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  "id": 977283,
  "title": "On Independence Day, PM Modi announces AI training for 1 crore youth, free online coaching",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/on-independence-day-pm-modi-announces-ai-training-for-1-crore-youth",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-15T06:42:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/independence-day-pm-modi-ai-training-for-1-crore-youth-free-online-coaching-10834400/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the 80th Independence Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation and highlighted technology and innovation as key drivers of India's growth. He emphasized the need to lead in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, space, robotics, and data centers. The Prime Minister announced plans to provide AI skill training to one crore (10 million) young Indians within a year, in order to prepare the youth for an AI-driven economy. Additionally, he unveiled a seven-point framework for 'Viksit Bharat', with technology and innovation identified as the third \"shakti\" of this vision. The government also pledged to offer free online coaching for competitive exams to alleviate the financial burden on students and their families, enabling them to save significant amounts of money and spend more time with their children.",
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        "outlet": "Inc42",
        "title": "PM Modi Bets On Tech To Empower Youth With AI Skilling, Online Coaching",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/pm-modi-bets-on-tech-to-empower-youth-with-ai-skilling-online-coaching",
        "published": "2026-08-15T06:40:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "On Independence Day, PM Modi announces AI training for 1 crore youth, free online coaching",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/on-independence-day-pm-modi-announces-ai-training-for-1-crore-youth-978727",
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