India.com News Desk | Aug 16, 2020, 10:58 AM IST
Besides, the Indian flag was also hoisted at Toronto's City Hall, while the three-dimensional Toronto sign, was lit in the hues of the tricolour.
India.com News Desk | Aug 16, 2020, 9:09 AM IST
During her maiden address to the Indian-American community, Democratic vice-presidential nominee Senator touched upon her proud Indian heritage and recalled how her mother always wanted to instill in her a 'love for good idli'.
India.com News Desk | Aug 15, 2020, 6:54 PM IST
Accusing the Centre of being undemocratic, Sonia in a statement said,"Today every countryman needs to look into the conscience and ask what freedom means?"
IANS | Aug 15, 2020, 9:07 PM IST
Saturday's flag-hoisting, ceremonial drill and Beating Retreat on the country's 74 Independence Day was a low-key affair.
India.com News Desk | Aug 15, 2020, 5:11 PM IST
The prime minister had delivered his longest speech in 2016, that clocked in at around 94 minutes. However, in 2017, PM Modi made his shortest speech. He had spoken for 56 minutes that year.
India.com News Desk | Aug 15, 2020, 4:31 PM IST
"Delimitation process is currently underway in Jammu and Kashmir. An election will take place as soon as the process is completed", announced PM Modi from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
India.com News Desk | Aug 15, 2020, 3:32 PM IST
In a statement, the MEA said that PM Oli also congratulated PM Modi on India's recent election as a non-permanent member of the UNSC.
ANI | Aug 15, 2020, 2:59 PM IST
The DRDO-developed system can detect and jam micro drones up to 3 kilometres and use laser to bring down a target up to 1-2.5 kilometres depending on the wattage of laser weapon, officials had earlier said.
India.com News Desk | Aug 15, 2020, 1:56 PM IST
"The government has provided over 5 crore sanitary pads for poor women at Rs 1 each through 6,000 Jan Aushadhi stores," PM Modi said as he was elaborating the efforts of his government towards empowering the women of the country.
India.com News Desk | Aug 15, 2020, 7:04 AM IST
Independence Day 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 74th Independence Day speech was marked with the major announcement of National Digital Health Mission, an exhortation to Jawans, Corona warriors, a pledge to move from 'Make in India' to 'Make for World'.
India.com News Desk | Aug 15, 2020, 12:36 PM IST
This was PM Modi's 7th Independence Day speech after he became the Prime Minister in 2014 for the first time. His Independence Day speeches are significant because of the announcements he generally makes. This year, too, was no exception.
India.com News Desk | Aug 15, 2020, 10:09 AM IST
He added that only 5 dozen village panchayats were connected with optical fibre before 2014. However, after his government came to power, a total of 1.5 Lakh village panchayats were connected with optical fibre.
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