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India 80th Independence Day celebrations

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India’s 80th Independence Day has been marked by widespread cultural, commercial, and diplomatic events. In India, major retail hubs like Felix Plaza in Gurugram and Ambience Malls in Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj hosted commemorative activities, including floral installations, handloom art exhibits, and women-led entrepreneurial showcases in partnership with the Army Wives Welfare Association. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort, ~~outlining~~ where he hoisted the national flag accompanied by a ~~roadmap for~~ 21-gun salute using indigenous 105 mm Light Field Guns. The ceremony featured the first-ever rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ from the ramparts to commemorate the song's 150th anniversary. In his address, the Prime Minister outlined the ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’ framework and the ‘Viksit Bharat ~~2047’,~~ 2047’ roadmap, emphasizing strategic goals ~~such as~~ in manufacturing, agriculture, technology, defense, and energy ~~security, technological advancement,~~ security. Regional celebrations included ceremonies in Gangtok, Sikkim, where Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang led festivities at Paljor Stadium. Tamang announced state-level initiatives, including a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for employees and pensioners, infrastructure progress in 46 border villages under the ~~expansion of nuclear energy capacity. He also highlighted significant growth~~ Vibrant Villages Programme, and a 20% reservation for ex-Agniveers in ~~manufacturing sectors, specifically mobile phones~~ Sikkim Police and ~~defense equipment.~~ Forest Guard recruitment. Global celebrations included the ‘Suryapath Tiranga’ campaign, which saw the national flag hoisted ~~successively~~ across ~~Indian missions from Fiji to San Francisco. Recent updates indicate the campaign spanned~~ 21 countries and missions, following the path of the rising sun from Fiji to Qatar. ~~In Riyadh, the Indian Embassy hosted approximately one thousand attendees as part of this relay.~~ Diplomatic greetings were received from various world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir ~~Putin,~~ Putin and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and leaders from France, Israel, and Singapore. President Putin specifically highlighted the development of the Russia-India strategic partnership, while Secretary Rubio noted strengthening ties under the leadership of Donald Trump and Narendra Modi. Regional and community engagement remained high. In the UAE, the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) held a high-profile event featuring former Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi. Rubio. In Nepal, the Indian Embassy ~~in Kathmandu~~ signed ~~Memorandums of Understanding~~ agreements for ~~eight~~ community development projects ~~in education, health,~~ and ~~agriculture, while also honoring~~ honored the families of 11 deceased Indian Armed Forces ~~personnel with Rs 82 million in insurance funds. The Embassy also announced book grants for 22 educational institutions and libraries across seven provinces.~~ personnel.

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