India Accounts for over Half of World’s Real-Time Digital Transactions, Says President on the Eve of 80th Independence Day
Murmu said India handles over half of the world’s real-time digital transactions and projected growth at more than twice the global average.
- On Friday, August 14, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, with Vande Mataram played before her speech for the first time.
- President Murmu touted India's economic resilience, noting that inclusive development initiatives lifted over 25 crore people out of poverty while providing free rations to more than 80 crore beneficiaries.
- Commending the Indian Armed Forces, the President stated 'Operation Sindoor demonstrated the Indian Armed Forces' capability for precision strikes against terror networks,' hailing progress toward making India Maoism-free and Naxal-free.
- Regarding national security, Murmu warned that 'terrorists and those supporting them will have to face consequences no matter where they hide,' citing suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty as decisive.
- The Indian economy is projected to grow at over twice the global rate, the President noted, while emphasizing rapid development in Bastar and reminding judicial officials to ensure justice remains accessible.
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FULL TEXT: President Murmu's address to the nation on eve of 80th I-Day
In her address to the nation on the eve of the country's 80th Independence Day, the president stressed that just as government and society remain united to ensure national security, everyone must contribute through joint and concerted efforts to safeguard the present and future of students.
Prez Murmu Stresses 'Viksit Bharat' Goal by 2047, Lauds Youth and Women Empowerment in 80th Independence Day Eve Address: Top Quotes
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Highlighting students as the architects of India's future, the President stressed that safeguarding their academic present and future requires joint, concerted efforts from both the government and society. Her address broadly outlined India's rapid strides toward achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, touching upon key milestones in women-led development, economic growth, and inclusive governance…
President Droupadi Murmu Independence Day Address
The President Droupadi Murmu, in her address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, highlighted India’s journey since Independence, the contributions of citizens to nation-building, the country’s development and economic progress, and the role of youth and women in building Viksit Bharat by 2047. She also paid tribute to the freedom fighters and soldiers, recalled the suffering caused by Partition, and underlined India’s commitme…
'Exams must be more secure': President Murmu on paper leak reforms | Key takeaways from her I-Day eve address
Addressing the nation on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day, Murmu described students as the architects of India's future and said safeguarding their present and future required collective efforts.
Indus treaty suspension with terror-harbouring nation decisive: President in I-Day eve address
From the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and Operation Sindoor to India’s economic growth and fight against Naxalism, President Murmu outlines the country’s key national priorities.
‘Vande Mataram’ Played Before President Murmu’s Independence Day Address, First In History
<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="106" data-end="299">President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day, with ‘Vande Mataram’ being played before her speech for the first time, marking a historic moment.</p> <p data-start="301" data-end="414">Extending her greetings to citizens, President Murmu said India was about to enter its 80th year of independence.“On the eve of Independence Day,…
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