PM Modi announces free online coaching for competitive exams, says coaching burdening poor, middle class

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for competitive examinations during his Independence Day address on August 15, 2026. The initiative seeks to ease the financial burden of costly coaching on poor and middle-class families, while using India’s digital infrastructure and educators to help students prepare from home without relocating to coaching hubs. Prime…

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Now, tax amnesty for undisclosed foreign assets

NEW DELHI: As part of efforts to get non-resident students and professionals, or those who have relocated to India, to come clean on undisclosed overseas assets and income, govt Saturday notified a new voluntary disclosure scheme for small taxpayers, who can pay an effective tax of 60% and avoid penalties and prosecution.In a notification, govt,…

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₹1 lakh crore push for ideas, innovation and research

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address today, August 15, 2026 put India’s youth at the centre of the country’s development story, urging them to pursue ambitious ideas and innovation without worrying about a lack of resources.His message came as the government highlighted efforts to expand opportunities in research, technology, and entrepreneurship while…

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