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We have to banish poverty and illiteracy from our country – Independence Day Speech to the nation 2011

In his speech to the nation marking India’s 64th anniversary of independence, Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh acknowledges that a great deal has been achieved by India, but nevertheless, a great deal more work lies ahead! From the Red Fort the Prime Minister addressed the 120 crore Indians to mark this historic day in the Indian calander. Key points throughout his speech included jobs for the youth, healthcare for everyone, progress made within his 7 years of office, new laws to guarantee every... 

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India’s 62nd Republic Day in New Delhi 2011

 On Wednesday 26th January 2011, India proudly celebrated its 62nd Republic Day in the capital New Delhi. This gave the worlds largest democracy the opportunity to show off its Military power to the world. In addition to the military power, India also had a range of various cultural programmes and shows across the nation. This  is all done to celebrate the implementation of India’s first ever constitution back in 1950. In addition to the parade and celebrations, the flag ceremony is also a vital... 

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Indian Government Reshuffle January 2011

On Wednesday 19th January this year, Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh’s UPA government added three new faces to its running of India. Although many critics look at the move as a ‘minor issue’ it did seem to come as a bit of a surprise to people.   Praful Patel, Shriprakash Jaiswal and Salman Khursheed were sworn-in as Cabinet ministers.  The other Congress leaders including Beni Prasad Verma of Uttar Pradesh, Ashwani Kumar of Punjab and K C Venugopal of Kerala became the new Council of Ministers... 

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New Delhi has dramatically improved

During his recent visit to New Delhi this month for the country’s Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2011 event, Overseas Congress General Secretary, Mrs Avtar Singh Sandhu MBE was most impressed. Explaining to various government ministers during his stay in New Delhi, he explained how since his last visit 12 months ago the capital had improved. From the brand new airport terminal through to the roads, traffic signals, pavements public transport network and most of all the lack of pollution. “Although... 

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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2011

Indian Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Dr Manmohan Singh confirmed that India is on target to hit a growth rate of approx. 9%. Addressing a packed hall at the Vigyam Bhawan where he was inaugurating the countrys ninth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. The prime ministers speech was full of great content as he explained to the gathering of NRI’s and resident Indian about whats been happening during 2010 and what the government has in store for India in 2011. At the event which is organised by the Ministry for Overseas... 

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