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PM Modi Emphasizes Self-Reliance and Youth Empowerment on Independence Day

On India's 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a speech from the Red Fort, focusing on self-reliance, energy security, and technological advancement as central to a developed India. He also announced free exam coaching and AI training for youth, following recent protests.

15 Aug, 03:39 — 15 Aug, 10:26
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bloombergHigh7h ago

Modi Maps India’s Growth Push With Youth Focus

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his pledge to make the country a developed nation within two decades in his Independence Day speech. (Source: Bloomberg)

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FTVery High7h ago

Modi promises free exam coaching after India’s ‘cockroach’ protests

Prime minister vows to ease financial pressures facing youth in independence day address

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual9h ago

India marks 80th Independence Day with military display

India marked its 80th Independence Day at Delhi’s historic Red Fort.

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DWHigh3h ago

India: Modi promises free exam coaching, AI training for youth after protests

Speaking on India's Independence Day, PM Modi announced free online coaching for competitive exams and AI training for 10 million youths, weeks after protests over alleged exam paper leaks and recruitment irregularities.

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SCMPMostly Factual4h ago

India’s Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training after Gen Z protests

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday his government would provide free online coaching lessons for competitive exams, weeks after massive youth-led protests forced the education minister to resign. Modi said the initiative was aimed at easing the financial burden on millions of families caught up in the country’s fiercely competitive education system. The 75-year-old leader made the announcement while speaking from the ramparts of New Delhi’s imposing 17th century Red Fort to...

By Agence France-Presse

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

‘Ireland’s Independence Day?’ Congress mocks PM Modi over Tricolour pocket square

In his post, Khera wrote, "Lagta hai sahib ne Urdu mein Tiranga pehna hai. Ya phir Bharat India ki jagah Ireland ka Independence Day mana rahay hain. (Looks like the sahib is wearing the Tricolour in Urdu. Or perhaps, instead of India, he is celebrating Ireland's Independence Day)." PM Modi delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort, continuing a tradition that began in 2014.

By TOI NEWS DESK

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indian-expressMostly Factual2h ago

Independence Day: PM Modi puts self-reliance, energy security, chips, tech at centre of developed India push

By Sukalp Sharma

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Stronger ties, beautiful friendship: US, Israel, Nepal, others wish India on 80th Independence Day

US secretary of state Marco Rubio, Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Nepal PM Balendra 'Balen' Shah were among the leaders who extended greetings to India.

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ndtvMostly Factual4h ago

Pics: How Independence Day Was Celebrated Across India

Independence Day 2026: India celebrates 80th Independence Day with flag hoisting and national song led by PM Modi.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual7h ago

India PM Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training

Speaking weeks after massive youth-led protests forced the education minister to resign, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the initiative was aimed at easing the financial burden on millions of families.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual8h ago

India's Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training

Move comes after youth protests expose frustration over jobs, education

By AFP

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