Prime Minister Narendra Modi made several bold announcements in his Independence Day address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Friday that indicate India is poised to make significant progress into the future.

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A proposed blueprint aims to simplify the tax structure, reducing rates on essentials. Potential shifts include abolishing the 12% slab, creating three slabs: 5%, 18%, and 40% for sin goods. Costs for groceries, bicycles, and consumer durables may drop.

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The Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is observed annually on August 14 to pay tribute to the millions who lost their lives or were displaced amid the partition of the country in 1947.

‘Tragic chapter of history’: PM Modi remembers partition survivors on 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day'

Ukrainian President Zelensky said he and Indian PM Narendra Modi have agreed to plan a meeting during next month's UNGA meeting. The talks come amid US pressure on India over Russian oil purchases. The timing suggests that it may carry hidden message for the US. All you need to know.

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Trade talks between India and the US collapsed after President Trump imposed steep tariffs, citing India’s insufficient tariff cuts, straining relations despite earlier progress and high-level diplomatic efforts.

'25-year relationship went down in 25 hours': Why Trump walked away from an India trade deal at the last minute

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday celebrated Raksha Bandhan at his residence here, with school children and members of the spiritual organisation Brahma Kumari tying rakhis on his wrist. The festival is the celebration of the traditional bond between brothers and sisters.

PM Modi celebrates Rakshabandhan with children, Brahma Kumaris, shares happy pictures

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had also called PM Narendra Modi on Thursday, and the two leaders agreed on a framework to strengthen cooperation in trade, technology, energy, defence, agriculture, health, and people-to-people ties.

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Days after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva turned down Donald Trump's offer to talk on tariffs and said that he would speak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Brazilian President dialed his Indian counterpart and discussed bilateral and global issues.

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Amit Shah, one of the most prominent figures in India's politics, has become the longest-serving home minister of the country. 

Amit Shah becomes India's longest-serving Home Minister

The resolution, adopted at the NDA parliamentary party meeting, credited Modi’s "visionary statesmanship and resolute command" for not only steering the country with purpose but also igniting "a renewed spirit of unity and pride in the hearts of all Indians".

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Amid US tariff tensions, PM Modi revives his Make in India pitch with a sharper focus on protecting farmers, MSMEs, and youth through local consumption.

PM Modi renews ‘Make in India' call amid Trump’s 25% tariff blowback

Pakistan's leadership started making comments on nuclear war but India did what it had to do and Pakistan could not do anything. Terror infrastructure in Pakistan’s Muridke was targeted. No one could even think this could happen, but we reduced terror infrastructure to dust, the PM said.

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Speaking during the 124th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi said that inspired by the thought of expanding India's ancient knowledge, the Government of India has launched the 'Gyan Bharatam Mission'. All you need to know about it. 

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PM Modi during the latest Mann ki Baat episode said, "We shall touch upon the successes of the country; the achievements of the countrymen" before mentioning Astronaut Shukla. 

'We’ll go to space too': Modi lauds astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Chandrayaan-3 success in Mann Ki Baat

PM Modi and UK PM Starmer held a Chai Pe Charcha" at Chequers after signing a trade deal. Indian-origin entrepreneur Akhil Patel, owner of Amala Chai, served them masala tea sourced from India. 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting the United Kingdom, met King Charles on Thursday and discussed different aspects of India-UK relations, including the trade deal.

PM Narendra Modi meets King Charles in UK. What was his gift to the monarch?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, on Thursday shared a light moment during a joint press conference in which they announced the India-UK free trade deal. 

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The deal must now be ratified by both countries’ parliaments. Officials say the agreement could come into effect by early 2026. Meanwhile, parallel discussions on investment protection, carbon border tax alignment, and digital tax policy are still ongoing.

What’s inside the $34 billion India–UK free trade deal?

The military jet crash at the Milestone School and College in the Uttara area of Dhaka on Monday claimed the lives of at least 31 people, including 25 children. Most of the injuries in the crash were burns.



India sends burn specialists to Bangladesh after military jet crash

During the address, along with the achievements of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Narendra Modi highlighted the achievements of India in space that have filled the country with new zeal and enthusiasm towards science and innovation.

'India’s space triumph fills nation with zeal': PM Modi hails Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom 4 mission to ISS

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Our thinking on the fight against terrorism is aligned—zero-tolerance and zero-double standards, Modi said after talks with the Brazilian president. Today, as the world navigates through tension and uncertainty, India-Brazil partnership is a vital pillar of stability and balance, Modi added.

PM Modi conferred with Brazil’s highest civilian award as Delhi, Brasilia cement ties

PM Modi said, "In the 21st century, the prosperity and progress of humanity depend on technology, especially Artificial Intelligence. On the one hand, AI is a very effective means of bringing about change in the life of a common man, on the other hand, questions such as risks, ethics, bias are also associated with AI." 

‘AI for all’: PM Modi calls for global standards to curb AI misinformation at BRICS

The prime minister joined leaders from Brazil, South Africa and representatives from other BRICS nations for the summit hosted in the Brazilian seaside city. 

‘Victim of double standards’: Modi slams ‘token gestures’ to Global South at BRICS Summit in Brazil

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PM Modi thanks Netanyahu, Zelensky for Independence Day wishes

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PM Modi remembers partition survivors on 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day'

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PM Modi celebrates Rakshabandhan with children, Brahma Kumaris

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Amit Shah becomes India's longest-serving Home Minister

NDA passes resolution praising 'Operation Sindoor' and 'Operation Mahadev'

PM Modi renews ‘Make in India' call amid Trump’s 25% tariff blowback

‘India exposed Pakistan’s nuclear bluff, hit deep and hard,’ says PM Modi

'Chapters of India's soul': PM launches mission to digitise ancient manuscripts

'We’ll go to space too': Modi lauds astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Chandrayaan-3 success in Mann Ki Baat

'From one chaiwala to another': Indian-origin man served tea to PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi meets King Charles in UK. What was his gift to the monarch?

How PM Modi calmed down a struggling translator: 'Can use English...' | Watch

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India sends burn specialists to Bangladesh after military jet crash

PM Modi hails Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom 4 mission to ISS

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PM Modi conferred with Brazil’s highest civilian award as nations cement ties

PM Modi calls for global standards to curb AI misinformation at BRICS

Modi slams ‘token gestures’ to Global South at BRICS Summit in Brazil