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In Touch With India Over Bangladesh Political Crisis: US State Department

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2024, Washington

The United States is in touch with India and other countries in the region regarding the situation in Bangladesh and is seeking an end to the violence there, a State Department official has said.

75,000 New Seats In Medical Colleges: PM Modi's Promise For Aspiring Doctors

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said 75,000 new seats will be added in medical colleges across the country over the next five years to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals.

ISRO's Next Launch, An Experimental Satelite Ride On A "Small" Rocket

Written by Pallava Bagla | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

To celebrate India's Independence Day, a small rocket with big ambitions is set to fly. ISRO's baby rocket, called the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), will carry an experimental earth imaging satellite named EOS-8 and SR-0 Demo Sat.

PM Modi's Speech At Independence Day 2024 Is Longest Ever By An Indian PM

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today delivered his longest Independence Day speech at 98 minutes as he addressed the country from the ramparts of historic Red Fort.

Independence Day: Olympic Team, Border Roads Workers, <i>'Lakhpati Didis'</i> Among 6,000 Guests

Independence Day: Olympic Team, Border Roads Workers, 'Lakhpati Didis' Among 6,000 Guests

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

The Indian contingent from the Paris Olympics, student beneficiaries from the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), workers of the Border Roads Organisation and sarpanches were among the 6,000 special guests at the 78th Independence Day at Red Fort.

Mob Vandalised Kolkata Doctor Rape Murder Case Crime Scene? Cops Respond

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

The crime scene in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a 31-year-old doctor was raped and murdered last week, was not compromised in last night's mob violence, the city police have said.

Mob Vandalised Kolkata Doctor Rape Murder Case Crime Scene? Cops Respond

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

The crime scene in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a 31-year-old doctor was raped and murdered last week, was not compromised in last night's mob violence, the city police have said.

NDTV Impact: Probe Team Ordered Over Minister's Role In Disappearance

Written by Anurag Dwary | Thursday August 15, 2024, Bhopal

The Supreme Court has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the mysterious disappearance of Mansingh Patel, a case that garnered significant attention following an exclusive interview on NDTV.

"Full Of Negativity...": PM Slams Opposition In Independence Day Speech

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

78th Independence Day 2024 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at his political opponents Thursday as he delivered his Independence Day address to the nation from the ramparts of Delhi's Red Fort.

"We Revived Nalanda University, Now We Must Revive Nalanda Spirit": PM Modi

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

Addressing the nation on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government wants to develop an education system so that youngsters don't need to go abroad to study.

"Secular Civil Code Need Of Times": PM Modi In Independence Day Speech

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday August 15, 2024

PM Modi Speech:Making a strong pitch for a Uniform Civil Code in his Independence Day speech this morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said laws that divide the country have no place in a modern society and must be done away with.

"140 Crore Indians Worried About Safety Of Hindus In Bangladesh": PM Modi

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivering his 11th consecutive Independence Day speech at Delhi's Red Fort, said 140 crore Indians are worried about the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, who have faced attacks during the recent political unrest.

G20 Nations Couldn't Do, India Did, Met Paris Accord Target Before Time: PM

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Modi has hailed India's contribution in the world's fight against climate change and global warming, declaring that India is the only G20 nation to have met - before the deadline - climate goals committed at the Paris climate meet.

"Strictest Punishment For Crimes Against Women": PM Amid Kolkata Protests

Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

In a veiled attack on the Mamata Banerjee government over the rape and murder of a doctor at a Kolkata hospital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he feels the outrage over atrocities against women and state governments need to take this seriously

"Working To Reduce Government Interference In People's Lives": PM Modi

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 15, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured India's vast middle class his government is "working to ensure minimum interference" in their lives, and called on all levels of governance - starting from the panchayats to improve ease of living.