Afternoon briefing: PM Modi outlines India's futuristic goals; what eyewitness said on Kolkata violence, and more
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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
A mob barged into the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata and assaulted doctors who were protesting against the rape and murder of a doctor, and vandalised property and vehicles. MBBS student Anupam Roy, an eyewitness to the mob attack recounts what actually transpired leading to violence and vandalism Dig Deeper
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