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.

India and China are actively working to mend their strained bilateral relations, signalling a push towards normalising ties and fostering greater stability between the two Asian giants

The collapse of the prime minister’s high-stakes efforts to transform ties with the world’s two superpowers has exposed the limits of India’s leverage.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 12th consecutive Independence Day address to the nation on Friday, marking a significant milestone in his political career.

Earlier, Zelenskyy congratulated the people of India, President Droupadi Murmu, and Prime Minister Modi on the occasion. Recalling his recent conversation with Modi, Zelenskyy said both nations shared the values of freedom,

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Pakistan on Friday that India will respond decisively to any future attacks, as the country celebrated its

The Semicon India programme, under which this rollout falls, is designed to reduce dependence on imported chips and position India as a credible player.