Gujarat market expert backs PM Modi’s seven-point roadmap

IANS | August 15, 2026 11:35 PM

Surat, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s seven-point development framework announced from the Red Fort on Saturday has drawn support from market expert and RupNex co-founder Avnish Tiwari, who said India’s focus on manufacturing, technology, agriculture and other strategic sectors could strengthen its position in the global economy.

Gujarat: Students, parents welcome PM Modi’s free online coaching plan

IANS | August 15, 2026 10:50 PM

Jamnagar, Aug 15 (IANS) Students, parents and educators in Jamnagar have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of free online coaching for competitive examinations, saying the initiative could make exam preparation more accessible to students who cannot afford private coaching or live in remote areas.

Gujarat citizens welcome PM Modi's I-Day calls on women's quota, free coaching

IANS | August 15, 2026 10:13 PM

Vadodara, Aug 15 (IANS) Women and students in Gujarat's Vadodara have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcements from the Red Fort on Saturday, particularly his appeal to political parties to support the implementation of women's reservation and his announcement of free online coaching for competitive examinations.

FTAs can give Indian agriculture a bigger global footprint: Gujarat farmer

IANS | August 15, 2026 10:01 PM

Vadodara, Aug 15 (IANS) The opening of global markets through free trade agreements (FTAs) could create new opportunities for Indian farmers to increase their incomes, particularly by expanding exports of agricultural and processed food products, Vadodara-based farmer Hrithik Purohit said on Saturday, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day call for the next leap in agriculture and food processing.

Ambassador Kwatra hails Indian diaspora's role in US ties

IANS | August 15, 2026 9:23 PM

Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Saturday praised the Indian diaspora for its contribution to India's development and the strengthening of India-US relations.