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PM Modi reiterates country's resolve for Atmanirbhar Bharat; 74th Independence Day celebrated across country with patriotic fervor Prime Minister announces launch of National Digital Health Mission; All Indians to get Health IDs 7,000 projects of different sectors and over Rs 100 lakh crore earmarked for overall infrastructure development PM assures to connect every village of country through optical fibre cable in next one thousand days Union Youth and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju launches nation-wide initiative of Fit India Youth Clubs

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More than five crore sanitary napkins distributed to underprivileged women, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that more than five crore sanitary napkins have been distributed to underprivileged women at the minimum price of one rupees each. These napkins have been distributed from six thousand Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

PM assures to connect every village of country through optical fibre cable in next one thousand days

In the coming one thousand days, every village in the country will be connected with Optical Fibre Cable (OFC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address on the occasion of 74th Independence Day today.

PM Modi reiterates country's resolve for Atmanirbhar Bharat; 74th Independence Day celebrated across country with patriotic fervor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India must become self-reliant and use its vast natural resources to produce for the domestic as well as global market. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of India's 74th Independence Day, Mr Modi said in the midst of t

President Ram Nath Kovind thanks Israeli President Reuven Rivlin for I-Day greetings

President Ram Nath Kovind thanked Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and the people of Israel for their greetings on Independence Day. Mr. Kovind said, India is touched by the warmth and kindness of the ever growing India-Israel relationship.

18 lakh eight thousand 936 people recover from COVID-19 so far; Recovery rate improves to 71.61%

The country registered the highest number of recoveries from COVID-19 in a single day. Over 57 thousand people in the country got cured and returned to their homes in the last 24 hours.

President hosts At Home reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan on occasion of 74th Independence Day

President Ram Nath Kovind hosted an At-Home reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening on the occasion of 74th Independence Day.

7 thousand projects of different sectors and over 100 lakh crore rupees earmarked for overall infrastructure development

Prime Minister Modi in his Independence Day speech, said many big companies of the world are turning to India today. He said, the country must not only go ahead with the mantra of Make in India, but Make for World as well. He said there is a need to give a new direction to the overall infrastructure

Addressing the Nation, Prime Minister announces health IDs for all under National Digital Health Mission

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of National Digital Health Mission from today. He said the National Digital Health Mission will bring a new revolution in India's health sector and all Indians will get health IDs.

President extends greetings to Parsi brothers and sisters on the occasion of Parsi New Year

President Ram Nath Kovind has extended his greetings and best wishes to all the fellow citizens especially to Parsi brothers and sisters on the occasion of Parsi New Year.

Sonia Gandhi greets country on 74th Independence Day

Opposition leader and Congress President Sonia Gandhi has greeted people of the country on the occasion of 74th Independence Day.

Govt rejects claims of giving tractors to farmers in half price under PM Kisan Tractor Scheme

In an effort to guard against fake news being circulated on various platforms, we bring you our segment on Fact Check and Mythbusters.

Indian Coast Guard commences Joint Coastal Patrol to strengthen coastal security

Indian Coast Guard has commenced Joint Coastal Patrol (JCP) by embarking Marine Police personnel on-board ICG ships to strengthen coastal security. This will also help to develop synergy and provide sea training to Marine Police personnel for coastal security.

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