Countries that also celebrate Independence Day on August 15

Liechtenstein celebrates its National Day on August 15, formalized in 1940, commemorating its independence from the German Confederation in 1866. The day includes public festivities, speeches, and fireworks in Vaduz, often tied to the Prince’s birthday celebrations. Liechtenstein is located between Switzerland and Austria, and the views are simply out of this world. Source link

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PM Narendra Modi lauds National Spots Bill, plans to create sports ecosystem from farthest school to Olympics | More sports News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the rampart of the Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed the importance of sports in shaping India’s future, linking it to the country’s goal of becoming a developed nation. Speaking from the Red Fort…

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Independence Day speech: PM Modi urges self-reliance in critical minerals & fertilisers; calls for reduced imports, higher domestic output

PM Modi urges self-reliance in critical minerals & fertilisers India is pushing ahead with plans to achieve self-sufficiency in critical minerals, with exploration already underway at over 1,200 sites, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his Independence Day address. Speaking from the Red Fort on the nation’s 79th Independence Day, he noted that the global…

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Shipping boost: Government to expand Maritime Development Fund to Rs 70,000 crore; eyes global shipbuilding rank

The government is set to expand the proposed Maritime Development Fund (MDF) to Rs 70,000 crore, 2.8 times the allocation announced in the February Budget, to accelerate growth in shipbuilding, ship repair, port-linked infrastructure and shipping tonnage, ET reported, citing multiple sources. The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC), led by the finance ministry’s expenditure secretary, has…

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