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Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the gathering during the 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in New Delhi on August 8. | "Today, the world is changing rapidly. Nobody can say what will happen 20-30 years from now. Keep your curiosity alive in life... Keep your learning instinct alive. Those who learn, win," he said.Mr. Modi said people who are open to new situations and challenges will turn challenges into chances, and "this is what you have learned at IIT Delhi".Mr. Modi said India is now working towards becoming self-reliant in every sector."Today, new sectors are emerging in the country for our youth," he said.The global power balance is changing every moment and the biggest force behind it is the speed of technology, the PM said.Mr. Modi said some new initiatives related to artificial intelligence have also been launched at IIT Delhi."I extend my very best wishes to all of you for this as well," he said.Referring to the semiconductor sector, he said when the government took steps in this direction, some people questioned whether India would be able to do it."But today, production has begun at the first semiconductor unit. I firmly believe that from chips to ships, everything will be made here by your hands," the PM said.Over 3,000 graduating students, including 587 PhD scholars, were conferred their degrees at the convocation ceremony. Published - August 08, 2026 01:26 pm IST

Sheela Rajendra, Dean and Director of Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Group of Schools presenting a memento to Gurumurthy, Editor of Thuglak Magazine during the YGP centenary year celebation event held in Chennai on Thursday. | Gurumurthy said on Thursday.Delivering the Dr. (Mrs.) YGP Centenary Year Memorial Lecture 'Indian Civilisation Past Glory or Future Guide' organised by by Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Group of Schools in Kamarajar Arangam on Anna Salai in Chennai, Mr. Gurumurthy referred to a study of Gen Z abroad."But, Gen Z is being created in India, as someone who rebels; rebels against the system, rebels against the society, rebels against parents, rebels against tradition, rebels against religion. This is how a new Gen Z is being created. Gen Z is being told that you are not a Gen Z, if you don't do it. This is a very peculiar, consumerist approach of western communication experts."Mr. Gurumurthy, however, also pointed out that many young people in India went to temples and visited Kumbh Mela in large numbers and they included software engineers, chartered accountants, teachers, businessmen, company executives, among others. He further noted that "there is a civilizational connect" in each of these activities.Referring to the study that compared Indian savings with that of a few other countries, he said: "Unlike in the west, in India, people save for their grandchildren," and further noted that that thought was "not there in countries which we have iconized or made examples of."He said, "Civilization means continuity. Civilization means the memory of the people."Mr. Gurumurthy said that recalling the past was a matter of pride and also was a matter of self confidence. The country's civilization is still guiding it, he said. "The entire answer to how the universe originated, how climate changes are taking place and how human beings are affected by the things happening in the universe - all these secrets will be unraveled only by studying the Indian civilization."Earlier in the day, veteran actor A.R. Srinivasan, Founder of Ramcons K. Ramanujam and ophthalmologist Mohan Rajan, Chairman and Medical Director of Rajan Eye Care Hospital, were honoured on the occasion.Dean, Director and Correspondent of the PSBB Group of Schools Sheela Rajendra said that under late Mrs. YGP's leadership, PSBB grew to be a confluence of Indian tradition and progressive thinking, combined with academic excellence where learning extended beyond textbooks to develop character, conviction and compassion. Published - August 07, 2026 04:26 am IST

Home News India LoP Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition MPs held a protest seeking answers from Amit Shah; Lok Sabha scheduled to take up Bankers' Books, Taxation Bills today Updated - August 05, 2026 11:26 am IST Lok Sabha proceedings have witnessed repeated disruptions during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi. Credit: Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab | m., minutes after beginning the day’s session, as the Opposition continued their protests over police action on students during the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest march and the controversy over the Ram Temple donations ‘scam’. They have been demanding a statement on the issues from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the floor of the House. The House is scheduled to take up The Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026 and The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for consideration and passing today, according to the Revised List of Business. The House will also take up a statutory resolution moved by N.K. Premachandran and Sougata Ray seeking disapproval of the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 (No. 2 of 2026), promulgated by the President on June 5. The Lok Sabha has already passed the Bill on Friday (July 31, 2026) amid din.Follow live updates here:rajya sabhaAugust 05, 2026 11:26 Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 p.m.Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till noon with Chairperson C.P. Radhakrishnan urging members to raise matters without deviating from the subject. This came as Opposition MPs continued to protest, seeking answers from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.“There is no point of an order if there is no order in the House,” Mr. Radhakrishnan said before the adjournment.reactionsAugust 05, 2026 11:22 Our issues are same as we raised inside Parliament: Congress MP Pawan KheraOn Opposition’s protest at Prerna Sthal, Congress MP Pawan Khera said: “We will walk towards Vijay Chowk. Our issues are same as we raised inside Parliament. Where is Home Minister? Where is PM?”rajya sabhaAugust 05, 2026 11:13'First try to obey the rules': Chair amid uproar in Rajya SabhaAs the session began with the Zero Hour, Opposition members of the Upper House continued to protest. Chair C.P. Radhakrishnan reprimanded them for not “obeying the rules” of the House, stating that they will be given time to speak only if they stopped disrupting proceedings.The proceedings continue amid din. Members raise matters with permission of the Chair.lok sabhaAugust 05, 2026 11:06 Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m. amid dinAmid Opposition protests, Speaker Om Birla says every member will be given appropriate time to raise their concerns and relevant questions.“You are allowed to discuss issue democratically. Ask questions during the Question Hour, concerned Ministers will answer you. But you want to protest with slogans and posters and bring down the dignity of the House?” Mr. Birla told Opposition MPs, urging them to maintain decorum.The House has been adjourned to meet again at 2 p.m. today.rajya sabhaAugust 05, 2026 11:03 Rajya Sabha begins proceedingsIn Chair: C.P. Radhakrishnanlok sabhaAugust 05, 2026 11:01 Lok Sabha begins proceedings for the dayIn Chair: Speaker Om BirlaMr. Birla urges

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, giving away a flower bouquet to the newly sworn in minister RK Nagar Assembly Constituency N.Marie Wilson, MLA (Minister for Finance, Planning and Development) in the presence of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay during the swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet ministers at the Lok Bhavan in Chennai on Thursday | Marie Wilson will be presenting the budget, the first for him and his party — Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) — on Wednesday. The budget will be the first litmus test of whether Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government can deliver on the big-ticket welfare measures he promised before the elections while ensuring that Tamil Nadu stays on its growth trajectory.In an acknowledgement that all the promises could not be delivered quickly, Mr. Vijay, in his speech soon after being sworn in as the CM, sought some time by claiming that the previous DMK government had “emptied the treasury”. Moreover, the government also released a white paper on the State’s finances, which blamed the DMK for increased borrowings and failure to widen the State’s own revenue base. Published - August 04, 2026 06:20 pm IST

Indian economy is set to cross $5-trillion mark in FY29 as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government has adopted a broad-based growth strategy to achieve the milestone, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday (August 4, 2026).As per the World Economic Outlook database (April 2026) published by the IMF, India's GDP at current prices is projected to be around $5.1 trillion by 2028-29, she said in a written reply.Parliament Monsoon Session: Follow LIVE updates on August 4, 2026"The government has adopted a broad-based growth strategy focusing on enhancing agricultural productivity, promoting manufacturing, supporting MSMEs, expanding infrastructure, improving logistics and ease of doing business, creating an efficient and streamlined tax system through income tax and GST reforms, fostering innovation and digitalisation, strengthening human capital, and ensuring energy security," she said.The strategy is complemented by sustained emphasis on public capital expenditure, liberalising the FDI regime, boosting exports, and strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals through prudent fiscal management and price stability.In addition, she said, the government is strengthening trade resilience by expanding its network of Free Trade Agreements and Comprehensive Economic Partnership/Cooperation Agreements.To develop the manufacturing sector, she said, initiatives such as Production Linked Incentives scheme, Make in India, National Logistics Policy, National Single Window System and PM GatiShakti, scheme are aimed at enhancing domestic production, attracting investment, generating employment and improving competitiveness.The services sector is being strengthened through the development and deployment of Digital Public Infrastructure, promotion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), Medical Value Travel and the Orange Economy, strengthening the artificial intelligence and digital ecosystem, and targeted initiatives for skill development and enhancing workforce employability, she said.The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced a number of initiatives to unlock the growth potential of the services sector, including the establishment of the National Institute of Hospitality, creation of Regional Medical Hubs, expansion of Allied Health Professional institutions, development of AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics) Content Creator Labs, and support for university townships, she said.In agriculture, she said, the focus is on improving productivity through facilitating investments in irrigation, technology adoption, digital agriculture, crop diversification, post-harvest infrastructure and better market access.The Union Budgets in recent years have also identified and emphasised on strategic sectors such as semiconductors, electronics, biopharmaceuticals, rare earths, chemicals, capital goods, clean energy and advanced manufacturing as important drivers for growth, she said.These initiatives are complemented by the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme, which aims to strengthen industry-aligned skilling and create a future-ready workforce for these emerging sectors, she said.Collectively, she said, these measures are expected to strengthen India's medium-term growth prospects and support its long-term vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.Replying to another question, Sitharaman said banks have registered 2,15,709 cases under the Securitisation and