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Modi launches rRs.r1L-cr scheme for private sector job seekers

India, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the roll-out of a Rs.1 lakh-crore scheme for new job seekers in an Independence speech that focused squarely on the need for more sel... Read More


Israeli PM Netanyahu extends greetings on Independence Day 2025

Tel Aviv, Aug. 15 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday extended warm greetings to India on the occasion of its 79th Independence Day. In a series of posts on X shared on the Israeli... Read More


Made-in-India chips by end of 2025: PM

India, Aug. 15 -- New Delhi The first Made in India chips will be available in the market by year-end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day speech on Friday, ruing the opportunity... Read More


PM Modi announces GST reforms to ease tax burden on small industries

Goa, Aug. 15 -- On Friday, the Finance Ministry proposed a simplified two-slab GST rate structure to the Group of Ministers (GoM), with special rates for select items. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in... Read More


Panel set up to curb infiltration, says PM

India, Aug. 15 -- India's demography is being changed as a part of a well thought-out conspiracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged on Friday as he announced a high-powered demographic mission to t... Read More


Omar Abdullah reacts to top court's 'unfortunate' Pahalgam comment: 'Statehood hope fading'

India, Aug. 15 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday voiced concern over the region's statehood, saying that while hopes were high on Independence Day, the prospects now appear t... Read More


'Ray of hope is fading, but.': Omar Abdullah on restoration of statehood to J&K

India, Aug. 15 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said hopes for restoring the region's statehood were high on Independence Day, but the struggle will continue despite fading ... Read More


Assam Governor condoles demise of Nagaland Governor La Ganesan

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Nagaland Governor La Ganesan, according to a release issued by the PRO, Assam Raj Bhawan. In h... Read More


'I will stand like a wall...': PM Modi's big message amid tariff war with Trump

New Delhi/IBNS, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated his opposition to any policy that will affect the interests of farmers, fisherfolk and livestock rearers, amid India's tari... Read More


Bihar govt cuts state-level PT exam fees to Rs 100, waives mains fees

Patna, Aug. 15 -- In a move aimed at easing the financial burden on job seekers and creating more job opportunities for the youth, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced that his government... Read More