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PM Modi invokes Nehru, Netaji among icons who shaped India; calls for Viksit Bharat

IANS | August 15, 2026 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday invoked the legacy of India's freedom fighters and nation-builders, including Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Bhagat Singh, urging citizens to draw inspiration from their ideals and contribute towards the vision of a Viksit Bharat.

Policies under PM Modi focus on poor, youth, women, farmers: CM Yogi on I-Day

IANS | August 15, 2026 10:08 AM

Lucknow, Aug 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday hoisted the National Flag at his official residence on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day and said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, government policies are being formulated keeping in mind four key sections of society — the poor, youth, women and farmers.

Armed Naxalism weakened, 'dimagi Naxals' have to be isolated: PM Modi

IANS | August 15, 2026 9:58 AM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) From the historic ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India has succeeded in significantly weakening armed Naxalism, but cautioned that a more subtle challenge — what he termed “dimagi Naxalism” — continues to seek opportunities to foment violence and disorder, which needs to be identified and isolated.

PM Modi pitches for 100 GW nuclear capacity, 50 companies in Fortune 500 list

IANS | August 15, 2026 9:38 AM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the country should have 50 companies among the Fortune 500 list, an Indian bank among the global top five and 100 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2047, apart from 7-8 more semiconductor plants in the next 1-2 years.

PM Modi unveils 'Sapta Dhara' vision, says it will drive India's next growth phase

IANS | August 15, 2026 9:15 AM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address on Saturday, unveiled the concept of 'Sapta Dhara' (Seven Streams), describing seven key areas of strength that he said would provide India with the momentum and capabilities required to achieve the next level of growth and build a 'Viksit Bharat'.

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