India’s 79th Independence Day 2025 LIVE Updates: PM Modi announces new GST reforms by Diwali; to reduce tax on daily-use items
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers his Independence Day address from the Red Fort.Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers his Independence Day address from the Red Fort. India’s 79th Independence Day 2025 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from Red Fort after hoisting the national flag on the occasion of Independence Day. During his speech, PM Modi spoke about India’s success during Operation Sindoor, farmers’ welfare and launched multiple schemes. One key announcement was the new GST reforms, set to kick in by Diwali and aimed at lowering the prices of daily-use commodities across the country. PM Modi also spoke about Mission Sudarshan Chakra, aimed at increasing safety and developing a more powerful weapons system for the nation’s security. Longest ever speech by PM Modi: Delivered from the ramparts of Red Fort, PM Modi delivered his longest ever Independence Day speech, extending to a duration of 103 minutes. This was the longest speech delivered by any Prime Minister in India’s history. PM Modi, during his speech from the Red Fort, hailed the efforts of the armed forces during Operation Sindoor, and also gave a stern warning to Pakistan, saying that India will not give in to nuclear blackmail. Further, PM Modi launched a new scheme called Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgaar Yojana to promote employment, and spoke about Mission Sudarshan Chakra to boost India’s defence security. 09:20 (IST) 15 Aug 2025 India’s 79th Independence Day 2025 LIVE Updates: Mission Sudarshan Chakra for increased security PM Modi said, “India to launch Mission Sudarshan Chakra to create powerful weapon system to thwart any attempt by enemies to attack us.” He added, “All public places will be covered by expanded nationwide security shield by 2035.” 09:12 (IST) 15 Aug 2025 India’s 79th Independence Day 2025 LIVE Updates: PM Modi on Sudarshan Chakra Mission Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “We have chosen the path of Lord Krishna’s Sudarshan Chakra. India is launching ‘Sudarshan Chakra Mission’… a powerful weapon system that will not only neutralise the enemy’s attack but also strike back.” “Government to set up high-powered demographic mission to deal with challenge of demographic change due to infiltration,” PM Modi said at Red Fort. PM Modi said, “Regions earlier known for naxalism now producing world-class athletes.” He added, “Areas earlier known as ‘red corridors’ of Naxalism have now become green corridors of development.” PM Modi says infiltrators are snatching the rights of our citizens, “our country will not tolerate this”. “No country in the world will ever surrender in the hands of infiltrators,” he added PM Modi mentions Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in his I-Day speech, says, 100 years ago, an organisation–Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh– was born, “it will continue to inspire us.” PM Modi said, “In the last 11 years, we have worked tirelessly for national security. We have been successful in bringing change.” PM Modi says diversity should be celebrated, advocates equal importance to every language. “We should take pride in different languages spoken in the country.” PM Modi expresses concern over problem of obesity rising in the country and urges people to ficus on fitness. “Obesity is a rising concern in the country. We should aim at reducing it.” PM Modi said, “Farmers, livestock keepers, and fishermen are our top priorities. Any policy that threatens their interests, Modi is standing like a wall against it. India will never compromise when it comes to protecting the interests of our farmers.” PM Modi said, “Farmers contribute a lot to our economy, they have made India top producer of several commodities.” He also said, “Two crore women have become ‘lakhpati didis’ in no time, several are seated in front of me at Red Fort.” Govt is launching today, August 15, Rs 1 lakh crore Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana, under which the government will provide Rs 15,000 to youths getting jobs in private companies. It is expected to provide jobs to about 3.5 crore youth, says PM Modi PM Modi announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana, set to be implemented from today itself. Under this scheme, all first-time job seekers will get Rs 15,000 from the Centre after they land job in the private sector. The government will also give incentives to companies for creating more jobs for freshers. PM Modi announces next generation GST reforms by Diwali, to reduce tax on daily-use items PM Modi said, “The government will bring Next Generation GST reforms, which will bring down tax burden on the common man. It will be a Diwali gift for you. The new GST reforms will bring down the taxes for daily-use items for all Indians.” PM Modi said, “Need of hour to take a resolve for building a ‘samarth’ (strong) Bharat, just like our freedom fighters had envisioned ‘free India.” He added, “Want our traders, shopkeepers to display boards for ‘Swadeshi’ products” Narendra Modi says: “… Viksit Bharat ka aadhar bhi hai Aatmanirbhar Bharat… If someone becomes too dependent on others, the very question of freedom starts to fade… Aatmanirbhar is not limited merely to imports, exports, rupees, pounds, or dollars. Its meaning is far broader. Aatmanirbhar is directly connected to our strength…” PM Modi said that he has full faith in the youth of the country to make India a developed nation by 2047. He further said, “Let us explore ways to develop our own fertilisers that our farmers need.” 'Daam kam, par dum zyaada' “Daam kam, par dum zyaada,” says Modi which he explained as our products should be cheap in price, but should have high in quality. During his speech, PM Modi urged India’s youths to develop the country’s own social media platforms. He further called for development of indigenous jet engines for ‘Made in India’ fighter jets. “Solar panel, raw materials for electric vehicles, everything can be made in India. With full confidence on youth, we had demanded our own Covid vaccine, CoWin portal, and we had all of these. We need to stick to that spirit in being self-reliant in every sector,” says PM Modi. PM Modi said, “Countless people sacrificed their lives for Independence, spent their entire youth in prisons, and dedicated their lives to breaking the chains of slavery… ‘Gulami ne humey nirdhan bana diya, gulami ne humey nirbhar bhi bana diya… Mere desh ke kisano ne khoon paseena ek kar ke desh ke ann ke bhandaar bhar diye’…” PM Modi said in his address to the nation, “A big part of the Budget is spent on importing oil, petrol, and diesel. If we weren’t dependent, that money could have been used for my country, for farmers, and for the poor. But we are working on becoming self-reliant in this aspect.” “We are working towards being self-reliant in space sector. We are making efforts in building our own space station… 300 startups are working only in the space sector now,” says Modi as he refers Shubhanshu Shukla’s space journey. PM Modi said, “We have decided to make India self-reliant in energy; taking several initiatives in solar, hydrogen, nuclear sectors.” He also said that India is on track to launch its deep water mission soon. Speaking about the recent SpaceX-NASA-ISRO mission, PM Modi applauded astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and said that now India is self-reliant in the space sector as well. “We have to be self-reliant in critical minerals, too and we are progressing towards that,” says Modi. “As the world thinks about Global warming, India had decided, we will set a target of 50% clean energy by 2030. However, thanks to the responsible Indians, we have already fulfilled that target in 2025,” says PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that nature is putting everyone to the test, as he offered condolences and expressed solidarity with those affected by recent natural calamities, including landslides and cloudbursts, in the country. “Nature is putting us all to the test… In recent days, we have witnessed a series of devastating events, landslides, cloudbursts and numerous other calamities. Our heartfelt condolences and solidarity are with those who have been affected,” the prime minister said. EXTRACTS OF PM TODAY KR IRS 15825 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZoob55nzud9n-Q0Dn4QTskcbWWR27i9%2BO3cgs9u79cOvSg%40mail.gmail.com.
