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  "id": 956782,
  "title": "Modi announces free coaching for competitive exams",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/modi-announces-free-coaching-for-competitive-exams",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-15T03:48:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/independence-day-2026-pm-modi-announces-free-online-coaching-for-competitive-exams/articleshow/133255242.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort, announcing plans to provide free online coaching for competitive exams to one crore young people. Modi outlined a series of initiatives as part of his vision for a developed India by 2047, emphasizing the importance of technology, innovation, and youth. The government also plans to launch a nationwide sports talent hunt for children aged 5 to 15 in villages and cities. Additionally, a modernised civil defence network will be established, equipped with modern systems to protect citizens from contemporary crises. Modi highlighted the government's focus on seven key areas for building a developed India, including manufacturing, agriculture and food processing, and technology, innovation, and digital technologies. The Prime Minister urged citizens, particularly the youth, to dream big and contribute to the country's development towards a prosperous India by 2047.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}