NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Independence Day address from the Red Fort to place young Indians at the centre of his vision for a developed India, announcing free online coaching for competitive examinations and AI training for one crore youngsters. However, his nearly 75-minute speech did not directly mention the recent youth protests over paper leaks, recruitment irregularities or the Gen-Z-led demonstrations that had drawn attention across the country.
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Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Scheme Announced by Sukhu
HAMIRPUR, India — Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced a package of welfare, employment, education and development measures during the state-level Independence Day celebrations in Barsar, Hamirpur. The announcements include the launch of the Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar and Indira Gandhi Matri Shishu Sankalp Yojana from October 2.
BSNL New Initiatives and Independence Day Offers
NEW DELHI, India — Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a series of new digital initiatives, connectivity measures and Independence Day offers aimed at improving network coverage, expanding broadband access and giving customers more digital entertainment and self-service options.
PM Modi Highlights 12 Years of India’s Transformation
NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 80th Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Saturday, highlighted what he described as a broad transformation of India over the past 12 years, pointing to gains in manufacturing, digital infrastructure, energy, education, healthcare, social security and opportunities for young people.
PM Modi Sets Viksit Bharat 2047 Roadmap
NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his 80th Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Saturday to present an ambitious roadmap for building a Viksit Bharat by 2047, calling for a fundamental shift in India’s work culture, pace of development, economic ambition and approach to reforms.
PM Modi Unveils Sapta Dhara Roadmap for Viksit Bharat
NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled a seven-point development framework, Sapta Dhara, for accelerating India’s journey towards a developed nation by 2047, while announcing major initiatives in artificial intelligence, manufacturing, defence, energy, technology, agriculture and social development.