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  "id": 978727,
  "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",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-15T06:42:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "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 India's 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted technology and innovation as crucial for the nation's growth. Addressing the importance of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, space, robotics, and data centers, Modi announced plans to train one crore young people in AI skills within the year. Alongside this announcement, Modi also revealed the establishment of financial coaching centers to alleviate the financial strain on students and their families, as well as the provision of free online coaching for students preparing for competitive exams.",
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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",
        "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",
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