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Independence Day 2026: How Sensex skyrocketed 8,500% in less than 35 years since 1991 liberalisation reforms

India’s Sensex has delivered an extraordinary 8,500% gain since the 1991 economic reforms, compounding at about 14% annually. Despite scams, crises and geopolitical shocks, the benchmark has risen across decades.

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Independence Day 2026: The road to UPI — India’s payments revolution was centuries in the making

India’s payments ecosystem has evolved dramatically, from hundis and merchant networks that moved value across long distances to formal banking, electronic transfers and the digital infrastructure behind UPI. Each technological leap solved the same fundamental challenge: enabling money to travel securely and efficiently without physically moving cash from one place…

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PM Modi Independence Day 2026 announcements: AI training for 1 crore youth, free coaching, 7 new semiconductor plants & more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a series of transformative initiatives aimed at shaping India's future growth. He pledged that one crore youth will receive AI skill training in the coming year. Additionally, free online coaching will be available for students preparing for various exams. Plans include a revamped Civil Defence…

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‘Hathiyari naxals’ gone, now beware of ‘dimagi naxals’: PM Modi on Independence Day

PM Modi said India has succeeded in eliminating armed Naxalism after decades of violence, while warning that people with what he called a “Naxal mindset” still need to be identified and isolated.

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PM Modi announces AI skilling for one crore youth, free coaching in Independence Day address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced extensive youth skilling initiatives and civil defence reforms. He emphasized technology and innovation as crucial for India's development by 2047. A nationwide sports talent hunt will identify young athletes aged five to fifteen. The government plans to boost manufacturing and agriculture exports through new trade…

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Independence Day 2026: PM Modi calls for ‘vibrant civil defence’ network to tackle modern challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged for a stronger civil defence volunteer network. India must prepare for challenges both domestically and internationally. A voluntary force will be established to address modern security concerns. This initiative aims to build a resilient nation ready for any eventuality. The Prime Minister emphasized preparedness for…

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Five to eight more semiconductor plants to come up in eight years: PM Modi

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, the prime minister said India's semiconductor journey reflects its growing technological self-reliance. Recognising the strategic importance of chips, the prime minister said India has taken decisive steps towards self-reliance in semiconductors.

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"Can we seek gift from PM on this Independence Day...a decriminalised Parliament": Sonam Wangchuk

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has called for a “peaceful revolution” in how India chooses its leaders, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to work towards a “decriminalised Parliament”. He also sought public suggestions on people he could consult about democratic reforms.

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‘In gloomy 2013, I was spellbound by these characters’: Tracking down the 20-year-olds of a 1967 India

Chapter 1: MIDNIGHT’S GROWN-UPS

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Independence Day 2026: PM Modi says ‘no-go’ coastal waters turned into ‘go-ahead’ exploration areas

India has opened most coastal waters for offshore exploration to discover new hydrocarbon reserves and strengthen energy security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said ₹85,000 crore has been allocated to accelerate exploration under the Samudra Manthan initiative and reduce dependence on imported energy.

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India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: Galle 1st test live streaming, squads, playing XI, weather, pitch and head-to-head record

Ind vs SL Test Live Streaming: India and Sri Lanka begin their two-match Test series in Galle on August 15, 2026. Here are the live streaming details, squads, predicted playing XIs, weather and pitch reports, and the head-to-head Test record.

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Independence Day 2026: PM Modi invokes ‘Sapta Dhara’ vision for India’s future focusing on manufacturing to soft power

Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a new framework called 'Sapta Dhara' for India. This framework identifies seven key areas to accelerate the nation's development. Modi stated these streams of strength will guide India towards becoming a Viksit Bharat. He believes this initiative can achieve decades of progress in just five…

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How to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 online from anywhere: FREE live streams, TV channels, schedule

All the ways to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live streams online and from anywhere in the world, including FREE options.

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India’s first Independence Day flag hoisting was not at Red Fort: Where India's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru hoist the Tricolour in 1947?

Independence Day India's First Flag Hoisting in 1947: Jawaharlal Nehru did not hoist the Tricolour at Red Fort on India's first Independence Day in 1947. He unfurled the flag at Princess Park near India Gate on August 15, while his first flag-hoisting ceremony at Red Fort took place on August…

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PM Modi Independence Day 2026 Speech Highlights: Prime Minister sets 2047 target, pitches self-reliance and faster growth

PM Narendra Modi Independence Day 2026 Speech: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day. He articulated a significant national aspiration to achieve a developed India by 2047. Modi highlighted India's economic progress over the past twelve years, contrasting it with earlier periods. The…

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Happy Independence Day 2026: 150 wishes, quotes, greetings, Whatsapp, Facebook, Insta status captions, inspirational messages to share with friends, family, colleague and loved ones

Happy Independence Day 2026 Wishes, Images, Quotes, Status, Photos, Greeting Cards And Messages: India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026. Here are Happy Independence Day wishes, quotes, messages, greetings, images and WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram status ideas to share with family and friends.

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What India's Cheetah Reintroduction at Kuno National Park Has Taught Science About Rewilding a Predator

The biology that made this harder than anyone admitted publiclyThe African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is not the same animal as the Asiatic cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) that once ranged across India. The subspecies diverged genetically tens of thousands of years ago. When the Wildlife Institute of India and the National…

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Olive Ridley and Leatherback Turtles Both Choose Indian Shores for Nesting, What Our Coastline Reveals

The Two Turtles, Side by SideAn adult Olive Ridley weighs around 45 kilograms. An adult Leatherback can weigh over 900 kilograms, roughly the mass of a small car. These are not variations on the same animal. They are, in almost every measurable way, opposites that happen to share an order.The…

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Lakshadweep Coral Reefs: India's Only Atoll System and Why Its Marine Species Are Disappearing Fast

What an Atoll Actually Is, and Why Lakshadweep Is the Only One India HasAn atoll is not a beach with coral nearby. It is a coral structure that built the land itself. The 36 islands of Lakshadweep sit on top of ancient reef platforms that grew upward from submerged volcanic…

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80th Independence Day: PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.

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The Johar Valley in Pithoragarh Is the Himalayan Trade Corridor That Still Remembers Tibet

You arrive where the road ends and the old world beginsThe last motorable point before Milam is not dramatic. A dirt track, a few stone houses, the Gori Ganga running cold and grey below. But the valley you've entered, the Johar Valley, tucked into the northeastern edge of Pithoragarh district,…

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Your Pancreas Controls Insulin, Digestion, and Your Diabetes Risk. Here Is How.

A Small Organ Doing Two Very Different JobsThe pancreas sits behind your stomach, about 15 centimetres long, and most people could not point to it on their own body. It runs two entirely separate systems simultaneously. The first is exocrine: it produces digestive enzymes, lipase, amylase, protease, that travel through…

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6 Daily Habits That Silently Damage Your Pancreas and Raise Your Risk of Diabetes and Inflammation

Eating at irregular hours or skipping breakfastThe pancreas releases digestive enzymes on a schedule tied closely to your eating pattern. When meals arrive unpredictably, a 7 a.m. breakfast one day, nothing until noon the next, the organ keeps producing enzymes that have nothing to digest. Over time, this misfiring stresses…

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Why Pancreatitis Is Alarmingly Common in India and What Your Diet and Alcohol Habits Have to Do With It

The numbers nobody talks aboutIndia accounts for a disproportionate share of acute pancreatitis cases in Asia, and the burden is growing. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that tropical chronic pancreatitis, a form almost exclusive to South and Southeast Asia, affects an estimated 125…

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Independence Day: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extends greetings, says US-India ties stronger than ever

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended congratulations to India on its 80th Independence Day. He stated that the bilateral relationship between the United States and India is stronger than ever. This enhanced partnership is attributed to the personal connection between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Collaboration…

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