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PM Modi urges swadeshi, unveils GST reforms and Rs 1 trillion jobs plan

In his 79th Independence Day address, PM Modi called for a swadeshi push, announced GST reforms, a Rs 1 trillion jobs scheme, and self-reliance measures in energy and defence

Congress hits back at PM Modi over 'foeticide' remark on semiconductors

The Congress hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday for his swipe at its governments that the idea of semiconductors faced "foeticide" 50-60 years ago, saying the Semiconductors Complex Limited in Chandigarh started operations in 1983. Addressing the nation on the 79th Independence Day, Modi said the first made-in-India semiconductor chip will be launched in the market by the end of this year. "About 50-60 years ago, files on semiconductors were opened, and discussions on having a factory began. But my youths, you will be surprised that the semiconductor, which has become the strength of the world, that thought process, faced foeticide 50-60 years ago," the PM said. Modi also said that he is not at the Red Fort to criticise any government, but it is equally important for the youth to know about it. Hitting back at the prime minister, Congress general secretary in charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "One more example of what a pathological liar Mr Modi is. ...

PM Modi's I-Day speech highlights: GST reforms, Sudarshan Chakra, and more

Here are the top highlights from PM Modi's Independence Day speech, which lasted for 103 minutes

PM Modi's I-Day speech: India working on self reliance in energy sector

PM Modi said the country is working towards energy self-reliance through 'samudra manthan' as it scouts for oil and gas reserves in mission mode

PM Modi announces next-gen GST reforms as Diwali gift in I-Day address

In his 12th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced next-generation GST reforms, which will reduce the tax burden across the country

PM Modi to address nation as India marks 79th I-Day with Naya Bharat theme

This year's celebrations carry the theme 'Naya Bharat,' reflecting the government's vision of achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047

Independence Day 2025: Here's a list of what's open and closed today

As the nation gears up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day, many private and government services will remain unavailable on this gazetted holiday

79th Independence Day: When and where to watch the parade, PM Modi's speech

The celebrations will highlight the nation's steady rise as a prosperous, secure, and confident India, and reaffirm its resolve to move forward on the path of progress

Independence Day 2025: Theme, special guest, program list and know more

Celebrate India's 79th Independence Day 2025 on August 15 with patriotic pride and recall the sacrifices. This year, the Indian Air Force is the coordinating service for the national event

India's solar module capacity has hit 100 GW mark: Pralhad Joshi

India's solar module manufacturing capacity has hit the 100 GW mark from just 2.3 GW in 2014, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. The progress brings India close to its vision of having 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030, the Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said in a post on X. "India has achieved a historic milestone -- 100 GW solar PV module manufacturing capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), a remarkable rise from just 2.3 GW in 2014!" Joshi said. The achievement, he said, "strengthens our path towards #AtmanirbharBharat and the target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030." In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the achievement another milestone towards self-reliance. "This is yet another milestone towards self-reliance! It depicts the success of India's manufacturing capabilities and our efforts towards popularising clean energy," Modi said. The MNRE, in a statement, said the ALMM order was is

PM Modi's I-Day speech to spotlight Operation Sindoor, swadeshi push

From Red Fort, PM to celebrate India's military triumph, farmer welfare, and Atmanirbhar Bharat vision

India negotiates trade deals firmly and on equal footing: Jitin Prasada

India negotiates free trade agreements with nations on an equal footing with adequate firmness, as the country has changed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said on Wednesday. He said that India's economic growth is progressing rapidly. "When we do FTAs with different countries...we talk on equal footing. This is the new India. We put forth our point of view forcefully," he said. The minister was speaking at the inauguration of the newly-expanded ISA building of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in Dwarka here. His remarks come at a time when India is negotiating trade pacts with a number of countries including the US, European Union, Peru, Chile and New Zealand. With the US, five rounds of talks have been held so far. India has clearly stated that it can not compromise on agri, and dairy sectors, a key demand of the US. Inaugurating the building, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said .

PM Modi likely to visit New York to address UNGA high-level session in Sept

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the annual high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, according to a provisional list of speakers issued by the UN here. The 80th session of the UNGA will open on September 9. The high-level General Debate will run from September 23-29, with Brazil as the traditional first speaker of the session, followed by the US. US President Donald Trump will address world leaders from the iconic UNGA podium on September 23, his first address to the UN session in his second term in the White House. According to the provisional list of speakers for the high-level debate of the 80th session of the General Assembly, India's Head of Government (HG) will address the session on the morning of September 26. The Heads of Government of Israel, China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are also scheduled to address the UNGA general debate on the same day. Modi had travelled to the US in February this year for a bilateral meeting

India investing billions of dollars in research ecosystem: PM Modi

India is investing billions of dollars in the research ecosystem, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, adding that the country believes in the power of international collaboration. Addressing the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in Mumbai via video link, Modi also said that in India, tradition meets innovation. India has one of the world's highest astronomical observatories in Ladakh. At 4500 metres above sea level, it is close enough to shake hands with the stars, Modi said. India believes in the power of international collaboration, the PM said. On India's accomplishments in science, Modi said, We were the first to successfully land near the Moon's south pole. The International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) is an annual competition in astronomy and astrophysics for secondary school students. The 18th IOAA is being held at Mumbai from August 11 to 21. The event is organised by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, a ...

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags off Tiranga cyclothon ahead of Independence Day

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat highlighted the importance of Tiranga as a unifying force which reminds about the those who laid down their lives for the sake of the country

Xi Jinping takes aim at US' protectionism in phone call with Brazil's Lula

Brazil's president, known universally as Lula, and Chinese leader Xi Jinping also agreed on upholding multilateralism through the Group of 20 and Brics

PM should resign if EC says there are discrepancies in electoral rolls: TMC

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet should resign and the Lok Sabha be dissolved if the Election Commission says there are discrepancies in the electoral rolls. Banerjee, who is the national general secretary of TMC and considered the number two in the Mamata Banerjee-led party, said that the "EC cannot selectively say" that the voter list is fine in some states such as Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, but not in West Bengal, Bihar or Tamil Nadu. "If SIR (special intensive revision) of electoral rolls is conducted, it should be held across the country and the first step should be the resignation of the prime minister and his cabinet and the Lok Sabha has to be dissolved," he said. The TMC leader claimed that if the present government has been elected on the basis of the same voter list, then the legitimacy of the central government is null and void. Lok Sabha polls in the country were held in mid-2024. "If

India committed to peaceful resolution in Ukraine: PM Narendra Modi

In phone call, Zelenskyy tells PM that it is necessary to limit export of Russian energy

No, Minister: Subhash Chandra Garg's 2nd memoir mirrors tone of his first

The tenor of the second part of former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg's memoir is not dissimilar to that which pervaded his first one --and the title is a dead giveaway

Zelenskyy urges India to limit Russia energy exports; PM Modi responds

PM Modi also posted about his conversation with Zelenskyy, stating that he conveyed India's consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict