National
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, urged Indians to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign nations. He said dependence is India’s “biggest enemy” and stressed the need for self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Modi called self-dependence “medicine” needed to face global trade challenges, including recent U.S. tariffs and
International
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that Israel is facing growing economic isolation as its war in Gaza continues. He said the country may need to become more self-reliant amid international criticism and pressure. Causes of the Isolation Netanyahu attributed the isolation partly to recent arms embargoes and sanctions imposed by some European countries. He
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On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation, celebrating India’s steady progress toward becoming a self-reliant, confident democracy with inclusive development. Economic Growth and Self-Reliance President Murmu highlighted India’s robust 6.5% GDP growth in the last fiscal year, underscoring the nation’s standing as the