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Topic: Speech

CJI Chandrachud praises new criminal laws for ‘holistic approach to deal with crimes in digital age’

At a conference, CJI lauds new laws for measures such as audiovisual recording of searches & seizures, and provision for proceedings to be conducted electronically.

Face masks have changed our use of language. It’s affecting how children understand speech

A new study found that children process masked speech up to 8% less accurately and 8% more slowly than normal speech.

Rahul Gandhi just lived a mic drop moment in Lok Sabha. BJP is again taking him seriously

From Kalavati to a Modi hug that became a subject of countless memes, to now ‘two Indias’, Gandhi has indeed come a long way.

Fire Imran Khan or the speech writer? People ask after Pakistan PM’s mujahideen claim at UNGA

At the UNGA forum, Khan said the ‘mujahideen’ were considered ‘heroes’ and that former US President Ronald Reagan had invited them to the White House.

PM puts onus to reopen India on states. Promise of Rs 20-lakh cr package will depend on details

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

India fulfilling global obligations on Covid fight, won’t stop: Modi in Buddha Purnima speech

Participating in a virtual prayer session on Buddha Purnima, PM Modi said Buddha’s teachings have become more relevant today when there is a mood of distress everywhere.

Balraj Sahni’s 1972 JNU speech: Men with power respected more today than men with talent

For 46 years until 2018, Jawaharlal Nehru University had only one convocation. The opening speech was delivered by actor and theatre personality Balraj Sahni.

Those in power lack the capacity, vision & wisdom to uphold Nehru’s legacy: Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi spoke about Jawaharlal Nehru's belief in democracy at the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Lecture on his 130th birth anniversary.

Full text of Amit Shah’s speech in parliament, laying out classic RSS/BJP view on Kashmir

Amit Shah blames Congress for ruining Jammu and Kashmir, but adds that Modi government will keep 'Kashmiriyat' alive.

Full text: Here’s what RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said in his Vijay Dashami speech

Mohan Bhagwat told the Swayamsevaks that an organised Hindu society is the bedrock of unity, integrity and sustainable progress.

On Camera

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.