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Soren reaches out to protesting students, vows changes in exam system NEW DELHI: Amid a three-week-long protest by students demanding the cancellation of flawed examinations, Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Saturday assured that his government would bring changes to the examination system and ensure greater transparency, particularly in tests conducted by the Jharkhand Public…

File photo: PM Modi and Congress MP Jairam Ramesh NEW DELHI: Congress on Saturday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his Independence Day remarks on “dimaagi Naxals”, with party general secretary Jairam Ramesh calling the description a “sure sign of desperation”.Ramesh said PM Modi had earlier used the term “urban Naxals” for his…

Kharge hails Congress role in India’s development NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday invoked India’s freedom struggle and the legacy of its first generation of leaders, remembering Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru while highlighting the Congress’s contribution to the country’s nation-building journey.Remembering Nehru’s contribution to building modern India, Kharge on Independence Day said…

PM Modi addressing nation on 80th Independence Day NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort in Delhi as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day.Click here for live updatesIn a special first, National Song “Vande Mataram” was played for the first time at the…

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (File photo) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday called on people tostrengthen India’s independence by making the country happy, prosperous, and secure so that the country becomes “Vishwaguru”, noting that many people and forces are working against this goal.“We must make the nation happy, prosperous and secure,…

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke (centre) and chief spokespersons Saurav Das (left) and Ashutosh Ranka also present. (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday claimed that its official Instagram account was taken down in the morning and later restored.As the account was allegedly taken down on August 15, the outfit described it…

Modi says India overcame crises through citizen-first governance and strategic planning. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India had faced a series of crises over the past 10-12 years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and wars in Ukraine and West Asia, but maintained that a citizen-first approach helped the country navigate the challenges.Addressing…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with students during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: From artificial intelligence training for one crore young people to free online coaching for competitive examinations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech had several announcements aimed directly at India’s youth, with…

PM sets global goals on I-Day NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to seize the opportunities created by the country’s free trade agreements (FTAs) and take Indian products to markets across the world.Addressing the nation on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, PM Modi…