Aatmanirbhar Bharat doesn't mean halting imports, but prioritising domestic output: RSS chief

IANS | October 2, 2025 10:15 AM

Nagpur, Oct 2 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday emphasised the importance of national unity and vigilance against internal and external threats, stating that India’s reliance should not become a compulsion. He highlighted that swadeshi and self-reliance are non-negotiable, while referencing the imposition of retaliatory tariffs by the US.

India-EFTA trade pact a defining moment in India’s economic engagement with Europe

IANS | October 2, 2025 9:37 AM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), that came into force with $100 billion investment objective and one million direct jobs, is a defining moment in India’s economic engagement with Europe, which represents “a trusted partnership between friends” built on mutual respect and sensitivities.

PM Modi praises Swayamsevaks for putting 'nation first'

IANS | October 2, 2025 9:29 AM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) celebrates its 100th anniversary on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Swayamsevaks who have dedicated their lives to fulfilling the vision of nation-building with the resolve of 'nation first'.

PM Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary

IANS | October 2, 2025 7:42 AM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi, revered as the 'Father of the Nation', and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary, reaffirming that India will continue to walk in their footsteps to realise the vision of an 'Atmanirbhar' and 'Viksit Bharat'.