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Saturday, August 30, 2025
TopicPrime Minister Narendra Modi

Topic: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

‘A sword & a shield’—CDS Gen Chauhan explains what PM Modi’s Sudarshan Chakra is meant to be

The system will enhance India's strategic defence, PM expects it to be rolled out by 2035, the CDS said at Ran Samvad in Mhow. ThePrint was the first to report what the project will entail.

India to set up defence wing in Fiji to boost Pacific presence amid China’s growing footprint

According to MEA, a defence attaché will be posted at high commission in Suva, covering Pacific Island nations. The move follows talks between PM Modi & Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka.

‘Personal info’: Delhi HC quashes CIC order on PM Modi’s degree disclosure from DU

The court said educational qualifications fall within the ambit of ‘personal information’ under RTI & cannot be disclosed merely to ‘satisfy public curiosity’.

Our take on SC stray dogs order, Asim Munir, and PM Modi’s Independence Day speech—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

In Op Sindoor year, ‘strength’ features prominently in Modi’s I-Day speech, focus on ‘farmers’

ThePrint conducted a word cloud analysis of Modi’s Independence Day speeches from 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Here’s what we found.

‘In mission mode’ for 1st Made-in-India chip by 2025-end—Modi on big tech bet in I-Day speech

The PM emphasised the pressing need for India to be technology-driven to achieve success. By 2030, India’s chip market is expected to grow to $100 billion.

‘Must take proactive steps’—PM Modi reiterates concern over obesity crisis in I-Day address

Modi reinforced his previous recommendations to address the crisis, urging families to purchase 10% less cooking oil, and reduce its consumption by the same margin on a regular basis.

13 August 2025: What CJI said on SC stray dogs order & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from India.

Ahead of Trump-Putin meet, Modi tells Zelenskyy India ‘committed’ to resolution of Russia-Ukraine war

During a telephonic conversation, PM Modi and President Zelenskyy also reviewed “progress” of bilateral ties.

India in talks with China for resumption of trade via 3 border passes ahead of Modi’s SCO visit

PM's August-end trip will his first to China since 2018. India-China trade through Lipulekh, Shipki La & Nathu La passes have all remained paused since the pandemic & 2020 Galwan clashes.

On Camera

Mohan Bhagwat’s U-turn on ‘retire at 75’ is a Hindu succession problem

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has backtracked on his retirement rules. The ‘75-year rule’ was applied selectively to sideline some leaders, but it doesn’t apply to the top brass.

Easy loans, uneasy ‘debt traps’. Women harassed by private lenders ask ‘who will restore lost dignity?’

A public meeting, where the women voiced their protest, took place this month in Delhi, grounded on the findings of an AIDWA survey, covering 9,000 women borrowers.

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.