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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid out a broad roadmap for building a Viksit Bharat by 2047 during his Independence Day address, outlining seven “shaktis” that he said would drive India’s next phase...

PM Modi delivers his 13th consecutive Independence Day speech from Red Fort. (PTI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced “Sapta Dhara” – a seven-point reform framework that will accelerate India’s march towards its goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 80th Independence...

PM Modi on 33% women’s reservation NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged political parties to facilitate the implementation of the proposed 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies so that women can “actively contribute to shaping India’s policies.”He made the call while addressing the nation from the...

PM Modi noted that semiconductor chips have become indispensable across sectors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has started production at three semiconductor manufacturing plants, adding that another seven to eight facilities are expected to become operational in the coming years.Speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the 80th Independence Day...

UPCL began laying power lines on Jan 26 this year in the Johar Valley PITHORAGARH: For the first time since Independence, grid electricity is set to reach 12 remote migratory villages in Uttarakhand’s Johar Valley near the India-China border. Residents and ITBP personnel stationed in the high-altitude region, who relied on kerosene lamps, solar lanterns...

Armed Naxals are gone, but ‘intellectual Naxals’ still lurking; we must be vigilant: PM Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for the isolation of what he described as “dimaagi Naxals”, while asserting that armed Naxalism and Maoist violence were “breathing its last” in the country.Addressing the nation from the ramparts of...

Police officers inspect a damaged building following an earthquake in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. (AP image) A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores region early Saturday, killing at least two people, injuring others and damaging buildings and homes, triggering panic across the island.The shallow earthquake struck near the northern coast of Flores in...

PM Modi highlighted the expansion of the country’s piped natural gas network. Stressing on the need for energy security, PM Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech said that due to the government’s measures there is no shortage of gas, fuel, and urea in the country today. His statement comes amidst the ongoing US-Iran conflict...

Rishabh Pant (AP Photo) Rishabh Pant has changed the tempo of Test cricket more than most Indian batters of his generation, and in Galle, the wicketkeeper-batter has another chance to add a landmark to his already remarkable record.Pant has struck 97 sixes in 50 Tests and needs just three more to become the first Indian...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi. (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, becoming the second prime minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to achieve the milestone.PM...