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Topic: Independence day

Modi blames ‘imported inflation’ in I-Day speech, but data shows domestic veggie prices the culprit

Latest data shows vegetable inflation in India is driving food inflation, which in turn is raising the overall inflation rate. Fuel inflation, most affected by imports, is currently low.

Eye on OBC votes, PM Modi announces Vishwakarma Yojana for traditional artisans

While initial allocation will be Rs 13,000-15,000 crore, MSME ministry will be the nodal ministry for the scheme. 18 trades have been identified to be covered, so far.

Women empowerment: Modi announces target of 2 crore ‘lakhpati didis’, agri drones for SHGs

A women-led government is an additional force that will take India forward while G-20 has acknowledged the country's approach of women-led development, asserts PM.

‘Rid India of corruption, dynasty & appeasement politics’ — PM launches 2024 campaign from Red Fort

In his 77th Independence Day speech, Modi pitched for a  ‘strong, stable & full-majority government’ and promised to make India one of the top three economies.    

‘Solution will be through peace’ — PM addresses Manipur violence in Independence Day speech 

In 77th Independence Day speech at Red Fort, Modi says ‘central and state governments are making efforts for a solution’.   

Centre & state govt working to restore peace in Manipur: PM Modi in his I-Day address

In his address, the Prime Minister appealed for peace in Manipur, emphasising that people across the country stand with the Northeastern state.

Independence Day 2023 LIVE: India will be a developed nation by 2047, says PM Modi

In his Independence Day address on Tuesday, PM Modi stated that upon assuming power in 2014, India's global economic ranking was positioned at 10th place.

77th Independence Day: President Murmu urges to maintain spirit of harmony, prioritise deprived

President also called for urgent attention of scientists, policymakers towards climate change & global warming which is resulting in frequent floods of drought situations.

1857 war, INA trials to PM’s speech — why Red Fort is an enduring symbol of India’s freedom struggle

The monument is a symbol of sacrifices made during the freedom struggle. It was built by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to serve as a fort-palace for his capital Shahjahanabad.

Rani Rashmoni to Helen Lepcha—women revolutionaries were fighting Indian society & the British

Helen Lepcha helped Subhas Chandra Bose escape house arrest, Matangini Hazra died in the frontlines of a protest. But these women have been relegated to the edges of history.

On Camera

US has misread India. New Delhi will hedge, push back, and assert

India’s foreign policy today is driven less by Western alignment or global liberalism and more by domestic political imperatives — economic, ideological, and electoral.

Smartphones, gems, pharma: Which Indian exports will be worst hit by Trump tariffs, which will be spared

Electronics—specifically smartphones—& energy & pharma products make up 30% of Indian exports to US. 25% tariff on India came into effect Thursday, extra 25% to kick in by August-end.

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to attend CENTCOM chief’s farewell, second visit to US in two months

Munir was earlier in America in June when he had a two-hour luncheon meeting with the US president at the White House.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.