August 15, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence Day, said the country is working towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 and highlighted progress over the past 12 years. President Droupadi Murmu, in her Independence Day-eve address, said the government is taking comprehensive steps to curb unfair means in public examinations.
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- PM Modi Sets Goal of Developed India by 2047 on 80th Independence Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India aims to become a developed nation by 2047 while highlighting the country’s progress over the past 12 years. He said 25 crore people have come out of poverty through the determination and efforts of citizens. - PM Modi Hoists National Flag at Red Fort on 80th Independence Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15. For the first time, the national song Vande Mataram was rendered at the Red Fort before the Prime Minister hoisted the National Flag. - President Murmu Highlights Measures to Curb Unfair Means in Public Exams
President Droupadi Murmu said the government is taking comprehensive measures to completely curb the use of unfair means in public examinations. She said students are the architects of India’s future and the government is working to strengthen the examination system. - Delhi Court Allows CBI Further Investigation in NEET-UG Paper Leak Case
A Special Fast Track Court in Delhi has allowed the CBI to conduct further investigation into the NEET-UG paper leak case after new evidence emerged. The CBI had sought permission to continue investigating other alleged conspirators. - Government Removes 12-Minute Advertisement Cap for TV Channels
The government has decided to remove the 12-minute advertisement duration cap for television channels. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry said the decision will take effect after notification of amendments to the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994. - Nirmala Sitharaman Says PM Internship Scheme Aims to Bridge Industry-Skill Gap
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Prime Minister Internship Scheme is designed to bridge the gap between industry expectations and the skills of job applicants. She made the remarks while interacting with interns in New Delhi. - NTA to Release Provisional Answer Keys for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET and ICAR-NET
The National Testing Agency said provisional answer keys for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET and ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE (PhD) 2026 will be published on August 16. The agency advised candidates to rely only on official communications. - Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, PM Modi and Union Ministers Greet Nation
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers extended Independence Day greetings to citizens. The Vice President paid tribute to freedom fighters and national heroes for their sacrifices.
