‘Dimagi Naxals’ looking to create unrest, must identify, isolate them: Modi
New Delhi: Maoist extremism is breathing its last in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, as he called for “identifying and isolating” the “dimagi Naxals”. Addressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, the prime minister said Naxalism and Maoism destroyed the future of several youths. “For four decades, huge areas and…
Modi announces free online coaching for youth
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced free online coaching for aspirants preparing for competitive exams to ease the financial burden on their families. “Coaching classes burden the poor and the middle class. We will provide free online coaching for various exams,” Modi said in his address to the nation on India’s 80th…
Praggnanandhaa draws with Wesley So
St. Louis (USA): Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa remained on course for a podium finish following a draw with tournament leader Wesley So of the United States in the fifth round of the Sinquefield Cup, which is a part of the Grand Chess Tour. The draw as black meant that Praggnanandhaa remained in the joint second…
Many people and forces working against India’s goal to become global leader: Bhagwat
Nagpur: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday called on people to strengthen India’s independence by making the country happy, prosperous, and secure so that it contributes meaningfully to the world and becomes “Vishwaguru”, noting that many people and forces are working against this goal. He also emphasised that views of individuals may differ, but this…
PM Modi calls for big leap in defence manufacturing
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a major push in domestic defence manufacturing, highlighting that India’s annual defence production has surged nearly fourfold over the past 12 years to reach a record ₹1.78 lakh crore. Annual domestic output climbed from roughly ₹46,000 crore in 2014 to ₹1.78 lakh crore. Military exports expanded significantly,…
“Will Achieve Viksit Bharat”: PM Modi’s Dream Big Pitch From Red Fort
New Delhi: “Dream big to achieve big.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called on Indians to dream big. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day, the Prime Minister said that when a nation dreams big, it strives harder to achieve bigger things. “We need to dream big. Our…
US Secretary of State Rubio greets India on Independence Day
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has greeted the people of India on its 80th Independence Day, asserting that the bilateral ties were stronger than ever due to the personal relationship between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a statement issued here on Friday, Rubio said the deep ties of friendship…
Delhi on high alert for Independence Day; 25,000 personnel deployed
New Delhi: The capital is on high alert in view of Independence Day celebrations, with more than 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed across the city to maintain law and order, while a multi-layered security grid is in place around the Red Fort, a senior police officer said. Elaborate security arrangements — involving over 1,000…
India’s constitutional values, democratic institutions have faced serious challenges: Kharge
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said India’s constitutional values, democratic institutions and social harmony have faced “serious challenges” over the last 10 years, as he called for full measure of equality and justice for the economically weaker sections. In his message to people on India’s 80th Independence Day, Kharge said the country…
PM Modi greets people on Independence Day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people on the occasion of Independence Day and said powered by 140 crore Indians, the country is scaling new heights of progress across different sectors. Modi also paid tributes to the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule….
