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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

20 killed, buildings toppled as 7.7 magnitude quake hits Indonesia's coast

The powerful earthquake struck near Flores early Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning for four Indonesian provinces as authorities urged residents along affected coastlines to move to higher ground

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

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

Govt opens one-time foreign assets' disclosure window starting Aug 16

Eligible taxpayers can disclose specified foreign income and assets under the one-time scheme till December 31, with a 60 per cent outgo in one category and a ₹1 lakh fee in another

Dipke to launch 'School Thik Karo' campaign, flags neglect of govt schools

The CJP convenor said government schools have remained neglected under successive political parties, calling for better infrastructure and standards through greater public accountability

6 dead, including shooting suspect, in Michigan; police launch manhunt

Three people were found dead at a home and another was critically injured in Missaukee County, while a fourth victim was later found dead at another house during the search for the suspect

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'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

Trump dismisses concerns over USS Abraham Lincoln crew's long deployment

Families of sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier have raised concerns over food shortages, contaminated water and poor living conditions as its West Asia deployment nears nine months

Amazon's new user agreement seeks to curb class-action suits by shoppers

The e-commerce giant said its updated terms require customers to resolve most disputes through arbitration, while retaining the option to pursue eligible claims in small claims court

'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

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

US tax court strikes down digital ad tax, orders refunds to Apple, Google

State's first-of-its-kind tax on digital ads ruled unconstitutional under federal and state law, with officials ordered to repay money collected from Apple, Google and Peacock TV

India opens nuclear power sector to proven foreign reactor technology

Draft rules allow private companies to seek in-principle approval for vendor tie-ups, land, and preliminary work, while nuclear projects will face stage-wise regulatory scrutiny

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

Online forum Reddit to join closely-tracked S&P 500 index next week

Inclusion in the benchmark index is expected to boost Reddit's visibility and attract investments from mutual funds and ETFs that track or benchmark the S&P 500

Will declare Strait of Hormuz 'US territory' after defeating Iran: Trump

Trump had earlier claimed that the US exercised "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz and that he "will keep it" amid stalled negotiations with Iran regarding the reopening of the strategic route

Govt cuts windfall tax on diesel, petrol and ATF exports, effective today

Diesel export duty lowered to ₹24 a litre from ₹25.5, while petrol levy is scrapped and ATF tax cut to ₹19.5 a litre as oil prices fall

Reforms a conviction for govt, not a compulsion or buzzword: PM Modi

Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, the Prime Minister called reforms a conviction for his government, while outlining India's growth, energy security and self-reliance push