PM calls for big dreams, energy security, stronger resolve in I-Day speech
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 8:21AM IST
Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, the Prime Minister highlighted India's economic and industrial gains over 12 years and called for greater energy security, nuclear power and self-reliance
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PM Modi highlights India's growth, calls for energy security, big dreams
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 8:17AM IST
Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, the Prime Minister highlighted India's economic and industrial gains over 12 years and called for greater energy security, nuclear power and self-reliance
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Bank Holiday Today: Are Banks Open or Closed on Independence Day? Check Details
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 8:06AM IST
The date also coincides with Parsi New Year for followers of the Shahenshahi calendar.
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Tukaram Mundhe's Checklist: Four Things You Must Look At Before Eating Out
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 8:01AM IST
In an exclusive interview to NDTV Profit, Tukaram Mundhe outlined four simple checks diners can make before eating out.
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I-Day speech: Modi eyes 'big' 2047 dream
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 7:57AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the Red Fort on Indias 80th Independence Day on Saturday, said the country has set itself a big dream of becoming a Viksit Bharat by the time it marks 100 years of independence in 2047.Modi said India became independent with several dreams but could not maintain the pace of development for several decades. He said the country had entered the group of the Fragile Five economies by 2014, but had accelerated its progress over the last twelve years.Today, India has also seen a big dream to reach new heights: that dream is to make Viksit Bharat when India marks its 100th Independence Day, Modi said from the ramparts of the Red Fort. "The whole country is moving forward with a new resolve. India has also dreamt big--and that is the dream of becoming a developed nation by 2047. Viksit Bharat will be realised in 2047. When we (the country) pledge to become Viksit, the world also watches us. When the world's most populous country takes the resolution to become a developed nation, it becomes an introduction of our courage, and the world is compelled to look at us with a different perspective," PM Modi said in his address to the nation on 80th Independence Day.India celebrates 80th Independence Day: Track all LIVE updates hereIndia became independent with a lot of dreamsModi said the countrys journey since Independence had not progressed at the desired pace in the early decades.The country became independent with a lot of dreams but couldn't pick up pace, he said.Referring to Indias economic position in 2014, the Prime Minister said, By 2014, we became a part of the fragile 5.He then contrasted that period with Indias recent economic performance, saying the country had picked up pace over the last twelve years.133253592But in the last 12 years we picked up pace, Modi said. "India dreaming big to touch new heights; will make sure country becomes developed by 2047," he added.Modi also stressed the need for India to reduce its dependence on other countries and build domestic capabilities.We cannot remain dependent on other nations, we must become self-reliant, Modi said.He said the countrys push towards self-reliance was also reflected in the growing adoption of domestic products.People aligning themselves with spirit of vocal for local, Modi said.The Prime Minister also said Indias progress has strengthened the resolve to achieve the 2047 development target.Our success shows resolve of Viksit Bharat in 2047 cannot remain unfulfilled, Modi said.Critical minerals, energy and chips at core of Modi's speech Modi also called for changes to laws that he said were holding back Indias progress.India cannot march forward in 21st century by relying on laws of previous century, the Prime Minister said.He also highlighted Indias growing role in critical minerals, saying several countries were now relying on India.Many countries are now depending on India for critical minerals, Modi said.The Prime Minister also pointed to Indias semiconductor push as part of its self-reliance drive.India has set up semi-conductor plants in its bid to become 'aatmanirbhar'; production has started already, Modi said.He also said India is moving forward on harnessing alternative sources of energy. "We have set target of 200 GW nuclear energy; setting up 5 new nuclear reactors," Modi said.Every heart is beating with Vande MataramModi began his Independence Day address by invoking the National Song, which is completing 150 years this year.Today, every heart is beating with the rhythm of Vande Mataram. Aaj har ghar Tiranga hai, har mann Tiranga hai, he said.He also highlighted the significance of the song being performed at the Red Fort during this years Independence Day celebrations.Today is also a historic moment for everyone present at this ceremony. For the first time since Independence, Vande Mataram is echoing at the Red Fort on August 15. As the people of India celebrate 150 years of Vande Mataram, what could be a more fitting occasion than this? Modi said.The National Song was rendered at the Red Fort as part of the celebrations, marking the first such performance during the Independence Day ceremony since 1947.Modi pays tribute to freedom fightersFrom the Red Fort, Modi also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and those who fought for Indias freedom.I pay my tributes to Bapu and all the freedom fighters and revolutionaries on this Independence Day, he said.Assurance to flood-hit familiesModi also referred to the floods that have affected parts of the country in recent days.In the last few days, some parts of the country have witnessed floods, which have affected many people. I assure the affected families that the whole country stands by them, he said.He assured those affected that the country would stand with them as they deal with the impact of the floods.
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INDIA MARKET | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 7:57AM IST
India marks its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, celebrating eight decades of freedom, unity, and progress with nationwide ceremonies and cultural events.
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US bets on pvt 'pirates' to curb cybercrime
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 7:24AM IST
San Francisco: The United States will allow private companies to hack foreign cybercriminal groups, a seemingly unprecedented measure that is dividing experts who say it has potential to succeed or spiral out of control.President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Wednesday that directed the departments of Justice and Homeland Security to allow certain US companies to spy on and attack transnational criminal organizations.The White House justified the approach by citing the damage caused by ransomware, "sextortion," and online fraud, which it said cost Americans more than $20 billion in 2025.The memorandum calls for authorizing private partners to take down hackers' servers or to infiltrate their machines with spyware.Each operation will require prior government approval, and companies will have to post a bond of at least $1 million.Any action that could cause death or injury is excluded, as is anything that would meet the threshold of "use of force" under international law.The effort has parallels with 18th century "privateering," when governments would authorize private ships or sailors to carry out raids on enemy vessels."The private sector holds the data. The public sector holds the authorities," and the new memorandum "puts them together," Ari Redbord told AFP.A former federal prosecutor, Redbord is now head of policy and government affairs at TRM Labs, an analytics firm that works with US authorities.He embraces the historical comparison to maritime privateering."Privateering broke down because there was no way to watch a ship once it left port," Redbord said. "We live in a very different world than 1812...Oversight that used to end at the dock now runs alongside the operation from start to finish."Other experts are not convinced."You can hand out a commission. You can't hand out obedience," University of Surrey cybersecurity professor Alan Woodward told AFP."History's verdict on privateering wasn't that it was immoral. It was that it became more trouble than it was worth," he continued.Unexplained reversalThe effort marks a reversal for the White House, after a senior US official indicated in March it was "not interested in fighting pirates with pirates," according to The Record news site.National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross also previously ruled out using the private sector for such efforts, according to another site called CyberScoop.It's unclear what prompted this U-turn in the span of five months.However, the program appears to have some guardrails, Jason Healey, a Columbia University researcher and former cybersecurity official under President George W. Bush, told AFP."They're backing this by the rule of law, and so I don't feel like this is something crazy," Healey said.His concern lies elsewhere."This administration has systemically weakened those organizations that might provide oversight, like the Office of the Director of National Intelligence," Healey said.US tech giants are already heavily engaged in cybersecurity efforts to defend their own products.The White House program would allow them to go further, and operate without judicial oversight, under government oversight alone.Microsoft declined to comment, and Google didn't respond to an AFP request for comment.Any company that participates in government-sanctioned hacking "stops being a neutral defender and becomes a target" itself, Woodward said.The Trump administration has 60 days to finalize the program's details, though some aspects will remain classified.Whether the program ultimately succeeds or fails remains to be seen.Eventually, Washington will have to decide if the costs of the effort are worth it, such as "a slow accumulation of misattributed targets, foreign prosecutions and diplomatic headaches," Woodward said.Cybercrimes proliferate nonetheless."Short of victims getting funds back, none of the rest counts for much," Redbord said.
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From agriculture to services: How India's economy transformed over 80 years
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 7:15AM IST
India's economy has undergone a major transformation over eight decades, moving from an agriculture-led model towards a more diverse, services-driven economy
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From food shortages to record harvests: How India learnt to feed itself
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 7:00AM IST
India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on Saturday. Eight decades after Independence, one measure of the country's economic transformation can be seen in its ability to produce food.
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INDIA MARKET | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 6:30AM IST
Independence Day 2026 images, pictures and wallpapers are trending ahead of August 15. Here are patriotic visuals, greetings and photos to share with family and friends.
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Independence Day 2026: Flag Hoisting vs Unfurling Know The Key Differences
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 6:30AM IST
Independence Day 2026: Know the key differences between flag hoisting and unfurling, and the rules citizens must follow while displaying the Tricolour.
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Happy 80th Independence Day 2026: 150+ Wishes, Quotes And Messages To Share With Your Loved Ones
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 5:45AM IST
As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, share these heartfelt wishes, quotes, messages, WhatsApp statuses and Instagram captions.
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Independence Day 2026 LIVE Streaming: When, Where To Watch PM Modi's Speech, Red Fort Celebrations
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 5:00AM IST
India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, with the national celebrations focusing on 'Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047' and 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'.
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FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk
GLOBAL NEWS | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 4:36AM IST
Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns. The new classification signals a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
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US stock: S&P 500 ends lower as investors weigh data, Middle East tensions
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 1:40AM IST
The S&P 500's streak came to an end, falling from its peak as weaker retail sales suggested caution among consumers. Despite a strong outlook, Applied Materials saw its shares slump, dragging down AI-related stocks. In contrast, rising oil prices helped lift the energy index. Reddit experienced a surge following news of its index inclusion.
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Lawsuit Accuses Selena Gomez of Defrauding Investors in Mental Health Site
GLOBAL NEWS | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 1:39AM IST
The actor, singer and beauty mogul founded Wondermind, a mental health platform, with her mother. Investors put in more than $1 million in the venture, which quietly collapsed, the suit said.
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Hiroshi Okuda, Disrupter Who Revived Toyota in the 1990s, Dies at 93
GLOBAL NEWS | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 1:03AM IST
As the car companys president, he made decisions quickly and shook things up, expanding overseas manufacturing and introducing the Prius, a milestone in automotive history.
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Binance Research: Gen Z Leads Net Accumulation Across Every TradFi Product
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 12:40AM IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Binance Research, the market research arm of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has recently published a new weekly market commentary titled 'Gen Z Perspective Rewrite'. The report examines how Gen Z users behave across three TradFi products, namely, direct equities, bStocks, and TradFi-Perps, and finds behavior that is more disciplined and allocation-oriented than common assumptions suggest.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 12:34AM IST
An Air India flight experienced a rare hydraulic control loss, injuring 24 passengers. The aircraft's flight data recorders showed a sudden pressure drop across all systems. This incident caused the elevators and ailerons to briefly stop responding to pilot commands. While the captain is under scrutiny, initial data suggests no human error caused the event. Investigators are examining a hydraulic pressure switch to determine the exact cause.
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