Afternoon briefing: PM Modi outlines India's futuristic goals; what eyewitness said on Kolkata violence, and more

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Published on: Aug 15, 2024, 13:20:58 IST

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In his 78th Independence day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined an ambitious vision for India, focusing on innovation, global leadership, and sustainability. He emphasized enhancing the quality of life, reviving Nalanda University's legacy, and positioning India as a global education hub. Modi stressed self-sufficiency in semiconductor production, transforming India into a global manufacturing leader, and leading in green jobs and hydrogen production. He highlighted the importance of health, nutrition, and quality standards, announced plans to expand medical education, and called for new youth participation in politics to combat nepotism and casteism. Dig Deeper

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the Red Fort on 78th Independence Day, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) (PTI08_15_2024_000173A) (PTI)

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That’s all we have at this hour in our afternoon briefing. Catch you this evening.

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