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Independence Day 2022 speech: PM Narendra Modi gives push to electric vehicles, calls for 'Make-in-India'

In his Independence day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about using biofuel, solar energy, and electric vehicles to be more self-reliant in terms of fuel.

Aug 15, 2022, 12:45 PM IST

PM Modi reaches out to farmers, promises measures for their welfare

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has faced Opposition flak over farmer's issues including on land bill, Saturday reached out to the community promising to initiate measures for their welfare as he addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2015, 22:39 PM IST

India Inc hails PM Modi's thrust on agri production, startups

India Inc on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on addressing issued related to agriculture in the country as well as the importance accorded to startups and social security.

Aug 15, 2015, 18:56 PM IST

Efforts to bring down inflation further to continue: Modi

Despite inflation falling to record lows, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today promised to continue the war on prices to bring rates further down as a measure to boost economy and provide relief to the common man.

Aug 15, 2015, 13:44 PM IST

'Start up; Stand up India' initiative to create more jobs: PM

The Prime Minister announced the 'Start-Up India' initiative, which would encourage entrepreneurship among the youth of India.

Aug 15, 2015, 11:38 AM IST

Coal auction has curbed corruption: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that around Rs.3 lakh crore will come into the government exchequer from the auction of coal blocks that helped curb corruption.

Aug 15, 2015, 11:02 AM IST

Foreign assets of Rs 6,500 cr disclosed under compliance window: PM

Modi said several important steps including agreements with countries like the US for real time sharing of information on foreign assets have been taken.

Aug 15, 2015, 10:40 AM IST

Bank accounts now with 70 crore Indians: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said some 70 crore people untouched by any form of financial inclusion on Saturday had bank accounts, thanks to the scheme he announced exactly a year ago.

Aug 15, 2015, 09:39 AM IST

Modi sets 1,000-day deadline to power up India villages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a 1,000-day deadline Saturday for every village in India to get electricity as he emphasies his commitment towards combatting poverty.

Aug 15, 2015, 09:35 AM IST

When illness is dangerous, injection is required: PM Modi on black money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that stringent provisions on black money law will not be diluted despite pressure from all counters.

Aug 15, 2015, 08:56 AM IST