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PM Narendra Modi meets founders, CEOs of 20 homegrown space-tech startups
The Prime Minister said private participation had strengthened India's space ambitions and urged startups to explore applications in agriculture, environment and education
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India has political stability, world sees it as spot of growth: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Friday that reforms in all spheres are his government's commitment and that India continues to take several steps to ensure continued growth momentum.
 "India has political stability, world sees it as spot of growth: PM Modi")
PM Modi calls for better use of govt data, greater interoperability
PM Modi urges government departments to break data silos, improve interoperability and use AI with human judgement to strengthen governance and connectivity
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Modi govt's Gen Z outreach: One minister to visit one university every day
In a major outreach to Gen Z, the Modi govt is planning to send one Union minister to one university every day to engage with the youth, discuss their concerns and better understand their perspectives
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Centre works on national platform to offer free competitive exam coaching
The proposed platform will provide learning content, expert guidance and structured preparation to students following the Prime Minister's Independence Day announcement
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500-plus exhibitors, 290 companies to feature in Semicon India 2026
The three-day event will feature more than 500 exhibitors, over 290 international companies and delegations from more than 40 countries as India prepares for ISM 2.0
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Dimagi Naxal Party gets 200K followers: What is it and how did it start?
The online outfit surfaced after PM Modi's Independence Day reference to "dimagi Naxals" and has quickly built a large following across social media
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PM's I-Day speech: Gen Z outreach, Sapta Dhara vision for Viksit Bharat
In his 13th Independence Day speech, PM Modi unveiled the Sapta Dhara strategy, focusing on jobs, manufacturing, technology, connectivity and self-reliance
 "PM's I-Day speech: Gen Z outreach, Sapta Dhara vision for Viksit Bharat")
Weekly economy wrap: Tax collections rise, but inflation and trade gap bite
Stronger tax collections and exports offered support, but higher inflation, a widening trade deficit and elevated debt kept macroeconomic risks in focus
 "Weekly economy wrap: Tax collections rise, but inflation and trade gap bite")
India Inc backs PM Modi's I-Day address, vows to boost investment, jobs
Industry shares the prime minister's resolve to build on this momentum and is ready to match it with sustained investment in areas of strategic importance
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Nepal PM Balendra Shah greets PM Modi, India on 80th Independence Day
Shah's message comes amid Nepal's efforts to deepen economic cooperation and connectivity with India, days after his first one-on-one meeting with Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava
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PM Modi wants to set up a Civil Defence volunteer force: What does it mean?
The proposed network is not India's first civilian volunteer force, but Modi's announcement points to a larger, modernised role for citizens in national emergency preparedness
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PM Modi sets sights on global leadership in advanced defence technology
The Prime Minister called for greater capabilities in hypersonic technology, drones and counter-drone systems, adding that India must emerge as a global supplier of advanced military equipment
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PM Modi calls upon farmers to leverage FTAs to build global agro brands
The Prime Minister also called for chemical-free farming and said the government had absorbed higher global fertiliser costs to keep urea and DAP affordable for farmers
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PM Modi seeks global push to India's films, gaming, VFX and digital content
The Prime Minister said India should turn its creative industries, handicrafts, yoga and Ayurveda into global capabilities, with WAVES showcasing its soft power
PM Modi unveils seven-pillar 'Sapta Dhara' roadmap for Viksit Bharat
The framework places manufacturing, food processing and technology at its core, alongside infrastructure, defence, the green and blue economy, and India's soft power
 "PM Modi unveils seven-pillar 'Sapta Dhara' roadmap for Viksit Bharat")
PM Modi's 75-minute I-Day speech shortest in 4 years, fourth shortest ever
PM Modi's 13th consecutive Independence Day address from Red Fort was shorter than his 103-minute speech last year and 98-minute address in 2024
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'Ties with US stronger than ever': Rubio greets India on Independence Day
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio credits Trump-Modi relationship for closer bilateral ties, highlighting cooperation in defence, energy, critical minerals, AI, space and commerce
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PM Modi announces AI training for 10 million youth over the next year
The programme would mark a sharp expansion of existing AI skilling efforts, with Modi also highlighting opportunities in aviation, sports, green mobility and other emerging sectors
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PM Modi unveils free coaching initiative in Independence Day address
The Prime Minister said the initiative would combine digital public infrastructure, teachers and talent to reduce coaching costs for poor and middle-class families