During his Friday speech, Modi also hinted India would continue its unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. The treaty, which India suspended after the April massacre, allows sharing of the Indus River that runs about 2,897 kilometers (1,800 miles) through South Asia and is a lifeline for both countries.

Mr Modi did not mention the tariffs or the US in his speech that lasted nearly two hours. Last week, US president Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, citing New Delhi's continued imports of Russian oil in a move that sharply escalated tensions between the two nations.

Emphasising India’s technological leap, the President says that nearly every village now has access to 4G mobile connectivity

In honor of India's Independence day, a Central Jersey nonprofit is hosting a free community event on Saturday.

On the eve of Independence Day, the government recognised the valour of armed forces personnel who played pivotal roles in Operation Sindoor. The operation targeting terror hotbeds within Pakistan saw a coordinated action by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army.

Modi cautioned Pakistan against future nuclear conflict between the two countries on India's Independence Day Friday.

India commemorates its Independence Day on August 15th, marking the end of British rule and the nation's birth in 1947. The day honors freedom fighter

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