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Oppn accuses PM of trying to stigmatise dissent with ‘dimaagi Naxal’ label, questions ‘dishonest’ pitch on women’s quota

New Delhi:  Opposition parties on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “dimaagi Naxal” remark, saying he should not have used his Independence Day speech for politics, and claimed his pitch on 33 per cent women’s reservation in legislatures displayed the ruling BJP’s “hypocrisy” after not implementing the quota in the 2024 general elections….

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PM pitches for making India global defence manufacturing hub, emphasises ‘Raksha Shakti’ for Viksit Bharat 2047

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pitched for making India a global defence manufacturing hub, emphasising self-reliance in advanced capabilities like hypersonic technology and drone systems while listing ‘Raksha Shakti’ among seven key pillars to build a developed nation by 2047. In his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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