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Government Likely To Allow Private Firms To Mine, Import Uranium To Help Nuclear Expansion

India aims to allow private firms to mine, import and process uranium as part of plans to end a decades-old state monopoly over the nuclear sector and bring in billions of dollars to boost the industry, two government sources said.

PM Modi Says 50% Of Total Real Time Transactions Done Through UPI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the success of home-grown Unified Payments Interface (UPI), stating that UPI alone accounts for 50 per cent of real-time transactions in the world.

Video: 2 BJP MLAs Clash Inside UP Assembly, Akhilesh Yadav Reacts

Rajesh Chaudhary, a BJP MLA from Mathura, engaged in a heated argument with his party colleague from Varanasi, Saurabh Srivastava, during a discussion on 'Vision 2047'.

Gautam Adani Renews Pledge Towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' On Independence Day

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Friday renewed the pledge towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' -- helping the nation build mighty bridges to modern ports and more.

"Infiltrators New Target": Trinamool Hits Back At PM's Independence Day Speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's caution against "infiltrators" posing a threat to national security has drawn a backlash from the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal.

Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge Skip Red Fort Celebrations, BJP Hits Out

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and party leader Mallikarjun Kharge skipped the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on Friday, sparking speculation about the reason behind their absence.

"Modi Stands Like A Wall For Farmers": PM's Message Amid Trump Tariff Row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India will not compromise on the interests of farmers, livestock rearers and fishermen, asserting that he is standing like a wall to protect them.

India To Launch National Deep Water Exploration Mission: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day on Friday, announced the National Deep Water Exploration Mission, aiming to explore oil and gas reserves in the sea.

MK Stalin To Boycott Governor's Independence Day Reception Over "Anti-Tamil Nadu Acts"

This comes against the backdrop of repeated clashes over Bills passed by the Assembly but kept pending at Raj Bhavan.

79th Independence Day: A Look Back At PM Modi's Many Colorful Turbans

On the 79th Independence Day, PM Modi sported a saffron turban for his 12th consecutive address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

"Maha Kumbh's Success Is Testimony To Strength Of India": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the success of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as a testimony to the strength of India.

"Made-In-India Semiconductor Chip To Come In Market By This Year End": PM

First made-in-India semiconductor chip will be launched in the market by the end of this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

"Every Citizen Must Feel Protected": PM Modi Announces 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra'

PM Modi said the 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra' will be research-based and developed entirely with indigenous technology.

GST Reform To Rozgar Yojana: PM Modi's Big Independence Day Announcements

n his speech, the Prime Minister presented India's roadmap for self-reliance by 2047 and announced several schemes to empower youths, women and business.

At 103 Minutes, PM Modi Delivers His Longest Independence Day Speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday delivered his longest Independence Day speech to date, as he addressed the nation for a remarkable 103 minutes (1 hour 43 minutes) from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

"Illegals Snatching Rights": PM Announces Demographic Mission To Protect Citizens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a demographic mission to protect the country from the dangers posed by illegal immigrants.

PM Says India Will Make Its Own Space Station, Congratulates Shubhanshu Shukla

India is working towards becoming self-reliant in the space sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

"RSS World's Biggest NGO, Involved In Nation Building": PM On RSS' 100 Years

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is the world's biggest non-governmental organisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said.

PM Modi's Big Announcement: Rs 1 Lakh Crore Scheme For Youth Entering Job Market

Delivering his address to the nation on the 79th Independence Day, PM Modi said the "Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana" will come into effect immediately.

PM Modi Promises "Double Diwali" And "Next-Generation" Tax Gift This Year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised a Diwali gift for the citizens of the country in his speech on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day.