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Prime Minister Modi addresses the nation from the Red Fort (Photo: AFP)
We also report: PM Modi in Independence Day speech says to beware of negative people who want to lead India towards anarchy and destruction; 'Stree 2' post-credits scene: Akshay Kumar joins horror-comedy universe , is he the new supervillain?
In this afternoon's digest, News18 brings you the latest updates from PM Modi's Independence Day speech, mob attack on hospital during Kolkata rape-murder protests and other stories
‘It’s time for a public civil code to make way for a secular civil code to end divisions’: PM Modi’s keynote speech on I Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, strongly supporting the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The prime minister called for a “secular civil code” and said it was the “only way” to end religious discrimination. Read more
PM Modi in Independence Day speech: 'Beware of negative people who want to lead India into anarchy and destruction'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a veiled jibe at the opposition, warning citizens not to be filled with negativity and lose sight of India's progress. Addressing his 11th consecutive term on the occasion of Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the Prime Minister said there are people who cannot see the progress of India. They are filled with negativity. The country needs to protect itself from those who want to lead India towards anarchy and destruction. Read more
BJP blames TMC as mob rampages at Kolkata hospital during midnight protest against doctor rape-murder case
In “Take Back the Night” protests fueled by social media, women sought justice for a 31-year-old trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, shortly after unidentified gangsters forced their way into the state medical college 's school building. Read more
'Stree 2' post-credits scene: Akshay Kumar joins horror-comedy universe, is he a new supervillain?
Street 2 comes with a huge surprise! The second half of the film stars Akshay Kumar in a cameo. The Bhool Bhulaiyaa star seems to be just the catalyst for the film. However, a post-credits scene revealed that he has a future as a “slayer” in Dinesh Vijan's horror-comedy universe (officially known as the Maddock Supernatural Universe). Read more
'Vinesh should have at least got a silver medal…not fair to us': National wrestling coach Virendra Dahiya on CAS verdict against Vinesh Phogat
When the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled against the Indian wrestler that she would not win a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, the country was plunged into despair over her, and for many it was tantamount to A punch. Read more
