Punishment given for crimes against women should be publicised, says PM Modi&nbsp; Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there is a need to widely publicise the punishments given for atrocities against women, so that there is a fear of consequence. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, Modi said his government has worked on a "women-led development model," but he was still concerned over the incidents of rape and violence against women, news agency PTI reported. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/punishment-given-for-crimes-against-women-should-be-publicised-pm-modi-in-independence-day-speech-23375715" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more</a>
&nbsp;

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: Independence Day: RSS chief hoists national flag at Sangh headquarters in Nagpur
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday hoisted the national flag at the Sangh headquarters here to celebrate the 78th Independence Day. A number of RSS volunteers and pracharaks were also present during the event, which took place in Mahal area of the city amid tight security.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: India making more efforts in renewable energy than other G20 countries: PM
India has made more efforts in the renewable energy sector compared to other G20 countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, the prime minister said, "India is working to become self-reliant for its energy needs and deal with the global problem of climate change." "We had vowed for renewable energy. India has done more than the (other) countries of G20," he said.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi hails India`s "vibrant" space sector
India`s "vibrant" space sector is playing a key role in making India a strong nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, Modi also said his government has made many reforms in the space sector, liberating it from the restrictions of the past. "Hundreds of start-ups have come up in the space sector. It is becoming vibrant. It is playing a key role in making India a strong nation."

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: Indian banks among select strong banks globally: PM Modi
Indian banks are among the few banks that are strong globally, owing to major reforms undertaken by his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of historic Red Fort, the Prime Minister said a strong banking system gives strength to the formal economy. He said that earlier the banking sector was going through tough times, but there is growth in the segment.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: About 10 crore new women have joined self help groups: PM Modi
About 10 crore new women have joined self-help groups and have become integral to family decision-making, contributing to broader social change, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort and hailed women empowerment. "We are proud to see that women are becoming economically self-reliant," Modi said.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: "Celebration of ideals of justice, liberty, equality, fraternity...", Vice President Dhankhar greets nation on Independence Day
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday extended his greeting on the occasion of 78th Independence Day emphasising that the day is a celebration of the ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity that remain the bedrock of the world`s largest democracy in the world.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: Natural disasters increasing people`s concerns: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day address on Thursday that people`s concerns have been increasing due to natural disasters over the last few years. The prime minister`s remarks come against the backdrop of catastrophic landslides in Kerala`s Wayanad in which more than 230 people were killed on July 30, and torrential rains and flooding in many other states. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, PM Modi said, "This year and over the last few years, we all are becoming more worried due to the natural disasters."

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: Our commitment to reforms due to dedication to `nation first`: PM Modi in I-Day address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unfurled the national flag for the 11th time in a row from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, and asserted that India`s 140 crore citizens can achieve the goal of a prosperous and developed country if they walk shoulder to shoulder with united resolve. He said his government has worked to break the mindset of living with status quo by rolling out big reforms aimed at changing the lives of of the middle class and the poor.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: India making more efforts in renewable energy than other G20 countries: PM
India has made more efforts in the renewable energy sector compared to other G20 countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, the prime minister said, "India is working to become self-reliant for its energy needs and deal with the global problem of climate change."

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi at Red Fort, says, "We are proud that we carry the blood of the 40 crore people who had uprooted the colonial rule from India...Today, we are 140 crore people, if we resolve and move together in one direction, then we can become `Viksit Bharat` by 2047 by overcoming all obstacles in the way."
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndependenceDay2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#IndependenceDay2024</a> | PM Modi at Red Fort, says, "We are proud that we carry the blood of the 40 crore people who had uprooted the colonial rule from India...Today, we are 140 crore people, if we resolve and move together in one direction, then we can become `Viksit Bharat` by&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/b5njnZsYLM">pic.twitter.com/b5njnZsYLM</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1823906973114642461?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" async="" charset="utf-8"></script>

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi unfurls national flag from ramparts of Red Fort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unfurled the national flag for the 11th time in a row from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day. In his address on the country`s 78th Independence Day, Modi said it is a day to pay tribute to the countless people who made sacrifices and struggled for the country`s freedom. "The country is indebted to them," he said.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: IMD predicts light rainfall over Red Fort area
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy skies with a spell of light rain and thunderstorms during the morning (4:00 am to 8:00 am) and forenoon (8:00 am to 12:00 noon) over the Red Fort area during the 78th Independence Day celebrations on Thursday (August 15).

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: Rajnath Singh hoists national flag; Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi arrive at Red Fort ahead of PM`s address
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoisted the national flag at his official residence in Delhi ahead of the Independence Day celebration at the iconic Red Fort in the National Capital. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, NSA Ajit Doval, and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya among others, arrived at Red Fort to attend the celebration of 78th Independence Day celebrations.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: Some trying to destroy brotherhood; be ready to make sacrifices to protect Constitution: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said "some forces" are trying to destroy "our brotherhood" by forcibly imposing their views, and urged people to be ready to make sacrifices to protect the Constitution. In his message on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, Kharge also said it is a matter of concern that constitutional and autonomous institutions have been turned into "puppets" by the government.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi leaves his official residence for Red Fort to address the nation
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | PM Modi as he left from his official residence for Red Fort to address the nation on 78th <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndependenceDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#IndependenceDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/wrPo7v9znm">pic.twitter.com/wrPo7v9znm</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1823899535858655616?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" async="" charset="utf-8"></script>

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: PM Narendra Modi greets citizens on India`s 78th Independence Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the people of the country on the occasion of India`s 78th Independence Day. Later in the day, the prime minister will attend the celebrations at the historic Red Fort where he will deliver his 11th Independence Day address.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: I-Day celebrations: Delhi Police heightens security with 10,000 personnel, AI-powered CCTV cameras
Delhi Police has heightened security measures for Independence Day celebrations, deploying over 10,000 personnel across the city, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag at the Red Fort for the 11th consecutive year on Thursday. Additionally, 700 AI-based facial recognition CCTV cameras have been installed in central and New Delhi. These cameras have high-resolution pan-tilt-zoom features, allowing identification of a person from a distance, officials said.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: `Doors of India`: Special Google doodle marks India`s 78th I-Day
Search engine giant Google on Thursday celebrated India`s 78th Independence Day with a special doodle themed on traditional doors. In the digital artwork, the letters `G`, `O`, `O`, `G`, `L` and `E` of the company`s name are depicted on each door carrying a distinct ornate design. Google India also shared a note on the doodle on its website.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: Oppn slams PM Modi`s address, Congress says his `communal civil code` remarks an insult to Dr Ambedkar. We are closing the LIVE Blog now

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: Opposition slams PM Modi`s address, Congress says his `communal civil code` remarks an insult to Dr Ambedkar

Live

Independence Day Live: `Communal civil code remark insult to Ambedkar`

Tags

Home / News / India News / Live Blog / Independence Day Live: `Communal civil code remark insult to Ambedkar`

Live

Independence Day Live: `Communal civil code remark insult to Ambedkar`

Tags