India's self-reliance means being self-sufficient without alienating from world, says President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation on August 14 (Friday) on the eve of 74th Independence Day, said the Rashtrapati Bhavan in a statement on Thursday.

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President Ram Nath Kovind will shortly address the nation on August 14 (Friday) on the eve of 74th Independence Day, said the Rashtrapati Bhavan in a statement on Thursday. The address will be broadcast from 7 pm onwards on the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and overall Doordarshan channels in Hindi, followed by the English version.

Meanwhile, India on Thursday (August 13) announced a USD 500 million-package to the Maldives to connect Male with three neighbouring islands. It also announced the creation of an air travel bubble between India and the Maldives. 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg on Friday (August 14) and it has also predicted light rainfall in entire Delhi adjoining areas during the next 2 hours.

In other news, the coronavirus situation in India continues to remain grim with the country's total number of coronavirus cases on Friday to 24,61,191 including 6,61,595 active cases, 17,51,556  discharged and 48,040 deaths as per the Union Ministry of Health data.

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14 August 2020

19:32 IST

National Education Policy (NEP) spells a long term vision with far-reaching impact: President Ram Nath Kovind

19:32 IST

The Government continues to extend its helping hand through a number of initiatives, supported wholeheartedly by the corporate sector, civil society and citizens: President Kovind

19:31 IST

By introducing ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana’, the government has enabled crores of people to earn their livelihood, and mitigate the impact of job-loss, dislocation and disruption caused by the pandemic: President Kovind

19:30 IST

The poor and daily wage-earners are the worst hit by the pandemic. In order to support them through this phase of crisis, virus containment-efforts have been supplemented by welfare interventions: President Kovind

19:29 IST

Amid this crisis, Cyclone Amphan hit us in West Bengal and Odisha. Amid such onslaughts of disasters, it is gratifying to see all sections of society coming together to help those in distress: President Kovind

19:29 IST

All state governments took measures in accordance with local circumstances. People also supported wholeheartedly. With our committed efforts, we have succeeded in containing the magnitude of the pandemic and saving a large number of lives. This is worth emulating by the wider world: President Kovind

19:28 IST

Bravery of soldiers demonstrated that India is also capable of giving befitting response to any attempt of aggression: President Kovind

19:26 IST

Difficult times won't last, don't give up working for your dreams: President Kovind to students on closure of educational institutions due to COVID-19.

19:24 IST

Today, when the biggest challenge faced by the world community is the need to unite and fight, then our neighbour dared to carry out its expansionist activities cleverly: President Kovind

19:19 IST

We are proud of our armed forces, police and paramilitary forces, which guard the borders and ensure our internal security: President Kovind

19:16 IST

The overwhelming support for the temporary membership of the United Nations Security Council in the recently concluded elections is evidence of widespread international goodwill towards India: President Kovind

19:15 IST

Protecting the borders, our brave soldiers laid down their lives. Those sons of Mother India, live for national pride and die for that. The entire nation pays tribute to the sacrifices of Galwan Valley. Every Indian has a feeling of gratitude towards his family members: President Kovind

19:14 IST

On the strength of our belief in our strength, we have extended a helping hand to other countries in the fight against COVID-19. At the request of other countries, by supplying medicines, we have once again proved that India stands with the world community in times of crisis: President Kovind

19:13 IST

India's self-reliance means being able to be self-sufficient, not alienating or creating distance from the world. It also means that India will also be involved in the global market system and will retain its special identity: President Kovind

19:11 IST

It is very reassuring that in order to meet this challenge, the central government had taken effective steps in time: President Kovind

19:09 IST

This year there will not be as much pomp in the celebrations of Independence Day as usual. The reason for this is obvious. The whole world is grappling with a deadly virus that has caused massive damage to life and hindered all kinds of activities: President Kovind

19:08 IST

We are fortunate that Mahatma Gandhi was the guide of our freedom movement. The coordination between a saint and a politician reflected in his personality was possible only in the soil of India: President Kovind

19:07 IST

On this occasion, we remember with gratitude the sacrifices of our freedom fighters. Due to their sacrifice, all of us are residents of an independent country today: President Kovind

19:05 IST

On the eve of the 74th Independence Day, congratulations and lots of best wishes to all the people of India, living in India and abroad: President Kovind

18:49 IST

President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on eve of 74th Independence Day. Watch

Watch LIVE as President Kovind addresses the nation on the eve of the 74th Independence Day https://t.co/inw1j2ycM2

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 14, 2020

18:48 IST

President Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation on Friday on the eve of 74th Independence Day. The address will be broadcast from 7 pm onwards on the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and overall Doordarshan channels in Hindi, followed by the English version, it said. The broadcast of the address in Hindi and English on Doordarshan will be followed by broadcast in regional languages by regional channels of Doordarshan, the statement added.

10:34 IST

Rajasthan: Heavy rain lashes parts of Jaipur. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in the city for today and light rainfall for the next 48 hours.

#WATCH Rajasthan: Heavy rain lashes parts of Jaipur

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in the city for today and light rainfall for the next 48 hours. pic.twitter.com/qWlOwsGZFq

— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2020

09:45 IST

ICMR COVID-19 data: 2,76,94,416 samples tested for COVID-19 up to 13th August. Of these, 8,48,728 samples were tested yesterday

COVID-19 Testing Update . For more details visit: https://t.co/dI1pqvXAsZ #ICMRFIGHTSCOVID19 #IndiaFightsCOVID19 #CoronaUpdatesInIndia #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/dlbvgrmeK0

— ICMR (@ICMRDELHI) August 14, 2020

08:32 IST

COVID-19 data India: Coronavirus cases in India surge to 24,61,191 which includes 6,61,595 active cases, 17,51,556 discharged/migrated and 48,040 deaths as per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data. Spike of 64,553 cases and 1007 deaths reported in India, in the last 24 hours.

08:03 IST

Police personnel checks vehicles at Delhi Noida Direct (DND) Flyway, as a security measure ahead of Independence Day.

Delhi: Police personnel check vehicles at Delhi Noida Direct (DND) Flyway, as a security measure ahead of #IndependenceDay tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/sAvfmRdWZp

— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2020

08:01 IST

Delhi: Police tightens security in the national capital, vehicles being checked in the city as a security measure, ahead of Independence Day tomorrow. 

Delhi: Police and security personnel check vehicles in the city as a security measure, ahead of #IndependenceDay tomorrow. Visuals from Nizamuddin area. pic.twitter.com/QKGp5gTGYw

— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2020

08:00 IST

The Assam government on Thursday issued new COVID-19 lockdown guidelines with relaxations between August 16 and 31 while providing relaxations on August 15 (Independence Day) subject to following of safety protocols. (Read here)