The Passport application fees in India have been revised with effect from 1 July 2026. The Ministry of External Affairs has implemented the revised fee structure through the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, notified on 20 June 2026. Passport Seva has also advised applicants to check the revised fee before making payment. The revised charges apply…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address on 15 August 2026 placed strong emphasis on defence self-reliance and securing critical minerals, making both areas important parts of India’s broader Viksit Bharat 2047 strategy. The defence push focuses on indigenous technologies such as drones, counter-drone systems and hypersonic capabilities, while the critical-minerals strategy aims to reduce…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) is one of the government’s major employment-focused initiatives for young Indians and employers. Although the scheme was announced in August 2025, it is being implemented during 2026 and continues to provide employment-linked incentives to first-time employees and employers creating additional jobs. The scheme has…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the “Sapta Dhara” (seven streams of strength) during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on 15 August 2026, presenting it as a broad development framework to help India achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. The vision focuses on seven major areas: manufacturing, agriculture and food production,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major expansion of India’s nuclear energy programme during his Independence Day address on 15 August 2026. The government plans to bring five new nuclear reactors into operation within this decade, as part of the larger target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047. The announcement is…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major expansion of India’s nuclear power programme during his Independence Day address on 15 August 2026, setting a target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047. He also announced that five new nuclear reactors are targeted to become operational within the next six to seven years….
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide sports talent identification programme for children aged 5 to 15 years during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on 15 August 2026. The initiative is aimed at identifying sporting talent at an early age and creating a stronger pipeline of athletes for national and international competitions….
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major Artificial Intelligence (AI) skilling initiative for 1 crore youth during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on 15 August 2026. The programme aims to prepare young Indians for an economy increasingly driven by artificial intelligence, digital technologies and advanced computing. Under the announcement, the government plans…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 15 August 2026, marking India’s 80th Independence Day. His address focused strongly on India’s long-term vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, with major announcements related to youth, artificial intelligence, education, sports, energy, semiconductors, defence and national security. The 2026 Independence…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a free online coaching initiative for competitive examinations during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on 15 August 2026. The announcement is aimed at reducing the financial pressure created by expensive private coaching, particularly for poor and middle-class families. PM Modi said the government plans to use India’s…
