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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'.

PM Modi hails citizens’ collective efforts in taking India to new heights over past 12 years

IANS | August 15, 2026 8:12 AM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, while addressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, said that over the past 12 years, crores upon crores of citizens of this country - whether Dalits, oppressed, deprived, tribals, rural residents, urban residents, poor, or middle class; whether youth, elderly, woman, or man; whether from the North, South, East, or West - with determination and dedication, has made every possible effort to take the country to new heights.

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